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BIFFF (Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival)

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Every year, during the month of April, the city of Brussels becomes the capital of all things Fantastic. The BIFFF, one of the biggest International Fantastic Film Festivals of the world (certainly the craziest), screens more than 100 movies during its 13 days marathon, ranging from Fantasy to Thriller, Sci-Fi, Cult, Horror, Anime, Experimental, underground, etc., of which some 90 features and 100 shorts in World, International, European or Belgian premiere.



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Published: 13 Dec 2025
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Palencia International Film Festival

Deadline: 14 Dec 2025

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GOYA Qualifiers

International Festival

Short film festival

The Palencia International Films Festival is organised by the Association Friends of the film and the Popular University of Palencia.

This edition is number 35, and during all these years, our philosphy has been considering cinema a tool of development and social cohesion.

Our festival colaborates with the Spanish Cinema Academy, and its a qualifyer festival for the GOYA shortfilm Awards.

In addition, the short film awarded the first prize by the jury at the MCIP (the Milagros Alcalde Award) will go directly to the Short List finalist of the FUGAZ Awards, making up the short list of films that will then be evaluated for nomination by the commission that awards these prizes each year.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Palencia, Spain



 
 
 
 
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Published: 13 Dec 2025
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Vall Fosca Shorts Festival. Childhood, youth, and old age. Beginnings and endings.

Deadline: 26 Jan 2026

Call for entries

International Festival

Short film festival

The theme of the submitted short films is “Childhood, Youth, and Old Age. Beginnings and Endings.”

Therefore, short films must address topics related to childhood, youth, and old age—that is, the first and last stages of life.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



La Torre de Capdella, Spain




 
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Published: 13 Dec 2025
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Pequecinema. Traveling children`s film festival in Spain

Deadline: 31 Dec 2025

Call for entries

International Festival

Short film festival

Pequecinema is a Touring Children's Film Festival that in 2026 will visit several towns across Spain, showcasing the best short films aimed at a young audience (from 2 to 15 years old).

Organized by CortoEspaña - Premios Fugaz (the main short film awards in Spain, chosen by more than 1,700 industry professionals), the event seeks to give visibility to works directed at younger audiences, while also promoting short films and fostering a love for the format among the youngest members of the household.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Varias localizaciones, Spain



 
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Published: 13 Dec 2025
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Organitzats per l’Ajuntament d’Algaida (Illes Balears) juntament amb Titoieta Ràdio

Deadline: 13 Dec 2025

Call for entries

International Festival

Short film festival

7th Prize for short fiction films in Catalan language. Catalan version only. Films without dialogue will not be accepted.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Algaida, Spain




 
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Published: 13 Dec 2025
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Short films
Feature films



28th International Adventure Film Festival, India Tour

Deadline: 31 Jan 2026

Call for entries

International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival

Since 1989, GIRI-DOOT (the leading adventure lovers’ association of Eastern India) has been organizing the International Adventure Film Festival

For 27 years, Giri Doot has proudly hosted this festival one of the country’s longest-running festivals dedicated to exploration, mountaineering, and the spirit of adventure. Now entering its 28th year, the festival continues to attract a vibrant community of climbers, explorers, filmmakers, journalists, and adventure enthusiasts from across the world.

The festival is more than a showcase of films — it is a cultural bridge that fosters international exchange and understanding through the powerful medium of cinema.

Over nearly three decades, it has grown into a celebrated platform where filmmakers and audiences come together to [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



India Tour, India



 
 
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Published: 12 Dec 2025
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Short films
Feature films



Semana de Cine de Lugo

Deadline: 15 May 2026

Call for entries

International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival

Bases 48th Lugo Film Week (Spain). Celebrated from September 21 to 26, 2026 (SECILUGO 48).

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Lugo, Spain



 
 

 
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Published: 12 Dec 2025
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Short films



Mediterranean International Youth Film Festival

Deadline: 10 Jan 2026

Call for entries

International Festival

Short film festival

The Mediterranean International Youth Film Festival is a global cinematic platform run by filmmakers from several countries. Held in Alexandria, Egypt, it is dedicated to celebrating young, independent filmmakers from around the world.

The festival focuses on supporting creative talent, showcasing new voices, and providing a unique environment for international networking among filmmakers, critics, producers, and distributors.

The ten-day festival offers film screenings, Q&A sessions, advanced workshops, meetings with industry experts, artist residencies, and extensive professional development opportunities.

The festival takes place annually from February 1 to 15 at various venues in Alexandria.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Alexandria, Egypt



 
 
 
 
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Published: 12 Dec 2025
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BIARRITZ SHORTS

Deadline: 28 Feb 2026

Call for entries

International Festival

Short film festival

Biarritz Shorts is a new must-attend event for short films, with its first edition set to take place in April 2026. Nestled between the ocean and a rich cultural scene, the festival showcases a carefully curated selection of short films from around the world, offering a unique platform for both emerging and established filmmakers.

Open to directors, producers, and distributors, Biarritz Shorts celebrates creativity in all its forms: fiction and animation. More than just a competition, it is a space for meetings and exchanges, where bold storytelling and innovation take center stage.

Join us for this inaugural edition and give your film the spotlight it deserves!

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



BIARRITZ, France



 

 
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Published: 11 Dec 2025
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Short films



Humus Film Fest

Deadline: 31 May 2026

Call for entries

International Festival

Short film festival

The Humus Film Fest is an international short film festival focused on environmental themes. It aims to showcase both professional and amateur filmmakers, broadening perspectives on the environmental challenges we face: the disconnect between rural and urban areas, the loss of nature in cities, rural depopulation, climate change, and the eco-social transition towards a society more respectful of its environment.

The Humus Film Fest was born and continues in this 11th edition with a distinctly hedonistic and optimistic spirit. Therefore, we encourage filmmakers not only to present stories that address these issues from a stark reality, but also to open their cameras to humor, poetry, surrealism, and experimental art. This allows us to approach more hopeful future environmental [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Madrid, Spain



 
 
 
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Published: 10 Dec 2025
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Short films



Light Optical Talent

Deadline: 15 Feb 2026

Call for entries

International Festival

Short film festival

The Light Optical Talent Festival is opening the call for short films for its 6th edition, full of vibrant colors and new talents!

Share your world and your sense of humour on the big screen.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Paris, France