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Curtas Vila do Conde – International Film Festival

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Curtas Vila do Conde – International Film Festival is one of the most prestigious film festivals in Portugal, reaching its 34th edition in 2026.

The festival will be held from 17th to 26th July 2026 and its main objective is the promotion of audiovisual and film production, selected according to quality criteria, at an event which focuses not only on the discovery of new films and directors, but also on the legacy of cinema.

Fiction, animation, documentary, and experimental films, as well as music videos, no longer than 60 minutes (unless otherwise noted), produced in 2025 or 2026 are eligible for the various competitions.

Out-of-competition programmes will highlight not only a selection of worldwide contemporary short films but also the relations between shorts and [...]



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Published: 07 Oct 2022
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Flame Firstcut

Deadline: 15 Jan 2023

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International Festival

Short film festival

Welcome to FirstCut, one of India’s premier international student film festivals, organized by FLAME University, Pune.

FirstCut provides a dynamic platform for young filmmakers across the globe, encouraging them to explore film as a medium of growth and change.

In 2025, FirstCut Take 11 received 565+ submissions from students representing 55+ countries.

At the final event, shortlisted films will be screened for a live audience and evaluated by a distinguished jury from the Indian film industry. The screenings will be followed by engaging panel discussions and talks with renowned film personalities.

We believe creative freedom is essential, which is why participants have complete freedom in choosing their themes and styles.

In addition to categories in fiction, animation, [...]

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Pune, India



 
 
 
 
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Published: 06 Oct 2022
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Cinhomo - Muestra Internacional de Cine y Diversidad Sexual de Castilla y León

Deadline: 31 Dec 2022

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International Festival

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Feature film festival

The International Film and Sexual Diversity Festival CINHOMO accepts LGBTIQ-themed films of all nationalities, which will be eligible in the various sections of the festival: Fiction Feature Films, Fiction Short Films, Documentary Feature Films and Documentary Short Films.

The works must not have been exhibited in commercial theaters, broadcast on TV or be available to the public on the Internet or any other platform in Spanish territory prior to the celebration of the festival and must be copyrighted after 01/01/2023. Feature films must be unpublished in the Community of Castilla y León; in the case of short films it will not be exclusive but it will be positively valued. The organization reserves the right to include in the out-of-competition program films that do not meet [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Valladolid, Spain



 
 
 

 
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Published: 04 Oct 2022
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FESTIVAL HANAN CINE

Deadline: 31 Oct 2022

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“Cinema that Interrupts Silences”

The 5th Puno Film Festival – Hanan Cinema is organized and promoted by the Cultural Association Puno Audiovisual, an initiative that seeks to strengthen and diversify film production in the Puno region and throughout the country, while establishing bonds with sister nations of South and Central America.

In this fifth edition, the festival is held under the theme “Cinema that Interrupts Silences”, an invitation to recognize cinema as a space of expression that questions absences, reveals denied memories, and gives voice to territories, bodies, and communities historically silenced.

From the south of Peru, Hanan Cinema reaffirms its commitment to a cinema that listens, dialogues, and transforms.

The festival will take place from December 6 to [...]

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PUNO, Peru



 
 
 
 
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Published: 04 Oct 2022
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CORTI A SUD - (PFF) Polla in Corto

Deadline: 30 Apr 2023

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International Festival

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Cultural Association Time & Memory organizes the fourteenth edition of the Short Film Festival called "SHORT TO SOUTH", to be held in Polla (SA)ITALY from the 20 - 21 June 2026 at the Auditorium "Holy Nicolicchio".

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Polla, Italy



 

 
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Published: 02 Oct 2022
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V Festival Internacional De Cine Documental · PampaDocfest

Deadline: 31 Dec 2022

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Produced by the Municipality of Colonia Santa Teresa and the narrative journalism platform Angular; declared of Legislative Interest and Cultural Interest by the government of the Province of La Pampa, the V International Documentary Film Festival "PampaDocFest" will be held in person in the town from April 9-12, 2026.
This festival aims to stimulate and facilitate meetings between national and international film makers and to present non-fiction films. It also seeks to foster encounters between filmmakers, technicians, and those interested in this genre, creating a space for exchange and dialogue. It aims to provide a training space to contribute to the development of culture and the dissemination of documentary filmmaking, promoting a critical and reflective view of reality. [...]

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Colonia Santa Teresa, Argentina



 
 
 
 
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Published: 02 Oct 2022
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Свет миру (Light Of The World)

Deadline: 10 Feb 2023

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International Festival

Short film festival

The International Youth Film Festival “Light to the World”, founded by the Rybinsk Diocese of the Russian Orthodox Church, began its history in 2011. Since 2025, it has been held with the support of the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation.

Today, in terms of its geography and the number of participants, “Light to the World” is one of the largest youth film festivals in Russia.

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Rybinsk, Russia



 

 
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Published: 02 Oct 2022
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Cap Spartel International Film Festival

Deadline: 15 Apr 2023

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We are a thematic film festival.

Theme of the Edition: Films about cultural diversity, dialogue, non-violence, and tolerance.

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Tanger, Morocco



 
 
 
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Published: 02 Oct 2022
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Happy Valley Animation Festival

Deadline: 03 Jan 2023

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International Festival

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The Happy Valley Animation Festival takes place in State College, PA (Happy Valley) and is an open international animation competition that seeks to showcase animated works in a range of categories. HVAF is screened and exhibited locally and throughout the Pennsylvania State University (University Park) as well as online. We encourage submissions by students, early career, and practicing professional artists, designers, and filmmakers in any of the three categories that include: Animated Short Films, Experimental Animation, and Animated Motion Graphics & Design.

HVAF is a collaboration between organizers and volunteers and is sponsored by the Digital Arts & Media Design (DART) Program and the School of Visual Arts at Penn State, and the Animation Club at Penn State.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



University Park, United States



 
 

 
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Published: 28 Sep 2022
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Ahmedabad International Film Festival

Deadline: 30 Jul 2023

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Feature film festival

Welcome to the Ahmedabad International Film Festival (AIFF), a celebration of creativity and talent in the vibrant Gujarati film industry. Our city, Ahmedabad, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is not just steeped in culture but also boasts a legacy in the film industry, nurturing great filmmakers and artists.

AIFF was born from a vision to showcase the best of Gujarati cinema and provide a platform for emerging and established talents. We are proud to be pioneers in Gujarat, offering filmmakers, musicians, animators, editors, ad filmmakers, DOPs, scriptwriters, and art directors an opportunity to showcase their work among industry experts.

We anticipate enthusiastic participation from filmmakers and professionals both nationally and internationally. AIFF’s core mission is to [...]

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Ahmedabad, India



 
 
 
 
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Published: 22 Sep 2022
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Festival Internacional De Cine De Horror Aurora

Deadline: 24 Dec 2022

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International Festival

Short film festival

International horror film festival based in the city of Guanajuato, Mexico. All festival activities are nonprofit.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Guanajuato, Mexico