MISSION & OBJECTIVE
New Hope Film Festival is especially interested in discovering and nurturing talented but underappreciated filmmakers from around the globe.
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
The 16th Edition New Hope Film Festival will take place from August 16-25, 2027. A hybrid festival with a combination of physical and virtual events, the New Hope Film Festival offers currently rare opportunities for in-person networking and audience interaction. The Festival owns and uses first class audio-video components for screenings, with 4K laser projection, reference-level surround sound processing and other high quality, carefully-selected components. All films are screened in physical, in-person events except under rare circumstances beyond our control, such as a pandemic or a problem with a venue. There will be a virtual networking event and a virtual awards ceremony, and both can be attended from anywhere that has an internet connection. The festival does not plan to host virtual screenings at this time. However, a limited number of virtual screenings may be offered with prior approval of the filmmaker and festival organizers. Any virtual screenings would employ state-of-the-art security, including DRM Encryption, a 7-day limitation for viewing and optional geo-blocking. Virtual screenings do not include live streaming events.
About the Festival
Touted as the "emerging 'Sundance East'" in a Huffington Post article, this internationally respected indie fest was founded by D. F. Whipple, an author, entrepreneur and long-time resident of the New Hope area. A former child actor who once had the lead role in The Big Yellow Fellow, one of the highest grossing educational films in American history, Whipple formed the New Hope Film Festival with a group of artists who shared his passion for discovering and nurturing independent artists, especially those who’ve been overlooked by established festivals. This includes international films, which the Festival is eager to attract.
What Makes the Festival Different
Every film submitted is watched with a keen perspective on quality and artistic expression. Artistic standards are extremely high, but neither budget nor prior notoriety is a determining factor—the art must shine through. This all-inclusive approach brings significant prestige, variety and unpredictability to the festival's annual lineup.
The organization's strong publicity and marketing program included an annual awards announcement in Variety until the dailies went out of print, as well as press coverage in mainstream outlets such as NBC, ABC, The Huffington Post, The Times of India and more. Mainstream and alternative news media press continues to be an area of focus, making this cutting-edge and growing festival a powerful bridge between indie obscurity and wider recognition.
The Location
Over the years, New Hope has attracted and been home to many talented producers, screenwriters, actors, playwrights, and performance art enthusiasts. Home of the Bucks County Playhouse, where actors such as John Travolta, George C. Scott, Robert Redford, Helen Hayes, Andrea McArdle and Colleen Dewhurst have graced the stage, the village is centrally located less than an hour from Philadelphia and an hour and a half from New York.
The 18th Annual Hamilton (New York) International Film Festival
July 20th- July 26th, 2026
Feature, Comedy Short, Horror Short, Dramatic/Thriller Short, Documentary Short, Canadian Short and Student Short Categories.
Global Cinema in the Heart of New York State
"Hamilton NY IFF was lovely. Great hospitality and charming town to get away to for the weekend. Grant, Joe, and the rest of the team are so generous and kind; they even let me sneak in a test of the film in the theatre to make sure it was just right. Overall, such a lovely and charming weekend and great slate of films to be a part of! Can't wait to submit more work here in the future!"
-Richard Spitaletta, Writer, Producer, Dropped
"Such a wonderful festival to be part of. They treated the guests and filmmakers so well. The communication was great throughout the process. Everyone involved was so welcoming and hospitable. The audience really engaged with the films and filmmakers splendidly. I learned so much through networking and participating in Q&A's. The selections of films was really strong and captivating., so if your film gets in, know you'll be in good company. Hamilton and the surrounding area are gorgeous in the summertime. Attend this festival if you can!"
- Xavier Michael Griffiths, Writer/Director B-Box
"This is such a fantastic festival. Grant and his team are so welcoming and really put on a great week of film and networking opportunities. The Q&A and director's panel were awesome and it was great to meet so many other filmmakers in beautiful Hamilton, NY. Highly recommend!"
-Will Dorney, Writer/Director Vic's Vac Shack
"One of the best festival I attended last year by far- it is in upstate NY in a beautiful area and the old theater your film is screened in is so cool on such a cute street in the heart of town. The festival organizer is incredible, he creates so many opportunities to mingle with other filmmakers in really fun local settings (we had BBQ in his backyard for one networking event a few blocks from the theater and it was a really special way to get to know the neighborhood and fellow filmmakers)."
- Molly Tomecek Director, Send Me a Color
ONED was founded in 2019, We focus on unconventional images, experiments, and extreme themes. From 2023 the official selection will be screened in China and France. We cooperate with China's largest experimental culture company, Toulouse Art Fair in France. Hope to normalize the unconventional
We cooperate with the Toulouse Experimental Exhibition in France, and it has now developed into the largest experimental film festival in China.This will be a great opportunity to showcase in front of China’s avant-garde artists and audiences
We have signed contracts with more than 40 livehouses in China, focusing on experimental and avant-garde images, combined with electronic music performances, to bring a different film festival experience to the new generation of creators.We hope that the world’s pioneers and experimental video creators, electronic music, VJ, and AI creators will join us and enjoy the future world together.
Are you ready? China's largest avant-garde image art promotion platform, ONED, has reached a cooperation with Midi Festival. Over 100,000 people have attended the event in 3 days. We are ready to welcome you with the most avant-garde image works from around the world.
Will include screenings, live music, alcohol duels, ancestor worshop, but all to unconventional extremes
We pay special attention to Horrors, experimentals, VJ ，electric music videos, SCI-FI, AI
The "Golden Flower Award" Beijing International Children's Film Festival, supported by the Children's Science and Education Committee of China's largest Children's Culture and Arts Promotion Association, was held in 2018. Now it has become the largest children's film festival in China. Partners in the Asian market are invited to recommend excellent films to promote cultural exchanges, cooperation and distribution. This year, we will expand the number of screening and forum exchange activities of young filmmakers to other venues on the basis of past successes. Launch richer and more meaningful new projects, such as public services in mountain villages and campus screening.
The Beijing International Children's Film Festival is a non-profit film festival supported by the Red Cross Foundation of China. open to films from all over the world. More than 200 films were screened every year, with more than 5 million young people and children watching online. "Child friendly" offline screenings were held in Chinese cinemas, schools and art centers. At the same time, round tables, art exhibitions, drinking parties and other activities were held
Public services: The expenses of the film festival are used for organizing activities, and in cooperation with the Red Cross Society and other foundations, the festival donates film watching activities and cultural facilities for disabled children and left behind children.
the BRICS competition unit will be added, which will be supported by TV BRICS. BRICS countries will select 5 awards and hold special screening activities
For more information, please find on the official website: gfa-beijing.com
Tlanchana Fest, Festival of Cinema and Digital Art is carried out by Tlanchana Cultura Audiovisual AC, in order to create an exhibition space for emerging talents from Mexico and the world, by combining elements that promote cinematographic creation in conjunction with new media and digital art.
The 10th Edition of Tlanchana Fest will be held from July 3 to 5, 2026 and will feature a series of screenings, conferences and workshops, as well as facilities and other activities that will be carried out virtually and in person and that will serve as an incentive for the work in cinematographic and digital art matters.
The main goal of Burgas International Film Festival is to develop a sustainable platform for presentation of feature and short movies by acquainting the audience with the contemporary cinema art.
The mission of The Festival is to turn Burgas into cultural venue of filmmakers and movie fans.
The main scope of the Festival is to present the current trends in the Bulgarian and international cinema practice and to provoke intercultural dialogue.
Our international jury has included György Pálfi, Andrea De Sica, Kamen Kalev, Ferenc Torok, Konstantin Bozhanov, Carlo Sironi, Paul Hamy, Viktor Bojinov, Stefan Bohun, Viki Reka Kiss, Patrik Chiha, Andre Marques, Bulut Reyhanoglu
We take the pleasure and great honor to warm invitation to the galaxy of filmmaker to the 9th edition of Haryana International Film Festival 2026.
We are hoping for all your blessings and active participation.
HIFF - Haryana International Film Festival is Successful Step towards the International recognition of Haryanvi Culture & Haryanvi Peoples.
HIFF will make endeavors towards imparting a novel
identity to the world cinema, through conducting film festivals in the cities of Haryana every year. HIFF will try to work on all the technical and academic aspects of cinema. The organization will make attempts to connect the world cinema with the common public and making it a social concern, through conducting various seminars, debates and discussions.
9th Haryana International Film Festival ( HIFF-26 ) , will be one of the biggest Academic and Glamour Film Festival in the World. This Five days Festival will showcase a diverse, language independent, selection of the best feature films, documentaries and short films from around the world, on themes of Hindi and English and other Haryanvi cultures and identities.
In addition, the festival also features concerts, gala events, film parties, seminars, workshops, Film Bazaar and networking opportunities with government representatives, business leaders, local organizations that support film development, film stars, producers, directors, members of the media and more.
HIFF 2026
Vision and Mission :
HIFF will provide an opportunity to heighten awareness of Hindi and English and Haryanvi culture and identities to audiences of all cultural backgrounds.
HIFF will present films in their original languages with subtitles in an effort to build cross-cultural bridges.
HIFF 2026 To Create Global platform for Independent Filmmakers & Youth Worldwide Towards Uniting The World & supporting Global Harmony & Peace.
To encourage Film locations exchange, Film Culture & enhance Film Tourism Art , culture & technological exchange between film-makers
The Festival also aims to provide a platform to young Haryanvi to showcase their creativity.
The Vision and Mission of HIFF is guided by an advisory board composed of respected political, business, arts, community and media leaders.
Short Cut is a short film festival dedicated to young filmmakers aged 10 to 21. The event celebrates the creativity and unique perspective of the new generation of storytellers.
For its fourth edition, the festival returns with the theme “Have a Great Weekend”, giving participants complete freedom to interpret and create around this idea.
The selected films will be screened on the big screen at Le Concorde Cinema in La Roche-sur-Yon, offering young talents the chance to see their work shown in a real movie theater.
Short Cut is a unique opportunity for the filmmakers of tomorrow to express themselves, create freely, and share their vision of the world through cinema.
ReelRaw Film Festival – 1st Edition
Official Description:
The first edition of the ReelRaw Film Festival celebrates the power of independent cinema in its purest and most authentic form. This virtual festival aims to give voice to creators who dare to present unfiltered stories, fresh ideas, and original visions of the contemporary world.
With a fully online format, ReelRaw offers an accessible and global platform for filmmakers, visual artists, and emerging storytellers who wish to share their work with an international creative community.
Our goal is to discover new perspectives, promote artistic freedom, and connect talents from around the world through the universal language of cinema.
Categories:
Fiction Short Films
Experimental Cinema
Independent Documentaries
Animation
Video Art & Digital Creation
Mission:
To promote alternative and experimental cinema by providing a space where raw, authentic, and bold works can be seen, appreciated, and shared with a global audience.
Format:
100% Virtual Festival — online screenings, discussion forums, and an online awards ceremony.
Motto:
“Unfiltered Stories. Unbound Visions.”
Special Section: Mobile Film Stories
The Mobile Film Stories section of the ReelRaw Film Festival celebrates the power of cinema in its most accessible and contemporary form — films shot entirely on mobile phones.
We believe that true creativity doesn’t depend on budget or equipment, but on the filmmaker’s unique vision.
This category is open to short films created entirely using smartphones or tablets, emphasizing imagination, visual storytelling, and authenticity in every frame.
From experimental pieces to fiction, documentaries, or hybrids, this section honors a new generation of filmmakers turning the everyday into cinema.
Maximum duration: 20 minutes
Format: shot entirely on a mobile device
Accepted genres: fiction, documentary, experimental, or mobile animation
Requirements: English subtitles (if the original language is not English or Spanish)
Cinema in your hands. Stories without limits.
ABOUT THE BIIFF
global cinema celebration
BRAZILIAN INDEPENDENT INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (BIIFF) is an annual film festival that celebrates the art of filmmaking on an international stage. This unique and inclusive event will be held in Dublin, Ireland, organized by STUDIOS NMP, bringing together filmmakers from all around the world. BIIFF aims to showcase global talent in cinematography, providing a platform for both emerging and established filmmakers to share their work and exchange creative ideas. The festival will embrace diversity, cultural richness, and ethical storytelling, fostering a vibrant global film community.
BIIFF was created by Nina Mendes, with the intention of expanding talent in all areas of cinematography worldwide, allowing both amateur and professional filmmakers to have a space to develop and showcase their work, without the excessive costs that the cinematographic industry demands in many countries.
Sponsored by the 8th Grade Film class at Urbana Middle School in Urbana, IL, this festival was created to give our students the opportunity to explore and curate some of the best short coming-of-age films out there.
Em Cena – Film Festival is an independent event that celebrates national and regional audiovisual production, promoting diversity, inclusion, and access to culture.
Held in Jaraguá do Sul – SC, on November 28, 29, and 30, 2025, the festival will feature non-competitive screenings of short, medium, and feature-length films, as well as music videos, covering different genres and audiences, with a special focus on invited productions from Jaraguá do Sul.
The program includes sessions in different venues across the city: CAI – Centro de Artes Integradas (Center for Integrated Arts), the Community Center, Arena Jaraguá (drive-in), and the shopping mall cinema.
The European Fantastic Film Festival of Murcia SOMBRA is a project that aims to spread and serve as a reference to fantasy films produced in Europe, as well as support European, national and regional production of gender.
The Kuwait AI Film Festival (KAFF) is Kuwait’s official celebration of cinema and technology dedicated to artificial intelligence in filmmaking. Taking place on December 17, 2025, KAFF showcases the boldest experiments and narratives shaping the future of cinema.
Through screenings, panels, and awards across 19+ categories, KAFF provides:
A global platform for filmmakers pioneering AI-driven storytelling.
Prestigious recognition through trophies, laurels, and bilingual certificates.
A regional first, positioning Kuwait as a hub for cinematic innovation.
An inclusive celebration of artists, technologists, and audiences imagining new frontiers in creativity.
At KAFF, we’re not only celebrating films — we’re starting conversations about the future of art, ethics, and culture in the age of AI.
مهرجان الكويت للأفلام بالذكاء الاصطناعي (KAFF)
هو الاحتفال الرسمي في الكويت بالسينما والتكنولوجيا — مخصص للذكاء الاصطناعي في صناعة الأفلام. سيُقام المهرجان في ١٧ ديسمبر ٢٠٢٥ ، حيث يعرض
أجرأ التجارب والسرديات التي تشكّل مستقبل السينما
من خلال العروض السينمائية، والندوات، والجوائز عبر :أكثر من ١٩ فئة، يقدّم المهرجان ما يلي
منصة عالمية لصنّاع الأفلام الذين يقودون ثورة السرد الإبداعي باستخدام الذكاء الاصطناعي
تقديرًا مرموقًا عبر الكؤوس، وأكاليل الشرف، والشهادات ثنائية اللغة
إنجازًا إقليميًا يضع الكويت كمركز للابتكار السينمائي
احتفالًا شاملاً بالفنانين والتقنيين والجماهير الذين يتخيلون آفاقًا جديدة للإبداع
في KAFF
نحن لا نحتفي فقط بالأفلام — بل نبدأ حوارًا حول مستقبل الفن والأخلاق والثقافة في عصر الذكاء الاصطناعي
The first Zacatlán International Film Festival, in one of Mexico's most beautiful magical towns, invites all filmmakers interested in sharing their creations with us—and, why not, stay and film? We'll be hosting screenings of submitted works in movie theaters, film clubs, art galleries, and schools.
About the festival
If we had to define Facom Fest in a single phrase, as a tagline, it would be: “A Galician festival for students”. This leaves us with two main focuses of interest: on the one hand, our unwavering commitment to promoting Galician projects; and, on the other hand, the emphasis on “students”. Unlike previous editions, this 4th edition aims to give visibility not only to works created by Galician students, but also by students from any region of the world. We believe that our condition as students is vital for establishing dialogues and debates, identifying common or divergent points, and above all, learning. Even though we are still in training, this international initiative aspires to give us the ability to teach — this time, we, the global student body, to our peers. To share experiences, visions, techniques, and, who knows, perhaps contacts. Following the spirit of previous editions, we understand that many works created during one’s academic formation deserve to have a life of their own — to be seen, discussed, and to reach beyond borders, which often seems difficult when entering the professional world.
Thus, in this new edition we offer the opportunity for all students currently enrolled, or who have completed their studies in the previous year, in any university or educational institution at any level, anywhere in the world, to submit their works to the festival.
This new edition, Facom Fest 2025, will take place from November 24th to 27th, 2025, in Santiago de Compostela.
**This is not just another film festival. This is a statement.**
The Berlin International Underground Film Festival (BIUFF) is a movement, launching with a clear and powerful mission: to build a **true ecosystem** of support for independent and defiant voices. We are not here to sell awards; we are here to **discover talent and build futures**.
**Our Mission: Discovered in Berlin**
We are based in Berlin, a city where art sprouts from concrete and defiance is in its DNA, because we believe that true cinema is not manufactured—it is **discovered**. BIUFF is a global platform for all independent creators—filmmakers, screenwriters, and photographers who dare to be different. We are looking for personal stories, bold perspectives, and artistic honesty.
**The "4U" Philosophy**
At the heart of our festival lies an award that transcends all categories: **The Grand Prize, our "4U" Trophy**. This ultimate honor is bestowed upon only one work per edition that powerfully embodies all four of our foundational principles:
- **Uncensored**
- **Uncompromising**
- **Unconventional**
- **Unbound**
**Our Model: Hybrid & Supportive**
BIUFF is more than just a competition; it is a **hybrid festival** and a true connection point. While our initial judging is conducted online, the journey culminates in a **live screening and awards event in the heart of Berlin**.
And in our deep commitment to supporting you, we've simplified the process: **with one single entry, your project is automatically considered for all relevant awards.** This is your chance to connect with a network of like-minded professionals from around the globe, supported by the Kariz Creative Hub.
**Honoring the Unsung Heroes**
Finally, we proudly honor the true architects of defiant cinema. For the first time, a major international award will be dedicated to the **Line Producers and Production Managers** who, with the art of resistance, make the impossible possible.
In a digital landscape saturated with soulless competitions and hollow laurels, we rise on a different foundation: **authenticity**.
**Join us. Submit your work to the beating heart of European independent cinema and show your voice to the world.**
The Victoria Falls Adventure Film Festival is not just an event; it is a unique experience set against the thunderous, awe-inspiring backdrop of one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.
We exist to champion the most powerful visual stories from the front lines of exploration, the depths of the wild, and the heart of global adventure.
We are the premier global gathering for those who dare to explore, document, and protect our planet.
We seek films that do more than just show—they reveal, inspire, and provoke. We are looking for cinematic masterpieces that capture the raw beauty of a landscape, the heart-pounding thrill of an ascent, the intimate glance of a creature in the wild, and the urgent, compelling narratives of conservation in action.
This festival is a celebration of a rising Zimbabwe and a gateway to the soul of Southern Africa—a nation and a region reclaiming their place as leaders in conservation and home to the planet's most unparalleled safari experiences.
We believe in the power of story to reshape perceptions and fuel a future where wildlife and communities thrive together.
We are the curators of this experience. For our selected filmmakers, you are not just a name in a program. You are a celebrated voice. Your film will premiere to an influential, global audience at the heart of this narrative. You will connect with legends in the field, debate with change-makers, and find your next collaborator against a sunset over the Zambezi.
This is where your story meets its most iconic setting.
Submit your film, and join us in creating an unforgettable celebration of our wild world.
It is a vibrant and exciting celebration of the film industry whose main objective is to provide a platform for emerging filmmakers and encourage interaction between filmmakers and audience.
This annual event brings together industry experts and film professionals, with seventh art enthusiasts and movie lovers from the central zone of San Luis Potosí.
We strongly believe in the importance of giving young filmmakers a voice and visibility, providing an invaluable platform for these emerging talents to showcase their work.
In the official selection, there is a careful curation of the best contemporary Mexican and Latin American films.
