Construir Cine is the only International Film Festival on Work in Argentina. Its next edition will take place in Buenos Aires from May 5 to May 9, 2026, exclusively online for the Argentine Republic.
Construir Cine celebrates national and international cinema with the dual objective of recognizing and supporting filmmakers and of improving dissemination, knowledge, accessibility and understanding of socio-labor themes among a broad and diverse audience.
Construir Cine is organized by the UOCRA Foundation for the Education of Construction Workers (hereinafter the Organizer) and is supported by UOCRA CULTURA and PAMPA 2030 (Argentine Platform for Monitoring the 2030 Agenda). The festival belongs to the Global Labor Film Festival, an entity that groups labor film festivals worldwide, and to RAFMA: Argentine Network of Festivals and Audiovisual Showcases.
“CONSTRUIR CINE” is an innovative proposal intended to offer quality entertainment with social awareness. A lucid and sensitive view of the world of work.
#NarrarelFuturo: XIII Film & New Media Festival is a meeting point for exhibition, training and industry where local, national and regional industry professionals interested in filmmaking and audiovisual in its most recent and interesting narrative and technical trends within the digital environment meet; transmedia, web and interactive documentaries, virtual reality (VR/AR/XR), webseries, artificial intelligence, futurisms, narratives and crowdsourcing/funding, vertical video and other film and new media concepts are some of the Festival's thematic axes.
Similarly, during the event, development and creation scenarios are carried out such as the #NewMediaLab, Ibero-American laboratory for the development of new media projects and the #HackathonVR360, which this year reaches its eleventh edition.
We also open the doors to the Colombian and international creative industry to create meeting and conversation points around ongoing projects: 10 tips to #NarrarElFuturo, speed networking sessions and the launch of the Hispanic American Projects Database and the new media industry manual are some of the activities in which attendees from the industry area will be able to participate in this new version.
During the 13th version -which takes place from September 15 to 20, 2026, in person at various venues in Bogota (Colombia)- attendees will enjoy more than 65 hours of film and digital content, 100 hours of training scenarios, 40 international and national guests and a broad and diverse spectrum of topics, processes and projects under construction and development.
VI International Short Film Festival "Make me visible in your memory" aims to promote reflection on death and the subsequent process on personal and family, social and historical memory.
Action movies, despite being one of the most watched genres in the world, still does not have the respect it deserves, and has always been underestimated at the most important festivals and award ceremonies, which is why TACFEST born, we want to pay homage to the genre that has given us more action heroes to admire than any other.
TACFEST is organized by the ACCM (Cinema Association of Castilla La Mancha).
WINECAST is an international film and wine festival set in Georgia, celebrating the unique blend of cinema, viticulture and gastronomy.
The festival offers curated screenings of films from around the world, with a special focus on wine- and gastronomy-related cinema, alongside tastings and exhibitions featuring exceptional Georgian and international wines.
WINECAST also hosts industry events for both the film and wine sectors, including workshops, masterclasses, and networking opportunities.
With live music, vibrant parties, rich cultural programming, gastronomic experiences, tastings, and open-air screenings and many more, WINECAST is a must-visit for filmmakers, wine lovers, and travelers seeking an unforgettable experience in one of the world’s oldest winemaking regions.
We are looking for films that our audience of film lovers will truly enjoy — from any genre, any length, and covering any theme. We provide cash prizes to the winners and warmly invite all selected filmmakers to present their films and take part in the festival experience. While we do not cover travel expenses, we are pleased to offer airport transfers, hotel accommodations, tours, and an all-inclusive festival pass — including dinners, happy hours, concerts, masterclasses, tastings, and more — to make your visit unforgettable.
Each year, WINECAST begins in the vibrant capital city, Tbilisi, and then moves to a key location within the main region of that year.
In 2025, our main location is Château Mukhrani. The festival will start in Tbilisi before moving to this historic Georgian winery and palace, celebrated for its rich winemaking tradition, stunning architecture, and beautiful vineyards.
WINECAST promises an experience unlike any other festival — one that all our guests will remember forever. Beyond the screenings, you’ll enjoy the finest wines, rich culture, delicious Georgian food, soulful music, stunning nature, and many more unforgettable moments celebrating the magic of film and wine.
CALL FOR ENTRIES
17th Annual www.NewMediaFilmFestival.com
Honoring Stories Worth Telling
June 3-4-2026 Los Angeles
Content creators who submit, whether officially selected or not, have opportunities outside of the normal festival process. Everything from distribution, connections to other festivals, conferences, press opportunities and more.
Thinking about submitting? Here is what you should know!
• Emmys ® Consultant for one entry (we can broadcast)
• 25 Categories
• In competition for Grand Prize - $45,000 in Awards
• In competition for Best of Category & Audience Awards
• Judges from HBO, Marvel, Grammys, ATAS (Emmys) and more.
• Have opportunities outside of festival
• Top 3 Scripts get $1000.00 in Writing Industry Perks
• We are a UFFO code of practices Member
• Submit- Online, Public, Novice & Expert Content
• No cut-off date to when your project was completed.
• We accept projects whether or not you have distribution.
• We also have no festival exclusivity clauses - and you have FULL CREATIVE RIGHTS for your content.
• Your project is not only limited to one category. Make sure to check out all our categories and submit to the ones that fit your content. You must pay a new submission fee per each category.
• We accept content that has already been published online or made public
• We accept all formats.
In a world where technology is ever-evolving, it is a story that will satiate the soul of humans.
Not just any story, but stories worth telling.
The New Media Film Festival team works hard to produce a cutting-edge, fair, upscale festival devoted to upcoming and seasoned content creators that highlights and honors stories worth telling globally. www.NewMediaFilmFestival.com
If accepted into festival:
• Receive All Access Pass to festival
• Be part of the Q & A in your screening session (scripts included).
• Walk the Red Carpet for Press Interviews
• Be part of the VIP Soiree, honoring the nominees.
• Press in our monthly newsletter to 80,000.
• Be in competition for $45,000 in Awards – judges from Marvel, HBO, Emmys & more.
Join us:
• 1st Major Festival celebrating innovation, story, mediums & platforms
• Screenings with Q & A’s
• VIP Soiree-Red Carpet Press Junket
• Networking Lounge w/ actor headshot drop off
• Producer Panel & Pitching
• New Media Marketing Table (place one-take one)
• VR, International Art Exhibit, Musical Opener
CATEGORIES
3D, 360, AR, AI, 5D, Animation, Apps, Digital Comics, Documentary, Drone, Feature, Mobile/Tablet, Music Video, New Media, Pilots, Podcasts, Scripts, Shorts, Sniplers – 30 second pitch, SRC- Socially Responsible Content, STEAM, Student, Trailers, Virtual Reality, Web Series
Put your innovative work forward and join the unique community of content creators at New Media Film Festival® - submit today! www.NewMediaFilmFestival.com
What attendees are saying:
“A very unique curation of films, new media and scripts. And a very entertaining event. The hosts and show staff went out of their way to make sure this was a memorable and special event.” – Jim Wilmer
“New Media Film Festival is one of the best and best run in LA. With so many different platforms falling under "new media" it's refreshing to see a festival that understands that Content is King! And the Opening night VIP reception was a terrific networking opportunity that we took full advantage of.” - Steven Wishnoff
“Worth The Entry Fee”
- Movie Maker Magazine
“Makes The Cutting Edge Accessible”
– Huffington Post
“I thank NewMediaFF for what they’ve done for young filmmakers”
-Roger Corman
”The role of this fest is bringing the Best in New Media to the World”
-Festival World
“Stories that exemplify the power of the cinematic arts to inspire and transform” - Hero Complex
SUBMIT TODAY http://www.NewMediaFilmFestival.com/submit.php
A2BFF’s goal is to bring talented Film Artists of Color to Tree Town during the African American Downtown Festival to reclaim the cultural narrative and showcase the diverse experiences of Black in America.
Join us in Ann Arbor on the first Saturday in June running concurrent with the African American Downtown Festival!
The Ann Arbor Black Film Festival is an event dedicated to showcasing the creativity and diversity of black cinema. Founded in 2024, the festival aims to celebrate the rich heritage of black storytelling and provide a platform for emerging and established filmmakers to share their voices and perspectives. Through screenings, panel discussions, and special events, the festival seeks to inspire dialogue, promote inclusivity, and empower black creatives in the film industry. For more information, visit www.a2bff.org.
We are a small festival that started with the sole objective of supporting and disseminating the many short films that are created year after year all over the world. To support new and not so new authors.
We are a group of film fanatics and our festival is not for profit but to enjoy and have a good time, that's why we have chosen Humour, Comedy and Smile as the genre to take the reins of our adventure.
Me Mondo Fest. seeks to share audiovisual creation in short film format with as many people as possible and to support the short film as a form of creativity in itself and not just as a means to reach feature films.
We seek to bring film screenings and audiovisual art closer to the general public by trying to move away from the usual cinemas and venues for this medium. Taking the projectors out of the cinemas and placing the moving image in different environments that provide a different way of assimilating the works.
The New York Short Film Festival is New York's largest festival for short films, showcasing the best of short filmmaking from around the world.
Running annually for 11 years with consistantly sold-out screenings at the iconic Cinema Village in downtown Manhattan, NYSFF celebrates independent films and filmmakers from around the world who push the boundaries of storytelling within the short format.
Our festival brings together a diverse community of creators, industry professionals, and film enthusiasts to experience compelling narratives, innovative techniques, and unique voices in contemporary cinema.
For any questions, email us on info@newyorkshort.com
Monstro – 6th Jacareí Fantastic Film Festival is an event dedicated to celebrating fantastic cinema in all its forms — horror, fantasy, science fiction, surreal, experimental, and beyond. Held in Jacareí, in the Vale do Paraíba region (São Paulo State, Brazil), the festival has established itself as a platform for exhibition, discovery, and appreciation of films that explore imagination, the uncanny, and the extraordinary.
In its 6th edition, MONSTRO reaffirms its commitment to aesthetic, cultural, and narrative diversity, welcoming local, regional, national, and Latin American productions, while encouraging emerging talents and promoting representation within the genre.
More than a festival, MONSTRO is a meeting point for filmmakers and audiences passionate about cinema that provokes, disturbs, and expands boundaries.
The 2026 Rio LGBTQIA+ is the 15th official international film festival of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, showcasing LGBTQIA+ themed fiction, documentary, animation and experimental films in all formats: feature, medium-length, short and micro-length.
Cassette from the Parent Shelf is an international youth film festival born from a free and generational spirit.
It offers young creators a platform to present honest, bold, and sometimes unconventional works.
Blending nostalgic aesthetics with new voices, it explores identity, memory, and the present moment.
More than a competition, it is a meeting space where young cinema finds its audience and community.
The fifth edition of ICOFF-GASTEIZ, the 5th International Short Film Festival of the Capital of the Basque Country, will be held in Vitoria-Gasteiz from May 18 to 23, 2026.
Distribute Your Film to the World from Guadalajara
The city of Guadalajara is not only one of the most cinematic places on the planet — it is now one of the most dynamic production hubs in the Americas.
The International Guadalajara Film Awards (IGFA) is not just a festival: it's a direct gateway to international distribution.
In collaboration with Dark Eyes Pictures S.A. de C.V., selected films gain access to real distribution deals through global streaming platforms, festivals, and curated industry networks. This is not just an award — it's a concrete opportunity to take your work to market.
Every two months, our jury — composed of film industry professionals — privately reviews all submissions. The best films from each bimonthly cycle are announced as Official Selections and compete for a place at our Annual Awards Ceremony, held each May in Guadalajara, Mexico.
We welcome films and screenplays of any genre and length, from anywhere in the world. If you have a story that deserves to be seen, we can help you bring it to the international audience.
Founded in Beijing in 2016, MAiNframe has grown into one of the most dynamic meta-media film festivals for both emerging and established filmmakers seeking to expand their impact in the industry. It remains a highly anticipated event—and a standout highlight—on the indie film calendar.
Celebrated as a cutting-edge platform for creative voices from around the world, MAiNframe showcases a diverse lineup of innovative work—from narrative and experimental films to music videos, animation, A.I. and beyond. The festival welcomes a wide spectrum of genres, including drama, comedy, action, science fiction, horror, and films that explore Asian themes and cultural perspectives.
Following the success of The Bite Size Film Festival, The Big Short Film Festival brings another essential evening of curated short films to the heart of Shoreditch. Championing independent filmmakers, this event provides a fantastic opportunity to network with industry professionals and to showcase your work on the big screen, perhaps for the first time ever!
Hosted by London’s intimate Close-Up Cinema, The Big Short Film Festival is open to all filmmakers from around the world, from any background or level of experience. Selected filmmakers will be invited to attend the screening event on April 30th in Shoreditch. Attendance is not mandatory, but if we loved your work, we would love to meet YOU.
Open to all genres of short film, we are looking for stories that inspire, shock, move and enthral us. Films that are personal to you, or ones that capture the universal human experience. Both narrative and documentary shorts will be accepted, with the screening hoping to incorporate a mixture of both.
Doors will open at 6pm. Following the screening, there will be an opportunity to network with fellow filmmakers at a local venue (TBD). The Bite Size Film Festival will also return in October for another Halloween spookfest. Submissions open May 1st.
FESTIVAL ECRÃ is an Experimental Art and Cinema event that, through experiences that question the notion and production of the moving image, seeks to stimulate audiovisual culture. By showing Films, Games, Installations and Videoarts, ECRÃ encourages new formats for the production and exhibition of these works.
This project arose in 2016 from the desire to question the film industry and its “primordial elements” and to give space for filmmakers and artists to experiment freely in audiovisual production and thinking.
Over the years we have works from all parts of the world and presence of names like James Benning, Luis Grané, Ken Jacobs, Paula Gaitán, Julio Bressane, Luiz Rosemberg Filho, Seyeong Yoon, Gastón Solnicki, Geraldo Sarno, among others veterenas and new creators.
THE BUDDHA International Film Festival's main objective is to provide the opportunity for filmmakers from all over the world to excel, and to have the best work selected and showcased in a celebration of cinema, as well as to give filmmakers a platform to network amongst fellow professionals and cinematic artists.
Buddha Fest / TBIFF is looking forward to fostering these relationships and to helping extraordinary filmmakers get their projects seen by global audiences. TBIFF unites cinematic, cultural, educational more over Inspirational objectives by presenting its film discoveries.
The TBIFF is dedicated to showcasing new and innovative films while fostering the next generation of filmmakers. It is a strong advocate for social change, and encourages cultural diversity and understanding between nations. It strives to foster the movie art of all continents by stimulating the development of quality cinema and promoting meetings between cinema professionals from around the world.
The BUDDHA International Film Festival is dedicated to showcasing the spirit, passion, and skill of the best new filmmakers from around the world for audiences around the world.
We are also including and actively supporting not only the finest examples of classic moviemaking, but works that are experimental, breaking ground in new non-narrative forms and crossing over into the video arts. All films will be reviewed as they are submitted, and the best in each category will be chosen to screen at the festival. A jury of industry professionals will then view the finalists and choose the winning selections.
Filmmakers planning on attending should notify the film festival as soon as possible, so their names may be listed in the scheduled program at the venue where their film will be shown.
The Festival de Cine de Madrid - PNR is organized by Plataforma Nuevos Realizadores (PNR), a non-profit association founded in 1987 by emerging Spanish filmmakers, producers, and technicians. For nearly forty years, the association has championed the creation and production of audiovisual works in Spain and promoted their exhibition in movie theaters and other distribution channels.
PNR’s long-standing commitment to film and audiovisual production is renewed each year with the celebration of the FCM-PNR, through which the association seeks to fulfill several of its founding objectives.
Film submissions may be made via Festhome from February 2 to April 1, 2026, at 11:59 PM.
