A national jury will evaluate the submitted entries and select three winning short films for each competition. The winning works will receive a Festival statuette (the *Canoa Dorada* / Golden Canoe) and a cash prize.
New Features
This year, the Festival is implementing a new selection process for the works included in its program. Participants will be notified via email if their short film has been nominated for the *Canoa Dorada*, signifying its inclusion in the official competition lineup.
Additionally, some works that are not nominated may still be selected for screening during the event as part of the official showcase. These pieces will receive an "Official Selection" badge from the Bajo Cauca Film Festival in recognition of their quality and creative contribution.
Regional Competition
● First place: $1,500,000 + *Canoa Dorada*.
● Second place: $1,000,000 + *Canoa Dorada*.
● Third place: $500,000 + *Canoa Dorada*.
Around International Awards ✈ Barcelona ✈ Paris ✈ Amsterdam ✈ Berlin.
Annual Independent event with 4 major programs for all Features, Shorts, Documentaries, Experimental, Commercial, Music Video, Animations, Student Films, TV, Series, and New Media. The international community evaluates the all-genre creations to serve ARFF Official Laurels and to certify the awarded filmmakers at the end of the annual festival run. Thus, all the ARFF Finalists will be mentioned multiple times to have the best out of the entire year altogether. Submit today to participate in all 4 programs, regarding the unique system of ARFF International.
Submissions made via Festhome are getting evaluated and selected, directly for the yearly festival run and participating in the Official Certificate Program exclusively. Monthly selection is available on other associated platforms. Regarding the Unification Program of ARFF International, all 4 editions will gather at Amsterddam November/December 2024, till then Barcelona, Paris & Berlin editions will take place online.
See you Around & Fest Regards
We love horror and we're very excited to watch your films!
The Bloody Horror International Film Festival (BHIFF) is an international festival seeking the best in indie horror (both amateur and professional).
The festival is set up in two yearly sessions. Selected films will be recognized and awarded in various categories.
BHIFF has made a point to keep our entry fees low as to give everyone the chance to enter, and we offer a high number of award categories!
BHIFF is headquartered in Canada, but its panel of judges is set in different parts of the world and comes with a variety of horror film expertise.
As of June 2025, BHIFF will now be sharing more content on social media! We think this is a great way to help promote your work/creations for everyone to see! We hold the rights to use any material submitted and will use this to promote your amazing creations! We may use film trailers, posters and clips of submitted films (even non-inning films)
Here at BHIFF, we feel everyone's work is a masterpiece! We have the hard job of choosing our Official Selections and Winners. This doesn't mean we didn't love all the films. We aren't always able to screen all of the Official Selections and Honorable Mentions because we have time limits at the venues.
So, we feel that sharing on social media is a great way to get everyone work seen!
We have partnered up with the nice folks over at B-Movie TV!
B-Movie TV is a Live TV Channel that is available via Roku Box. B-Movies 24/7!
Every film that wins BHIFF's Baddest B-Movie award will be exclusively screened LIVE on B-Movie TV's channel! How cool is that?!
Lots more exciting stuff coming soon!
We're always very excited to see your creations!
Buenos Aires Rojo Sangre (BARS) is an international film festival devoted to the genres of science fiction, horror and fantasy. Is the oldest fantastic film festival in Latin America.
It began in 2000 with a focus on independent films in those genres, and since 2004 in the form of a competitive festival, Buenos Aires Rojo Sangre is well attended with over 200 films shown and 12.000 public and industry admissions each year. BARS is sponsored by the National Institute of Cinema and Audiovisual Arts (INCAA) and declared of cultural interest by the legislature of the autonomous city of Buenos Aires.
PRESS REVIEWS
DREAD CENTRAL: The Best Horror Festivals in the World 2021
The oldest genre film festival in Latin America, Buenos Aires Rojo Sangre “has earned the respect of every other festival because of its endurance,” says a panelist. “It’s extremely well-curated and its fans love everything, from bizarre B-films to highbrow horror fare.”
“It’s also important to highlight this festival’s stubbornness,” jokes a panelist, and another panelist agrees, pointing out that it insists on “keeping its main idea of a festival made for horror fans by horror fans.”
https://www.dreadcentral.com/top-10-lists/364442/the-best-horror-festivals-in-the-world-2021/3/
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The Bubble: Blood, Guts, & Cinema: The BARS Horror Film Festival Hits Buenos Aires by Jorge Farah
"The Buenos Aires Rojo Sangre festival has been delivering these thrills to porteño audiences for nearly two decades now, screening films that are decidedly “off the beaten path” and would have a tough time finding a more conventional commercial distribution in this side of the world. And though it’s focused mainly on horror, the festival actually offers a pretty diverse slate of films, featuring everything from comedic, tongue-in-cheek midnight movies to films that incorporate elements of fantasy along with the more relentlessly bleak horror fare. There’s something for everybody."
https://www.thebubble.com/buenos-aires-rojo-sangre-film-festival
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VARIETY: Gardner, Yamaguchi, Urrutia Win at BARS by John Hopewell
"Launching in 2000, BARS, one of Latin America’s biggest genre fests, has proved a driving force in the build of Argentine genre production scene, highlighting and prizing early works of directors such as Adrian Garcia Bogliano, who won 2004’s audience award for first feature, “Habitacion para turistas.”"
https://variety.com/2013/film/global/gardner-yamaguchi-urrutia-win-at-bars-1200808359/
The Cusco Film Festival is a cultural initiative that seeks to establish a space for gathering, exhibition, and dialogue centered on contemporary cinema. It stems from the need to reevaluate the art of filmmaking as a form of expression that reflects the identity, diversity, and living memory of our region and our country. The festival is held in the city of Cusco, the cultural heart of Peru, where images interact with the mountains, languages, and peoples who inhabit them. The festival brings together local, national, and international filmmakers in a celebration of cinema as both an art form and a tool for social transformation.
The Halloween Horror Festival
Prepare for a night of fear, suspense, and spine-tingling storytelling. This screening event showcases short films from across the UK—all 15 minutes or less—across a thrilling range of dark genres. Whether you’re into ghosts, psychological chills, or powerful dramas with a sinister edge, there’s a category for your vision.
Featured Categories:
Environmental Horror
Where real-world crises meet terror. These films tackle ecological nightmares—whether it’s nature’s revenge or the terrifying cost of human actions.
Zombie Horror
Apocalyptic chaos, flesh-eating undead, and a world in ruins. Classic or creative takes welcome—just bring the bite.
Suspense/Thriller Horror
Tension, paranoia, and the fear of the unseen. Your film might feature ghosts—or maybe the horror is all psychological. Either way, it’ll leave audiences unsettled.
The Spooky One
From haunted houses to eerie towns, these are the films that give us goosebumps. Expect the classic horror atmosphere—with a fresh twist.
Spiritual Horror
Good vs. evil, possession, rituals, and otherworldly forces at play. If your film explores spiritual dread or divine conflict, this is your category.
Expanded Categories (New for This Year):
Psychological Thriller
Diving deep into the mind, these films explore obsession, mental decay, and disturbing truths. Perfect for fans of tense, character-driven horror.
Dark Drama
Serious, emotional storytelling with a sinister or unsettling edge. Themes might include grief, revenge, or inner demons—grounded in realism.
Surreal Horror/Thriller
Stylized, dreamlike, or abstract. These films push boundaries and blur realities. If it’s strange and disturbing—we want it.
Period Horror or Thriller
Set in the past, filled with dread. Think candlelight, corsets, and creeping shadows—or haunting tales from historical moments.
Mind-Benders
Twisty, complex narratives that keep the audience guessing until the very end. Ideal for nonlinear timelines, unreliable narrators, or shocking reveals.
Folk Horror / Rural Thriller
Isolated communities, ancient rituals, or countryside dread. Where tradition turns terrifying and myths become real.
Sci-Fi Horror or Thriller
From alien invasions to dystopian futures and AI nightmares—if your horror or thriller is set in the world of science or space, it belongs here.
Screenings will take place at Cold Harbour Cinema in Brixton, London (UK).
For submission rules and full guidelines, please visit the “Rules” section on our website.
All films must be 15 minutes or less in length.
Selected filmmakers will only get one ticket per entry and will need to purchase additional tickets .
48-Hour Halloween Horror Film Challenge
The Halloween Horror Film Challenge is a 48-hour filmmaking competition.
Teams must register by Thursday 8 October 2026 through the Halloween Horror Film Festival website.
The Challenge begins at 8:00 pm on Friday 9 October 2026. Registered teams will receive the required Challenge criteria, theme and/or elements at this time.
All films must be written, filmed, edited and completed during the 48-hour Challenge period.
At the beginning of the finished film, teams must include a five-second blank gap, followed by a clear display of the required Challenge criteria/elements included in their film.
Final films must be submitted by 8:00 pm on Sunday 11 October 2026. Late submissions may not be accepted.
At the point of final submission, teams must pay the £25 Challenge entry fee.
Challenge films must follow all stated criteria, required elements and technical submission instructions. Films that do not meet these requirements may be disqualified.
The strongest completed Halloween horror shorts will be selected to screen at the Halloween Horror Film Festival. Selection is not guaranteed and all decisions remain at the discretion of the Festival judging panel.
If a Challenge film is selected for screening, the submitting team will receive one complimentary ticket to attend the Festival. Any additional tickets must be purchased.
BANDSFF will include feature films and short films. We especially want your horror submissions. Yes, we watch them all and can't wait to do it. We're eager to have filmmakers be part of BANDSFF. We will award best feature and best short. We will also award best overall director and best overall horror film. Our goal is to become a place where filmmakers can showcase their efforts and continue to grow. Our event will be taking place at the Showplace Cinema in Harrisburg, Illinois. Showplace Cinemas has locations in 3 states, and we're excited to be hosting in one of their great facilities. We're thrilled to open the doors up to submitters, their friends, family, and theatergoers who want to support the festival by joining us for the fun. We have awards, including cash prizes.
The Sony Future Filmmaker Awards is a major program providing exceptional opportunities for creators and filmmakers.
The shortlisted filmmakers are flown to Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City, California, to attend an awards ceremony and a bespoke industry immersion program comprising exclusive workshops led by Sony Pictures executives, masterclasses, panel discussions, tours, screenings and Q&As.
The Terrícola Audiovisual Festival arises with the purpose of promoting audiovisual production from the country and neighboring countries, from Patagonia, and from the Andean Comarca in particular, creating a meeting space for filmmakers, the general public, locals, and tourists. Faced with the scarce film infrastructure in the region, the festival seeks to guarantee equitable access to quality productions, promote the local audiovisual industry, and strengthen the regional cultural identity.
In addition to screenings, the festival offers open talks and workshops on agroecology, ancestral knowledge, fire prevention, pollution, and regional economy, with the objective of integrating local and territorial knowledge.
The Esseoesse Cultural Association announces the competition "CortoDino Film Festival Dino De Laurentiis 2026 - XVI Edition", a competition that stems from desire to remember and celebrate, in his native land and in commemorative and propositive terms, the figure and work of Dino De Laurentis. The Metropolitan city of Naples, Vesuvian areas, “Giorgio De Chirico’s Secondary School of Art and Communication”, the others secondary schools of the area and the main cultural associations of the Vesuvian and Campanian areas will collaborate in the event.
So, the main aim of the initiative is to create an opportunity for meeting, confrontation and knowledge of young filmmakers who enter the cinematographic sector, in which the influence left by the illustrious “Torrese” has certainly been significant, promoting cinematographic culture through the inclusion of disadvantaged people and the research and promotion of works by talents from Campania, and also national and international.
The presence of the world of solidarity, cultural associations and of school is the clearest sign of the purpose of connecting in particular with the world of young people.
Cortodino Film Festival XV edition will take place in september-November 2026. Cities, places and days of the event will be subsequently communicated.
International Short Film Screenwriting Competition that promotes the development of screenwriting and audiovisual storytelling as a means of artistic expression and a driver of social impact, positioning Cartago, Costa Rica, as a creative hub that supports new voices and purposeful stories.
The competition also seeks to foster creativity and writing as tools for social transformation, providing emerging and professional screenwriters from around the world with a space where their stories can inspire, connect, and create change. From Cartago, Costa Rica, EscudoCorona aims to strengthen narrative culture and create real opportunities in the audiovisual industry.
Montevideo Fantastic Film Festival is the first Uruguayan festival dedicated to promoting national and international film productions related to horror, fantasy and science fiction genres. Its objective is to annually present independent and ultra-independent creations that are often considered "minor", and that hardly access commercial and cultural circuits.
It has sections related to short and long feature films in competition, as well as exhibitions, tributes to different figures of the genre, lectures presented by specialists, and promotion of different cultural activities that occur in the country.
The Montevideo Fantastic Film Festival has been declared of Cultural Interest by the Ministry of Education and Culture, of Municipal Interest by the Intendance of Montevideo, and of Tourist Interest by the Ministry of Tourism in Uruguay.
It was screened in the Punta del Este International Film Festival, LatinUy Film Festival ("Cinema Fantasy" section, in La Barra), Piriápolis de Película International Film Festival ("FantaPiria" section), as well as in several foreign genre festivals like 'Buenos Aires Rojo Sangre' from Argentina; 'Brasilia International Fantastic Film Festival' from Brazil; 'FIXIÓN Fest' from Chile and 'Zinema Zombie Fest' from Colombia.
FICSEM Festival, in the Mediterranean area.
For major reasons, and having been immersed in a situation in which we have all been affected, we have decided to adapt to the current situation, and give a new focus to our festival. Maintaining the enthusiasm and passion we feel for the artistic world.
Our festival is aimed at the dissemination and promotion of film authors related to topics of social and/or ecological value.
Because we believe in the power of art as a transformative medium, our contribution from this festival is to give visibility to projects that address environmental and social changes in which we are immersed. We are an international festival because we understand the world beyond barriers, and because we are moved by the need to get to know other cultures and share the best of ours, as it contributes to any improvement in any corner of the world.
The Mediterranean is the climate that surrounds us, and we feel identified with it. In terms of warmth, closeness and transparency. We are a festival that is starting strong, with a large number of committed artists who share our cause, and the desire to share.
And that is why we are not afraid to break the most classic festival patterns. So much so, that in the award for best actor and/or actress, the recognition of the award falls on their social and/or ecological work... And not only on their skills.
Despite having firm ideological foundations. We open ourselves to other artistic areas and initiatives.
We are pleased to announce the call for entries for the 6th edition of IMPACTE! Human Rights Film Festival of Catalonia, which will take place:
April 5–11, 2027, Onsite Version in Barcelona,
with partial editions in several Catalan cities at different times of the year.
Online Version on Spanish platforms, on dates to be confirmed, sometime in 2027.
Submission period: August 20 through October 31, 2026.
Films
We are looking for stories that speak out against injustice and human rights violations around the world, films that combine rigorous investigation with narrative and visual treatment capable of impacting the critical thinking of wide audiences. Both in fiction and documentary formats.
We are interested in criticism, but also in struggle, denunciation, defense of rights and, specifically, the proposal of alternatives: common aid, solidarity, cooperation...
The topics are free, but always within the scope of Human Rights -both traditional and of new generation-, global Justice and the culture of Peace.
In this 6th edition, we will dedicate a section to reflecting on war and peace, conflict and agreement, so we look forward to receiving films on these topics.
We will also launch a specific section for NGO productions, so we encourage these organizations to submit videos and films that serve as case studies of their work and their audiovisual communication.
We are especially interested in receiving films addressed to children and young people.
Other topics will not be considered.
This cultural proposal takes place within the framework of the commemoration of a new anniversary of Punta del Este, celebrating the best independent cinema from around the world. It began as a Mercosur cinema and grew to become an international festival. Cine del Mar has been declared of Presidential Interest and is sponsored and supported by the Ministry of Tourism, the Municipality of Maldonado, the Municipality of Punta del Este, the Ministry of Education and Culture through ACAU (Uruguayan Film and Audiovisual Association), and the embassies of the participating countries.
Bref International Short Film Festival is the first festival dedicated to short films in Valle d'Aosta regione (Italy). Organized by AIACE VDA, a cultural association founded in 2020 in Aosta and dedicated to cinema in every form that organizes several events, workshops, school labs all over the year.
The idea of the festival is not only to be a showcase for the best contemporary films and new authors, but has also many special programs in order to put the attention on stories that matters. Inclusivity, human and civil rights, transfeminism, antifascism and resistance are themes that will have a lot of space both in the competition and in the special programs.
We accept all kind of shorts: fiction, animation and documentaries.
The festival will have several programs but all films will compete for all awards (except for the SAVT award that is tied to the theme of labour rights)
Set in Valle d'Aosta, a region at the border with Switzerland and France, the festival have also a strong intention to create bridges with those countries in an Industry section and with a special francophone program.
Overview
Organized by ONG Acción Intercultural and Liceo Artístico Guillermo Gronemeyer, the 6th Raúl Ruiz School Film Festival invites young creators to participate in its November 2026 edition in Chile. Inspired by the legacy of the acclaimed Chilean filmmaker, this in-person festival celebrates audiovisual experimentation, artistic research, and bold cinematic exploration. Submissions are open to fiction, documentary, animation, video art, dance film, video essays, and hybrid formats.
Categories
Bodies (School Category): Explores the body as presence, memory, emotion, performance, or transformation.
Memory and Territory (School Category): Investigates the relationship between identity, landscape, soundscapes, heritage, and community stories.
Games and Perception (School Category): Dedicated to works playing with optical illusions, non-linear storytelling, and visual/sound poetry.
Philokinetes (Higher Education Category): Open exclusively to 1st and 2nd-year higher education students in film and visual arts. Free theme focusing on formal freedom, poetic exploration, and speculative cinema.
Key Rules & Submission Guidelines
Entry Fee: Free.
Eligibility: Chilean primary and secondary students (Grades 5 to 12) for school categories; 1st and 2nd-year film/arts university students for Philokinetes.
Maximum Runtime: Up to 10 minutes (School categories) / Up to 30 minutes (Philokinetes), including credits.
Production Date: Works completed within the last 2 years. Previously exhibited films are welcome.
Awards: Filmmaking equipment, specialized cinema/art books, professional training scholarships in DaVinci Fusion & Resolve, and Special Jury Mentions.
Beyond Limits
The Next AI Film Festival is here!
Beyond the limits of imagination and expression, and beyond the boundaries of genre,
a new platform is taking shape to showcase diverse works and discover new voices in AI filmmaking.
As an intimate and distinctive AI film festival,
we aim to provide a space to explore emerging trends in AI filmmaking from Korea and around the world, while examining the cultural and industrial potential of AI content.
Going beyond AI as merely a technical tool,
the festival seeks to explore the nature and creative possibilities of AI as a medium.
We invite creators to join us on this journey!
■ Festival Overview
- Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
- Venue: A CGV theater in Seoul, South Korea
- Program: Approximately 40 films from Korea and around the world
- Hosted by: Impact Station
- Organized by: Next AI Content Festival Organizing Committee
■ Awards
- Grand Prize: KRW 3,000,000
- Best Film: KRW 1,500,000
- Special Jury Prize: KRW 500,000
- Audience Award: KRW 500,000
■ Benefits
- Certificate of Official Selection for all selected films.
■ Sections
- Competition: Next Choice
- Korean Non-Competition: Next Vision / Next Prism
- International Non-Competition: Next Universe
■ Festival Programs
- Creators’ Day: A networking event for participating creators
- Forum: Exploring the cultural and industrial potential of AI content
- Market: Exploring distribution opportunities for AI content
- Closing Ceremony: Awards presentation for outstanding works
Each section will feature Q&A sessions with filmmakers.
NOIA is a university film festival that originated at a Brazilian public university. It was created by students who wanted to make their own films, share their stories, and create spaces for exhibition, dialogue, and artistic exchange. Since 2002, the festival has evolved alongside changes in culture, education, and the audiovisual industry, building a legacy defined by training, diversity, innovation, and the empowerment of new generations of filmmakers.
In its 24th edition, the NOIA Festival reaffirms its commitment to democratizing access to culture, fostering exchange among universities, artists, and institutions, and promoting independent cinema created by students and emerging filmmakers from Brazil and around the world.
In 2026, the festival celebrates the theme “Women-Made Cinema,” highlighting the strength of women's narratives, the diversity of perspectives, and the vital contributions women have made and continue to make to the history and future of audiovisual storytelling. The program encourages reflection on representation, inclusion, gender equity, and the challenges women face in the fields of film creation, production, and exhibition.
Held in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil, NOIA brings together competitive screenings, panel discussions, workshops, forums, educational activities, and accessibility initiatives, strengthening the connection between art, education, and social transformation.
The 24th NOIA Festival is organized by PROPONO Cultural Consulting, with the support of partner institutions and sponsors who believe in the power of culture as a catalyst for human and social development.
To complete your registration, please send your Proof of Enrollment and NOIA Festival Participation Declaration to:
noia@propono.com.br
For more information and the full regulations:
Festival NOIA Official Website
Thank you for participating in the 24th NOIA Festival. We wish you success with your submission and look forward to celebrating cinema with you in Fortaleza!
Retama, Latin American Film Festival, was born in search of an intermediate and nodal space that reflects on the forms of representation of territories, social and ethnic groups from the cinematographic perspective, as well as as a place of vanguard of the most daring contemporary Latin American cinema. daring and innovative.
Being an exhibition showcase, as well as a training point from observation for local filmmakers in search of their own perspective.
