The Festival is made up of a competition of feature films received through an open call and a sample instance of non-competitive material, retrospectives and special sections; also a training section with seminars, workshops and talks. Special section for short films.
Introduction
The 23rd MonFilmFest, organized by Immagina a.c. APS, returns from July 3 to 12, 2025, to Mombello Monferrato (TO) and in an anywhere format, telling stories through cinema and giving space to new voices and talents. This edition celebrates the theme «This land is my land», paying homage to Monferrato and the planet in their complexity and beauty.
Mission
Discover and promote new talents and cinematic stories through a creative game that becomes a production method. MonFilmFest tells the world starting from Monferrato, with an approach embracing its physical, anthropic, and cultural characteristics, focusing on current themes such as sustainability and inclusivity.
Festival Sections – Cinema Games
1. Seven Days for a Film
This is the heart of MonFilmFest: a challenge to create a short film in just seven days, from writing to screening. This section is divided into two formats:
ON SITE
Invited authors will move to Mombello Monferrato, where they will shoot their film entirely in the local area.
Details:
• Hospitality is guaranteed for up to 5 people (including meals and lodging).
• The crew must be self-transported and equipped with their own gear for filming and editing.
OFF SITE
Invited authors will produce their film anywhere they are, adhering to the same timeline as the ON SITE format.
Details:
• There are no territorial restrictions, but specific rules outlined in the regulations sent to invitees apply.
2. Showcase
A section dedicated to the research and screening of films made after January 1, 2023. There are no restrictions on genre, length, or style. The platform FESTHOME will host the films, making them available to an international audience.
3. Chat si gira!
An innovative game that brings together screenwriters and Artificial Intelligence developers. Authors will write an original screenplay in Italian, using AI as a creative tool to develop synopses, concepts, treatments, and short film scripts, all within seven days.
IRANIAN FILM MAKERS ARE REQUESTED TO ASK FOR "WAIVER CODE".
SCREENING : MARCH 11-12, 2022
JUST A NOTE: Cafe Irani Chaii International Film Festival will not accept any entries that are against any government, its policies or hurting anyone's religious beliefs.
Serving as Mumbai’s upcoming Premier Film Festival, the Cafe Irani Chaii International Film Festival (CICIFF) is founded to showcase Mumbai and Bollywood as the Biggest Film Industry across the world. With an aim to exhibit the most captivating and innovative content, the two day festival is slated to happen on March 11-12, 2022.
Breaking all stereotypes, CICIFF's mission is to present quality films from around the world as well as support, recognize and honor film makers. CICIFF festival intends to connect the film fans and movies goers with the world, especially the serious filmmaker and their associates so as to bring about greater understanding of the art of film making.
The two day Cafe Irani Chaii International Film Festival will be a “Free for All” film festival for audiences to enjoy films from various countries including Germany, Italy, UK, USA, Russia, Bangladesh, Iran, Poland in English and the country's own languages. Indian regional language films like Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Bhojpuri, and in south Indian language including Malayalam, Tamil, Telegu and Kanada will be showcased.
GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY FOR IRANIAN FILM MAKERS - FREE ENTRY
We invite submissions of short films (under 15 minutes) to appear as part of the Healthy Scepticism film festival. Submissions should offer some contemplation of the issues under consideration at the Healthy Scepticism project (here), and may do so in any the filmmaker sees fit. Submissions might explore, for example, the following kinds of questions: What are your or others’ experiences of health, illness, wellness, medicine, healthcare? What is your perspective on how our healthcare systems do and do not work? How do we currently think of ourselves as “ill” or “healthy,” and why? What role does media – including social media – have in our perceptions of health, wellness, illness and disease? How do personal encounters, family histories, ethnic, sexual and gender identities change our experiences of health and illness, of healthcare and healthcare systems? How has COVID-19 changed things for us in terms of how we understand health and its care?
We will feature the films of our finalists as part of our virtual film festival, and one overall winner will be featured in the festival, alongside an interview with the winning filmmaker. The winner will be chosen by an interdisciplinary panel of judges working across the content areas of the Healthy Scepticism project.
Casablanca Film Festival will feature selected films online from filmmakers, directors, cinematographers, screenwriters, actors, and actresses.
We accept submissions from all over the world and are pleased to announce the winners of the competition publicly.
The XI edition of the Guayaquil International Film Festival will be celebrated in from july 30th – august 6th, 2025 from the city of Santiago de Guayaquil, Ecuador. With screenings in theatres and workshops, forums, and master classes. The biggest filmmaking experience in town.
BSIFF is a not-for-profit festival that seeks to create global connections through film and to help bridge the gap between African cinema and the world.
Focused on the business of film and industry advocacy, the festival is committed to giving you the best development experience and networking opportunities. BSIFF provides the occasion to meet with fellow filmmakers, talents, and distributors, and attend daily workshops and panels designed to broaden your understanding of all aspects of the film industry.
BSIFF’s home is Accra, the capital of Ghana. BSIFF offers cultural experiences to all our festival participants to showcase the wonders of Ghana.
Accra your August!
Bangkok International Documentary Awards (BKK DOC) is the documentary international award competition and film festival based in Bangkok, Thailand.
BKK DOC 2021 theme is:
VISIONS ON ASIA
Submissions outside the theme will not be consider.
Open for submissions (Festhome.com/bkk-doc) : 5 January 2021 - 31 July 2021
Official Selection Announcement 26 September 2021
Festival 16-19 December 2021 Bangkok, Thailand
Online Festival 1-31 December 2021
BKK DOC was founded by Stephane Lambert, producer, a long time resident of Bangkok, and co-founder and organizer of "Asian Side of the Doc Bangkok 2016" the first ever documentary film market in Thailand.
Stephane established BKK DOC to promote documentaries and its talents in and around South East Asia, starting with Thailand.
BKK DOC aims at bringing documentaries from all over the world to Thailand, and South East Asian documentaries to the attention of professionals from other parts of the world.
Stephane Lambert, BKK DOC founder and festival director explains:
"All submitted films will be screened by a selection committee welcoming actors, directors, producers, distributors and entertainment professionals from different fields (TV, Cinemas, Platforms, Festivals) coming from all over the world."
Website:
www.bkkdoc.com
Instagram
http://instagram.com/bkkdocfest
Facebook
https://facebook.com/bangkokdoc/
Vimeo
https://vimeo.com/bkkdoc
Twitter
https://twitter.com/bkkdoc
Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/bangkokdoc
Linkedin
https://www.linkedin.com
The "Corto di sera" Festival takes place in August in Itala, in the province of Messina since 2012.
Participation to the Festival is free and open to all Italians and foreign authors, single filmmakers orcollectives/associations.
- The Festival is exclusively dedicated to short films that last less than 25minutes.
- Any genre will be accepted (documentary, fiction, classic and/or digital animation)
- All foreign works shot in any language which is not Italian must be subtitled in Italian . Non-subtitled foreign short films will not be selected.
- Each author may submit up to a maximum of three works.
- The organizers reserve the possibility to create additional sections.
Festival’s purpose is to promote the independent short film production in all its forms as an artistic and expressive language. The aim of to create an annual event in Italy where filmmakers, video makers, professionals or enthusiasts cinema can meet and connect different experiences.
Audio Shoot is what happens when you fuse the most talented filmmakers with the best music artists.
Featuring live acts and interviews we're setting a new standard in boutique festivals. Held at Wexford Arts Centre, Ireland, our mission is to discover and promote talented independent filmmakers and musicians from around the world.
Note: We've just added some very important categories this years and are now accepting submissions for: Best Actor and Best Actress, and lastly but far from least is the Best Music Image [Photo] catagory. These are in addition to the two categories we added last year, Best Mp3 in any genre and Best Cover Song in a Music Video.
The People's Film Festival, a dynamic three-day event that celebrates the Voice of the People through the power of film, art and technology. Our festival takes place from May 29, 2025 to May 31, 2025 in Harlem, NY, and features films from around the globe.
Rooted in the belief of freedom of speech and media access for all, TPFF was founded in 2012 with the goal provide a platform for independent filmmakers, producers and creatives to showcase their works in venues that can elevate them to the next level. Over the last 13 years, TPFF has become known as “The Voice of The People,” an extraordinary platform where filmmakers can tell their stories their way and make a real impact on their audiences.
Our mission is to not only inspire future creatives and innovators but to also expose audiences of all ages to new tools and technologies for storytelling. TPFF has had some remarkable success stories, with many films screened at our festival ultimately being featured at other prestigious media outlets and venues such as HBO, Netflix, FOST, PBS – Public Broadcasting Service, Revolt TV, and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Library & Archives.
Our festival is held in Harlem, NY, a thriving and vibrant community with rich cultural history. It is an ultimate synergy of great music, literature, arts, and entertainment also collectively known as The Harlem Renaissance. Filmmakers and filmgoers come together each year to actively share information, break bread, and build relationships.
The People’s Film Festival is a great initiative of The People’s Media, Music & Arts Foundation (TPMMAF) - a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation. We use our platform to promote awareness of independent film, technology, media, music, and art across the globe while encouraging those, particularly in the Harlem New York area, to develop a greater appreciation and understanding of cultural diversity in media.
This event is open to everyone.
CMF INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL Creative & Visual Challenge International Festival is an annual worldwide visual festival which aims to motivate overseas and CMF short film productions to compete in this FESTIVAL.
The purpose of having CMF INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL in India is to give Expression of Freedom to those creative filmmakers who are looking for International exposure.
India is a fast developing country in the world with its multiple cultures, traditions, and spirituality. Chennai is the largest state in the country of India. We, the "CMF INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL" are going to present the art, culture, traditions and the places of tourism interest in the Chennai. A number of people have dedication and passion to produce feature and short films but because of the scarcity of funds and resources, they are unable to find any platform to display their features and short films. We, the "CMF International Film Festival" are going to provide them an International platform to present their unique works to the Global audiences.
The fifth edition of the African Diaspora Cinema Festival is coming up on the 8th to 11th of september 2021 in the beautiful cultural city of florence at the prestigious Villa Romana.
ADCF’s vision is to raise awareness about Africa Cinema, its vast potentials and the socio-economic impact it has not only on african economies but gradually expanding to other parts of the world’s economy as well. Our aim is to use cinema to create a revolution that will change the social and economical horizon of Africa, by creating the way to the countless number of films produced in Africa and by the African diaspora filmmakers.
#African Cinema, is the theme of African Diaspora Cinema Festival, is a theme that draws on the principle that being African is a bond that goes beyond geography, birth or lineage; as people of African origin are spread across the globe and Africa is also proud home to many non-Africans. Africa has been able to capture the world’s attention through its ancient cultural heritage and beginnings of civilization. With films it will have the power to connect people from around the world.
Film is a powerful platform that is better able to attract and engage people in constructive activity and providing enjoyment, enlivening spaces and enriching lives. Film and art can lead to a better understanding and foster communication between peoples of diverse cultures, races, and lifestyles.
ADCF is rising from the ashes in a difficult moment in which cops of thousands of Africans flow like water in the mediterranean sea. In a moment of racial tolerance, in a moment people are not only rebelling about the lack of jobs, but equal opportunity and fairness before the law. Also in a moment our stories are not being heard nor told in public spaces.
Stockholm Film & Television Festival (SFTF) is a film competition for filmmakers worldwide. We support filmmakers from all backgrounds, who are either just beginning their careers or are seasoned professionals with a supportive and enthusiastic audience and a jury of renowned industry professionals.
Your film submissions help to support our educational programs and bring festival films to an audience that wouldn’t normally have this opportunity.
Film industry specialists announce semi-finalists, finalists and winners. Each year we select one film as Best Of The Best. Our judges evaluate the quality of filmmaking, creativity, and storytelling ability as we aim mission is to promote films and bring them to an audience who would not otherwise see festival films.
Our mission is to contribute to understanding of the importance of global filmmaking. To give ilm makers from all backgrounds a platform to tell their stories and have them heard by an audience they might not otherwise ever reach.
SANFIC, Santiago International Film Festival, represents a film platform with educational, cultural, artistic and industrial purposes, as well as a prime symbol of the Chilean capital city and the whole country.
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 short film sector – the Short Film Conference.
23rd IN THE PALACE will take place in the Palace of Culture Pernik (Pernik, Bulgaria) from June 27th until July 4th 2026.
IN THE PALACE is an established international festival dedicated to short films and digital arts and also presents special competitive programs for feature films and film series.
The program consists of several main components:
• International and national, professional and student competitive programs in fiction, documentary, animation, experimental - for short and feature films and series
• ON FOCUS film programs & screenings
• Q & A sessions
• FILMER FORGE: industry market, industry meetings, film pitching session, educational program
• International Interdisciplinary Science Conference
• Video library
• Film events and initiatives for general audience
• Parties
IN THE PALACE takes place over a week and offers a range of events, activities, and programs for both - local and international film industry and audience. IN THE PALACE is a cultural meeting point of film industry, artists, students, educational institutions, and the general public, that provides access to the latest trends, developments, and learning in the arts and culture through screenings, training and interdisciplinary exchange. Since 2018 the Festival has organized the International Interdisciplinary Science Conference.
The Coffee Film Awards is a non-profit initiative by London-based Allegra Group. Our mission is to make a positive difference in the world. There is a deep connection between the incredible world of film and the world of coffee, and we intend to bring these two worlds even closer. All works must have a clear relation to coffee or coffee culture.
The project will provide a spotlight on the incredible talent of filmmakers and generate valuable connections and introductions via our extensive networks.
All selected films will be shown across Allegra Group’s nine international coffee festivals* including London, Los Angeles, Paris, Toronto, Sao Paulo, and of course, New York with a combined audience of over 100,000 visitors.
*subject to COVID-19 restrictions.
MIEFF is a platform for everyone who creates, takes interest in or otherwise engages with the moving images. Our main goal is to support Russian artists and introduce them to the international community, as well as help experimental cinema reach a wider audience.
We want to create spaces for dialogue and therefore we believe it important to enrich the intellectual context surrounding film and contemporary art instead of reducing it to univocal ideologies. This is achieved through a carefully curated program of screenings, public and educational events, where different viewpoints and voices are all welcome.
We also understand that if we want to be in tune with the ever-changing reality, we need to keep experimenting. Experiment for us is a method and not an empty label. We want to try different ways to organize horizontal teamwork, distribute responsibilities, and finance our whole endeavour. We want to find new opportunities for ethical partnerships and transparent communication with each other—and everyone who participates in the life of our festival.
At the moment, the festival structure includes international competition, Russian competition, retrospective section Close-Up, special screenings, curatorial multimedia block as well as an interdisciplinary educational programme called Extracurricular Practices.
MIEFF was founded in 2016 by Vladimir Nadein and Ekaterina Shitova. Now it operates as an independent non-commercial organization and is managed by the board, which includes (listed in the alphabetical order): Kristina Efremenko, Dmitry Frolov, Mariam Ismailova, Sophia Ismailova, Marianna Kruchinsky, Anna Naumova, Kirill Rozhentsov, and Margarita Sokolovskaya.
Muestra Intergaláctica Short Film Festival is a space where people can present their film projects of all kinds of genre.
It started as a small local show. Due to the response of the people and thanks to the support of sponsors, it has become an event with local, national and international short films.
The attendance to the Intergalactic Short Film Festival has increased edition after edition, initially with a unique function, however, since the edition of the year 2017, additional days were added to the festival in order to show content in a section of honorable mentions.
We have had more and more coverage by the media, and we hope in this edition to receive better and more productions from around the world, and of course a greater response from the public and satisfaction, as well as sharing the work of the filmmakers.
The Puglia international film festival is the only Italian and European film festival that deals with and deals with exclusively political, social and historical issues that are directly interconnected and connected to each other.
After each screening there will be a live debate between operators in the world of cinema and characters belonging to Italian and international politics, historians, academics and organizations involved in social policies.
Puglia international film festival is an extraordinary annual event held in Polignano a mare, an authentic pearl and tourist destination in Puglia and Italy.
