Pest Control Film Festival is a Michigan-based festival committed to screening the horrific, the bizarre, the esoteric, and all other disquieting cinematic subgenres. Our brand has a wide range suited for equally wide reach: traditional horror, B-movie schlock, experimental oddities, grindhouse glory, animated aberrations, and the like. We encourage submissions that think outside the box and dare to challenge their audience.
FICCUE was born from the need to promote local, national and international cinema in Cuenca and its province of a genre as yet unexploited as comedy. Addressing this genre as the exclusive objective of this festival makes it unique both on a national and international scene, making Cuenca the headquarters of comedy cinema.
KNON’s film festival returns for its landmark sixth year, showcasing groundbreaking storytelling, bold visions, and the raw energy of independent film. From thought-provoking documentaries to electrifying narratives, the KNON Film Festival is a celebration of voices that challenge, inspire, and connect communities.
One of the longest running film festivals of its kind worldwide. It is a short film festival open to non-professional productions, film school students as well as commercial productions. It is held annually during the last week of November.
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We are an international short film festival, for express the spiritual cinema with a universal language, dealing with internal affairs of the human being, a cinema of the invisible that captures the essence of the deep and transcendent, in introspective and reflective stories; with questions and answers about life. Each story is fruit harvested from the inside out and symbolize 9 spiritual values that are fundamental for us: Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Gentleness, Kindness, Fidelity, Humility and Self Control.
Since its inception, this festival has promoted the city as a setting in which each filmmaker tells about their reality, their ways of working and life experiences, in such a way that anyone who is a fan of or dedicated to filmmaking can learn through observation and viewing. of all kinds of works and their technical details such as camera movement, times a scene lasts, camera position or perception of silences ...
After the stunning success of our inaugural Susquehanna Film Festival - the 1st festival of its kind to be held in historic Williamsport, Pennsylvania by founder Tim Yasui (a career Hollywood based film producer and film distributor who was originally born and raised in Williamsport)- we return even bigger & better in 2026!
Our Festival will celebrate not only international films, but also regionally-produced feature films and short films from Williamsport, PA and the Greater Pennsylvania region. We will encourage all film makers and young students also who are studying Film to submit their films which otherwise might be ignored by the national festivals. Minimum film lengths are 20 minutes for short films and student films and 30 minutes for Animation.
A horror film contest. Prizes include promotion on the Hollywood Investigator website, award plaques, screening at fan conventions (previous screenings at World Horror Con, Loscon, Tuscon.)
Tabloid Witch founder Thomas M. Sipos is the author of Horror Film Festivals and Awards (McFarland 2012) and Horror Film Aesthetics (McFarland 2010), available on Amazon.com.
>> Our Vision
Sharing moments that move people through films with cars.
International Auto Film Festa (IAFF) is a film festival that connects people, cultures, and emotions through the presence of automobiles.
>> What We Believe
Cars are more than speed or technology.
They are part of our lives—traveling with us, shaping memories, and sharing landscapes.
Films that capture these moments have the power to move hearts beyond borders.
>> An Open Film Festival
IAFF is open to everyone.
Brands, budgets, countries, and generations do not matter.
Anyone who loves cars can express their passion through film and share it with the world.
>> Our Starting Point
IAFF began with a desire to share stories, feelings, and ideas—and continues to grow from there.
Even unknown creators can make films that truly touch people.
We exist to discover and celebrate that kind of honest creativity.
>> Growing Together
IAFF grows with its filmmakers, jurors, audiences, and partners.
It is not for the benefit of a few, but a place to be enjoyed by many.
Together, we continue exploring new stories and new perspectives.
>> The Jury
- Alphabetical Order by Last Name -
Shinichiro Ehara (Auto Bild Japan / Japan)
Tom Inokawa (Editor-in-Chief, PRONEWS / Japan)
Ukyo Katayama (Former F1 Racer / Japan)
Sir Kevin C. Limjoco (Motor Journalist / Actor / Philippines)
Peter Lyon (Journalist & Author / Australia)
Mike Rutherford (Automotive Journalist / UK)
Yoshiyuki Shimizu (IAFF Founder / Japan)
Masahiro Terada (Director / Japan)
Jaclyn Trop (Automotive Reporter / USA)
Satoshi Ubukata (8speed.net / Japan)
Masato Uchida (Designer / Japan)
Daniel Wagner (Bifrost Pictures Producer / USA)
ANTARES - International Film Festival of Labor and Profession.
The Antares Film Festival showcases films where work is not just a backdrop, but the heart of the story. We prioritize talented works that use the protagonist's profession as the foundation of their drama, allowing us to explore characters, conflicts, dreams, and achievements.
Our focus is on individuals whose hands and minds perform everyday feats, such as steelworkers and teachers, doctors and farmers, engineers and fishermen. We value stories where work is not just a job, but a destiny. Where a machine, a blackboard, an operating room, or a construction site becomes a space for personal growth, struggle, triumph, or tragedy.
The festival was initiated by the Association of Employers "Safety and Quality". The film festival was produced by: Open Communication Group LLC
The Activists Without Borders Film Festival (AWBFF) and Awards is an in-person event held in the UK, celebrating powerful documentaries and dramas that address critical issues such as human rights violations, the climate crisis, and social inequality.
This annual event serves as a platform for impactful storytelling and social change, featuring a diverse range of film screenings, thought-provoking panel discussions, and an awards ceremony to honour excellence in social filmmaking.
Each year, AWBFF attracts hundreds of submissions from filmmakers worldwide. Selected films are screened during the festival, followed by discussions that delve into their themes and encourage collaboration and networking among attendees.
In addition to competitive awards, the festival presents trophies to runners-up and honorary awards to many other submissions in recognition of their efforts in social filmmaking. Last year, over 70% of submissions received either a Social Impact Award or an Honorary Award.
Host:
Activists Without Borders (AWB) is a UK-based non-profit advocacy and campaigns group dedicated to protecting human and environmental rights, empowering activists, and addressing injustices worldwide.
Venue:
This year's festival will take place at the Reading Biscuit Factory Cinema, Reading, on 17-18 October 2026.
Único – International Amateur Film Festival was born from a commitment to value cinema created outside commercial and industrial circuits. Films made at home, in schools, within communities, or through personal urgency and affection. Family records, local narratives, poetic gestures, unfinished attempts — amateur cinema constitutes a vast and largely unseen visual heritage that this festival seeks to reveal, question, preserve, and reactivate.
Rejecting production-year limits, the festival acknowledges that amateur cinema often exists beyond institutional timelines. Many films remain unseen for years, waiting for their first public encounter. Único embraces discovery as a curatorial principle, welcoming films made in any period and valuing their relevance in the present rather than their date of production.
Fees are designed to remain accessible, supporting inclusivity while contributing to the festival’s sustainability.
The programme brings together multiple dimensions of amateur filmmaking:
the presentation and activation of audiovisual archives;
cinema creation and exchange within schools;
encounters and conversations around memory, access, education, and territory;
and international sessions developed with cultural and educational partners, including institutions working under challenging social or geopolitical conditions.
By creating a shared space for filmmakers, educators, archivists, and audiences, Único positions amateur cinema not as a marginal practice, but as a living field of experimentation, attention, and collective authorship.
The International Film Festival - El Cine Suma Paz is an event that takes place for the first time and brings together cinematographic content related to the Culture of Peace and the protection of the environment.
CINELEBU aims to provide Chilean and international audiovisual creators with a platform for the promotion, commercialization, and distribution of fiction, documentary, and animated short films. The festival promotes audiovisual production of high technical and artistic quality, while facilitating and creating spaces for networking, business opportunities, support, and exchange for current and future works. It also strengthens training, education, and audience development.
The festival will take place from May 22 to 30, 2026, in the Biobío Region, Chile, with main venues in Lebu (capital of the Province of Arauco) and Concepción. The festival will also feature virtual screening venues at both national and international levels.
The COJ International Film Festival (COJIFF) is an annual film and cultural event dedicated to celebrating powerful storytelling from Nigeria, Africa, and the global filmmaking community. COJIFF aims to amplify emerging voices, encourage creative exchange, and spotlight films that reflect culture, identity, innovation, and social impact. 2026 marks the first edition, setting the foundation for a vibrant platform that connects filmmakers, audiences, and industry professionals.
Submission Process
All submissions must be made exclusively online via the official COJIFF entry portal (link to be provided). Entries received through any other channel will not be considered.
Required Submission Materials
Each entry must include the following:
· Film title, runtime, and country of production.
· Synopsis (maximum 250 words).
· Director’s biography and a high-resolution headshot.
· 2–5 high-resolution stills from the film.
· Official film poster (digital format).
· Secure online screener (password-protected link preferred).
Awards
COJIFF awards will be presented in the form of Plaques, Certificates, or Trophies. The festival presents a range of competitive categories, including the Audience Special Jury Award (non-cash), where the winning film is determined solely by audience vote.
Festival Protocols
Selected filmmakers must comply with all venue rules, security requirements, and festival protocols for the screening of their work. This includes providing a high-quality exhibition file in the specified format by a strict deadline.
Liability
COJIFF is not responsible for:
· Damaged, corrupted, or incomplete submission files.
· Loss of materials during digital transfer or shipment.
· Any copyright or intellectual property claims arising from the content of submitted works.
By submitting, the filmmaker warrants that they hold all necessary rights to the film and agree to indemnify and hold harmless COJIFF, its organizers, and partners from any and all claims, liabilities, or legal actions arising from the submission or screening of the film.
Festival Rights
COJIFF reserves the right to:
· Use excerpts (up to 2 minutes), stills, and provided promotional materials for festival marketing and publicity across all media.
· Determine the final selection and scheduling of all films presented.
Acceptance of Terms
Submission to the COJ International Film Festival constitutes full and unconditional acceptance of these Rules & Terms.
The festival management reserves the right to amend these terms, or the festival program, at its discretion and without prior notice.
Zigguart FilmFest: Where Independent Cinema Meets Global Impact
After the remarkable success of its first edition—streamed worldwide and celebrated for bringing powerful independent voices to a global audience—Zigguart Multimedia is proud to present the 2nd Edition of Zigguart FilmFest, running October 20–31, 2025, from Milan, Italy, and streamed globally via Zigguart TV.
More than just an online festival, Zigguart FilmFest is a professional launchpad for filmmakers aiming to elevate their stories beyond the screen—toward global visibility, professional recognition, and real distribution opportunities.
Officially IMDb-Qualifying Festival
Winning or being nominated at Zigguart FilmFest allows filmmakers to list their award and festival credits on IMDb, joining the global network of officially recognized film events.
Why Submit to Zigguart FilmFest 2025–2026
At Zigguart FilmFest, we don’t just celebrate your work—we help it grow. As part of Zigguart Multimedia’s year-round international distribution and talent program, selected films gain the chance to expand far beyond the festival stage.
A Proven Platform for Independent Success
Following the success of our first edition—where films reached audiences across continents and several secured distribution opportunities—this year’s festival continues its mission to spotlight exceptional storytelling worldwide.
Global Streaming Exposure
Selected films will be featured on Zigguart TV, our international streaming channel, ensuring your work reaches audiences in over 30+ countries during and after the festival.
Distribution & Partnership Opportunities
Through Zigguart Multimedia’s collaborations with leading global platforms such as Amazon Prime Video and more, top-selected titles will be considered for international release opportunities.
Year-Round Collaboration
Our relationship with filmmakers continues long after the festival ends. Zigguart supports selected films through a comprehensive professional strategy, including:
Creating official Cinando catalog listings and participating in leading international markets such as Marché du Film (Cannes), Ventana Sur (Buenos Aires), and AFM (Los Angeles), where we present films directly to buyers and VOD channels.
Developing a professional promotional catalog page on Zigguart.it to enhance the film’s online visibility and presentation.
Managing and optimizing IMDb, TMDB, and Letterboxd pages, ensuring accurate data, visibility, and discoverability across industry platforms and audiences worldwide.
One of the most interesting film festivals in Northern Europe. A cultural event that introduces new relevant films and film culture to both the public and professionals.
The purpose of the festival is to influence the cultural agenda, be accessible to the public and industry with film screenings, workshops, lectures, debates, film cafés, exhibitions, and entertainment.
MTPIFF – Montpellier Independent Film Festival proudly launches its very first edition!
MTPIFF is an international hybrid film festival based in Montpellier, France.
Each month, we celebrate independent fiction cinema (short and feature films) by selecting winners in regional, national, and international categories.
Monthly winners receive official laurels, certificates digital .
Winning films each month will be announced and published on the festival’s official social media channels (Facebook & Instagram) as well as on the MTPIFF website.
At the end of the season (June 2026), all films selected each month will compete to be included in the final selection. The finalist films will be screened at an in-person event in Montpellier, featuring a special screening at Cinéma in July 2026, followed by an awards ceremony.
Film industry professionals will attend the event, which will include film screenings, meet-and-greets, networking opportunities, masterclasses, and Q&A sessions with the selected filmmakers.
MTPIFF’s goal is to give year-round visibility to independent, bold, and creative voices in cinema, culminating in a physical event to honor the best films of the season.
To be eligible for the cinema screening in Montpellier (annual competition for Best Short and Feature Film), films not originally in French must be subtitled in French.
For monthly selections, films must be either in English or have at least English subtitles.
The submission date determines eligibility. For example, a film submitted on September 15, 2025, will be considered for the October 2025 selection.
The International Film and Human Rights Festival - HUMANS FEST, held in Valencia since 2008, is one of the main initiatives promoted by the Fundación por la Justicia. Its aim is to bring audiovisual culture closer to both the general public and especially vulnerable audiences, while advocating for human rights and denouncing their violations worldwide. Additionally, it features a series of activities with a social focus.
The 17th edition of HUMANS FEST will take place from May 28 to June 6, 2026.
