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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: 18 Nov 2025
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Jersey City Popup Film Festival

Deadline: 19 May 2026

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Jersey City Popup Film Festival (JCPFF) is designed to be a fun relaxed film festival, offering quality independent films and networking opportunities.

We strive to create opportunities for networking with fellow filmmakers and actors before and after the screenings.

Each festival will have an after party and awards.

The films, selected by a committee, include features, shorts, music videos, webisodes, and documentaries.

 Fiction  Experimental  Music Video



Jersey City, United States



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Festival Internacional de Cine Al Este

Deadline: 15 Mar 2026

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Al Este is a festival coming out from the french festival A l'Est du Nouveau. Present in Peru since 2008, the mission of the festival is to promote film culture of the other Europe, that relegated to independent circuits, owning however, an invaluable wealth and tradition. Thus, Al Este seeks to spread the filmography of Europe, Latin America and Asia.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Lima, Peru



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Syncro Film Fest

Deadline: 17 Mar 2026

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Syncro is a national and international short film festival dedicated to elevating and showcasing the short film format.

The festival offers a new approach to viewing short films by programming each film in an individual screening. We firmly believe that short films are not a lesser format or merely a learning stage in filmmaking. On the contrary, they represent cinema in its most potent and compact expression.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Buenos Aires, Argentina



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Published: 18 Nov 2025
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Liberamente Short Selection 3

Deadline: 15 Dec 2025

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The third edition of the Short Selection will take place as part of the new Cavaion Film Festival, organized by Liberamente Cavaion APS from January 17 to 18, 2026, at the E. Turri Civic Hall in Cavaion Vicenza.
The films in competition will be divided into three categories: local, international, and young. The selection will be made after the nominations are closed and at the discretion of the event's artistic director.
The evening of Saturday, January 17, will be dedicated to the local selection, while the evening of Sunday, January 18, will be dedicated to the international selection.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Cavaion V.se, Italy



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Published: 18 Nov 2025
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Versonar - Festival de Música en el Cine

Deadline: 21 Dec 2025

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VerSonar – Music in Film Festival.

VerSonar celebrates the power of music in cinema. We invite short, medium, and feature-length films in categories such as music video, fiction, documentary, and biopic, offering space for new perspectives and promoting local identity.

The selected works will be presented in official screenings and a variety of festival-related activities.

VerSonar is a meeting point for creators and audiences, where music and image intertwine to tell stories that can be both felt and heard.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Panguipulli, Chile



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PREMIO ATENA NIKE

Deadline: 28 Apr 2026

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The Atena Nike Film Award, now in its fourth edition, is distinguished by the growing space it dedicates each year to emerging talents and debut works.

We are already working on the fourth edition, the 2025 edition: this year, as in previous years, both short films and feature films may be submitted.
As always, the theme is linked to social issues.

Date and location of the new edition:
9 July – Casa del Cinema, Rome

Submission deadlines
Feature films: 28 February 2026
Short films: 28 April 2026

Artistic Director: Giampietro Preziosa

Giampietro Preziosa

An architect and film producer, he has made his artistic flair into a profession, bringing his innovative ideas into the cinematic field. A skilled communicator and businessman, he is a key figure at INTHEL FILM S.r.l., a [...]

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Catania , Italy



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Published: 17 Nov 2025
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Daag Short Film Festival

Deadline: 31 Dec 2025

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Organized by Daag, DSFF seeks to give space to the silenced, the unseen, and the brave, through stories that demand to be told.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Kolkata, India



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Arjuntala International Film Festival

Deadline: 16 Apr 2026

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Welcome to the Arjuntala International Film Festival—an extraordinary cinematic journey that transcends the boundaries of traditional film festivals. Founded by a group of passionate creatives, AIFF is driven by a profound love for artistic innovation and an unwavering commitment to fostering emerging talent.

At AIFF, our mission is clear: to empower filmmakers as they launch their professional careers in the dynamic world of cinema. Beyond merely showcasing your work on a global stage.

Our festival is truly international, welcoming filmmakers from every corner of the globe. We eagerly anticipate films that embody courage, personal determination, and distinct voices. Our boundless enthusiasm for creativity knows no bounds, and we wholeheartedly embrace a wide range of [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



South 24 Pargs, India



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Published: 17 Nov 2025
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Papagena Festival

Deadline: 31 Jan 2026

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Papagena Festival: Celebrating Art in All Its Forms

Get ready to experience a unique experience of art, culture and creative expression! The Papagena Festival brings a program full of audiovisual exhibitions, visual arts, lectures and social actions, creating an inclusive space for everyone.

With the goal of providing an inclusive and learning space, the event will take place physically, at the Associação Tapeçaria Timbi, and also virtually via Vimeo, the official website and YouTube, allowing everyone to participate from anywhere.

During the event, you will have the opportunity to explore short films, illustrations, photographs and debates that reflect on the impact of art on society, while contributing to the construction of a more collaborative and conscious culture.

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 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Camaragibe, Brazil



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Fantasmagoría: Festival De Cine Fantástico Y De Terror De Medellín

Deadline: 31 Jul 2026

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The cinema festival Fantasmagoria- Festival de Cine Fantástico y de Terror de Medellín - reaches its 8th edition.

Our competition opens to the world and the city of Medellín to explore genre cinema and reflect on these thematic. The festival has several sections of short films and feature films to embrace the fantastic and horror genre spectrum. Also, to consider relevant national and international people who have done significant work to the genre through their filmography.

Short films, documentaries and feature films will be selected from any nationality, produced in 2025 or 2026 which have yet to be seen in Medellin, Colombia. The films have to be related to the fantastic genre (sci-fi, horror and fantasy), also, thriller, western, adventure, action and noir. They will be [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Medellín, Colombia



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