The Cardiff Independent Film Festival will be held over the 5th to 7th May 2017 in Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. This will be our third festival, following highly successful events beginning in 2014. We're a fun, friendly and open festival run by film-lovers that celebrates the best in independent cinema and adheres to the highest ethical standards.
We're non-profit, which means ALL of the submission fees go into the running of the festival. And we are truly independent - we don't take public or corporate money so the films we pick are our favourites.
We also attract big-name guests: CIFF2015 saw talks by Stephen Frears and Paul Andrew Williams and the great John Boorman present the Welsh premiere of his final feature Queen and Country. We may be small but we punch above our weight.
We will be screening five feature films, ten short films and five short animations in competition and there will be out-of-competition screenings for other films of significant merit.
History
The Cinematic Olympics - Unborn
JIFF is the World's Biggest Competitive Film Festival (in fiction films).
The Jaipur International Film Festival, the world's fastest growing film festival, is held every year in January in Jaipur, India
Launched in January 2009, Jaipur International Film Festival -JIFF became expanding establishing name in organizing world film festival every year in Rajasthan.
The purpose of this film festival is to promote new movie makers, exchange of knowledge, information, ideas & culture between India & other nations in context of their social and cultural ethos. JIFF also promotes friendship and co-operation among people of the world through the medium of films & documentaries.
Though the film festivals have became a regular affair in most countries yet most of them cater only to selected audience as well as entertain the commercially successful film makers and related personalities. However, JIFF intends to organize a festival that connects the film fans & movie goers with the world, especially the serious filmmakers & their associates so as to bring about greater understanding of the art of film making.
The Seventeenth JIFF 2025 received 2408 films from 88+ countries and 241 films nominated for screening.
The Sixteenth JIFF 2024 received 2971 films from 82+ countries and 329 films nominated for screening.
The Fifteenth JIFF 2023 received 2205 films from 63+ countries and 282 films nominated for screening.
The Fourteenth JIFF 2022 received 2100 films from 52+ countries and 279 films nominated for screening. (COVID 19 - Hybrid Edition)The Fourteen JIFF 2022 received 2100 films from 52+ countries and 279 films nominated for screening. (COVID 19 - Hybrid Edition)
The Thirteenth JIFF 2021 received 2121 films from 85+ countries and 266 films nominated for screening. (COVID 19 - Online Edition)
The Twelfth JIFF 2020 has received 2411 films from 100+ countries and 240 films nominated in competition for screening.
The Eleventh Aryan JIFF 2019 has received 2221 films from 103 countries and 232 films nominated for screening.
The Tenth JIFF 2018 has received 2019 films from 100+ countries and 136 films nominated for screening.
The Ninth JIFF 2017 has received 2004 films from 100+ countries.
The Eighth JIFF 2016 has received 2176 films from 100+ countries.
The Seventh JIFF 2015 has received 1807 films from 100+ countries.
The Sixth JIFF 2014 has received 1587 films from 90+ countries.
The Fifth JIFF 2013 has received 1397 films from 90 countries.
The Fourth JIFF 2012 has received 902 films from 70 countries.
18000 film lovers and film makers visited the festival.
The third JIFF 2011 was held with overwhelming response & it was a feather in crown.
The second JIFF 2010 was held with overwhelming response & it was a feather in crown.
The first JIFF 2009 was a first milestone towards success.
NEW CATEGORIES:
Sridevi JIFF Indian Panorama (All submitted films will be included automatically in this panorama from India only without any additional fee or you can submit directly in this panorama only, made/produced in all regional languages) new from JIFF 2019
Focus Country, Guest Country, Tribute, Retrospective and more - By Invitation Only
NEW CATEGORIES:
(You can submit according to your submission eligibility or write us for any support at myjiffindia@gmail.com)
JAIPUR CRITICS – For feature fiction films only, best film award from film critics. Total nominations: Around 5 films.
HONORARY ASIA - We welcome you in JIFF 2026 as senior and experienced film producer and director. This category is only for Asian continent for feature fiction films, who have produced/directed minimum 5 films in their respective career, we request you please submit your film/s produced/released/un released after 1st Jan. 2024 or film in post-production. It is non-competitive international nominations category, in this category will screen top two or three films out of all submissions.
WELCOME REGARD - For directors and producers 1st feature fiction film, in other words this submission should be first project/film as a director or producer. It is competitive international nominations category, in this category will screen top two or three films out of all submissions.
THESE ARE DIFFERENT SUBMISSION BETWEEN MAIN SUBMISSION IN THE FEATURE FILM (FICTION) CATEGORY.
OLD IS GOLD - screenings (by invitation only)
Classic World (Classical films from India and the world) – By Invitation Only
Films made by Crowdfunding (mention in the submission form)
Films made by/with Co-Production (mention in the submission form)
Web Series (up to 30 minute/s)
Mobile Film Making on Social Issues (film should be shoot by mobile camera, up to 30 minute/s)
Submit Song/Ad Film//Music/Album/Poster/Live performance
Top 10 Dialogue.
NEW CATEGORIES FROM JIFF 2025:
Films Nominated at Oscar 2026 (Short Fiction/Live Action) - Official entry to the Oscars
Films nominated at Oscar 2026 (Short Documentary) - Official entry to the Oscars
Films nominated at Oscar 2026 (Feature Fiction) - Official entry to the Oscars
Films nominated at Oscar 2026 (Feature Documentary) - Official entry to the Oscars
Films nominated at Oscar 2026 (Academy Awards, USA)
from different countries as official entry to the Oscars and official nominations through various ways, will be directly part of the competition in JIFF 2026. The awards will be separate for these categories and will be finalized by international jury members (World cinema leaders). Few top films will be screened in JIFF 2026 for global audience. Other rules will be the same as film submission in JIFF 2026.
NEW CATEGORIES FROM JIFF 2026:
Best OTT Platform, Best OTT Short Fiction Film (released on OTT, between January 2023 and December 2025)
Best OTT Feature Fiction Film (released on OTT, between January 2023 and December 2025)
Best Photograph (New from JIFF 2026)
IMAGINARIA é o primeiro e único festival internacional de animação da região da Apúlia.
Em sua história, a Imaginaria cresceu enormemente, conquistando uma importante posição artística e social no setor dos festivais internacionais.
Festival de “pessoas e lugares”, Imaginaria consegue criar uma atmosfera familiar entre o público e os profissionais que vêm em cinemas ao ar livre de Conversano. Imaginaria, que se caracteriza pela importância dos “números” e pela excelente qualidade de milhares de obras de destaque internacional, é um projeto de promoção, divulgação, formação cinematográfica, que visa promover os autores independentes de filmes de animação. A Imaginaria pretende desencadear, numa perspectiva de longo prazo, todas as sinergias possíveis na comunidade contribuindo para criar oportunidades socioeconómicas na área e, ao mesmo tempo, promover a cultura da animação. O festival, portanto, é um projeto que visa difundir o uso e o conhecimento de filmes de animação não só durante o evento, realizado todos os anos em Conversano, mas também em lugares e épocas do ano usando diferentes redes, constituídas por outros festivais e exposições (nacionais e internacionais) às quais Imaginaria participa ou que é o promotor.
O Mecal Pro, o Festival Internacional de Curtas-Metragens e Animação de Barcelona, celebrará sua 28ª edição. A longa história do MECAL PRO o consolidou como um dos festivais de curta-metragem mais importantes da Europa e do mundo, recebendo assim o apoio de instituições locais, nacionais e internacionais. Em 2025, exibimos mais de 300 curtas-metragens em 29 seções que programamos.
A Mecal está fortemente comprometida em promover a exibição e divulgação de criações audiovisuais em formato curto, não apenas com o público, mas também em fazer com que criadores e distribuidores se encontrem por meio de diferentes atividades. A Mecal também se dedica a promover talentos emergentes, realizando eventos e prêmios especialmente voltados para jovens criadores. Nesse sentido, também funciona como uma rede de divulgação de curtas-metragens, organizando exibições em nível nacional e internacional, colaborando com festivais, embaixadas e instituições em todo o mundo.
O 14º ano incluirá novas adições e competições! O International Horror Hotel Film Festival and Convention é realizado todo mês de junho no nordeste de Ohio. Temos competições abertas para filmes e roteiros nos seguintes gêneros: experimental (somente filmes), fantasia, terror, comédia de terror, terror, terror, ficção científica e suspense. Também aceitamos trailers, videoclipes, pilotos de TV (filme ou roteiro) e episódios da web (filme ou roteiro) para projetos dos gêneros listados.
A competição também está aberta para nossa competição de trilha sonora de filmes de terror (inscrições por meio de nosso site). No evento, também temos competições de maquiagem Scream King/Scream Queen e FX ao vivo.
Este ano, também realizaremos a segunda competição anual de filmes Room 237, onde os cineastas competirão para criar um filme em 30 dias usando uma arma do crime atribuída durante uma reunião inicial do zoom. Mais informações sobre a competição cinematográfica Room 237 estarão disponíveis no site do Horror Hotel Film Festival até janeiro de 2024. Comece a montar sua equipe e prepare-se para competir!
O evento conta com quatro dias de exibições de filmes, dois dias de painéis de discussão e palestras, uma convenção que começa na sexta-feira à tarde, convidados especiais, festas de karaokê de networking, competições ao vivo e muito mais.
***POR FAVOR, LEIA TODAS AS REGIÕES/TERMOS ANTES DE ENVIAR***
INTERNATIONAL SUBMISSIONS NOW OPEN to be part of the MALTA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL FOR CHILDREN as an audience.
Be part of this festival in Malta which will be held on the 8th of December 2013. You can submit your film online here or through our Festivals platform partners. The choice is entirely yours.
We are looking for different genres of films, being live action, animation, stop motion always keeping in mind to entertain young children while giving them something to learn about! There will be 3 awards for this festival and will be attended by many children and their families!
Submissions are open from now till the 30th November, and every one is welcome to submit their work dedicated to children in mind, being Feature films, short films, animation films and why not also experimental if they have something to show to children. There is a fee of 10 Euro to pay through paypal for your submission to be eligible.
ENTRETODOS 18 - É um Festival de entrada gratuita dedicado à exibição e premiação de curtas-metragens com até 25 minutos, de todos os gêneros e formatos, que abordem temas relacionados aos Direitos Humanos.
O Festival acontece em São Paulo. Ele é produzido pela Prefeitura de São Paulo, Spcine e ESTATE Produções.
Organização do Festival ENTRETODOS.
Submitted short films must focus on the sensitivization and preservation of ethnographic legacy as a means for a common identity, on women's role in the transmision of thet identity, and the bond between that patrimony and the conservation of the enviroment within the everyday reality of the areas of Granada in Spain and Jebala-Gomara in the North region of Morocco.
O Festival Internacional de Design e Animação é organizado pela Escola de Design da Universidade de Valparaíso, Chile, e acontecerá nos dias 11, 12 e 13 de novembro de 2025.
O FIDA é um evento sem fins lucrativos organizado por uma universidade pública e, a partir deste ano, é apoiado por importantes instituições educacionais da região de Valparaíso: Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Valparaíso (PUCV), Universidade de Playa Ancha (UPLA), Universidade Viña del Mar e DUOC UC.
Este ano, 2025, marca a 16ª edição do Festival. Convidamos estudantes de toda a América Latina a inscrever seus curtas-metragens animados inspirados em temas territoriais ou locais, que podem incluir questões sociais, histórias culturalmente significativas, povos indígenas, tradições e muito mais.
A FIDA reconhece e premia o valor narrativo da história, a criatividade visual e o compromisso da obra com a identidade latino-americana.
Convidamos você a inscrever seus curtas-metragens animados de até 2 minutos para o 16º Festival Internacional de Design e Animação — FIDA 2025
The eighth edition of Ventana Oscura, will take place on Friday 21 and Saturday 22 October 2016 at the Forum of FNAC Callao within the events of the Madrid Gothic Week VIII. During the event the selected works will be screened, and this event, only a sample and in no case a competitive contest.
Animated Exeter, established in 2000, is an annual animation film festival with a rich mix of films, events and activities; from the best of international short and foreign feature films to opportunities to meet the film-makers. The festival also showcases regional animation and celebrates the best graduate animation from the UK.
Unlike other animation festivals in England, Animated Exeter is uniquely focussed on attracting the general public. The festival focus is one of access and education for all, and its emphasis on practical in-depth workshops, master-classes for enthusiasts, hobbyists and students of all ages and professionals. The animation careers advice attracts a wide range of interest from trainers, industry, students and young professionals.
The Universe Multicultural Film Festival seeks to bring to the best of classic and contemporary filmmaking from the world; Committed to enlightening the public with a unique international film program, a forum for cultural understanding and enriching educational opportunities. The Festival focuses on showcasing diverse cultural and heritages films, supports the creation and advancement of innovative and artistic cinematic works of both emerging and seasoned filmmakers and proudly embraces the passion, independent spirit and vision of these talented artists. With the integration of the local community and educational institutions into all aspects of the Festival, the Festival stimulates an interest in the study and appreciation of film and encourages people of all ages and background to participate and share the harmony universe.
About Stuff & Objective - The Student Film Festival (Stuff) is one of the few international film and arts festivals dedicated to budding filmmaker's with aims to provide young filmmakers with an authentic film festival experience, a valuable understanding of the film industry, and an opportunity to screen their movies on “the big screen.” The Festival seeks to nurture and showcase ability as well as the art of film making which encompasses aspects of the arts, culture, history, crafts, geography, cuisine & lifestyle in short what make us what we are. Stuff films and screenings are selected and hosted by filmmakers, professors, and other notable figures in the world of cinema.
The Student Film Festival (Stuff) Founded in 2012, In past years festival gains reputation & regarded as among most prestigious festival in India. The festival grows over the years & attracts filmmakers from across the India & across the world. The Stuff festival is renowned for its wide-ranging film selections from major institutions, independent and international filmmakers, this three-day extravaganza, consisting of indoor and outdoor red carpet film screenings, fashion, dance shows, workshops, and of course shopping stalls.
NOVA CATEGORIA - MELHOR VIDEOCLIPE MUSICAL (Oficial, Youtube, Vimeo, etc)
NOVA CATEGORIA - CANAL ONLINE DE ENTETENIMENTO (Youtube, Vimeo, etc)
FESTIVAL agente da SMG FILM (USA) para distribuição de conteúdo independente em todo o mundo.
IMDB DO FESTIVAL: Upload de informações sobre premiação e seleção oficial: http://www.imdb.com/event/ev0004784/
Podendo ser de todas as edições incluindo edições do Macaé Cine ou Noite Contemporânea.
O Brasil CineFest é um circuito com várias categorias e opções de triagem e prêmios. Intecâmbio com outros festivais em andamento. Durante cinco anos, foi realizado na cidade de Macaé como Macaé Cine Int'l Film Festival e apresentou exibições nacionais e internacionais com categorias competitivas e não competitivas, todas com exibições públicas gratuitas, mostrando sempre o que há de melhor no mundo das produções cinematográficas, onde artistas em ascensão,veteranos da indústria e novos talentos, podem estar lado a lado. Um bom filme é um dos produtos mais poderosos e potenciais para as multiplataformas e dispositivos eletrônicos e sempre precisa de mais. Atualmente realizado no Museu de Arte Moderna (Cinemateca do MAM), no Rio de Janeiro. Estamos buscando novas perspectivas globais sobre os filmes e expressões. Qualifique seu projeto hoje! Em cada edição, uma seleção dos filmes mais promissores é enviada aos melhores produtores e estúdios da América, Europa e América Latina.
Parceiros: MAM - Museu de Arte Moderna, Cinemateca do MAM, Ancine, Revista de Cinema, CIARIO, Chicago para Costelas - Redondo Beach, Comissão de Cinema do Rio, Federação de Convenções e Turismo do Estado do RJ, Rio Film Commission, Academia Brasileira de Cinema Cinema e Artes (Academia Brasileira de Cinema)
Festival no Mapa Cultural do Estado do Rio de Janeiro pelo Governo Brasileiro - http://mapadecultura.rj.gov.br/headline/macae-cine-festival-1
Documentário sobre festival, indicado ao Grande Prêmio do Cinema Brasileiro - http://www.academiabrasileiradecinema.com.br/petroleo-e-cinema
Argentina LGBT International Film Festival.
LiberCine is one of the most important Latin America LGBT Film Festivals. Since 2008, it has become a reference Film Festival for many others throughout Latin America.
Film Front moves frontiers: open call for motion graphics exhibition
Film Front, international short film festival, due to be held from 25th to 28th October in the cultural centre of Novi Sad, has decided to include motion graphics exhibition in this year’s festival’s program. Artists can submit their animations, presentations, animated GIFs, animated elements and other pieces that belong to the category of motion graphics.
Even though motion graphics are rather a fine arts category, they are tightly connected to the moving images art. That is why Film Fronts wants to honour these artworks that more than often do not find their way to the film festivals, but whose aesthetic value overcomes their usually determined functional purpose.
