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Deadline
31 Aug 2026


Published: 17 Jan 2026
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Parana Internacional Film Festival

Paraná, Argentina


The 9th edition of the PIFF Festival will take place in the city of Paraná, from September 2nd to September 4th, 2026.

The Paraná Festival's headquarters are located at the following address: Asociación Civil B. Pedro Lemebel, Santos Vega Street 1754, Units 9, 10, and 11, Galería Comercial “El Sol”. Its official Facebook page (Fanpage) and Instagram account (@cinefestparana) provide detailed information and details on how to contact the Festival and its various departments.

PIFF, the Paraná International Independent Film Festival, is jointly owned by Grupo Transmedia Argentina and CICVE (Center for Research in Experimental Film and Video Art), both belonging to the Asociación Civil “Biblioteca Pedro Lemebel”. The Paraná Festival is organized by its director, Esteban Amatti.

The Paraná Film Festival is recognized by the International Center for Experimental Film and Video Art (CIFE) in the "competitive film festivals" category.

The Paraná Film Festival aims to make a positive contribution to the development of culture and the film industry.

All films presented at the 9th edition of PIFF will be selected by its selection committee, headed by the Festival Director and advised by a network of international delegates comprised of film professionals and specialists in the world of cinema and film festivals. This committee will be called the "International Film Classification Committee."

All films selected for the 9th edition will receive a certificate of participation from the Paraná Film Festival Director.


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Logo of XXIII Piriápolis de Película Film Festival (Uruguay)

Deadline
04 Sep 2026


Published: 17 Jan 2026
 Has submission fees
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XXIII Piriápolis de Película Film Festival (Uruguay)

Piriápolis, Uruguay


The International Film Festival "Piriápolis de Película" is an event that has consolidated itself as an essential space for the meeting of the independent production of national and international filmmakers. It is characterized by exhibiting, completely free of charge, a selection of outstanding audiovisual productions, short, medium and feature films of all genres. It also has an Iberoamerican Short Film Contest, whose objective is to stimulate and disseminate the production of short films in the region and the continent, adorned by an outstanding international jury.


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Logo of International Media Festival of Wales

Deadline
05 Oct 2026


Published: 17 Jan 2026
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International Media Festival of Wales

Llandeilo, United Kingdom


Welcome to the International Media Festival of Wales (IMFW).

This is an exciting industry festival created by the team behind the highly successful BAFTA British Short Film Competition and BAFTA Cymru qualifying Carmarthen Bay Film Festival.

Our aim is to celebrate the very best of today's content creators, programme and media makers, media related and documentary photography and writing talent here in Wales and from around the world

It is our hope that IMF of Wales will provide an ideal opportunity to network and rub shoulders with the right people, the ones that matter— experienced practitioners and educators in their field, people who know what they're talking about.

The International Media Festival of Wales is not just about getting your project seen or read; it's about you! We want to help you get noticed.

During the festival there will be screenings, exhibitions, seminars, and more.

So come and be part of our industry-leading festival here in Wales; submit your project now.

#ExcellenceShouldBeSeenOnScreen


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Logo of International CHINH INDIA KIDS FILM FESTIVAL

Deadline
20 Sep 2026


Published: 17 Jan 2026
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International CHINH INDIA KIDS FILM FESTIVAL

NEW DELHI, India


20th International Chinh India Kids Film Festival

Initiated in the backdrop of 60th year of India's Independence, CHINH INDIA KIDS FILM FESTIVAL and FORUM is an initiative to celebrate knowledge,ideas and perspectives on culture, development and education in context of children programming.

The objective of the CHINH INDIA KIDS FILM FESTIVAL is to inculcate taste for quality children programme and to generate awareness about new genre, innovations, and formats linking education with culture & development issues among children.

The highlight of CHINH INDIA KIDS FILM FESTIVAL is intelligence exchange sessions of children with experts to share, voice and express their views.

In CHINH INDIA KIDS FILM FESTIVAL, childrens' opinion matters and they decide the winners.

The video clippings of the children jury and judgement process is uploaded on https://www.chinh.in/cikff

Test your children programmes with INDIAN CHILDREN JURY.

CIKFF JURY 2018
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V99SC565XLg

CIKFF KIDS for KIDS JURY 2018
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFN6Y_D2Omk

CIKFF JURY 2017
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDswTPGoX7w

CIKFF JURY 2016
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wqQlK2K5j4

ANIMATION JURY 2015
https://youtu.be/728R2vqN9tU

TEEN JURY 2015
https://youtu.be/3K2U75RXCws

KIDS FOR KIDS JURY 2015
https://youtu.be/cRYh5DRD-AQ

EARLY EDUCATION JURY 2015
https://youtu.be/XmgXMT3vMDc

PRE SCHOOL JURY 2015
https://youtu.be/p4y4quripa8


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Deadline
05 Oct 2026


Published: 17 Jan 2026
 Has submission fees
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XVIII LatinUy Film Festival (Punta del Este, Uruguay)

Punta del Este, Uruguay


LATINUY, Uruguay's International Latin Film Festival, showcases the most recent and innovative films (short and long feature films, fiction and documentaries) made in Iberoamerica. Numerous titles, directors and producers from around the world, national and international actors and actresses, and a wide schedule of activities meet annually in Punta del Este, the main Uruguayan seaside resort. LatinUy, a classic meeting point for cultural exchange between filmmakers and movie enthusiasts, awards several prizes, both for short and feature films in competition, both from the jury and the audience.


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Logo of Wallachia International Film Festival

Deadline
28 Nov 2026


Published: 16 Jan 2026
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Wallachia International Film Festival

Bucharest, Romania


Wallachia International Film Festival is a highly professional, industry connected film festival, an exclusive independent grassroots film festival taking place in an exquisite location in Downtown Bucharest, only hundreds of meters away from Dracula’s former court in the grand Old Town!

Our aim is to discover the directors, screenwriters and photographers of the new millennium and award their fresh, out of the box ideas in order to accelerate their careers.

We won multiple cinema prizes including important awards at major film festivals, like Cannes, Locarno, Montreal, London, Milan, Miami and Atlanta. Also, our advertising work received accolades at Ad’Or, while working for companies like UNICEF and Nestlé-Purina.

But there’s nothing we love more than indulging ourselves with cinematic candies from all over the world, under the summer night sky of Wallachia. We will be arguing for a long time about which ones we feel are the best, and about the most promising unproduced screenplays.

Welcome to Wallachia, the Legendary Land of Principe Vlad III Dracula, universally known as Vlad the Impaler, Voivode of Wallachia. Born in 1431, Vlad was an authoritarian Principe, he revolutionized the affairs of Wallachia and refused to pay tribute to the sultan Mehmed II, resulting in a bloody war with the Ottomans. Multiple works containing stories about Vlad's cruelty were published soon after his assassination in 1475. In 1897, Bram Stoker downgrades Prince Vlad to Count Dracula, a blood-sucking vampire inspired by Wallachian ancient folklore. Loosely based on the book, Dracula (1931) casts immortal Bela Lugosi as the doomed romantic Count.

Just think cinétopia! Feel hundreds of years of mythic Wallachian history under the night sky! It’s a 100% natural multimedia affair!

We watch all movies and video, we read all screenplays and we select exclusively based on artistic merits. Networking does work on us. But only if we're talking art.


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Logo of Catharsis Film Festival

Deadline
25 Sep 2026


Published: 16 Jan 2026
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Catharsis Film Festival

St.Petersburg, Russia


The International Film Festival «Catharsis» will be heldfrom November 21 to November 30 at more than 15 venues (cultural centers, film clubs and libraries) in several Russian cities: Moscow, St. Petersburg, Ekaterinburg, Penza, Vladimir, Novosibirsk, Pskov, Vladivostok, Arkhangelsk, Novogorelovo, Leningrad region. Zheleznogorsk of the Krasnoyarsk Territory and Zaozersk of the Murmansk region.

Part of the film screenings and awards will be held in a large modern cinema hall in St. Petersburg.

The festival contributes to the strength of morality in the audience.

The tasks of the film festivals are also to support of the cinematographers and the popularization of cinematography in the regions.

Every film, videoclip or public service announcement that is chosen will be shown at several venues. The festival accepts films of any genre. There will be separate programs for films on human rights, films for children and screenings, films for up to 120 seconds. We also accept Music Videos, public service announcements, and posters.

The Festival is in place to raise part of the funds for moral films by the Catharsis film company. Part of the funds will cover organizational expenses and some money will be sent to charitable funds for sick children.


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Logo of SINGULARITY FILM FESTIVAL

Deadline
23 Mar 2026


Published: 16 Jan 2026
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SINGULARITY FILM FESTIVAL

PARIS, France


Immerse yourself in the heart of Paris, where the Singularity Film Festival opens the doors to a universe where science fiction and fantasy come to life like never before.

Discover short films and series pilots ranging from 5 to 30 minutes, crafted by bold filmmakers — both emerging and established — ready to surprise and captivate you.

The festival is divided into two categories:

Out of Competition, dedicated to works screened freely, celebrating creativity and discovery without constraints;

In Competition, where films are subject to an official submission and evaluated by a professional jury.

Each edition begins with a signature short film — an immersive experience that instantly transports you into extraordinary worlds.
Open to all, the festival celebrates the richness and diversity of talents, styles, and imaginations, offering a vibrant and captivating spectacle.

Through the competitive selection, IMDb qualification, and personalized support for filmmakers, each project gains increased visibility and recognition.

Screenings, networking sessions, discussions, and an awards ceremony make the Singularity Film Festival an unmissable event for cinema lovers and fans of fantastical worlds.


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Logo of  Goitacá Internacional Film Festival

Deadline
20 Feb 2025


Published: 16 Jan 2026
 Does NOT have submission fees
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Goitacá Internacional Film Festival

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil


Quiprocó Filmes will host the II Goitacá International Film Festival from August 06 to 11, 2026, in Campos dos Goytacazes, Brazil.

The festival aims to promote and disseminate Brazilian and international independent cinema through screenings, debates, and exchanges among audiences, filmmakers, producers, industry professionals, curators, exhibitors, distributors, and critics. The in-person and free event comprises the International Competitive Program, Brazilian Competitive Program, Zezé Motta Program (focused on ethnic-racial and gender diversity), Olhares do Interior Program (featuring films produced in the interior regions of Rio de Janeiro), the Cabrunquinho Program (dedicated to children and youth films) as well as the Futuro do Clima (Future of the Climate) Informative Showcase.

The Festival also includes a Workshop and training activities; the Goitacá Cine Market, providing opportunities for the creative development of new audiovisual projects and business meetings focused on facilitating new film projects; and the North and Northwest Fluminense Cinema and Audiovisual Seminar, featuring debates, conferences, and lectures.

Before filling out the form, please carefully read the Program Regulations available on the event's official social media channels (@festivalgoitaca). Submissions are open until February 20, 2026.

If you encounter any difficulties during the submission process, please contact us at festivalgoitaca@quiprocofilmes.com.br.


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Deadline
31 Mar 2026


Published: 16 Jan 2026
 Does NOT have submission fees
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FESCIMAD

Madrigueras, Spain


The Madrigueras Film Festival (FESCIMAD), organized by the Madrigueras Film Association, aims to promote audiovisual culture by showcasing short films and their creators, fostering the development of new cinematic proposals and the exploration of contemporary narrative languages. The festival is committed to bringing cinema closer to the public, strengthening audiovisual education, and promoting a sustainable and participatory culture.


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Logo of Polbert International Touring Film Festival

Deadline
15 Apr 2026


Published: 16 Jan 2026
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Polbert International Touring Film Festival

Rivoli, Italy


The Polbert International Touring Film Festival announces its 2026 edition, which will take place on May 8–9–10, 2026, at the Theatre of Savoy Beach Hotel & Thermal SPA, Bibione (Venice, Italy).

The Festival is organized by Polbert Cinema, with over 10 years of experience in the film festival industry.

The Festival was created with the aim of promoting national and international independent cinema, highlighting high-quality works, new talents, and contemporary cinematic languages.


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Logo of Womanimation! Film Festival

Deadline
15 Mar 2026


Published: 16 Jan 2026
 Does NOT have submission fees
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Womanimation! Film Festival

N/A, United States


What is Womanimation!? As the name implies, it's a festival showcasing acclaimed animated films created by women from around the world.

From satire to drama, from the everyday to the surreal - in styles from traditional 2-d to stop-motion to computer animation - the festival features something for every taste.


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Logo of Zinema Film Festival

Deadline
15 Aug 2026


Published: 16 Jan 2026
 Does NOT have submission fees
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Zinema Film Festival

Zaragoza, Spain


Zinema Film Festival - Is a film festival whose objective is to showcase independent cinema with auteurist and experimental narratives and forms. The 3rd edition of the Zinema Film Festival will take place in November 2026.


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Deadline
01 Jun 2026


Published: 16 Jan 2026
 Does NOT have submission fees
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Chaniartoon International Comic & Animation Festival

Chania, Greece


The 10th edition of "Chaniartoon - International Comic & Animation Festival", will be held in Chania, from 18 September to 4 October of 2026.

The Festival, is designed to showcase animation short films from all around the world, made both by students and professional. There will be a special section for greek animation movies.

During the festival there will be a comic exhibition with a great artist alley, workshops and some special events !


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Logo of ACOCOLLONA’T 2026 - GIRONA FANTASY AND HORROR FILM FESTIVAL

Deadline
23 Aug 2026


Published: 16 Jan 2026
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ACOCOLLONA’T 2026 - GIRONA FANTASY AND HORROR FILM FESTIVAL

Girona, Spain


Acocollona’t, Girona Fantasy and Horror Film Festival, has been held since 2011 as a key meeting point for fans of the genre. For one week, the festival fills the streets and venues of Girona with fantasy and horror cinema, along with dozens of related activities that turn the city into a true hub for genre culture.
Over its 15 editions, more than 600 short films have been screened, consolidating Acocollona’t as a major event within the fantasy and horror film circuit.


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Logo of 11th Galapán Film Festival Santiago-Pontones

Deadline
31 May 2026


Published: 16 Jan 2026
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11th Galapán Film Festival Santiago-Pontones

Santiago de la Espada, Spain


QUALIFYING FESTIVAL FOR THE GOYA AWARDS OF THE SPANISH FILM ACADEMY.

Santiago-Pontones International Short Film Festival (Jaén).


GOYA!

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Logo of Cisterna Film Festival - International Short Film Festival

Deadline
15 Apr 2026


Published: 16 Jan 2026
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Cisterna Film Festival - International Short Film Festival

Cisterna di Latina, Italy


The Cisterna Film Festival is an international short film festival held annually in July in Cisterna di Latina, Italy. Over the years, the festival has established itself as a vibrant meeting point for contemporary short cinema, showcasing outstanding works by emerging and established filmmakers from around the world. The festival is organized by the cultural association MOBilitazioni Artistiche and promoted by Municipality of Cisterna di Latina, with artistic direction by Cristian Scardigno.

From 2015 to 2025, the Cisterna Film Festival presented a wide selection of national and international premieres, including films showcased at major festivals such as Cannes, Venice, Berlin, Sundance, and Clermont-Ferrand, as well as award-winning works recognized by the most prestigious film honors, including the Academy Awards, David di Donatello Awards, César Awards, and Goya Awards.

Since 2017, the festival has featured a “Focus” section dedicated each year to a specific country, fostering cultural exchange and international dialogue through cinema. The section was inaugurated in 2017 with a focus on Poland, supported by the Polish Institute in Rome, followed in 2018 by Ireland, in collaboration with the Irish Film Festa and the Irish Embassy. In 2019, the festival turned its attention to Germany, with the support of German Films and the German Embassy in Rome, and in 2021 to Greece, in collaboration with the Drama International Short Film Festival, an Academy Award–qualifying festival.

In 2022, the Cisterna Film Festival presented a curated selection of short films from Croatia with the support of the Croatian Audiovisual Centre. In 2023, the festival hosted a focus on short films by Palestinian filmmakers, in collaboration with the Consulat Général de France à Jérusalem and the Palestinian Ministry of Culture. In 2025, the festival hosted a focus on Cuba, in collaboration with the Festival de Cine Ínstar in Havana.

Each year, the Cisterna Film Festival welcomes leading figures from the international film and entertainment industry and enriches its program with a variety of collateral events, including book presentations, workshops for teenagers, and photography exhibitions, confirming its role as a dynamic cultural hub for cinema and the arts.

www.cisternafilmfestival.com


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Logo of Yubari International Fantastic Memories Film Festival

Deadline
31 Mar 2026


Published: 16 Jan 2026
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Yubari International Fantastic Memories Film Festival

Yubari, Japan


The Yubari International Fantastic Film Festival (hereinafter Yubari Fanta) is held in Yubari, Hokkaido, and is organized and managed by the Yubari International Fantastic Film Festival Executive Committee.

This film festival focuses on science fiction, horror, fantasy, adventure, action, thriller, animation, and other fantastic films rich in imagination and entertainment.

The purpose of Yubari Fanta is to provide a space for citizens, filmmakers, and audiences to connect and interact, discovering and nurturing new talent, promoting cultural exchange, and fostering mutual understanding between countries worldwide through cinema.


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Deadline
30 May 2026


Published: 16 Jan 2026
 Does NOT have submission fees
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Montanejos International Film Festival

Montanejos, Spain


2º International Social Film Festival.


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Logo of Tropheum Regale International Film Festival

Deadline
31 Dec 2026


Published: 16 Jan 2026
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Tropheum Regale International Film Festival

Trofarello, Italy


Tropheum Regale International Film Festival is an annual film festival and it gets its name from the city of Trofarello in which it is based. It is said that Trofarello in Celtic means “trophy”, probably in honour of a warrior of some success.

For many years now, we are in the film industry and understand the defies each filmmaker face when trying to realize their projects. The costs and efforts required can be prohibitive, so our festival aims to support independent filmmaking.

Each year our jury of professionals will make a private viewing to decide the winners of each category. The judgment is based on the artistic merit, creative contribution and technical level of each entry. The results will be published on our website and on our social media profiles.


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