Festival accepts movies of interest for gay, lesbian, bisexual, intersexual and transexual people. To participate in the competitive section (prizes), these films should have not been programmed on TV, screened in comercial venues or another spanish festival excluding the organized by Fundacion Triangulo. In any case, copyleft or copyright should be later than 2024.
- INTRODUCTION -
The Fugitif Short Film Festival is an international festival of competitive short films. This event, thanks to a demanding selection, responds to a desire to offer a high quality artistic and cultural experience. Since 2021, the event has been held at the renowned Utopia cinema in the heart of Avignon.
The festival explores three captivating themes: The Night, LGBTQIA+ and student films. It showcases the full diversity of cinema, bringing together a wide range of genres: fiction, live action, animation, documentary, experimental, and many more.
Details of the event's sponsors will be announced shortly. A huge thank you to everyone who is supporting and taking part in the Fugitif experience!
- PUBLIC SCREENINGS -
The event takes place at the Utopia cinema in the centre of Avignon. It will provide a unique opportunity for filmmakers and film school students to meet, exchange ideas and participate in the cultural weaving of the audiovisual sector.
A jury of professional artists will be present at the screening to determine the winner of the Fugitif Award.
- PROGRAMME -
Submissions open – May 15th, 2026
Early deadline – June 15th, 2026
Regular deadline – October 15th, 2026
Late deadline / Submissions close – November 15th, 2026
Selected films announcement – January 15th, 2027
Public & Jury screening – March 26th, 2027
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- 2026 THEME #1: THE NIGHT -
1. The theme THE NIGHT can be approached literally and/or metaphorically. It can be a detail or a main element of the film.
2. Duration: 2 to 25 minutes.
3. All styles and genres are accepted: live-action, animation, fiction, documentary, comedy, horror, etc.
4. The date of creation is not restrictive.
- 2026 THEME #2: LGBTQIA+ -
1. The LGBTQIA+ theme is an opportunity to discover and highlight the great variety, abundance and exceptional creativity of LGBTQIA+ cinema.
2. Duration: 2 to 25 minutes.
3. All styles and genres are accepted: live-action, animation, fiction, documentary, comedy, horror, etc.
4. The date of creation is not restrictive.
- 2026 THEME #3 STUDENT FILMS -
1. The STUDENT FILMS theme highlights the diversity and creativity of cinema students and reveals the talents of the future.
2. Duration: 2 to 25 minutes.
3. All styles and genres accepted: live action, animation, drama, documentary, comedy, horror, etc.
4. The date of creation is not restrictive.
- REGISTRATION FEES -
Early-bird: 15€
Regular deadline fee: 20€
Late deadline: 25€
In the case of cancellation or disqualification for failure to comply with the imposed regulations, entry fees are non-refundable.
- SPONSORS -
- Utopia: an exceptional cinema in the heart of Avignon
- Domaine de Montine: prestigious wine cellar in the Rhône-Alpes region
- Dragonframe (Essential animation software)
- Storm sonorisation (Audio-visual equipment shop)
41st MOSTRA DE VALÈNCIA-MEDITERRANEAN FILM FESTIVAL
INTRODUCTION
Mostra de València – Cinema del Mediterrani is an international film festival promoted by the City Council of Valencia, Spain, with the aim of showcasing and promoting cinema from the Mediterranean basin as a geographical and cultural reference framework. The festival is accredited by FIAPF as a specialized film festival.
PURPOSE
The purpose of this call is to open submissions for films wishing to compete in the Official Section, La Cabina, and Xaloc sections of the 41st edition of Mostra de València – Cinema del Mediterrani, to be held from November 3rd to November 15th, 2026, in the city of Valencia, provided they meet the requirements established in this call and its regulations.
Further information: www.lamostradevalencia.com
The Xilitla Film Fest aims to promote and showcase national and international cinema in all its expressions, genres, and contemporary formats.
Mexico’s most surreal destination proudly presents the fourth edition of its International Film Festival: Xilitla Film Fest 2026.
Located in the magical town of Xilitla, in the heart of the Sierra Gorda region of San Luis Potosí, surrounded by lush tropical landscapes and dreamlike scenery, this place captivated English artist and patron Edward James, who built here his legendary surrealist garden — a monument to boundless imagination.
In 2026, the festival will once again celebrate cinematic diversity through a wide range of genres, narratives, and audiovisual proposals, including documentary, fiction, fantasy, horror, magical realism, science fiction, erotic cinema, dance film, musical cinema, animation, experimental film, and new storytelling formats developed through artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.
The festival is organized by Centro James, Cervecería James, and the Edward James Museum, with the support of Centro de las Artes de San Luis Potosí, the Municipality of Xilitla, and the Tourism Department of the State of San Luis Potosí.
Festival activities will include:
Official competition and showcase screenings
Tributes and retrospectives
Professional training workshops
Conferences and filmmaker talks
Interdisciplinary and holistic activities
Spaces for dialogue between art, nature, and contemporary cinema
The call for entries will remain open from May 12 to July 31, 2026.
The festival will take place from December 2 to 6, 2026, featuring two main sections: Official Showcase and International Competition, alongside academic and industry activities focused on strengthening independent cinema and emerging filmmakers worldwide.
The 5th International Cinema Guajolote Film Festival will take place from July 24 to July 26, 2026, in Zacatlán, Puebla. Our festival aims to decentralize cinema and provide a platform for emerging and established creators across Fiction, Documentary, and Animation categories. We are proud to be featured in IMCINE’s 2025 Mexican Cinema Yearbook.
The "Buzduganul de Aur" competition offers a platform for Romanian & Moldavian filmmakers to showcase their talent, celebrate their cultural heritage, and contribute to the vibrant world of Romanian film industry.
Câmpulung Film Fest, nestled in the picturesque town of Campulung Moldovenesc, Romania, is an international short-film festival.
At Câmpulung Film Fest, we invite cinephiles from around the world to join us on a captivating journey through the lens of short and feature films. Our festival is a platform where filmmakers, industry professionals, and passionate movie enthusiasts converge to revel in visual storytelling.
In addition to our curated film screenings, we pride ourselves on transforming unconventional locations into mesmerizing cinematic backdrops. From a repurposed closed pool to residential neighbourhoods brimming with charm, and even historic buildings steeped in cultural heritage, each screening venue offers a distinct ambiance that enhances the cinematic experience.
After a hugely successful first run, The Bite Size Film Festival returns for another evening of spine-tingling short films in the heart of Shoreditch. Championing independent filmmakers, this event provides a fantastic opportunity to network with industry professionals and to showcase your work on the big screen, perhaps for the first time ever!
Hosted by London’s intimate Close-Up Cinema, The Bite Size Film Festival is open to all filmmakers from around the world, from any background or level of experience. Selected filmmakers will be invited to attend the screening event on October 29th in Shoreditch. Attendance is not mandatory, but if we loved your work, we would love to meet YOU.
As it will be spooky season, we are looking to showcase the most terrifying short films that the world has to offer. Whether it’s zombies, slashers, or the self-destructive nature of the human soul, we want films that make us leap out of our seats or leave us shaken to our core. Horror, sci-fi and fantasy shorts are preferred, but thrillers or dramas will also be accepted if they illicit the same emotional response.
Doors will open at 6pm. Following the screening, there will be an opportunity to network with fellow filmmakers at a local venue (TBD). The Big Short Film Festival will also return next year, covering all genres of short film. Submissions open in November!
WHO CREATES? – Youth Film Festival is an international, research-based film festival for children and young filmmakers aged 10 to 25, dedicated to exploring how creativity, authorship, imagination, and artistic responsibility are shaped in the age of artificial intelligence.
The festival is organized by YOUNIVERSE Foundation, which believes: every child and young person is a whole universe, and cinema helps reveal it at the moment of creative identity formation.
It takes place annually in an offline format and each time in different international cultural and creative centers around the world. This “traveling” format reflects the festival’s philosophy — openness, cultural dialogue, global accessibility, and respect for the diversity of creative contexts. Moving between countries and cities, the festival remains connected to local communities while forming an international platform for young voices.
And the first host is BULGARIA.
Festival dates: 25-27.08.2026, Burgas
Place: International Congress Center Burgas
The Ames International Children's Film Festival is back, an event that wants to make children dream, think, smile, and awaken emotions, consciences, and illusions. It will be held from November 12 to 15, 2026.
This year's edition will take SCIENCE as a cross-cutting theme. This theme will be complemented by film screenings of works that explore and popularize science.
Let the rattles ring and the spinning tops spin, the 9 International Children's Film Festival of Ames begins.
Welcome to your house. Where dreams come true!
IMDb Qualifying Film Fest:
https://www.imdb.com/event/ev0073353/2024/1
Nestled just 30 minutes from Barcelona, the charming town of La Garriga plays host to this year’s eagerly anticipated film festival. Known for its rich architectural heritage, modernist mansions, and a relaxed Mediterranean atmosphere, La Garriga offers a unique and inspiring setting for cinema lovers and filmmakers alike.
Surrounded by natural beauty and boasting a vibrant local culture, La Garriga is more than just a picturesque backdrop — it's a place where creativity and community thrive. The town’s easily walkable center, welcoming venues, and strong support for the arts make it an ideal location for a film festival that aims to be both intimate and innovative. Plus, its convenient transport links to Barcelona mean visitors can enjoy both the buzz of the city and the tranquility of a small town.
Whether you're here to screen a film, discover new talent, or simply enjoy great cinema in a beautiful setting, La Garriga is ready to roll out the red carpet.
Why Into the Wild?
At our festival, we do more than host an exceptional live event: we support independent filmmakers in real and tangible ways. Through partnerships with eight Los Angeles-based distributors and sales agents, our goal is not only to create unforgettable experiences but also to help filmmakers secure distribution or financing for their exceptional projects.
We believe festivals should offer something more. That's why we offer support to creators in every way possible.
With years of experience organizing large-scale events and working closely with one of the best film clubs in the region, we're creating a multi-day celebration with options for all tastes. Get ready to enjoy the festival's best films while savoring the rich local cuisine. Our city is home to countless culinary experiences for all tastes.
How does it work?
We understand that many projects are self-funded, and that's why we offer individual categories. This approach allows each filmmaker to tailor their submission and participation to fit their specific budget and needs.
How does the distribution work?
Securing distribution today is more competitive than ever, especially with the rise of streaming platforms producing their own content. To maximize opportunities, we work closely with eight active distributors who serve major film markets, including Cannes, Berlinale, Ventana Sur, and more.
We maintain regular communication with these partners, staying updated on their current interests so we can quickly submit the most compelling titles—well before the festival ends.
9th International Short Film Festival Pune ,India 2026.
We Are World Record Maker 2019 Year 1111+Screening Short Films In Our Festival.Each Participants We give A Participation Certificate And Trophy Also.
15 Days Festival
Subtravelling puts cinema back in motion. A pioneering festival that transforms the TMB transport network into the perfect setting to discover unique stories in short film format. Featuring two sections:
Roda a TMB - Amateur short film competition for film and audiovisual students, as well as emerging young talents from April 29 to September 21, 2026.
La Mostra Internacional - Short film voting competition from October 1 to November 15, 2026. The audience will be able to vote for the Best Short Film of La Mostra Internacional, with daily cinema ticket giveaways… and the chance to win a whole year of free cinema!
Open from March 2 to May 15, 2026
Voces Contra el Silencio, Video Independiente A.C., the Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana, with the support of TV UNAM and the UNAM Film Archive, invite filmmakers to participate in the fourteenth edition of the Hispano-American Independent Documentary Film and Video Encounter: Contra el Silencio Todas las Voces, to be held from September 4 to 12, 2026, in Mexico City and in different states across the Mexican Republic, in a hybrid format.
The main objective of Contra el Silencio Todas las Voces is to serve as a window that brings together independent documentary cinema from Mexico, Latin America, and Spain, through free, accessible, and open spaces that embrace a diversity of perspectives, encourage collective action, and foster collaborative networks in support of the development of the documentary genre and the construction of a more just, equitable, and tolerant society.
Contra el Silencio Todas las Voces has explored new audiovisual exhibition alternatives, successfully reaching audiences it had never previously imagined. For this reason, in this thirteenth edition it has decided to maintain a hybrid format consisting of: in-person activities at various alternative film exhibition venues; on-demand content on the MXPLUS platform; and broadcasts on public television channels in Mexico City (Canal 11, Canal 21, Canal 22, and TV UNAM), as well as on public channels in other states across the country. Therefore, participation in this call implies acceptance that the documentary will be exhibited in these three formats during the fourteenth edition of the Encuentro Hispanomaericano de Cine y Video Documental Independiente: Contra el Silencio Todas las Voces
Okanagan International Film Festival (OKIFF) is dedicated to bringing the world to the Okanagan through film and sharing that experience with the community that calls it home. This will be a Gathering of Cinema, Culture and Creativity.
Set in British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley, OKIFF curates a dynamic selection of international and Canadian independent cinema, showcasing bold storytelling across narrative, documentary, short-form, and experimental categories. The festival is built on the belief that film connects cultures, sparks conversation, and strengthens community.
Within the festival is the Okanagan TV &Film Industry Forum. Through screenings, filmmaker Q&As, masterclasses with industry leaders, workshops and community-driven events, OKIFF creates space for global voices to meet local audiences, fostering meaningful dialogue between creators and viewers alike.
OKIFF is not only a platform for filmmakers, but a cultural bridge, expanding perspectives while cultivating a vibrant and growing film community in Western Canada.
The Chico, Independent Film Festival excepts all original independent films, local to global without major corporate production and value, small production and localized Films.
The 2026 DIAMOND GLOBE AWARDS will be held Friday, October 23 at the CAPPA THEATER of the historic Robert H. Jackson Center in Jamestown, NY.
The CAPPA THEATER with a new screen reaching the entire length of the stage, has updated state of the art lighting and sound system.
The elegant historic 200 seat theater has a stage for the presentation of the Diamond Globe Awards at the end of the evening, "AND" the festival will be live streamed worldwide by private ticket access.
Our MEGA DIAMOND GLOBE AWARD will be awarded to those attending the in-person event and presented in numerous categories and sub-categories.
Our awards also include worldwide film and music distribution!
The worldwide live stream will be in real time so if you are in another country or unable to attend the live event you can see it taking place as it is happening with all in person Q and A's and the prestigious Diamond Globe Awards at the end of the day!
In the INYFF first time filmmakers with no-budgets to seasoned pros with name talent and bigger budget films screen together in the most eclectic film festival anywhere in NY and the world. Submit today and become part of the INYFF family.
DIAMOND GLOBE AWARD WINNERS, All deliverables must be met including a trailer and the film in a Prores HQ file for distribution.
For screening at the CAPPA THEATER in Jamestown, NY an MP4 in 1920 x 1080 resolution required.
The International New York Film Festival is seeking outstanding filmmakers of all ages. Innovative, creative, unique in their vision. All genre are accepted.
Unfortunately due to the importance of the film submission revenue in operating the Festival we are unable to offer fee waivers. Recognizing the funding challenges that filmmakers face we encourage you to take advantage of the EarlyEarly Bird Deadlines.
1 Minute at the Diversity Festival – L’Hospitalet de Llobregat is a mobile short film festival organised within the framework of the Festa de la Diversitat de L’Hospitalet de Llobregat.
The festival invites participants to create short films of up to one minute using mobile phones or tablets. The aim is to promote audiovisual creation around diversity, intercultural dialogue, mutual understanding, respect and coexistence.
The 2026 edition encourages participants to reflect creatively on diversity as an opportunity to build bridges between people, cultures and communities.
The festival is open to individuals and groups. If minors take part in the filming, a legal adult representative must be responsible for the registration and for obtaining the necessary authorisations.
Selected short films may be screened as part of the activities linked to the Festa de la Diversitat.
The International Festival of Intergenerational Short Films on the Elderly (FICMA) was born within the Federation of Associations of the Elderly of Salamanca (FAMASA) with the aim of providing a cultural offer that contributes to improving the quality of life of the elderly, even with dependence or disfunctions by bringing them closer to a full citizenship and offering the cultural heritage of which they are protagonists. It is celebrated every year between September and October since 2016 in the city of Salamanca, being a meeting of intergenerational culture
The Festival poses as a place of debate and discourse for questions such as: How has cinema treated old age? The reflection of the role of the elderly in the family, sentimental, emotional and social relationships. The positive or negative consequences of cinema into stereotypes and believings about the elder and even if it treats the same way both man and women.
The importance of dignifying the intergenerational relationships between youngsters and elderlies becames vital in order to find ways towards a better future.
OBJECTIVES
The goal of the FICMA is to achieve the people from Salamanca to be closer to the cinema from a third age perspective. This festival is a golden opportunity to offer a cinema party to the city and an active and positive vision from this part of the population.
The festival has as a goal to show the positive part of the elders and to reforce the intergenerationals relationships.
