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IN THE PALACE International Short Film Festival

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Founded in 2003, IN THE PALACE International Short Film Festival is dedicated to short films, new media and digital arts. Originating as a competitive forum for student films, it has grown to be a recognized platform for the expression of both young artists and established professionals – the only one of its kind in Bulgaria serving this particular sector of contemporary culture, and one of the oldest short film forums on the Balkans.
IN THE PALACE is a Goya Awards qualifying festival, Student Academy Awards® qualifying festival, and an Academy Awards®/OSCAR® qualifying festival for shorts in the categories of Best Animation, Best Fiction, Best Documentary, and Best National Film. IN THE PALACE is a member of the international network of festivals and institutions serving the [...]





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Published: 30 Jul 2025
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TUWUN Muestra de Cine Indígena de Wallmapu

Deadline: 30 Sep 2025

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PRESENTATION

The TUWUN concept represents the Mapuche territorial origin, which together with KVPALME, the family origin, represent the Mapuche identity rooted in the LOF, a territorial space that in turn is the basis of the ancestral territorial structure of a broader space, the WALLMAPU, the entire Mapuche territory.

This concept of Mapudungun, the Mapuche language, gives rise to TUWUN Muestra de Cine Indígena de Wallmapu, created with the aim of making known through cinema, that identity and the realities related from ancestral knowledge and the way in which it is understood. life from the vision and relationship of each people with their environment, with their territory, with their own history, culture and spirituality and, therefore, from their own perspective.

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 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Music Video



Villarrica, Chile



 
 
 
 
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Published: 30 Jul 2025
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Multicam Edit Competition

Deadline: 08 Sep 2025

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The Multicam Edit Competition celebrates the art of multi-camera editing, inviting professional filmmakers and skilled content creators to showcase their technical expertise and creative vision.

This inaugural competition seeks to recognise excellence in multicam post-production while building a community around this specialised craft.

We are proud to be partnered with the epic BELIFF Festival in London, now in it's 9th year! This partnership enables us to air the winning submissions to a live audience at the November BELIFF Festival in London.

Requirements:

Submit original multicam footage (minimum 3 camera angles)
Create a 60-second final edit demonstrating your best work
Include basic edit notes explaining key creative decisions (in English)

Judging Criteria:

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 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Other  Experimental  Music Video



London, United Kingdom



 
 

 
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Published: 29 Jul 2025
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Actrum International Film Fest (AIFF)

Deadline: 03 Aug 2025

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ACTRUM is a non-profit Cultural Association that works in all areas of the artistic sector.

In this festival, the finalist works will be screened online and it will be open to the public, who will have to vote through our website for their 3 favorite shorts/feature films from each section to award the public prizes.

Register your project! We accept any gender.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Rivas Vaciamadrid, Spain



 
 
 
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Published: 29 Jul 2025
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PONTES - SEMANA DO CINEMA GALEGO E PORTUGUÊS

Deadline: 31 Aug 2025

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PONTES - Galician and Portuguese Film Week is a film event that celebrates the richness and diversity of audiovisual productions from Galicia and Portuguese-speaking countries, strengthening cultural and linguistic ties through the seventh art. Organized by Abella Producións, this festival is the evolution of the Ponte Coa Lusofonia exhibition, which has been held in Vigo since 2021, and has established itself as a benchmark in Galicia for Galician, Portuguese and Lusophone cinema.

From October 7 to 11, 2025, Vigo will host this film festival, which presents a wide selection of short and feature films that reflect the cultural diversity of these territories. In addition to the screenings, PONTES offers panel discussions on the film industry, cooperation, training and new [...]

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Vigo, Spain




 
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Published: 29 Jul 2025
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Ezcaray En corto

Deadline: 24 Oct 2025

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Short film festival

The Excellency Ezcaray City Council, with the collaboration of Desván Films, announces the 8th EZCARAY ENCORTO National Short Film Festival 2024 in order to promote the creation and dissemination of cinema as well as boost and enhance the cultural, social and economic life of Ezcaray.

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EZCARAY, Spain



 
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Published: 29 Jul 2025
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21º Festival Internacional De Cine De Rengo 2025

Deadline: 12 Oct 2025

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FECIR - Rengo International Film Festival has twenty years of history, offering filmmakers from Chile, Latin America, and around the world a space for the dissemination, exhibition, and exchange of experiences and ideas. It promotes the creation of high artistic quality in cinema and audiovisual arts in all its forms, providing the commune of Rengo, the Sixth Region, and the country with a space for the appreciation, reflection, creation, training, and enjoyment of the art of cinema.

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Rengo, Chile



 
 
 

 
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Published: 29 Jul 2025
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Italian Horror Fantasy Fest

Deadline: 12 Oct 2025

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ITALIAN HORROR FANTASY FEST is the new name of the Festival organized by Lu.Pa. Film in Rome, which holds all the rights to the title and logo of the event.

Previously known as ITALIAN HORROR FILM FESTIVAL and ITALIAN HORROR FEST, the name change was officially confirmed for the 2021 edition, embracing the fantasy genre in all its variations.

The festival aims to draw attention to the finest expressions of Italian and international horror, thriller, and fantasy cinema, celebrating and paying tribute to both the great masters whose works have contributed to spreading Italian cinematography worldwide and the young authors continuing this glorious artistic tradition. Simultaneously, the festival intends to be a meeting and discussion point for various genre cinematographies.

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Roma, Italy



 
 
 
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Published: 29 Jul 2025
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Meta Morph AI Film Award

Deadline: 17 May 2026

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Noun. metamorph (plural metamorphs) (biology) an organism that has undergone metamorphosis.

Welcome to the MetaMorph Award 2026, a celebration of the beautiful merging of AI technology and traditional film & music creation. Just as a caterpillar transforms into a butterfly, the creative industry is evolving, and we are here to showcase this metamorphosis.

We will bring together filmmakers, animators, AI technologists, and music creators to celebrate their collective achievements and inspire future collaborations. The MetaMorph Award will be a beacon of innovation, creativity, and artistic excellence.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



London, United Kingdom



 

 
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Published: 29 Jul 2025
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Cine Ecoa Festival De Cinema Ambiental

Deadline: 21 Aug 2025

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The festival aims to democratize access to culture by offering free film screenings and providing updated, high-quality content on audiovisual productions that address socio-environmental issues in their various nuances. In this way, we seek to promote broad debate, engaging with society on vital and urgent topics for the planet through film screenings combined with discussion circles, lectures, and short courses, with the goal of shaping public opinion and encouraging the audience to delve deeper into the issues raised by the films.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Tubarao, Brazil



 
 
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Published: 28 Jul 2025
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Concurso Internacional De Videoarte Erótico Medinaceli EROS

Deadline: 20 Sep 2025

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The 2nd Medinaceli EROS International Video Art Competition offers a unique opportunity for artists who explore the human body and its erotic drive as the central theme of their creations, allowing them to connect with their audience.

This competition aims to bring together a diverse range of audiovisual productions, both nationally and internationally, from a fresh and original perspective.

Its main goal is to provide artists with a platform to showcase their work in a specific venue, La Maison D'EROS in Medinaceli, thereby facilitating public engagement with sensual art.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Medinaceli, Spain