Dieciminuti Film Festival was created in 2005 by IndieGesta. It was able to quickly become one of the events dedicated to short films most important in Italy.
The Festival, whose first 21 editions attended by more than 20,000 short films involving a total of nearly 28,000 spectators, is structured in various competitive sections: Official Selection (for short films up to 10 minutes released after the 1st of January 2026), Extralarge (for shorts between 10 and 20 minutes released after the 1st of January 2026) Animations (animations for up to 15 minutes released after the 1st of January 2026), Doc10 (documentaries for up to 15 minutes released after the 1st of January 2026), Visti da Vicino (for short films up to 10 minutes released by directors coming from the province of Frosinone after the 1st of January 2026).
At the Competitive sections, joins the Dieciminuti Academy, a school of cinema that brings young people of our province to create from scratch a short fiction or animation. The thing that is unique about the festival on the national scene is to be a real school for young people who want to explore the world of cinema. It‘s also very much appreciated the Section Esplorazioni, which allows viewers to get in touch with the short film coming from a different country each year. During last years, the festival has hosted the short unpublished masters of Japanese animation by Studio Ghibli, directed by Hayao Miyazaki, the animated short films of the Tehran Film Festival, the short films of Georges Méliès, the avantguardes, the web-series.
The International Festival of cinema of Hermosillo was born in 2012 founded by a group of young entrepreneurs with a passion for cinema and with the desire to recognize those who share and live this passion through his films, thanks to the efforts of a nonprofit association and with the objective of recognizing the effort and talent of filmmakers around the worldproviding a source of culture and tourism that drives the development of talent and love for the cinema to the State and society.
NextFrame Awards is an independent international short film showcase dedicated to discovering and highlighting emerging filmmakers from around the world.
We exist to give visibility to creative voices that often go unnoticed within traditional industry structures, especially young filmmakers and independent creators working outside of established production systems.
We believe cinema should not be limited by access, budget, or industry connections. Instead, it should be defined by storytelling, emotion, and creative vision.
NextFrame Awards aims to provide a curated space where new and underrepresented voices can be seen, appreciated, and shared. Selected works are reviewed by a small jury of filmmakers, with additional community feedback considered in specific cases.
At its core, NextFrame Awards is about visibility, discovery, and opportunity. A place where new filmmakers can be seen for what they create, not for what they have access to.
Cinema is not defined by the frame you start with, but by what you choose to put inside it.
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The 2nd CINE GRANDE DO NORTE is an International Film Festival held in the city of Mossoró, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil. The festival will be a joint initiative of the Extension Office of Universidade do Estado do Rio Grande do Norte (PROEX/UERN), BNB Cultural Mossoró, Cineatro/UERN, Mistério Filmes, Gato Laranja Produções, RQB Produções, and Piquê Produções, and will take place from October 26 to 30, 2026 at Centro Cultural Banco do Nordeste Mossoró.
In an ever-changing cultural landscape, the 2nd CINE GRANDE DO NORTE aims to provide a platform for filmmakers from Rio Grande do Norte, allowing diverse narratives, aesthetics, and identities to be recognized and appreciated by audiences. Furthermore, the event will contribute to the development of the audiovisual industry in the state, encouraging new creations and promoting exchange among artists, technicians, and lovers of the seventh art in Brazil and around the world.
The objective is to foster film production, cultural education, and the appreciation of cinema as an instrument of education and social transformation. The initiative aims to promote competitive screenings of short films (fiction, documentary, and animation), completely free to the public, in four categories: (1) the “Potiguar Showcase,” prioritizing productions from Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil; (2) the “Children’s Showcase,” dedicated to Brazilian films for children of all ages; (3) the “Brazil Showcase,” with productions from anywhere in the country; and (4) the “World Showcase,” which will feature films from filmmakers around the globe.
By bringing together works that reflect the cultural, social, and historical diversity of the people of Rio Grande do Norte, the Potiguar Showcase reinforces the role of UERN, Cineatro/UERN and Banco do Nordeste Cultural as promoters of regional and national culture. The initiative represents more than just film screenings; it is also a platform for resistance, expression, and belonging. At a time when democratizing access to culture and opportunities in the arts is essential, the event stands as a significant milestone in consolidating inclusive cultural policies and strengthening the audiovisual identity of Northeastern Brazil.
The World Showcase also offers an opportunity for filmmakers from other countries to screen their international productions and promote cultural exchange, connecting local audiences with diverse narratives, aesthetics, and perspectives from global cinema. The section is intended for independent filmmakers—from emerging talents to experienced professionals—as well as producers, screenwriters, and other audiovisual professionals interested in circulating their works, exchanging experiences, and strengthening collaborative networks on the international stage.
The festival will also feature educational workshops related to cinema and its multiple languages, providing local audiences with enriching opportunities for learning and cultural engagement. These activities will take place in the afternoon, according to the official schedule. In addition, the Festival will include the Brazil Children's Showcase, featuring selected children's films (rated suitable for all audiences) for students from public schools in Mossoró, Rio Grande do Norte.
The second edition of the event will also include the "Warm-Up Screenings," during which selected short films from the competitive sections will be screened in rural communities, specifically in Maísa and Pau Branco communities, Mossoró/RN. This initiative will take place over two evenings through MovCEU, a mobile cultural vehicle operated by UERN's Extension Office, acquired through the Ministry of Culture's Territórios da Cultura program to bring extension activities to municipalities in the interior of Rio Grande do Norte. This initiative aims to expand the festival's social and cultural reach, ensuring that Potiguar audiovisual productions reach diverse audiences, especially those in areas with limited access to formal cultural activities. In this way, the Warm-Up Screenings will integrate the Festival into the daily lives of these communities, promoting cinema as a tool for dialogue, education, and belonging, while strengthening the presence of UERN, the Cineatro/UERN Extension Project, and BNB Cultural Mossoró in communities throughout the state, reaffirming their commitment to university outreach and the dissemination of art and culture.
FILMOHZ 2026 aims to promote dialogue between architecture, the city, and audiovisual language through the selection, screening, and recognition of cinematic works that explore new forms of representation, interpretation, and narration of built space.
The festival seeks to establish itself as an international meeting point for filmmakers, architects, visual artists, researchers, and creators who understand architecture as a narrative, emotional, cultural, and social dimension.
We invite you to be a part of the second edition of the Port Said Film Festival - a celebration of cinema in one of Egypt's most renowned coastal cities, the valiant city of Port Said. The festival aims to put Port Said on the global map of film festivals, providing filmmakers with a distinguished platform to showcase their art where the Mediterranean Sea meets the Suez Canal.
What sets us apart:
• Exclusive screenings of local and international films
• Opportunities to connect with film industry professionals
• Workshops and masterclasses led by seasoned experts
• Discussion panels on the future of Egyptian and global cinema
Join us in September for an unforgettable experience that blends art, culture, and the enchanting allure of the sea and canal.
Submit your film now and be a part of this distinguished cultural event!
The Lycian Way International Film Festival is an independent film event open to national and international short and feature-length films of any genre (including animation and experimental films) related to the theme of "the road".
Held over three days, the festival hosts film screenings alongside seminars, director meet-ups, and open-air events. All activities are free and open to the public.
Inspired by the ancient lands of Lycia, the deep blue of the Mediterranean, and the unique harmony of history and nature along the Lycian Way, the festival carries the universal language of cinema from Antalya to the world.
As the first thematic film festival in Türkiye to focus on the concept of “the road,” the Lycian Way International Film Festival brings together not only cinephiles but also hikers, travelers, historians, and cultural producers.
The festival aims to reinterpret the historical, cultural, and geographical richness of the Lycian Way—an ancient route that has connected civilizations for centuries—through the lens of cinema. It showcases films built around themes such as migration, journey, endurance, nature, cultural heritage, and sports.
The festival also seeks to foster interdisciplinary dialogue among young filmmakers, hikers, historians, and art enthusiasts, making visible the intricate connections between road, migration, and culture through the medium of film.
It is an international film festival based in Bogotá, Colombia, and held annually.
We are the Bogotá International Christian Film Festival, FICCBOG. We promote cinematic talent to bring light to movie theaters.
We believe in the power of storytelling to transform, inspire, and reflect values of faith and hope.
We train and connect emerging and professional creators with a common purpose: to multiply light through cinema and bring to life stories that touch the heart of the world.
The event takes place from August 25 to 30, 2026, and includes an opening ceremony, screening spaces for short and feature films selected through a previous call for entries, as well as training activities through workshops and panel discussions based on our thematic lines. On the last day of the festival, an awards ceremony will be held for the following categories: Christian Short Film, Rebirth Short Film, and Christian Feature Film.
A short film festival that will take you by surprise. Cross the green carpet... Win the Brame du Cerf! - Submit your short film of 15 minutes maximum. The theme "Odyssey", propose fictions, documentaries, animations, the subject of which provides a look at all forms of initiatives and actions that everyone, as a citizen, or organization can undertake to contribute to make our societies more sustainable, in terms of the environment and also living together.
The Chevreuse Valley Film Festival is a short film competition organized by the ALC. The 2026 theme of films to be presented at the FFVC is “ODYSSEY”.
A selection of around 20 films will be publicly broadcast during a screening at the FFVC on October 17, 2026. The finalists will be able to win one of the following prizes: Screenplay Prize, Directing Prize, Animation Prize, Female Actor Prize, Best Actor Prize, Male Interpretation, Audience Prize, Jury Prize (“Brâme du Cerf”), Youth Prize.
Slash Eyes International Film Festival (SEIFF) is a festival that is open to all cultures and all different ways of looking at reality. We will accept your proposal with the respect and dignity it deserves. If you are a creator with an original and different vision, then this is the ideal place for you.
We place a high value on originality and champion the work of creators who may not be understood by the more traditional circuits.
We are based on the island of Mallorca, one of the places with the greatest potential for recognition and exposure in the world. You can take advantage of this opportunity to showcase your work and to promote yourself as a film maker.
The Àger International Film Festival (FICdÀ) aims to bring cinema closer to a population that does not have easy access and to become a support space for new film talent.
The festival focuses on short films with a social theme, dealing with issues that add value to society.
The DIVERSIVAS festival seeks to showcase realities that do not exoticize the Latin American LGBTQIA+ community, through the decolonial and intersectional narratives and visions that we will program at the festival.
Furthermore, the festival will promote the recognition of the talent and vision of Latin American LGBTQIA+ creators working within the Catalan cultural circuit to enrich intercultural dialogue, while also showcasing new Latin American cinema focused on sexual dissidence with a counter-narrative perspective on Western norms. Through this, we aim to provide a diverse cultural program for the city, allowing for the representation of dissident identities that often lack visibility.
Finally, the DIVERSIVAS Festival seeks to broaden the perspective of the Catalan LGBTQIA+ community through reflection, dialogue, and cultural exchange. As a festival, we aspire to create a space where different voices, languages, accents, and artistic expressions converge, celebrating cultural diversity as a source of collective wealth.
The Iran Open-Air International Film Festival is an international open-air film festival held annually in northern Iran.
Dedicated to cinema inspired by travel, road movies, adventure, ecotourism, environment, indigenous life, and human connection with nature, the festival presents narrative, documentary, animation, experimental, VR, and AI-based works in a unique open-air cinematic setting.Through open-air screenings, filmmaker bootcamps, VR filmmaking programs, masterclasses, workshops, and side events, the festival brings filmmakers and audiences together in the natural landscapes of northern Iran, creating a cinematic experience rooted in nature, community, and creative exchange.
Programs
•competition section includes:
-Narrative, Documentary, Animation,Experimental
-Immersive Competition: VR and AI based works
•Filmmaker boot camp
•Masters classes and workshops
10 Years Already!
Art District Radio & 20MAX TV are organizing the 10th edition of their short film festival, "Festival du Court d’Art District," with an open theme this year. The festival will take place on March 19, 2027, at the L'ENTREPÔT cinema in Paris.
To mark the festival's 10th anniversary, a special selection will bring together the 9 most outstanding films from among the winners of the jury, audience, and jury's choice awards from the previous 9 editions, along with the winner of the 2027 jury prize. These 10 films will be screened and submitted to a joint vote by the jury and the audience.
As usual, the festival is open to short films with a maximum duration of 1 to 20 minutes, produced after January 1, 2024. Film genres include fiction, animation, documentary, etc. Filming equipment, such as cameras and smartphones, is free to use. Films shot in a language other than French are eligible to compete provided they are subtitled in French. At least one representative per film must be present for the entire evening of the festival.
In the early hours of December 24, 1858, a meteorite, the largest recorded to date in Spain, fell in Molina de Segura, a historic, industrial and entrepreneurial town in the Autonomous Community of the Region of Murcia.
This unexpected and lucky collision has become over time one of the hallmarks of the municipality. Giving rise to an amazing legend that still endures. It is believed that the crater left by the meteorite emits a happy, fertile and inextinguishable radiation that explains the disproportionate appearance of artists of all kinds and conditions that today exhibit a relationship, however light it may be, with the locality. Taking this mythological motif as a pretext, 164 years later, “El Meteorito” was born, at the Molina de Segura Film Festival. An initiative of the Department of Culture of the Molina de Segura City Council.
Its ultimate purpose is to select six short films that share the same nature as the meteorite, namely: short stories with an indelible impact on the viewer. But first, it intends to become an obligatory and recurring reference for national short films and arouse the interest and price of a public that is not specialized in this cinematographic modality.
In its final section only the six selected short films will participate, which will be endorsed by the physical presence of their own creators.
The theme of the festival, whatever the genre and format of the works that attend the Festival, must be of an eminently social nature.
Celebrating our 11th edition, the Firm Film Festival in Valladolid (Spain) is searching for the most extraordinary voices in the global panorama. Our mission is to bring incisive, independent cinema to a passionate audience, connecting Culture, Cinema, and Enterprise to boost both emerging and established talent.
The Barichara Green Film Festival FESTIVER, created by Colombian actors Toto Vega and Nórida Rodríguez, seeks to build a new generation of artists and audience commited to the environment. Through its screenings and a continuous search for resources to create environmental film content, FESTIVER aims to educate and entertain by developing academic, artistic and recreational activities which enrich the Colombian cultural landscape and help build a better world. The 16th edition will take place on September 24-27, 2026 in Barichara, Santander, Colombia.
The Valencia International Artificial Intelligence Film Festival (FESTIAV) is a pioneering cultural event dedicated exclusively to audiovisual works generated using artificial intelligence, understood as a tool at the service of creativity and always respecting the intellectual property and authorship of the different sectors. From the Valencian Community, the festival was born with a global vocation: to become an international reference point in the convergence between technology, creativity and new digital narratives. Its mission is to promote artistic innovation, promote critical analysis of the role of AI in the visual arts and position Valencia as a creative hub connected to the main audiovisual experimentation centers in the world.
In its 2nd edition, FESTIAV will screen 20 short films—fiction, historical, comedy, Valencian and horror generated with AI—along with a professional program composed of presentations and roundtable discussions with international experts, a technical talk on creative processes with AI and a networking session that will bring together creators, producers and agents from the sector, both local and from other countries. A professional and independent jury will be in charge of evaluating the works and awarding cash prizes to the most outstanding proposals.
FESTIAV aspires to consolidate itself as a platform with global reach, where filmmakers, technologists, digital artists, researchers and students from different parts of the world can connect, share knowledge and discover the possibilities of cinema generated through artificial intelligence. From Valencia to the world, the festival promotes local talent and integrates it into a growing international scene.
We are waiting for you in Valencia!Valencian Community.
Short Film Festival - Theme: Nature & Imagination
This is a mini-film festival organized around a call for short films on the theme of nature and dreams: strange, creative, offbeat narrative, poetic, supernatural, experimental, visual... depending on the vision of the filmmakers submitting their works.
