Festival President and Artistic Director Gabriel Daniel Dorobantu is having the pleasure of welcoming you to The Fourth Edition of The Moonlight Online International Film Festival which is organized and administered by the Swedish creation, production and distribution company Dorobantu Film & Television.
The Festival aims to promote original feature films and short films of high artistic quality and to support independent cinema worldwide.
In addition to the awards, both among the films submitted to the Festival but not selected and among the films selected for Festival participation, feature films and short films with high market potential may also be selected for film sale and / or distribution agreement proposals. (In such cases, the rights holders of the respective films will be contacted by the festival management office within three months after the festival.)
Support the filmmakers. Support the culture.
Great films deserve to keep finding audiences. The inaugural JoySauce Film Festival celebrates AAPI filmmakers and storytellers by connecting exceptional independent cinema with new audiences, industry voices, and a community that believes in the power of representation. Whether your film is completing its festival journey or looking for its next opportunity, we want to help meaningful stories continue to be discovered.
Your story deserves an opportunity to be seen. Submissions to the inaugural JoySauce Film Festival are completely free.
ONE FESTIVAL. TWO DISTINCT EXPERIENCES.
A digital celebration of independent AAPI cinema, complemented by an intimate Los Angeles showcase bringing filmmakers, audiences, and industry voices together. Submissions can be reserved for in- person only, Video on demand (behind sign-in) and Streaming A film invited to screen in Los Angeles is not required to stream, and apart from the winners, who all screen in Los Angeles, selection for the digital festival does not guarantee an in-person screening.
The digital festival : Selected films that stream are on demand on JoySauce from February 6 to 27, 2027. Feature films and shorts stream only if the filmmaker opts in. From February 6 to 20, curated showcase blocks run on JoySauce's mobile app and free streaming (FAST) channels on Roku, Prime Video, Plex, YouTube and more, for films eligible for FAST. Viewers vote for Fan Favorite in an online poll. For featured films who decide not to opt in for streaming will be considered for our in person film festival in Los Angeles but will not be eligible for the fan favorite award.
The Los Angeles showcase: An intimate celebration of cinema and community on February 20, 2027. Join filmmakers, storytellers, and film lovers for screenings of the festival winners and a curated selection of films, plus filmmaker conversations.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Pilots/Series (20–60 minutes), Shorts (40 minutes or less) and features (41 minutes or more) with an Asian or AAPI filmmaker in a key creative role, or an Asian or AAPI lead or majority cast. Filmmakers anywhere in the world can enter. We especially welcome films nearing the end of, or that have completed, their festival run.
Films are evaluated on storytelling, originality, and creative merit. There is no rating restriction, but anything the JoySauce Jury deems R-rated or above cannot run on FAST (it can still stream on demand). Exhibition opportunities are determined separately based on available rights, platform standards, and programming considerations. FAST channel placement is an additional opportunity for eligible films and is not required for festival consideration.
YOUR FILM, YOUR RIGHTS
Selected filmmakers may be invited to participate in digital programming, in-person screenings, or both, subject to separate agreements and applicable eligibility requirements. Select films will be invited to participate in the in-person film festival, streaming not required to be eligible for selection.
KEY DATES:
Submissions open: October 27th, 2026
Submission deadline (free entry): December 20th, 2026 at 11:59 pm Pacific
Selections announced: January 20, 2027
Digital festival: February 6–27, 2027 (FAST showcase blocks February 6–20)
Los Angeles showcase and awards: February 20, 2027 (Subject to change).
Questions? Email: filmfestival@joysauce.com
More at joysauce.com/film-festival
SOHO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (SIFFNYC)
18th Annual Edition | October 6, 2027 | New York City
The SOHO International Film Festival celebrates the cutting edge of digital technology while honoring the enduring traditions of cinematic storytelling. Each year, SIFFNYC welcomes new and seasoned filmmakers from New York City and around the world to share fresh, innovative work with audiences and industry alike.
Submissions
SIFFNYC accepts feature-length films, short films and documentaries from professional and emerging filmmakers alike. Selected projects are presented through screenings, panels, receptions and networking events designed to connect filmmakers with one another and with the wider industry. Distributors, media and leading figures from across the film industry attend each year.
A Festival with Star Power
Over the years, SIFFNYC has welcomed an acclaimed roster of actors, writers and directors, including Octavia Spencer, Pierce Brosnan, Keely Shaye Brosnan, Armand Assante, Lou Diamond Phillips, Danny Aiello, Frank Vincent, Tony Sirico, Vinny Pastore, Steve Schirripa, Michael Imperioli, Adam Brody, Carrie Preston, Beth Grant, Sean Young, Alysia Reiner, Margaret Colin, Mark Feuerstein, Jessica Hecht, Zach Grenier, Patrick Fischler, Cady McClain, David Zayas, Yara Martinez, Luis Guzman, Dominic Purcell, Richard Kind, William Sadler, Josh Lawson, Matthew Daddario, Kevin Jonas, Kevin “Dot Com” Brown, Coach Tom Coughlin, Tom Pelphrey and many more.
Impact on New York City
By drawing filmmakers, journalists and cinéastes from across the U.S. and abroad, SIFFNYC brings new audiences to a city renowned for its artistic community and cultural sophistication, raising the festival’s profile while strengthening civic pride and supporting the local economy.
Join us on October 6, 2027, for the 18th edition of SIFFNYC.
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.
Hello! We are LISBIFF • Lisboa Indie Film Festival, an international film festival with screening events in Lisbon, Portugal, and a member of IBERIFF • Iberia Indie Film Festivals. IBERIFF celebrates independent artists and showcases new productions from across the globe in Lisbon (LISBIFF), Madrid (MADRIFF), Barcelona (BARCIFF), València (VALÈIFF), Seville (SEVIFF) and Montpellier (MONTIFF), that you can also find them here in Festhome.
LISBIFF shares the mission of its associate festivals of supporting emerging talents, encouraging artistic exploration, fostering networking, promoting cultural exchange and engaging the local community by providing a platform to present the work of independent filmmakers.
Fiction films, animation, documentary and experimental works of any genre and subject are welcome!
The Festival de Cinema de Terror de Sabadell, celebrates the Eighth Edition of our Fiction Short Film Competition.
They have space for all the short films of Terror, Gore, Thriller, Fantastic, Science-Fiction, Dark Humor or Freak, in all their meanings and variants.
The theme of the submitted short films is “Childhood, Youth, and Old Age. Beginnings and Endings.”
Therefore, short films must address topics related to childhood, youth, and old age—that is, the first and last stages of life.
SplashFest! is a multi-country festival celebrating creative storytelling about our oceans, lakes, rivers, and the wider world of water. From 5th to 6th June 2027, culminating on World Ocean Day, selected short films, illustrated tales, comics, and visual artworks will be showcased across Greece, Italy, the UK, and Germany.
SplashFest! is created and run by an international collective of creative professionals, filmmakers, writers, and educators united by one clear mission: to inspire children and families to care about our waters through powerful storytelling that sparks curiosity, imagination, and genuine environmental awareness.
What We Achieved in 2026
The first edition of SplashFest! was a wonderful success!
It took place at the same time in 6 different locations in 4 different countries,.
We had:
- Great attendance across all six locations
- Children watching films, reading stories, and learning about the ocean together
- Engaged families discovering marine biology, ocean conservation, and the beauty of water ecosystems
- Strong community connections between Greece, Italy, the UK, and Germany
- A plastic-free, sustainable festival that modeled environmental responsibility
- Most importantly, children experienced the joy of storytelling while learning to care for our blue planet.
Ripple Reel – The Film Festival Within the Festival
We launched the very first edition of Ripple Reel, celebrating films and stories for young audiences about ocean conservation and planet care. Here are our winners:
Audience Award – Il pesciolino rosso (Goldfish) by Gisella Gobbi
Awards for its simplicity, warmth, and the way it speaks directly to children in a language they recognise as their own — honest, playful, and full of heart.
Best Short – I love you, from the sea to the sky by Fundación Por el Mar
Awarded for its gentle storytelling and beautiful clarity, which turn big environmental ideas into a magical and deeply connected journey.
Young Eco Vision Award – Bouteille à la mer by Pianeta Mare Film Lab
Awarded for its powerful simplicity and for showing how one small action can travel far beyond its starting point, with a strong and timely ecological message.
Honourable Mention – Iridescence by Adrien Lhoste
Awarded for its imagination, originality, and surreal visual journey, which make a precious environmental idea feel playful and unforgettable.
Ocean Scroll Award: Best Short Script – The Adventures of Willow & Oliver:
*Awarded for its humour, heart, and lively energy, as well as for bringing an environmental message to life through engaging characters and a spirited adventur
The Madrigueras Film Festival (FESCIMAD), organized by the Madrigueras Film Association, aims to promote audiovisual culture by showcasing short films and their creators, fostering the development of new cinematic proposals and the exploration of contemporary narrative languages. The festival is committed to bringing cinema closer to the public, strengthening audiovisual education, and promoting a sustainable and participatory culture.
Here is the official presentation for FILC-VILA 2027 in English:
II Edition of FILC-VILA 2027
International and Local Short Film Festival of Viladecavalls
On behalf of the La Cort dels Miracles Association, we are delighted to present the II Edition of the International and Local Short Film Festival of Viladecavalls (FILC-VILA 2027), which will take place on May 28 and 29, 2027.
We return with a renewed proposal designed to establish Viladecavalls as a vibrant meeting point for filmmakers, students, film lovers, and the general public. Our goal is to offer a showcase for a diverse range of perspectives from all over the world, while boosting audiovisual creation in our language and fostering artistic expression within the local educational environment.
For this second edition, FILC-VILA is structured into two main submission categories along with new opportunities for recognition:
Official Section: Open to productions from anywhere in the world, regardless of origin or language. All selected films will be screened in Catalan or subtitled in Catalan (a service provided by the organization for films that do not already have Catalan subtitles).
Commitment to the Catalan Language: Within the Official Section, we reinforce our support for national cinema by awarding a Best Short Film in Catalan Language Award (€200), which can be combined with the Festival's Best Short Film Award (€200).
School Section (CRP Vallès Occidental II): We are opening a special free category for educational centers in Terrassa, Viladecavalls, Matadepera, Ullastrell, Rellinars, and Vacarisses, aimed at promoting young talent and the use of audiovisual language in the classroom.
"La Mostra" (Out of Competition): We are incorporating a non-competitive parallel section to provide space and visibility for works that stand out for their high social, thematic, or cultural value.
The submission period will open on November 1 on the Festhome platform (and via web form for the School Section) and will close on March 15, 2027.
We invite you to be part of this new edition, share your stories, and celebrate short films together in Viladecavalls!
The Creative Minds Film Festival is a prestigious platform that celebrates and honors outstanding achievements in the realm of filmmaking. Our event is dedicated to fostering connections between industry professionals, emerging talents and students who share a passion for the art of storytelling through film.
KURSAAL-AI, part of the Kursaal Film Festival San Sebastián (KFFSS), is a festival for films and series that aims to showcase the artistic and cinematic talent of filmmakers using AI tools. The festival features a online VOD (streaming) format and includes an awards ceremony held as part of the AI Weekend Fest (AIWF).
KFFSS is a film festival governed by the principles and standards of the cinematic world—a crucial distinction, as many other AI-focused festivals do not originate from a background in cinema.
KFFSS values cinematic talent regardless of when or where it was created, because "creative, artistic, and cinematic talent—you either have it, or you don't."
The Festival is organized by the CinemArt Association of Pineda de Mar, it is an international festival with the aim of promoting a specific space for the discovery, screening and dissemination of short films.
The main thematic axis of the festival is that of comedy; however, the theme and genre of the productions is free. Quality and originality will be prioritized as the main objective, and that the production is unprecedented.
The San Isidro Young Film Festival is an initiative whose aim is to give visibility to independent short films created by young filmmakers. We are aware of how difficult it is to gain recognition in the film industry, as well as the frustration that this situation can generate. Therefore, the FCSI offers a platform for all young filmmakers in the province of Alicante to have the opportunity to present their projects to the public.
Hello! We are PARIFF • Paris Indie Film Festival, an international film festival based in Paris, France, and a member of IBERIFF • Iberia Indie Film Festivals. IBERIFF supports independent artists and showcases new productions from around the world through its festivals in Paris (PARIFF), Montpellier (MONTIFF), Madrid (MADRIFF), Barcelona (BARCIFF), València (VALÈIFF), Seville (SEVIFF) and Lisbon (LISBIFF).
PARIFF shares the mission of its associated festivals to support emerging talent, encourage artistic exploration, foster networking, promote cultural exchange, engage with local communities, and provide a platform to celebrate and showcase the work of independent filmmakers.
Fiction, animation, documentary and experimental films of any genre or subject are welcome!
Following the success of its first three editions, we are now organizing the 4th edition of the Majadahonda International Social Film Festival (MISFE’27). The festival is founded on the belief that cinema can be a powerful tool for social transformation and that, by encouraging the circulation of high-quality, thought-provoking films, we can help educate and raise awareness within the community about important social issues.
MISFE’27 continues to establish itself as a showcase for filmmaking talent that addresses and brings attention to relevant social issues. We believe that films can serve as educational tools and as catalysts for dialogue around subjects that matter.
The festival also aims to contribute to the cultural development of Majadahonda and to broaden and enrich the town’s cultural programme. The diversity of films presented at MISFE enhances the cultural life of the community by exposing local audiences to different stories, perspectives and forms of artistic expression.
We believe cinema has a unique ability to move us emotionally and awaken empathy. The festival therefore gives us the opportunity to connect more deeply with stories that reflect the diversity of our experiences and inspire us to understand and appreciate the richness of the human condition.
Through the short films taking part in this fourth edition, we will explore and celebrate diversity in all its forms — cultural, social, racial and beyond. By bringing diverse narratives to the forefront, the festival seeks to promote inclusion and mutual understanding, building bridges between communities.
The selected films will not only entertain, but also inspire and provoke thought. Through stories of resilience, social awareness, activism and positive change, the festival will provide a space for sharing ideas and opening conversations.
For this fourth edition of MISFE, we are continuing our parallel School Cinema section. During the first three editions of the festival, the “Sonsoles San Román” Award was presented to the Best School Cinema Short Film. This year, we want to increase participation from primary and secondary schools, sixth-form colleges, vocational training institutions and specialist educational centres.
For the first time, MISFE will also introduce a Best Documentary category, as we believe documentary filmmaking is particularly closely connected to the festival’s social focus.
The IV SEA FILM FESTIVAL will be held from 19 to 25 April 2027 in the town of Marín.
The Cultural Association for a Sea Museum for Marín is the organizing entity of this festival. Since its creation, the Marin Sea Museum has had as one of its main objectives the recovery of the seafaring identity of the town of Marín, as well as the conservation and dissemination of the cultural heritage linked to the sea, maritime and seafaring culture, especially among the new generations. On the other hand, the Galician language is an indissoluble part of our culture. Language and the sea are two fundamental elements to understand and disseminate our identity. Therefore, the Sea Film Festival is fully within the objectives of the Marin Sea Museum.
The Cine do Mar Festival promotes the appreciation of the sea as an ecosystem and awareness of the importance of its protection and conservation, as well as the dignity of trades related to the sea and the recognition of people who have dedicated and dedicate their lives to work both at sea and on land directly or indirectly linked to the world of fishing and shellfishing.
The Cine do Mar Festival is an event that promotes creation in the Galician language and contributes to the promotion, dissemination and defense of the Galician language, encouraging the normalization of the use of Galician in cultural activities. Among its main objectives are to promote the use of the Galician language among the population, particularly among children and youth; as well as the promotion of artistic creation in the audiovisual field in the Galician language aimed at children and youth, age ranges where Galician has less use and prestige.
The Cultural Association for a Sea Museum for Marín is calling for the third edition of this festival.
Zinegoak is organized by Zinegoak Association and will take place in the city of Bilbao, Spain, June 2027.
All films which have an approach to sexual and gender diversity and LGTBQ+ families, which have been produced after January 1st, 2025 and never had been broadcasted or commercially released in Basque Country.
