Logo of MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival

Deadline
31 Jul 2025


Published: 12 Dec 2024
 Has submission fees
Short films

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MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival

NYC, United States


During one week of the year over 100,000 film-lovers gather in over 400 Cinemas across 6 Continents to view and vote on the Finalists Films' in the Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival - MANHATTAN SHORT is more than just one of the largest short film festivals in the world....it's the World's First Global Film Festival.

If making short films is about getting your work out there, nothing compares to MANHATTAN SHORT.

Every Film Selected is eligible to enter the Oscars:
MANHATTAN SHORT does a full week's run in a cinema in Los Angeles, California. This theater booking means all ten finalists in the 2025 MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival will be eligible to enter the Oscar competition for 2026.

MANHATTAN SHORT is now in compliance with the rules governing the Oscar Awards set forth by the Academy of Motion Pictures of Arts and Sciences

Featured Musical Artist
We are excited to announce that the MANHATTAN SHORT will be featuring a Musical Artist or Band leading up to and throughout the duration of the Festival each year.

The selected Musician or Band will have his/her music featured in over four hundred venues and to over 100,000 people worldwide during the MANHATTAN SHORT intermission and in all promotional materials leading up to the festival dates, including exclusive headline billing on our website. This is a tremendous opportunity for new or unknown musical talent to have their music broadcast to our ready-made worldwide audience of eager festival attendees. It is also a unique chance to gain name recognition and immediate exposure. Check ManhattanShort.com to enter the Musical Artist Comp.


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Logo of 4th Children’s, Nature & Wildlife Film Festival-25

Deadline
20 Feb 2025


Published: 12 Dec 2024
 Has submission fees
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4th Children’s, Nature & Wildlife Film Festival-25

Greater Noida, India


Children's, Nature & Wildlife Film Festival is an India’s independent film festival promoted by Miniboxoffice India. The Children's, Nature & Wildlife Film Festival aim is to showcase & promote professionally made entertaining, enlightening & encouraging feature films, short films, animation & documentaries among target audience. The festival accept all genres of children’s, Nature, Climate & Wildlife films be it a fantasy, motivational, drama, disability, educational, science fiction, adventurous, parenting etc.

The Children's, Nature & Wildlife Film Festival is a boutique of children’s, Nature, Climate & Wildlife films celebrating childhood & nature. The festival objective is to bring the world class cinema to the door step of children’s which provide alternate source of learning & help in understanding the culture of other nations and nature through the art of cinema. CNWFF also giving exposure of film education through various workshops & master classes. At the same time providing platform to the filmmakers in reaching out wide audience through CNWFF.

The festival helps in raising the standards of quality content for children’s & nature films and also helps to boost-up the film market. We hope that CNWFF will prove a milestone for filmmakers in their career & a rich experience for audience as well.


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Deadline
24 Mar 2025


Published: 12 Dec 2024
 Has submission fees
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Cine Pobre Film Festival

San Mateo Rio Hondo, Mexico


Cine Pobre is a self-funded filmmaking genre without a set of stylistic criteria nor format boundaries, involving many geographically separated creators with at least two things in common: a strong desire to tell their story and to do so with their own resources.

Cine Pobre builds bridges based on the belief that film becomes art when its materials are as inexpensive as pencil and paper. Since 2002 the 100% cartel-free intersection of culture and capabilities curating the world's best self-funded films.


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Logo of Silver Scad Film Festival

Deadline
10 Jun 2025


Published: 12 Dec 2024
 Has submission fees
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Silver Scad Film Festival

Sevastopol, Russia


The festival slogan: "On a wave of emotions!" reflects the concept: cinema should evoke the emotions of the viewer. The festival prefers films that catch and make us laugh, cry, deeply empathize. These are films with a strong catching story.

​Feature shorts of all genres (up to 40 min) and documentary films - from all over the world are considered.

Every year three unforgettable days of the sea shore velvet season await participants and guests of the festival. Cinema, emotions, the sea, the sun and live music. The festival is held in the famous art gallery "Green Pyramid", which is a stone's throw from Chersonesos - the historical center of Sevastopol.

The competition is judged by international jury.


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 Fiction  Documentary



 
Logo of VIA DEI CORTI - FESTIVAL INDIPENDENTE DI CINEMA BREVE

Deadline
30 Sep 2025


Published: 11 Dec 2024
 Has submission fees
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VIA DEI CORTI - FESTIVAL INDIPENDENTE DI CINEMA BREVE

Gravina di Catania, Italy


The municipality of Gravina di Catania and the cultural associations “Gravina Arte” and “No_Name”, organize the event “Via dei Corti” – 11th edition of the Independent Short Film Festival.


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Deadline
13 Jan 2025


Published: 11 Dec 2024
 Does NOT have submission fees
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Comfama Animation Film Festival

El Retiro, Colombia


The Second Comfama Animation Festival is a Cultural event of the Family Compensation Fund of Antioquia, Comfama, which seeks to contribute to the formation of audiences with programming of audiovisual animation productions and conversations that generate reflections around different realities and help strengthen the animation sector through the ELPAUER Animation Market.

In 2025, the Comfama Animation Festival will once again be a space where attendees can enjoy international feature films, Ibero-American short films, Colombian series and university productions, becoming a space to enjoy content made mostly in animation technique. aimed at family and youth audiences.

Comfama welcomes you to a new edition and invites Ibero-American animation directors and producers (professionals and amateurs) to register their short films in the Ibero-American Short Films section and Colombian university filmmakers in the University Creators section.


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Logo of ZIGGUART FILMFEST & PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS 2025

Deadline
01 Oct 2025


Published: 11 Dec 2024
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ZIGGUART FILMFEST & PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS 2025

Milan, Italy


Zigguart Multimedia proudly announces the launch of the 1st Zigguart Filmfest, an online film festival based in Milan, Italy, from October 20-30, 2025. This exciting event offers an incredible opportunity for filmmakers to secure fantastic distribution deals and global recognition.


Zigguart Filmfest: More Than Just a Festival
Zigguart Filmfest is not merely a selection process—it's a year-long initiative powered by our talent agency and distribution company. We dedicate ourselves to working with your film for an entire year, ensuring it receives the best possible opportunities. Our team focuses on securing exclusive strategies, tailored to each film, to help it succeed across various festivals and streaming platforms. With Zigguart Filmfest, your film’s potential is maximized through personalized support and strategic distribution.


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Logo of Saint Anna: Student & Debut Short Film Festival

Deadline
12 Mar 2025


Published: 11 Dec 2024
 Has submission fees
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Saint Anna: Student & Debut Short Film Festival

Moscow, Russia


'Saint Anna' is the oldest Russian film festival for students which is based in Moscow in 1993. The fesival runs more than 30 years, has awarded more than 100 filmmakers such as Timur Bekmambetov, Aleksander Kott, Nurbek Egen, Aleksey German Jr and many others.

At the moment of its founding the Festival was counted as international because the competition included student works from the former USSR republics and Batlic states. From 1999 to 2005 the Festival presented the special programs of filmschools among the world, and also accepted the films were shot in Russian language in many contries.

From 2025 the Festival stated the official International Copmetition of the short films from Cinema Schools (student cometition).


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Logo of CINEMIGRARE

Deadline
18 Jun 2025


Published: 11 Dec 2024
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CINEMIGRARE

Mascalucia, Italy


Organized by “NO_NAME”, "CineMigrare – Rassegna Internazionale di Cinema Senza Frontiere" is a festival totally dedicated to movies, short movies and documentaries speaking about immigration and cultural integration.
The 9th edition in 2025 of CineMigrare Festival will take from 15th to 29th July in Pedara (CT).

Several SPECIAL GUEST are invited to this second edition and they will be awarded with the CineMigrare Award 2024.

Foreing authors are invited to send their short movies with italian subtitles. Info: info@cinemigrare.it // www.cinemigrare.it


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Logo of 12th Noida International Film Festival-2025, India

Deadline
15 Jan 2025


Published: 11 Dec 2024
 Has submission fees
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12th Noida International Film Festival-2025, India

Greater Noida, India


Miniboxoffice International Film Festival is now Noida International Film Festival. After having three successful editions of Miniboxoffice International Film Festival which caters mainly for short films only is now turned bigger with the addition of feature films section to it. In year 2014 the management of Miniboxoffice has renamed it on the name of India’s fastest developing city ‘NOIDA’. It’s a tribute to the city where Miniboxoffice starts in year 2010 and the city itself is the house of North India’s largest Film City.



12th Noida International Film Festival-25 objective is to feature great cinema of worldwide filmmakers in a big way & at the same time providing professional networking & introducing current trends of cinema to the participants. The festival goal is to empower independent filmmakers and committed to become premium movie going event which foster the growth of independent filmmakers.



The 2014 to 2024 editions of NIFF was huge success with participation of filmmakers from more than 90 countries. The NIFF-25 is expected to achieve many milestones towards the development of Independent Cinema. With this I welcome all filmmakers to come and join the movement which brings highest level of thoughts & culture of different nations in the form of enriching & entertaining cinema.


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Logo of The Cannes International Pan African Film Festival

Deadline
30 Apr 2025


Published: 11 Dec 2024
 Has submission fees
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The Cannes International Pan African Film Festival

Cannes, France


The International “Festival International du Film Panafricain” (FIFP) in Cannes is a platform that exhibits cinema and its professions, arts and entrepreneurship, as well as innovation, culture and events.

The FIFP was created and founded by Mr. Eitel Basile NGANGUE EBELLE and the “Association Nord Sud Développement, agréée jeunesse et Education Populaire Ministère de la santé, de la jeunesse et des sports n° 06514”.

As a driving force behind the PanAfrican Cinema and Arts industry, the Festival is constantly seeking specific solutions for the development of PanAfrican Cinema and Arts.
With a booming Pan-African market (from Africa to the Americas through the Caribbean, Europe and Asia), the Festival benefits from expertise in the development of cinema and Fashion as well as the development of cultural affairs.

Since its creation in 2006, the DIKALO AWARDS (meaning « message » in the Cameroonian language Douala) has been awarded by a professional jury for the best short and feature films (fiction), the best long and short documentaries, the Dikalos Peace Award, as well as the best actor and actress awards.

The FIFP is a felt moment. It is a unique experience where PanAfrican cinema and African cultures and those of its diaspora around the world are the central focus. An exceptional energy is felt.

Since 2018, the FIFP in Cannes has included along with its projections, a market: the Entrepreneurship Salon for Culture and Well-Being. The objective is to enhance the economy of PanAfrican cinema.

A few years from now, the market which features pan-African arts will generate considerable sums. « Tomorrow is now ». This enormous potential must be brought forward into the light.

Such an “active dream” is an ideal that has made Africans and their diaspora what it is today. This was Mandela’s and Obama’s vehicle, as well as many others…

Pan-Africanism is an aggregate of universalism. It contains all of the lights, those of ancient Egypt and those of the future. In short, a constant beauty.


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Logo of Gulf of Naples Independent Film Festival

Deadline
30 Sep 2025


Published: 10 Dec 2024
 Has submission fees
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Gulf of Naples Independent Film Festival

Naples, Italy


The "Gulf of Naples Independent Film Festival" is an event intended to serve as an international showcase for films of various types and gender, in order to promote and spread the art, auteur and experimental films that are not released in cinemas playhouses, to foster dialogue between different experiences and to create a meeting point for the support of cinema culture.


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Logo of Halic Goldenhorn Film Fest & Market,

Deadline
01 Nov 2025


Published: 10 Dec 2024
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Halic Goldenhorn Film Fest & Market

Istanbul, Turkey


Halic Goldenhorn Film Fest & Market, The five-day mega event in the largest consumer of cinematic content, equipment, resources and biggest producer of Content, Turkey, brings together Content Sellers, Buyers, Producers, Directors Financiers and Governments on a single platform. We invite you to participate and find your own resources, connect with professionals, companies, Funds that you need. The Halic Goldenhorn Film Fest & Market, shall have Location Managers, Tourism Boards, acquisition and development executives, agents, attorneys, directors, distributors, Over-the-top media services platforms, festival directors, financiers, film commissioners, producers, writers, film funds, film institutes, studios, the world’s press and all those who provide services to the motion picture and television industry. The event is being supported by the General Directorate of Cinema of Turkey, the apex body of all film making associations-organizations

We are opening a new medium for the cinema industry. "FILM MARKET". Turkey's film industry, the world's leading equipment manufacturers, leasing companies, suppliers, producer companies, directors, academics and film students, film and with experienced filmmakers with new projects, financiers, participants will be here to present their film projects to the film commission.

Haliç Goldenhorn film fest & market, representatives of World cinemas Hollywood, Bollywood, European and Asian Cinema, TV channels, regional and world cinemas come together for a week due to its geographical location. In this cinematic medium, it will be a festival & Film market where they can not give up by cooperating with the world cinema representatives.

The first edition of The Haliç Goldenhorn Film Market aims to trade US $ 3 million. Joining means you have a valid reason

The theme this year is VARIETY! We'll program a bit of everything in our "first" year! As we grow, and with more eyes than ever looking at our screens, we really want your best Drama, Comedy, Genres, Documentary, Experimental, Web / Series, Animated and Student films! We are also proud to say that we have reached representatives of Hollywood, Bollywood, European and Asian Cinema countries so there is always a place for international films as well!

Haliç Goldenhorn Film Festival and Bazaar offers an application discount for films whose original language is Turkish. Yes, for Turkish movies, If your movie is in its original language, please contact us before shipping; we will offer you a discount code that will apply to both Haliç Goldenhorn Film Festival screenings and the Film Market. Contact us directly for the code.

We are a festival that is very proud of screening films made by all filmmakers, regardless of gender or race. Everyone has a chance, and our programming jury is actively looking for films with subjects suitable for world cinema.

MARKET
We are proud to present the Film Market for the first year, which is the last weekend of the festival and includes Industry Development events, quality networking, sales talks and more! nearly 50 countries will participate. You should too!

OUR CITY
The cinema world loves our city and has hosted many world stars. Istanbul, Turkey, an important destination for film and television productions. The birth of Turkish cinema Yeşilçam took place in this city. Directors love the "everywhere" look of the city and people love to see it on screen! If you want to shoot in our big city, you will have the opportunity to meet people who run the festival office!

Filmmakers and directors from all over the world choose Halic Goldenhorn Film Festival & market as a necessary stop. We want you to be a part of this growing scene! See you in Haliç Goldenhorn in December!


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Logo of The Peoples Film Festival

Deadline
07 Apr 2025


Published: 10 Dec 2024
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The Peoples Film Festival

New York, United States


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.


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Logo of BCN Fantasy film fest

Deadline
08 Jun 2025


Published: 09 Dec 2024
 Has submission fees
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BCN Fantasy film fest

Barcelona, Spain


International short film festival dedicated to science fiction, fantasy and horror. It is located in the Gracia district in Barcelona.


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Logo of Tigers Dance Film Festival

Deadline
16 Mar 2025


Published: 09 Dec 2024
 Does NOT have submission fees
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Tigers Dance Film Festival

Urbana, United States


Tigers Dance is a short film festival dedicated to short dance for the camera films that are appropriate for all audiences. It will be adjudicated as part of a middle school class about Dance for the Camera, and we hope to include a wide variety of short dance films in our program.


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Logo of LA Under the Stars Film Festival

Deadline
15 May 2025


Published: 09 Dec 2024
 Has submission fees
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LA Under the Stars Film Festival

Los Angeles, United States


✨ Welcome to LA Under the Stars, the premier international film festival nestled in the vibrant heart of Los Angeles. Proud members of the TOP 100 BEST-REVIEWED FESTIVALS, we invite you to an unforgettable night filled with red carpet glamour, engaging filmmaker Q&A sessions, and an exciting Award Ceremony on the upper patio under the stars.

Join us at the historic El Cid Theater on West Sunset Boulevard, an iconic venue that blends Hollywood’s rich legacy with the contemporary energy of Silver Lake. LAUTS has been a platform for indie storytellers for six years, with past films featuring stars like Woody Harrelson, Juno Temple, and Danny Trejo. Our most recent festival was graced by the presence of Taylor Misiak and Nicholas D'Agosto, adding to the event’s star-studded atmosphere!

As an IMDB-accredited festival, LAUTS offers a competitive platform judged by a diverse panel of international experts. With over 1,200 submissions this year alone, the competition is fierce, and the selection process is rigorous—ensuring that the work showcased represents the best of the best.

Filmmakers, screenwriters, and creators, this is your chance to shine! Submit your work to LA Under the Stars 2024 and join a celebration that goes beyond borders, connecting your stories with a diverse and passionate LA audience. Experience the thrill of seeing your work come to life on the big screen, network with industry professionals, and enjoy the perks and prizes that make LAUTS a standout event.

Join us under the stars for a night of cinematic excellence and community like no other!


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Logo of Ethereal Code  International AI Film And Art Festival

Deadline
05 Feb 2025


Published: 09 Dec 2024
 Does NOT have submission fees
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Ethereal Code International AI Film And Art Festival

New Delhi, India


The ETHEREAL CODE International AI Film and Art Festival stands as a global celebration of the transformative synergy between artificial intelligence, filmmaking, and art. This pioneering event is dedicated to exploring the endless possibilities that AI brings to the realms of creative expression, pushing the boundaries of what is achievable in storytelling, cinematography, and artmaking.

The festival serves as a vibrant platform for innovation, imagination, and collaboration, bringing together filmmakers, technologists, artists, researchers, and audiences from around the world. By showcasing groundbreaking AI-driven films and artworks, it seeks to illuminate the ways in which artificial intelligence can revolutionize traditional approaches, creating entirely new paradigms in creativity.

At its core, the festival is more than an exhibition—it is a movement that fosters dialogue about the evolving relationship between art and technology. Through screenings, exhibitions, panels, workshops, and interactive experiences, participants are invited to engage with cutting-edge technologies and explore their role in shaping the future of cinema and art.

Our mission is to inspire a global community of visionaries to embrace AI not merely as a tool, but as a partner in the creative process. By empowering artists and creators to experiment, innovate, and redefine their craft, we aim to cultivate a space where the impossible becomes possible and where the future of visual storytelling is written today.

Through this convergence of art, science, and technology, The ETHEREAL CODE International AI Film and Art Festival aspires to build a legacy of creativity that transcends boundaries, sparking a new era of cinematic and artistic excellence.


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Logo of MEDITERRANEAN FILM FESTIVAL CANNES MILAN ATHENS

Deadline
15 Nov 2025


Published: 08 Dec 2024
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MEDITERRANEAN FILM FESTIVAL CANNES MILAN ATHENS

ATHENS, Greece


The festival aims to promote independent filmmakers and innovative work, to take risks and move the frontiers from the boring and most of the times empty conventional to the artistic initiating strong emotions and out of the box exceptional. It equally aims to give the opportunity to independent filmmakers to showcase their work free of commercial constraints.


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Logo of 23º Festival Internacional de cine de Terror y Gore de Alicante 2025

Deadline
15 Nov 2025


Published: 07 Dec 2024
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23º Festival Internacional de cine de Terror y Gore de Alicante 2025

Alicante, Spain


WEEKEND HORROR AWARDS
The 23th TERROR AND GORE FILM FESTIVAL OF ALICANTE 2025.
Since 1999


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