Art Scene West is organizing its first ever film festival to celebrate the motion-picture arts. With local partners and an attractive location, this festival has the potential to be the occasion for an unforgettable weekend in San Diego, CA. There are 2 distinct categories available for filmmakers to get their projects exposure to broader audiences. We are inviting teams of all sizes to have an opportunity to be a part of this first-ever film festival in one of San Diego's most cherished tourist destinations.
The Experimental Audiovisual Center (NAVE, in Portuguese) is an independent collective established in 2021 that focuses on experimental audiovisual studies.
NAVE Exhibition (Mostra NAVE) was created within the collective aiming to study, share and promote experimental films, video arts and other forms of audiovisual expression and in 2025 it presents its 4th edition, gaining national and international visibility.
The NAVE Exhibition consists of screenings of films previously selected by the center's curatorial team.
The exhibition is in its fourth edition and this year, 2025, it will be shown in a virtual format, on February 14th, 15th and 16th, 2025, starting at 8 p.m. (Brasília time, GMT - 3), exclusively via NAVE Exhibition's YouTube channel
New York Shorts International Film Festival features over 340 short films, special events, talks, retrospectives films, and tributes with honored guests, establishing New York Shorts as one of the finest exhibitions of short films in North America.
Now in our 13th year, New York Shorts International Film Festival is the largest short film festival on the East Coast. A non-profit organization that provides a showcase for emerging filmmakers from around the world.
New York Shorts is a qualifying film festival for the Canadian Screen Awards, presented by The Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television. We are the only short film festival in New York on the Canadian Screen Awards eligible festival list.
The festival has become a career stepping stone, establishing a tradition of discovering and promoting filmmakers who have gone on to become Academy Award® Nominees.
Previous film selections include:
2023 Student Academy Award® Duet by Lyuwei Chen - Winner New York Shorts Best Documentary
2023 OSCAR® NOMINEE Live-Action Short Film, The Red Suitcase by Cyrus Neshvad winner New York Shorts 'Best International Film'
2022 OSCAR® WINNER Documentary, Short The Queen of Basketball by Ben Proudfoot
2020 OSCAR® WINNER Live-Action Short Film, "The Neighbors" Window" by Marshall Curry winner New York Shorts 'Best of Fest'
2020 OSCAR® NOMINEE Documentary Short Subject The New York Times Op-Docs "Walk Run Cha-Cha" by Laura Nix and Colette Sandstedt
2019 OSCAR® NOMINEE Animated Short "Animal Behaviour" by Alison Snowden and David Fine
2015 OSCAR® NOMINEE "The Dam Keeper" by Robert Kondo, Daisuke Tsutsumi
2013 Student Academy Award® "A World for Raúl" by Mauro Mueller wins New York Shorts Best Drama
2012 OSCAR® NOMINEE & BAFTA Best Short Animation "A Morning Stroll" by Grant Orchard, Sue Goffe
2012 World premiere "Derek" by Ricky Gervais wins New York Shorts Best Comedy and became a popular British television show picked up by Netflix.
New York Shorts International Film Festival is one of the largest showcases of short films in North America and an ideal platform for filmmakers to screen their films and gain recognition in New York City.
New York Shorts events include receptions, as well as workshops with industry experts and top filmmaking professionals sharing their practical advice to attending filmmakers.
2023 Industry Events
Industry Master Spotlight w/ BAFTA Nominated Director Jon Amiel
Industry Master Spotlight w/ Academy Award® Winning Producer Andrew Carlberg
Industry Short Film Spotlight w/ Academy Award® Winning Director Chris Overton
2022 Industry Events
Tribute to legendary film director Bob Giraldi
Spotlight Screening from George R.R. Martin's (Game of Thrones creator)
Beyond The Screen with Ben Proudfoot (Oscar® winning documentary director)
Film Retrospective Kim Magnusson (producer/director of seven Academy Awards® nominations and two Oscar wins)
Film Tribute to cinematographer Halyna Hutchins
New York Shorts believes short-form cinema and its filmmakers should have their own premier film festival in New York deserving similar recognition given to feature films.
The heart of the festival is the quality and scope of extraordinary film programming to enthusiastic audiences in the vibrant filmmaking enclave of New York City.
LA Shorts International Film Festival ranks among the most prestigious and largest international short film festivals in the world.
The festival is accredited by the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences OSCAR®, the British Academy of Film and Television Arts BAFTA and the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television (ACCT) presenters of the Canadian Screen Awards and The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences of Spain (Goya Awards).
We are proud to have 66 filmmakers from LA Shorts earned an Academy Award® nomination.
Now in its 28th year, LA Shorts is the longest-running short film festival in Los Angeles. The festival screens over 350 films and attracts over 10,000 attendees each year including Hollywood industry professionals and emerging independent filmmakers.
LA Shorts is an official qualifying event for the British Academy of Film and Television Arts BAFTA short film awards. Award-winners at the festival are eligible to win BAFTA Awards.
LA Shorts is recognized by The Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television (ACCT) presenters of the Canadian Screen Awards.
Those who have been honored at the festival include directors, Jon Favreau, Paul Haggis, Bryan Singer, Jan de Bont, Shane Black, and actors Gary Oldman, James Woods, Martin Landau and Richard Dreyfuss. Many recognizable directors and actors have screened films and attended the festival such as Scarlett Johansson, Demi Moore, Ashton Kutcher, Courteney Cox, Tim Burton, Sofia Coppola, Jason Reitman, Terry Gilliam, Spike Jonze, Eva Mendes, Jessica Biel, Rachel Weisz, Hilary Swank, Josh Brolin, Kirsten Dunst, Rita Wilson, Ralph Macchio, Ricky Gervais, Vin Diesel, John Stamos, Matthew Modine, Dean Cain, Robin Wright, George R. R. Martin and many many more.
The film programming screens all genres from a wide spectrum of categories with high to low-budget films 40 minutes or under. From recognizable directors and celebrity actors to students from the finest film schools and high school teenagers- they're all here to celebrate the art (and business) of short-form cinema!
NeuroScope Films is where storytelling, big tech, and AI collide. Every month, we spotlight groundbreaking shorts, wild FX, music videos, animations and video art from around the world. It's not just a festival—it’s the frontier of creativity and tech.
Got something bold and boundary-pushing? Submit your work and join the future of filmmaking.
Submitting is simple. You can send us your project through Festhome or directly on our official website. Submissions stay open year-round as we curate content for specific events across different cities. Don’t stress about deadlines—if your project isn’t the right fit for our LA screening, it might be perfect for our event in Dallas or elsewhere. When selected, Just keep an eye on notifications, and we’ll let you know how and where your work will be curated.
Any individual or legal entity, whether participating individually or collectively, may take part without age restrictions. Submissions can include any audiovisual production in 4K, 2K, Full HD, HDV, or HD formats. Productions that have been previously screened or featured in other showcases and festivals are eligible. Submissions must have been completed during the current year or the previous year.
All works recorded in digital format will be accepted for all sections that form part of the official selection.
Film/ Feature Film/Short Film/Documentory/music vedio/Animation/VFX/CGI/2D/3D/other
All Entertainment Catagory Accept
film/Documentory/music vedio/Animation/VFX/CGI/2D/3D/other
*Mumbai Entertainment International Short Film Festival*
*Organized BY*
mumbai Entertainment
& Yogeshpatilfilms
*world all contries participated now*
In the historic enchanted village of Millesimo, in the province of Savona ( Italy ) and in a Theater Osvaldo Chebello in Cairo Montenotte the second edition of the "Millesimo Cairo Montenotte International Film Festival" will be held in September 2025.
The event will take place in 2 Venues: the the historic castle built by Enrico II Del Carretto in 1206 and Teatro Osvaldo Chebello in Cairo Montenotte (SV ) will feature the screening of short films from all over the world. An evening dedicated to art within a setting surrounded by greenery and full of tourists who populate this small diamond of the Bormida Valley every year, awarded as two of the most beautiful villages in Italy. Official certificate and screening for winners in all categories.
Born as the Amateur Film Festival of Vilagarcía in 1973, the Curtas Film Fest has been held uninterruptedly in Vilagarcía de Arousa. It’s the film festival dean of Galicia and one of the contests with more tradition of Spain. Specialized in fantastic cinema.
The Secretariat of Culture and Education of the Municipality of Rosario, through Punto Audiovisual, invites you to participate in the 30th edition of the Rosario Latin American Film Festival that will take place from June 5 to 15, 2025, in the city of Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina.
The Festival has four competitive categories:
- Feature Film Competition
- Santa Fe Feature Film Competition
- Short Film Competition
- Rosario Short Film Competition
The Sorihuela del Gualadlimar Film Festival is the First Festival to be held in the County Region of the province of Jaén, which means that it already has a privileged position in the Jaén film scene. This paradise is an unknown place for many filmmakers who, upon discovering its landscapes, its streets or its people and in general all the opportunities it offers them, will choose this wonderful corner of Jaén to make their stories come true and see them on the big screen.
At the same time, we bring culture closer to its citizens so that they experience cinema, give their opinions about cinema and be a jury of the cinema that they are going to see, since one of the prizes will be the "audience prize", which will be awarded through voting. of those attending each session of the Festival, to the short film with the highest score.
One of our objectives is to show the great work that is done at a national level with the short film format and to make these filmmakers coexist with the province of Jaén.
OPEN CALL
The Universidad Vasco de Quiroga (UVAQ) invites you to participate in the 18th Edition of the Festival Internacional de Cortometraje UVAQ (FICUVAQ), which will take place from June 9 to June 13, 2025, in a hybrid format (online and in person) in the city of Morelia, Michoacán, Mexico.
Before registering, please read this call for entries carefully. Registration and participation in the festival imply full acceptance of these rules.
After the success of the first, the second edition of the Viagrande Short Film fest starts. The festival aims to give light to emerging and non-emerging directors, with particular attention to independent and historical films.
ONE SHOT INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
The information concerning further development will be posted on the festival's FB page: https://www.facebook.com/oneshotfest The festival's FB page and work e-mail kadrrope@gmail.com are available for questions and clarifications.
"One Shot" promotes independent film production in Armenia. Submitted films have no limitations in shooting format. Films can be shot on cell phones, film and HD cameras. Competition has three categories: "One Minute - One Shot", "Short Movies" and "Cinema Without Border". There are special programs and panel discussions too.
"One Shot" International Short Film Festival is an open cinema platform. It was founded in 2003.
The founder president is Gagik Ghazareh. Founder organization: Armenian Center for Contemporary Experimental Art. Symbol of the festival represents a three-dimensional statue of ancient rock carving from Geghama mountain which is 5000 years old.
The 4nd Garopaba International Environmental Film Festival aims to promote socio-environmental cinema in one of the most beautiful regions of Brazil.
The Festival is based on the diversity of themes, film formats, team, in the search to embrace the diversity of socio-environmental cinema produced in Brazil and in the world. The comprehensive curatorship will denote an equally comprehensive program, with specialists from the most diverse areas of knowledge to promote exchanges during the event and that translate into interventions in reality.
The Rani Durgavati International Film Festival is designed to celebrate Cinema.
RDIFF is committed to Showcase films from amazing filmmakers across the globe. The festival welcomes films from around the world.
RDIFF is a Jabalpur, India based international film festival with screenings and Q&A and a twice-yearly awards event. One event is totally dedicated to Short Films and other event is for Full Length Films.
Our First Edition SUCCESSFULLY launched on 5th October 2023 for Short Films.
in June 2024 our Full Length Films Edition was a success.
The 3rd Edition for short films category was completed on 5 Oct 2024. Honorable MLA Shri Abhilash Pandey distributed the Awards.
Entries for edition 04 are open from 25/01/2025.
There will be two events every year.
Our main focus is to celebrate Cinema of Independent Filmmakers. We have a separate section for Indie Makers with less entry fee.
Note for Independent Filmmakers
As there are many films which did not get a release and makers did not get a good platform to showcase their cinema. RDIFF will provide them an online platform where they can schedule it and show it to the world. RDIFF will promote those films in the market (for that RDIFF will connect with the independent filmmakers separately, for query email us with Subject: RDIFF Play)
All projects officially selected will receive the official laurel and the custom certificate of achievement according to their final status in the competition through email.
The competition is open for professionals as well as students with separate section for student filmmakers.
Since we our guided by valour of Braveheart Queen Rani Durgavati, we will have a special category for Women Independent Filmmakers.
RDIFF is a festival with difference.
Indian World Film Festival is latest addition to Miniboxoffice film festivals family. The Miniboxoffice is an independent film festival organizing company which caters to filmmakers of more than 90 countries through its 8 film festivals round the year. Indian World Film Festival objective is to showcase best of world cinema which boost growth of industry, emerging & experienced talent.
The Indian World Film Festival marks the milestone in cinematic history of Hyderabad, India. The Hyderabad- a culturally rich & heritage city is the hub of Telugu cinema & the destination of many budding filmmakers since past century. The festival is the tribute towards contribution of the Telugu film industry in the development of cinema in India
9th Indian World Film Festival-25 will provide professional networking & film marketing opportunities to the filmmakers and also introduced them with current trends of cinema.
The festival goal is to empower independent filmmakers and dedicated to become world’s finest festival which fosters the growth of independent filmmakers.
With this commitment, I invite all the filmmakers to participate in 9th edition of Indian World Film Festival-25.
Welcome to LuminaFlicks International Short Film Fest, a unique short film event where the light of creativity meets inspiration.
Join us at Kinema Millennium, located on Murat Toptani Street, Tirana, Albania - a picturesque location where the magic of LuminaFlicks will unfold.
About Us:
LuminaFlicks is a new international festival striving to be a beacon for talented filmmakers from around the world. Our goal is not just to organize events, but to create a unique platform for inspiration, creative exchange and discovery in the exciting world of short film
We are proud to offer filmmakers the opportunity to meet and work together, encouraging the exchange of ideas and supporting experimentation in filmmaking. LuminaFlicks is more than just a festival, it is a community of like-minded filmmakers where each member contributes to the enrichment of short film culture.
We believe in creative freedom and diversity of expression, and hence create a platform where every filmmaker can unleash their potential and share their unique story. LuminaFlicks is not just a festival, it is a luminary that illuminates talent and inspires new creative heights
Join us to be part of this exciting journey in the world of short film, where the light of creativity merges with the international spirit of art. LuminaFlicks is more than just an event; it's a platform for the birth of stories, conversations and new ideas. Welcome to our luminous community of filmmakers where every frame is a source of inspiration and exciting discoveries
What sets us apart:
We value every moment in the world of short films, striving to support a diversity of creative voices. LuminaFlicks invites you on a journey where every frame is a chance to discover something new and unique
What to expect from participants:
- Supporting Talent: We invite filmmakers from around the world to join us in creating a celebration of short film
- International Community: LuminaFlicks brings together creative people committed to sharing their vision of the world through short film
- Platform For Discovery: Our festival is an opportunity to make a name for yourself, regardless of experience, giving new talent a chance
Join LuminaFlicks International Short Film Fest and discover the world of short filmmaking with us!
The 4th FESTIVALITO will take place in September 2025, in the city of San Carlos de Bariloche, Patagonia Argentina. After the launch, its traveling exhibition will begin in various cities and countries.
We want girls and boys to enjoy independent and auteur cinema designed for them :) We also invite them to debate and reflect after each performance, inviting them to actively participate in the artistic event.
