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HARD:LINE International Film Festival

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HARD:LINE International Film Festival aims to present the various faces of extreme cinema.

The question as to what is meant by the term “extreme” can be understood by looking at the content of our wide selection of fantastic films. “Extreme” is often defined by an explicit splatter aesthetic but it can also be represented by unusual story-telling methods or an exotic visual language. Thus, we are meticulously selecting such examples that could be important in the future of the genre. We have not set any boundaries in our search and whether a film is a pearl of the independent scene, fun splatter or no-brainer, H:LIFF loves special films!

HARD:LINE International Film Festival is no warehouse festival where the priority is to show as many films as possible but rather [...]



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Published: 27 Dec 2025
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CITTADOR INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

Deadline: 01 Oct 2026

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Cittador International Film Festival in Vienna is a festival for independent films. It takes place annually over a week and presents international, European, and Austrian feature and short films. CIFF understands film as an expression of a personal vision and promotes independent films outside the mainstream. Another important aspect is the diversity of all genres that CIFF celebrates and showcases.

The Cittador International Film Festival accepts feature films up to 120 minutes and short films up to 30 minutes running time. CIFF is aimed at all filmmakers who love inspiring, high-quality, captivating, original, and imaginative films.

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Vienna, Austria



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Published: 27 Dec 2025
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Festival International du Cinema de Zagora

Deadline: 15 Jul 2026

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The Zagora International Film Festival was born from a deep desire to create a genuine space for cultural exchange, allowing filmmakers from all over the world to immerse themselves in the Saharan and Amazigh cultures—a living, multidimensional culture that spans cinema, music, the arts of daily life, local cuisine, communal spirit, nature, and values of generosity and hospitality.

Arriving in Zagora is a unique experience for directors and guests, where the encounter goes beyond film screenings to include direct human and cultural interaction with the place and its people, in a context that respects local traditions while celebrating diversity.
The festival covers accommodation, meals, and local transportation within Zagora for all participants, ensuring that filmmakers can [...]

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Zagora, Morocco



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Published: 27 Dec 2025
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FESTIVAL DE CINE PREMIOS 4 REALES

Deadline: 28 Feb 2026

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Cerro de Pasco, a city that has forged its identity in the depths of the earth, is preparing to welcome a new treasure: the "4 Reales" Film Festival. Inspired by our region's rich mining history, this cinematic event stands as a beacon of hope and creativity, illuminating the deepest corners of our culture. With each frame, we aim to project dreams, inspire talent, and celebrate the cultural diversity that characterizes us. Since time immemorial, stories have been passed down from generation to generation, carved into the walls of mines and resonating in the hearts of their inhabitants. Today, cinema becomes the new medium to tell these stories, to make visible the struggles and dreams of a people who have known how to face challenges with courage. The name "4 Reales" pays [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Experimental



Pasco, Peru



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Published: 27 Dec 2025
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Lakes Noir International Film Festival.

Deadline: 01 Sep 2026

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Lakes Noir International Film Festival - The Lake District Festival

The Lakes Noir International Film Festival (LNIIF) is an international competitive film event entirely dedicated to Thriller, Noir, and Crime sub-genres (including Italian Giallo, Poliziottesco, and Spy Stories). The festival takes place in the elegant setting of Varese, held within the 18th-century Salone Estense and the Estensi Gardens (known as the "Versailles of Milan"), creating a unique atmosphere of contrast between the natural beauty of the lakes and the mystery of the stories on screen.COMITATO D'ECCELLENZA

Gionmaria Monti – Giornalista, autore e sceneggiatore (RAI)

Sergio Giacon – Illustratore, regista e artista visivo (RAI - Mediaset)

Dante Brancatisano – Direttore e Fondatore del Festival / [...]

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Varese, Italy



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Published: 25 Dec 2025
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VIA DEI CORTI - FESTIVAL INDIPENDENTE DI CINEMA BREVE

Deadline: 30 Sep 2026

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The municipality of Gravina di Catania and the cultural associations “Gravina Arte” and “No_Name”, organize the event “Via dei Corti” – 12th edition of the Independent Short Film Festival.

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Gravina di Catania, Italy



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Published: 25 Dec 2025
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Sicily International Short League

Deadline: 20 Jun 2026

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Organized by Associazione Culturale “NO_NAME” with support of the Municipality of Pedara (Sicily, Italy), SICILY INTERNATIONAL SHORT LEAGUE, is a festival totally dedicated to short movies from all over the world, included in the annual program of “Via dei Corti - Festival Indipendente di Cinema Breve”.

The 10th edition of Sicily International Short League will take place among 7th and 21th of July in Pedara

Foreing authors are invited to send their short movies with italian subtitles. Info: shortleague@viadeicorti.it

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Pedara, Italy



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Published: 25 Dec 2025
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CINEMIGRARE - RASSEGNA INTERNAZIONALE DI CINEMA SENZA FRONTIERE

Deadline: 20 Jun 2026

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Organized by “NO_NAME”, "CineMigrare – Rassegna Internazionale di Cinema Senza Frontiere" is a festival totally dedicated to movies, short movies and documentaries speaking about immigration and cultural integration.

The 10th edition in 2026 of CineMigrare Festival will take from 7th to 21th July in Pedara (CT).

Several SPECIAL GUEST are invited to this second edition and they will be awarded with the CineMigrare Award 2026.

Foreing authors are invited to send their short movies with italian subtitles. Info: info@cinemigrare.it // www.cinemigrare.it

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Mascalucia, Italy



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Published: 24 Dec 2025
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International film festival Kinenova Skopje

Deadline: 20 Sep 2026

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The idea for this film festival emanated from the dire need for a wider space to present debut films by many new filmmakers from the region and all over the world.

The International Film Festival KineNova Skopje, therefore, includes activities such as promotion, support, incentives, exchange of experiences, and film awards. It is a venue for new filmmakers to showcase new stories and offer a fresh perspective of humanity and the world we live in.

The festival and the city of Skopje have the honor to be the meeting point for new filmmakers and a springboard for their respective career paths.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Skopje, North Macedonia



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Festival Chorégraphique International de Blois

Deadline: 28 Feb 2026

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The 7th edition of the International Choreographic Festival of Blois will take place in Blois, France, in July 2026.

The Festival aims to bring the art of dance to the Loire Valley Region in France and to democratize this art form by offering performances, dance short-film screenings, master classes, performance workshops and community outreach events.

For the 2026, there will be 3 film screenings of about an hour each in a movie theatre right in the center of the city of Blois. We are specifically looking for short-films up to 25 minutes, as well as one 1-hour film or documentary.

It is a unique festival that aims to feature choreography for the camera, dance documentaries and any short-films that emphasizes movement.

We encourage every dance and/or movement related [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Blois, France



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Published: 24 Dec 2025
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Urban Mediamakers Film Festival

Deadline: 01 Sep 2026

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"Content Creators Changing the World, One Project at a Time" is the theme of the 25th Urban Mediamakers Film Festival, October 12-18, 2026. The festival is in-person and virtual with select in-person screenings and events throughout Gwinnett County, GA -- Duluth, Lawrenceville, Lilburn, Norcross, Snellville -- and Atlanta. UMFF features a daily virtual space with guest speakers, sessions and content creators Q&A.

Recognizing media as a powerful tool of choice for entertaining, informing, and inspiring, this annual content creators' festival showcases international, urban independent media. We are open to all creators, and we emphasize work produced by or featuring individuals of color - African, African-American, Asian, Black, Hispanic, Latino Native American, and Pacific [...]

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Lilburn, United States



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