This short films contest up in order to motivate people to convey their ideas through cinema.
The theme that identifies it is based on the idea of "slowness" or "slow life", what we understand as a bunch of actions (respect for the Environment and people, responsible consumption, defense of culture, decrease, life and leisure alternative, cooperation, food sovereignty, social economy ...) that make individuals improve their quality of life, control their time and be critical of the current economic and social system.
9th Pilar de la Horadada International Film Festival - CORTOPILAR | PILAR AWARDS
The International Film Festival "Piriápolis de Película" is an event that has consolidated itself as an essential space for the meeting of the independent production of national and international filmmakers. It is characterized by exhibiting, completely free of charge, a selection of outstanding audiovisual productions, short, medium and feature films of all genres. It also has an Iberoamerican Short Film Contest, whose objective is to stimulate and disseminate the production of short films in the region and the continent, adorned by an outstanding international jury.
FRAME Film Festival es un festival de cortometrajes itinerante, sin una única ubicación, que se celebrará en la provincia de Tarragona.
El FRAME Film Festival consta de dos fases.
• FASE CLASIFICATORIA
• FASE FINAL
El objetivo principal es difundir y promover la cinematografía en general y el cortometraje en particular, apoyando a las directoras y los directores de cortometrajes y creando un espacio donde puedan dar a conocer sus trabajos.
Pero sobre todo trabajamos para que las y los cineastas se sientan acogidos y vivan la experiencia de visitarnos cómo si estuvieran en familia. LA GRAN FAMILIA DEL CORTOMETRAJE!
Otro motivo es ampliar la oferta de acontecimientos culturales para hacer llegar el cortometraje a a poblaciones que no tengan la oportunidad de disfrutar de nuestro cine en formato CORTO.
En el FRAME Film Festival queremos darle al público que sigue y disfruta los cortometrajes, la oportunidad de decidir sobre la selección de las películas que pasarán a la FASE FINAL para recibir los premios TALENTO FRAME.
If you love spending time with your pets and making films this is the right film festival for you.
Our unique annual collection of shorts about animals will celebrate filmmakers who have,pets, work in pet industry, support causes, or simply love animals.
In addition to our live festival, FRFF has recently acquired a Roku channel dedicated entirely to films about animals. Top 200 shorts will be featured on our channel throughout the year in different programming slots. We hope to promote veterans and also open the door for pet owners/ animal lovers who want to try their hand at something more professional.
Fur Reel Film Festival will launch with a screening (top 30 films) at Laemmle Noho 7 in North Hollywood, in association with The Valley Film Festival.
Expect a one day event with animal themed screenings, panels from industry professionals and charities, a reception with awards and prizes.
We advise everyone to get their submissions in early to give us / yourselves as much time as possible. We are looking for creativity in their story telling. If you are going to use your cell hone please shoot in 4k.
Franzi Shorts is an international competition for short film screenplays. The winning script will be brought to life with full financing and production by Franzi Films, in partnership with Simple Rent.
We’re inviting applicants from around the world to submit their short film idea.
What You’ll Get if You Win:
- Full development support with our directors and producers
- The film will be produced in Copenhagen by our crew
- An invitation to Copenhagen to join us either on set during production or at the film’s premiere.
- Festival submissions handled by us
- A premiere screening in Copenhagen
Every script is reviewed by our executive producers and directors.
We select 10 finalists for a personal feedback call to:
- Share creative feedback
- Talk about your story’s potential
- Discuss next steps
1 winner will move into full production, starting with revisions and ending with a finished film.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
To enter Franzi Shorts, please submit one of the following:
A short film script
or
A treatment describing the story and main characters
We’re open to any genre or style.
Applicants may submit multiple stories, but a separate submission fee applies for each one.
ABOUT FRANZI
Franzi is a production studio based in Copenhagen, with a roster of directors and DPs. Their work has earned major recognition, with films featured at festivals like Sundance, SXSW, and TIFF, alongside three Cannes wins and two Royal Television Society Awards.
ABOUT SIMPLE RENT
Since 2017, SimpleRent has been supplying production equipment to both Danish and international industries, supporting various creative projects. The team is made up of film and AV professionals dedicated to making filmmaking more accessible and efficient, focusing on providing filmmakers with the tools they need, whether they’re working on small independent films or larger-scale productions.
Terra di Siena International Film Festival, now in its 29th edition, invites directors, actors, producers, and distributors to participate in the upcoming edition of the Festival, which will be held in Siena from October 7 to October 11, 2025. The Festival aims to promote film culture, to offer a meeting moment through screening high-quality films and a dialogue between industry professionals and the public.
For this edition, the Festival Jury has chosen not to assign specific themes for the entry call. However, it wishes to remind participants that in the awards category (point 3), there are long-standing recognitions for audiovisual works that aim to raise awareness on issues such as the environment and sustainability, with an eye towards the future.
Andre Film Festival – November 2025 La Plata, Maryland
Brought to you by Andre Video Production
The Andre Film Festival invites filmmakers from all walks of life to showcase their creativity and storytelling in the heart of Washington, D.C. This exciting event celebrates the power of cinema across a diverse range of categories, including Narrative shorts, Documentary shorts, Local shorts, and Student shorts (high school level). Giving a platform to voices from both emerging and established filmmakers.
This festival is committed to highlighting the best in independent filmmaking, with a focus on community, artistic expression, and elevating the work of local and student filmmakers. The festival aims to be an inspiring experience where creativity flourishes, providing both the opportunity for public screenings and meaningful recognition for all participants.
We’re excited to bring together a passionate audience and talented filmmakers to connect, celebrate, and champion the art of storytelling. Whether you're a filmmaker, student, or cinephile, the Andre Film Festival is the place to discover the future of film.
Stay tuned for the announcement of our venue and lineup!
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Local Shorts
Local Shorts are films created by filmmakers who reside in the DMV area (Washington D.C., Maryland, Virginia). These works can be either narrative or documentary in nature and must be Under 30-Minutes in length. We are excited to showcase stories that reflect the unique perspectives and experiences of our local community.
Student Shorts (High School Level)
Student Shorts are films produced by high school students, allowing young filmmakers to express their creativity and storytelling skills. These films must be between 2-15 minutes long and can encompass any genre or subject matter. We aim to provide a supportive platform for emerging talent to share their voices and perspectives.
Narrative Shorts
Narrative Shorts are fictional films that convey a story within a shorter format, lasting between 2 - 30 minutes. These films can experiment with various storytelling techniques, genres, and themes, showcasing the creativity and innovation of filmmakers in a condensed timeframe.
Documentary Shorts
Documentary Shorts are non-fiction films ranging from between 2 - 30 minutes that explore real-life subjects, events, or issues.
These films focus on concise storytelling, offering insights or perspectives on a specific topic while engaging the audience in a meaningful way.
AI Film Festival Japan (AI-FJ) is Japan’s first international film festival dedicated to the creative collaboration between human storytellers and artificial intelligence.
Taking place on November 21, 2025, in the heart of Tokyo at Tokyo Innovation Base, AI-FJ brings together pioneering filmmakers, technologists, researchers, and audiences from around the world to explore the evolving possibilities of AI-driven cinema.
The festival features a curated selection of long and short films, animations, documentaries, experimental works, and student films that leverage artificial intelligence in their creative process—whether through writing, visual generation, sound design, or thematic exploration.
With screenings, artist talks, panel discussions, accessibility programs, and an awards ceremony, AI-FJ is more than a showcase—it’s a global platform where the future of storytelling begins.
We champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, and actively encourage submissions from underrepresented creators, women, and emerging artists from around the world.
Participate and showcase your animation talent!
Universidad Europea's Creative Campus is celebrating the second edition of its animated short film festival: a space for students and professionals to share their best work, compete for awards, and connect with the industry.
Who can enter?
Student
Students over 16 years of age or alumni graduating in 2024.
Note: Students must provide a current enrollment or 2024 graduation certificate. All categories must present a promotional teaser and poster of the work.
Professional
Members of the animation or video game industry
Format
MP4 or MOV (H.264) with HD 1080p resolution.
Language
They can be in any official language of Spain, with Spanish subtitles.
Theme
Free, as long as they respect the principles of non-discrimination, hatred, xenophobia, or explicit sexual content.
Rights
They must be original, and the author must own the exploitation rights. Accepted: Narrative and experimental short films, music videos, promotional pieces, video game cinematics.
Restriction
The use of generative artificial intelligence in the production of short films is not permitted.
Join us in celebrating the art of filmmaking!
We believe that film is not just entertainment; it is a powerful medium for artistic expression that challenges norms and inspires change. We are committed to highlighting films that push boundaries, utilizing innovative film language to create immersive experiences that resonate deeply with viewers.
Join us in this dynamic journey as we celebrate exceptional filmmakers who pour their heart and soul into their work, ensuring that every frame is a testament to their vision. Our screenings will not only feature unique films but also include interactive Q&A sessions, discussions, encouraging an ongoing exchange of ideas between creators and audiences.
Be a part of our community, where every film is a conversation starter and where every voice matters. Together, let’s explore the transformative power of cinema and elevate the artistic narrative in our culture!
The FICGO is an annual cultural event in the Gulf of Morrosquillo, Colombia, that promotes free, open-air cinema. It offers a varied program of films, workshops, and environmental activities for diverse audiences in San Onofre, Tolú, Coveñas, and smaller towns like Berrugas and Rincón del Mar.
This year, we will celebrate the fifth edition from November 30 to December 4, 2025, with spaces designed to strengthen emerging local talents and the audiovisual sector in the department of Sucre and the region, highlighting the unique narratives of the Colombian Caribbean.
"Content Creators Changing the World, One Project at a Time" is the theme of the 24th Urban Mediamakers Film Festival, October 13-19, 2025.
The festival is in-person and virtual with select in-person screenings and events throughout Gwinnett County, GA -- Duluth, Lawrenceville, Lilburn, Norcross, Snellville -- and Atlanta. UMFF features a daily virtual space with guest speakers, sessions and content creators Q&A.
Recognizing media as a powerful tool of choice for entertaining, informing, and inspiring, this annual content creators' festival showcases international, urban independent media. We are open to all creators, and we emphasize work produced by or featuring individuals of color - African, African-American, Asian, Black, Hispanic, Latino Native American, and Pacific Islander.
The Urban Mediamakers Film Festival promotes, supports and showcases filmmakers, independent content creators and multimedia producers — animation, advertising, marketing campaigns, blog, commercials, film, music, new media, podcasts. print, television, scripts, streaming, web series and virtual reality.
Guided by past wisdom and reflecting the new and exciting generation of new technology, we are dedicated to thinking out of the traditional box as we pursue our dreams courageously.
UMFF brings an exciting and creative atmosphere that encompasses cultural diversity, with activists, content creators, artists, writers and TV/movie buffs together under one roof to meet, collaborate and strategize for world change!
Actors, artists, bloggers, content creators, filmmakers, graphic designers, mobile app developers, musicians, podcasters, producers, streamers and writers have an opportunity to gain exposure for their projects, compete for the best-of-the-best with prizes in each category, attend industry-related educational series, along with excellent collaboration and networking.
Movie buffs, content creators, independent film and mix-media supporters have the opportunity to see a diverse group of superb films and projects from creatives that are independent with a vision.
The festival includes:
-- virtual and in-person events.
-- script reading featuring a scene from the top three screenplays in competition.
-- independent film screenings in competition on our UrbanFlixToGo.com platform during the festival with an option to continue on UrbanFlixToGo.com.
-- showcase of bloggers, podcasters, and mobile app developers.
-- 9th Urban PitchFest 2025.
-- 9th AfroFuturism Fest 2025 - Black sci-fi, fantasy, horror and gaming along with international thrillers. AfroFuturism Fest includes UMFF projects competing in the AfroFuturism category, vendors, panels, comic book swapping, AfroFuturism cosplay, costume contest for cash prizes, and more.
-- 2nd Annual Gwinnett County Comic-Con with renowned comic artists and authors from around the country.
-- Videopalooza 2025 - Middle and high school competition and screening series.
-- producers/distributors seeking independent films.
-- awards presentation and closing event.
-- closing night film.
-- audience award.
-- filmmaker and writer collaboration breakout sessions (SpeedCollabs).
-- winning films will be showcased on our streaming service UrbanFlixToGo.com.
UMFF attendees have an opportunity to network with their peers and executives for collaborations on future projects, as well as interact with an audience that supports independent mediamaking.
YOUR project will make our festival phenomenal! Submit to UMF 2024 today!
Peace and blessings,
Cheryle Renee Moses
Founder and Producer
Patrofest is a film festival where you can participate to see your work on the big screen and spend a relaxing time talking about cinema. We want to give a push to young authors who are taking their first steps in this world.
The festival will be held in the emblematic modernist theater "El Patronat", located in the old town of Premià de Mar.
Lived Perspectives is a film festival for short films made or co-produced by filmmakers who identify as disabled, neurodivergent, or mad. All submissions must include a short description of how your film meets the requirements.
The 3rd edition of Lived Perspectives will be open for submissions on Wednesday 24th April 2024.
Please note that the screening event will be taking place in October 2025. The submission period is longer than usual to allow our small but dedicated team to make very exciting plans for the future.
Thank you so much to everyone who submitted their work to our 2024 competitions. Every film we received left us with something unforgettable, whether it was an image, an emotional moment, the honesty, the sense of ambition, or the love of filmmaking. We would love to hear from you in the future, telling your stories on your own terms.
The "Horror Mountains Film Festival" stands as a vibrant annual cinematic event taking place in the picturesque city of Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico.
This captivating festival draws filmmakers, cinema enthusiasts, and horror genre devotees from around the globe. It spans several days, occupying various venues within the city.
In its lineup, the festival unveils an eclectic selection of films covering the genres of horror, fantasy, science fiction, and suspense. From world premieres and independent productions to revered classics and internationally significant works, the film offerings cater to the discerning tastes of horror fans. Screenings encompass a broad spectrum, ranging from chilling ghost narratives and serial killer stories to the portrayal of supernatural creatures and paranormal events.
Beyond film screenings, the "Horror Mountains Film Festival" enriches attendees' experience with a series of complementary activities and events. These include roundtable discussions and panels featuring directors, writers, and actors, providing a space to explore the creative and technical aspects of horror cinema. Additionally, question-and-answer sessions are organized after screenings, offering a unique opportunity to interact directly with filmmakers and the cast.
International queer film festival Merlinka is organized every year from 2009 in Belgrade Serbia.
For five days we screen short, documentary and featured LGBT-themed films.
Only gay, lesbian, bisexual, trangender, transsexual-themed films.
Mal del Cap opens the call for entries for its XI International Short Film and New Narratives Festival
Ibiza, July 21, 2025.– The Ibizan cultural association Mal del Cap, Cultura Mal Dita has opened this Sunday the call for entries for short films to compete in the XI International Short Film and New Narratives Festival “Mal del Cap, Narratives Mal Dites”, which, on this occasion, will change its format and will take place between December 2025 and April 2026.
The submission period runs from July 21 to September 1, 2025, and is open to filmmakers from all over the world. Works must be submitted in digital format and can be fiction, documentary, or animation. Selected films will be screened during April 2026 in different cultural venues across the island.
“Once again, we are looking for bold stories and ways of storytelling that break the mold, works that connect with people and are not afraid to experiment,” says Pedro López, Vice President of Mal del Cap and co-director of the event. “This festival is an open space for free creativity, for sharing and networking among the most underground proposals on the international scene.”
Once again, this festival —which started in 2014 and is one of the longest-running in the Pityusic Islands— features several competitive sections that will award 1,000 euros in prizes across the different categories: the Official Short Film Competition Section, the Youth Short Film Competition Section –awarded by young students from Ibiza–, the Sebas Parra Award for the best socially themed short –courtesy of the association La Guerrilla Comunicacional from Girona–, the Malalt Award –reflecting the wildest spirit of the association–, the Best Short Film in Catalan Award, and the Audience Award.
For more information about the rules, technical requirements, and entry forms, interested participants can visit the official website www.maldelcap.com or email info@maldelcap.com.
The festival offers a contemporary and liberal platform for the filmmakers of the World to exhibit the excellence of the film art form. The aim is mainly to contribute to the understanding and appreciation of cultures of different nations. We hope to present complex human situations of this rapidly changing world in the globalized era. The Festival Committee reserves the right to exclude films which are not in conformity with aims of the Festival, or which could offend the national feelings and susceptibilities of any participating country, or are likely to promote racial discrimination. Films not presenting sufficient technical qualities for good public screening can be refused after checking of the prints by the Print Checking Unit of the Film Festival Office. Date and Place: OCTOBER/NOVEMBER ANNUALLY IN ABUJA
Cortoons Gandia is the International Animated Film Festival of Gandia, organized by Cortoons Festival, the city of Gandia, la Generalitat Valenciana, through the Institut Valenciá de Cultura (Culturarts), and the participation of Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) Campus de Gandia.
In the 2016, after 12 years of great success in Rome, Cortoons international festival of animated films, he moved to Spain in the beautiful town of Gandia in the province of Valencia.
The 21th Cortoons Festival Gandia edition will be a great festival of animated films for professionals, animation film funs and all the general public.
The competition categories are:
International animated short film from 1 to 4 minutes
International animated short film from 4 to 20 minutes
Spanish animated short film
Spanish animated short films produced in the
Valencian Community
Graduation animated film
Works may take place after January 1st, 2023.
The deadline is September 01, 2025
There is no entry fee
Contact us:
info@cortoons.es
www.cortoons.es
