The Villamayor de Cine European Short Film Festival was born in 2008 in the charming village of Villamayor de Santiago, located in the province of Cuenca. Its main mission from the beginning has been to create a space where short films take center stage and young directors have a chance to shine.
Every August, the festival comes to life through the dedication of a team of over forty young professionals. Under the guidance of its founder, Javier Alonso, they work tirelessly to bring the best of European short cinema to Villamayor de Santiago.
Renowned Spanish actor Jesús Guzmán served as the festival’s Honorary President until his passing in 2023. In his memory, the award for Best Fiction Short Film now bears his name, keeping his legacy alive in the film world.
The festival is hosted by acclaimed actor and presenter Luis Mottola, whose professionalism and charisma add great value to the event. Mottola holds a special affection for Villamayor, and the town, in turn, holds him in high regard. @luismottola
The International Alternative Media Film Festival (FICMA) promotes and disseminates the creation of films and audiovisual projects with new digital narratives and disruptive technologies, created with a variety of devices such as smartphones, DSLR cameras , GoPro cameras, Blackmagic Pocket cameras, drones, and others. It utilizes technologies such as virtual reality, digital animation, and artificial intelligence, among others, and features exhibition media such as projection, VR headsets , and streaming platforms .
This year, with our Eleventh edition, we will celebrate the different forms and techniques of cinematic expression we have brought to the public over these past 10 years, as well as incorporating new projects that drive the future of audiovisuals.
FICMA will take place from November 19 to 28, 2026, in Mexico City.
REGISTRATION AND PARTICIPATION OF A FILM OR PROJECT REQUIRES FULL ACCEPTANCE OF THE TERMS, CONDITIONS AND RULES OF THE FESTIVAL WITHOUT ANY EXCEPTION.
Welcome to our Fall Season that runs Monthly from October thru December 2026.
NewFilmmakers NY is New York's longest running year round Film Festival. Throughout it's twenty-eight year run NewFilmmakers has provided a platform for first time and veteran filmmakers.
We have taken an exciting new direction with NewFilmmakers called NewFilmmakersPlus which will move our festival into the digital age and allow us to reach international audiences.
While theaters have been closed, our online audiences have greatly exceeded those in theaters. With NewFilmmakers Plus we have added the missing audience participation to our online screenings.
Now filmmakers, cast, and crew as well as audience members can create interactive video screening rooms while watching a film. Just by pushing the START A GROUPVIEW button to the right of the film they can invite up to six people to talk about the film in a video conference. It’s almost like watching side-by-side in real life — without having to share your popcorn.
In addition our films will now be available for one month and screenable any time of the day instead of only one night. This allows more people to see our films and makes it easier to set up a screening event with friends and colleagues. As requested we are switching to filmmaker hosted files utilizing unlisted YouTube links which will eliminate the need to transcode and to send us large files as well as giving filmmakers control over their film.
In today’s world online screenings give filmmakers worldwide audiences instead of limited local ones. With NewFilmmakers Plus filmmakers not only reach worldwide audiences but can interact with them as they would at a traditional theater.
Long Key Awards was founded in 2020 by producer and entrepreneur Leonid Khromov.
Long Key is an independent platform for international cinema, where bright and ambitious beginners and experienced filmmakers can present their films to the international community.
Previously the award was called LKIFF (Leonid Khromov International Film Festival) and in 2023 changed its name to Long Key International Film Awards (LKIFA).
Full-length and short feature films and animation films are accepted for participation in the Event. Since 2025, the organizing committee of the film award will accept Music Video for consideration. New categories starting in 2026: TV Series, Trailers, Teasers, AI Teasers.
We invite everyone to take part in our film awards! Good luck to all the nominees!
The El Ojo Maya Film Festival (FCOM) is a cinematic celebration dedicated to the voices, stories, and identities of the Maya territory. Its first edition will take place from May 7 to 10, 2026, in San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas, with screenings held at cultural venues, universities, and public spaces.
The festival aims to strengthen audiovisual creation in southeastern Mexico and Central America by offering a platform for fiction, documentary, and speculative narratives (Sci-Fi) short and feature films produced by filmmakers who are native to or residents of the Maya world.
In addition to the official competition, the Maya World Film Festival “El Ojo Maya” will host talks, masterclasses, special screenings, and educational activities.
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.
The 22nd Jecheon International Music & Film Festival will take place from 3th to 8th of September, 2026 in Jecheon City, Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea.
Since its inception in 2005, the Jecheon International Music & Film Festival (JIMFF) has grown to become one of Asia’s leading music-themed film festivals.
The festival continues to gain popularity among both film enthusiasts and music lovers alike.
JIMFF is dedicated to recognizing and supporting creative filmmakers and musicians from around the world, with the aim of cultivating a dynamic space where music and cinema come together.
The Jecheon International Music & Film Festival is organized by the Jecheon International Music & Film Festival Executive Committee.
Bitcoin FilmFest 2026, hosted since 2023 in Warsaw, Poland, welcomes filmmakers, artists, technologists, and curious visitors for four days of screenings, conversations, concerts, and social events.
Notable films this year include “Bitcoin Executor,” “Finding Satoshi,” “Unbanked,” multiple shorts and new AI-driven contest, alongside an open stage for pitches, workshops on storytelling, and evenings filled with music and good company. More than a festival, it’s a meeting point for the Bitcoin community’s ideas and stories - probably the biggest cultural event for Bitcoin subculture. Get your tickets now!
- Palace of Culture and Science, Warsaw, Poland
- June 4–7, 2026
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**What to expect:**
- ~7–13 curated films (including premieres)
- AI films competition
- Best community of global bitcoiners
- Filmmaker Q&As, panels, open mic
- Live music + DJs
- Workshops (film, Bitcoin, storytelling)
- Pitch stage with prizes & grants
- Networking breakfasts, riverside hangs & Warsaw tours
- Artist gallery
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A cultural spark in the world of Bitcoin. 4 days. 1 city. 210 seats.
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Maryland – The Nepal America Film Society, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Maryland, is excited to announce the dates for the 2026 Nepal America International Film Festival (NAIFF). The festival will take place in Maryland from Thursday, June 25 to Sunday, June 28, 2026.
We are now accepting film submissions from around the world, including feature films, documentaries, animations, experimental works, and shorts. The festival will feature a diverse selection of films from Nepal, South Asia, the USA, and beyond. Special sections will include screenings from the Global Peace Film Festival in Florida, as well as a spotlight on films from Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia in the DMV Close-up Section.
NAIFF’s mission is to unite people from diverse cultures through the power of cinema. Since its inception in 2017, the festival has become a vital platform for global filmmakers, including those of Nepali origin, as well as for filmmakers from the USA and the broader international diaspora.
NAIFF warmly invites filmmakers from around the world to submit their films.
Petronila. Burgos Film Festival is organised by the Fundación Círculo Burgos.
Petronila. Burgos Film Festival, among other activities, has a large area dedicated to Ibero American short films with social themes, where different competitions coexist:
- Official Competition (Ibero-American)
- Castilla y León Competition
- Young Audiences
These sections have economic prizes that will recognise the best works in each category.
The festival is completed with special screenings and other contents of great quality and interest, where the links between cinema and social commitment are strengthened.
18th HAYAH International Short Film Festival of Panama
The oldest and most significant short film festival in Central America, dedicated to the promotion of cinematic talent in the short film format.
Our mission is to foster the growth of Panama's audiovisual industry by connecting its filmmakers with the global film community and providing a premier exhibition platform for local and international works.
The Malaga Festival, in collaboration with the Equal Opportunities Area of the Malaga City Council, pursues the objective of supporting the presence of women in film production, creating spaces that make visible the work of women in the audiovisual field, professional field where they are underrepresented, both in the direction, in the production or in the writing of scripts; favoring the film industry with the diverse views of women.
In order to fulfill this objective, the Equal Opportunities Area will hold its “XXII FILM SHOW WOMEN ON STAGE”, between the months of October and November 2026.
THE WOMEN ON STAGE FILM EXHIBITION was created in 2002 with the aim of debating, through the holding of cineforums, the existing gender inequalities in our society as well as in other nearby ones, reflecting on their causes and possible social strategies to eradicate them.
The Málaga Festival, in collaboration with the Equal Opportunities Department of Málaga City Council, aims to support the presence of women in film production by creating spaces that showcase women’s work in the audiovisual field, a professional area where they are underrepresented, whether in directing, producing, or screenwriting; thereby enriching the film industry with the diverse perspectives of women.
To fulfill this objective, the Equal Opportunities Department will hold its “24th WOMEN ON STAGE FILM SHOWCASE” between October and November 2026.
The WOMEN ON STAGE FILM SHOWCASE was created in 2002 with the aim of fostering debate, through film forums, on gender inequalities present in our society and in others nearby, reflecting on their causes and possible social strategies to eradicate them.
Since 2010, in addition to this objective of raising awareness and increasing visibility, the initiative has also aimed to support the presence of women in film production, a field where there is a significant gender gap. As more and more women are interested in developing their professional careers in this area, one of the purposes of the OFFICIAL WOMEN ON STAGE SECTION is to highlight audiovisual productions made by women.
Among the works submitted, the Málaga Festival will grant 4 “WOMEN ON STAGE” AWARDS. These include:
3 AWARDS aimed at women participating as directors, producers, and/or screenwriters of audiovisual works: the Silver Biznaga Women on Stage Award for Best Documentary, the Silver Biznaga Women on Stage Award for Best Fiction Work, and the Silver Biznaga Audience Award Women on Stage.
1 Silver Biznaga “MÁLAGA, WOMEN ON STAGE” Award for the best work created by a woman born or residing in Málaga, in any professional category.
All awards will be presented in the section AFFIRMING WOMEN’S RIGHTS, during the 30th EDITION OF THE MÁLAGA FESTIVAL, which will take place from February 26 to March 7, 2027
Since 2010, this objective of raising awareness and visibility has been added to supporting the presence of women in film production, an area in which there is a large gender gap, taking advantage of the fact that every day there are more women interested in developing their professional careers. In this field, therefore, one of the purposes of the OFFICIAL WOMEN ON STAGE SECTION is the visibility of audiovisual productions made by women, and it is achieved by dedicating the evening sessions to the exclusive projection of works directed, produced or scripted by women .
The 16th edition of the Student Film Festival FENACIES Uruguay opened its inscriptions on April 1st, and will remain open until May 30th. As every year, all the students from all over the world (from Primary to University) can register their short films totally free, which will be displayed in Montevideo from September 7th to 13th.
FENACIES is an international student film festival with 16 years of uninterrupted history in Uruguay, dedicated to the training, exhibition and encouragement of young filmmakers.
The main objective of the festival is to strengthen audio-visual education among the youngest, and through the making of short films they can express their ideas, so that they can later be seen reflected on the big screen. It is always about discerning with the criteria of creativity and ideas, and seeking fair and loyal competition according to the ages competing.
During the week of the festival, the short films that are selected will be shown. On Sunday, September 13, the winners will be announced at the closing ceremony.
Ruido Interno, performing and visual arts, organizes the 4th Rural Film and Short Film Festival, which will be held in the town of Espinama, in the Camaleño Valley, Cantabria, from August 27 to 30, 2026.
The competitive section is announced according to the following rules:
Three categories are established:
. Fiction and animation short film section.
. Documentary section.
. Video art and other languages section (virtual reality, 360 videos, etc.)
Submissions may not exceed 30 minutes.
Each author may submit one entry in only one category.
All entries must refer to at least 70% of the rural and natural environment, environmental issues, and environmental awareness and conservation in their storytelling. Audiovisual productions that showcase or reflect on social, cultural, and anthropological aspects of the rural world will be considered.
All works produced after January 1, 2023, may be submitted. Any individual or group of individuals directly associated with the organization or sponsors are excluded. Likewise, productions with advertising or tourism content may not be submitted.
There are no language restrictions for submissions; Spanish subtitles are an essential requirement, whenever applicable.
The Festival on the Cinema was born in 2020, when many actors and film directors were left unemployed or suspended from their work in the arts due to the crisis caused by the pandemic. That's when the project began, interviewing them via Zoom to learn a little about their activities, with the intention of supporting them during this difficult time and giving them the opportunity to showcase their work while we were all locked down during the crisis. Sharing something positive was always something that kept us hopeful that everything would return to normal.
Welcome to the Filmique International Film Festival, an illustrious celebration of the seventh art nestled in the vibrant heart of Kolkata.
In the labyrinthine alleys of this cultural hub, where the echoes of Tagore's verses mingle with the aromas of street delicacies, we gather to witness a kaleidoscope of cinematic marvels. Our mission? To unveil the most awe-inspiring creations that the world of cinema has to offer.
Here, we transcend boundaries, weaving a tapestry of diverse cultures, languages, and perspectives, all bound together by the universal language of storytelling.
From the bustling streets of Tokyo to the sun-kissed shores of Rio de Janeiro, every corner of the globe finds its voice on our screens.
Yet, our mission extends beyond mere spectacle. We are not here to make you famous; we are here to give you the recognition you deserve. Behind every masterpiece lies a visionary creator, a dedicated team, and a relentless passion for the craft. At Filmique, we honor these unsung heroes, shining a spotlight on their talents and contributions to the cinematic landscape.
So, let us join hands and embark on this exhilarating journey together. Let us delve into the depths of filmmaking, where dreams take flight and imagination knows no bounds. Together, we will explore the myriad facets of human experience, celebrating the power of storytelling to inspire, provoke, and unite us all.
Welcome to Filmique International Film Festival, where the magic of cinema awaits.
Almere International Film Festival from the Netherlands
The Almere International Film Festival from the Netherlands celebrates the power of cinema to entertain, provoke thought, and inspire change. We welcome filmmakers from around the globe to share their unique visions and stories.
Gandhara Independent Film Festival 2026, 7th Edition (Online & In-Person)
STELLAR STORIES, ONE FESTIVAL
GIFF 2026 commits to curating some of the most exceptional films from around the globe. GIFF began with its first virtual edition in 2020 to allow a larger audience to experience a diverse range of films, particularly the cinephiles in Pakistan who were starved of a curated line-up of films which exemplified stellar storytelling. Over the last 6 years, GIFF has provided filmmakers a chance to reach out to a global audience and showcase their talent internationally.
The 2026 edition is imminent, and submissions are open. We are looking forward to riding the waves of emotions brought forth through your remarkable stories.
*Submissions are free.
AmDocs is one of the largest Documentary and Animation only festivals in the United States. We are located in beautiful Palm Springs, not far from the media capital of Hollywood. We take pride in sharing the best viewing environment for both our audience and filmmakers.
AmDocs is very progressive in education outreach, market sharing and doing all we can to help our filmmakers realize their goals.
The PUCHO DORADO 2026 Festival is now accepting submissions for its international music video competition. We invite musicians, filmmakers, producers, record labels, and bands from around the world to submit their work by July 1, 2026, via the Festhome platform.
This international music video festival is a platform that celebrates the creation and distribution of music videos as an essential artistic expression within the musical universe. Our purpose is to promote the production of audiovisual works that fuse music and image with an authorial vision, fostering the talent of filmmakers, bands, and artists from diverse backgrounds.
Through an open call at both the local and international levels, PUCHO DORADO seeks to establish itself as a meeting place for new audiovisual narratives, where the music video is recognized as a creative piece with its own identity, capable of expanding the aesthetic, cultural, and technological boundaries of contemporary music.
Ricardo Mahnke H.
Audiovisual Communicator
Director, Pucho Dorado Festival
