Logo of Festival de Cine Curto de Ribadeo

Deadline
20 Mar 2026


Published: 21 Feb 2026
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films


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Festival de Cine Curto de Ribadeo

Ribadeo, Spain


El Festival de Cine Curto de Ribadeo es un festival de cortometrajes que nace con el propósito de promocionar los proyectos audiovisuales propios de A Mariña Lucense y, por extensión, las Comunidades de Galicia y Asturias, o que tengan miembros participantes relacionados con dichas zonas. La 5a edición del Festival tendrá lugar en Ribadeo durante la segunda semana de agosto en varias localizaciones de este municipio.


Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



 
Logo of Jacovella da Celano Film Festival

Deadline
20 May 2026


Published: 21 Feb 2026
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films


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Jacovella da Celano Film Festival

Celano, Italy


The Jacovella da Celano Film Festival is a festival dedicated to short films, established to celebrate the art of storytelling through exemplary narratives. Inspired by the historical figure of Jacovella da Celano—a woman who symbolizes courage, culture, and leadership—the festival aims to promote positive values and raise awareness on crucial issues such as gender-based violence and addiction.


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Other



 
Logo of CONCURSO CORTO-JOVEN CIUDAD DE TOLEDO

Deadline
20 Jul 2026


Published: 21 Feb 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films


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CONCURSO CORTO-JOVEN CIUDAD DE TOLEDO

Toledo, Spain


Only for Spanish filmmakers.


Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



 
Logo of II Changuito  Festival De Cine Para Las Niñeces

Deadline
17 Nov 2026


Published: 21 Feb 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films


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II Changuito Festival De Cine Para Las Niñeces

cali, Colombia


The Changuito Film Festival is an international short film festival centered on childhood, held in Valle del Cauca, Colombia, and organized by Fundación Changuito Visual.

The festival is rooted in an anti-adultcentric approach. It does not position children as passive audiences or future promises, but as present, active, creative, and political subjects. It opens the screen to films created for, with, and by children, as well as works that invite reflection on their meaningful participation in social, educational, family, and community spaces.

Changuito is a decentralized festival. Screenings take place across multiple territories, activating community dialogue, collective learning, and cultural circulation beyond traditional cinema venues. In addition to film exhibitions, the festival highlights educational and community-based audiovisual processes, understanding cinema not only as an artistic language but as a transformative tool capable of reshaping perspectives and strengthening children’s agency.

More than a screening event, Changuito is a cultural platform that fosters participation, exchange, and collective imagination around childhood.


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



 
Logo of TITAN International Film Festival

Deadline
31 May 2026


Published: 21 Feb 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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TITAN International Film Festival

Sydney, Australia


TITAN International Film Festival is a competition of films from around the world, celebrating cinema and its creativity, its art and its freedom.

We are a festival registered as a Not-For-Profit with the Australian government and are IMDB qualified, running competitions throughout the year, which ends with the Annual Gala in Sydney, Australia.

TIFF is a challenge for all filmmakers to produce and promote the cinema of the future.

The Festival takes place 4 times a year and registration is always open. This increases the chances of winning for filmmakers. At the end of the year, our jury will select the best film of each category amongst the four edition winners.


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Documentary  Animation  Other  Experimental  Music Video



 
Logo of ZINETXIKI ZINEMALDIA - International Film Festival for Children and Youth

Deadline
31 May 2026


Published: 20 Feb 2026
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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ZINETXIKI ZINEMALDIA - International Film Festival for Children and Youth

Bilbao, Spain


XI edition of the Zinetxiki Zinemaldia - International Film Festival for Children and Youth, organised by the cultural association Begira Elkartea, will take place in Bilbao and other Basque cities and towns from 12 to 27 December 2026.

Zinetxiki Zinemaldia aims at offering worldwide quality audiovisual contents to a family audience. Through the projection of selected works in several competitive categories, the festival seeks to promote the audiovisual education and the creation of new audiences.


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Animation  Fantastic  Other



 
Logo of Arcu Atlánticu Xixón

Deadline
31 May 2026


Published: 20 Feb 2026
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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Arcu Atlánticu Xixón

Gijón , Spain


Film Festival framed within the Atlantic Arch of Xixón.


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



 
Logo of Muestra De Cine Documental Musical De Gijón

Deadline
31 May 2026


Published: 20 Feb 2026
 Does NOT have submission fees
Feature films


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Muestra De Cine Documental Musical De Gijón

Gijón, Spain


THE GIJÓN 2026 FESTIVAL

5 GIJÓN MUSIC DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL
August 2026


International Festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



 
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Deadline
15 Aug 2026


Published: 20 Feb 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films


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FINECAA #4 - 2026

Angoulême, France


The FINECAA is an animation film festival dedicated to new experiences/ new technologies. It welcomes any animated short film - partially or entirely produced in animation - which will have participated in renewing the cinematographic genre, whether from a technological point of view, in its format, its storytelling, its narrative construction, the production methods or its relation to the public.


International Festival

Short film festival


 Animation



 
Logo of Grief Fest: The Grief Film Festival - Films About Love, Loss and Healing Thru the Lens

Deadline
11 Oct 2026


Published: 20 Feb 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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Grief Fest: The Grief Film Festival - Films About Love, Loss and Healing Thru the Lens

The Woodlands, United States


Grief Fest™: The Grief Film Festival - Intro Video (1 Min):

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/BOCS7VUFZB8

About:
Grief Fest™: The Grief Film Festival — Films About Love, Loss and Healing Thru the Lens

Grief is one of the most universal human experiences—and one of the most powerful stories a filmmaker can tell.

The Grief Film Festival (“Grief Fest™”) is a new international film festival dedicated to films that explore grief in all its forms: love, loss, remembrance, transformation, resilience, and healing. We invite filmmakers of all experience levels, from first-time creators to established studios, to submit films of any duration and any genre that engage with the subject of grief in authentic, meaningful, and human ways.

This is not Cannes—and we are proud of that.

While many outstanding festivals focus on innovation, technical perfection, and industry prestige, Grief Fest is a community-powered festival. Our films are not judged by red carpets or elite panels alone, but by the soul of the community. We celebrate how effectively a filmmaker connects with real people—how the story lands, resonates, opens dialogue, and creates shared understanding around grief.

What Makes Grief Fest - The Grief Film Festival Different

Honoring:
Grief Fest honors the many talented filmmakers worldwide whose work has been inspired and/or impacted by grief; including the many who are no longer with us today. One of the inspirations for the creation of Grief Fest: The Grief Fest Film Festival came from one very talented filmmaker out of Boston, Massachusetts whose work and life were deeply impacted by grief - Enrique Oliver (1958-2026).

Community-Centered Storytelling:
Our focus is on impact, emotional truth, and connection—not just production value.

Street-Level Audience Insight:
Filmmakers, distributors, and investors gain real-world audience perception and reactions to films addressing one of humanity’s most shared experiences.

Inclusive & Accessible:
All filmmakers are welcome—students, independents, collectives, nonprofits, and studios of all sizes. Grief Fest welcomes all films, and the festival is an all-inclusive, non-religious, LGBTQ+ friendly, and all-welcoming film festival.

Any Duration, Any Format: Shorts, features, micro-films, documentaries, narratives, experimental works, poetry readings and hybrid forms are all encouraged.

Global Perspective:
Grief transcends culture, language, and borders—and so do the stories we seek.

Why Submit
Grief Fest offers something rare: authentic audience engagement.
Selected films will be screened:

Screenings of the selected films:
The in-person and virtual screenings of the selected "Grief Fest™" films will take place during the 2026 year-end holidays. The community screenings will take place during the Thanksgiving (November 25 - 29), and Christmas/New Year's (December 24 - January 3) holidays. The hybrid festival format expands reach beyond the in-person screening thru the Grief Fest Screening Room in the Film Festival Plus Platform (https://tgff.filmfestivalplus.com). This hybrid experience provides filmmakers with valuable insight into how their work resonates across different communities and platforms—information that is meaningful for future distribution, development, and investment conversations.

The 2026 Grief Fest Films
Every film selected for the 2026 Grief Fest is, in our eyes, already a film of distinction. Each represents courageous storytelling and a meaningful contribution to how we understand, express, and navigate grief together.

At the close of the festival year, we will share the "2026 Grief Fest - Top Honors Films" per category. The 2026 Grief Fest Honors recognize the films that resonated most deeply with both our community audience and festival jury. These films will be announced on the main festival website (GriefFest.com) on New Year’s Eve (12/31/2026) and will also be highlighted in the Grief Fest Screening Room on the Film Festival Plus platform.

We celebrate every filmmaker whose work is part of Grief Fest. The films receiving Top Honors this year exemplify storytelling that connected with particular depth and clarity, reflecting creative approaches that moved audiences and jurors alike. While each selected film has made a meaningful impact, these “Top Honors” recognize those works whose resonance rose to an exceptional level — offering insights that may help shape and inspire the future of grief-centered storytelling.

Our Mission
Grief Fest exists to create space—for stories, for conversations, and for collective healing. We believe film can:

Normalize conversations around grief

Build empathy and understanding

Strengthen community through shared experience

Transform personal loss into collective meaning

If your film explores grief not just as an ending, but as a journey—through love, loss, memory, and healing—we want to experience it with our community.

Submit your film.
Share your story.
Join the conversation.

Welcome to GriefFest™ - The Grief Film Festival

Films about love, loss and healing through the lens....


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Other  Experimental



 
Logo of FescinePielagos

Deadline
30 Mar 2026


Published: 19 Feb 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films


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FescinePielagos

Renedo de Piélagos, Spain


XVI Piélagos Short Film Festival "Piélagos en Corto"

The Piélagos City Council presents the 16th edition of its film festival, a showcase for local and international talent.

With competitive categories for Cantabria, Spain, International, and the UNESCO Costa Quebrada Geopark, the event celebrates the best in short films (fiction, up to 30 minutes).

Selected films will compete for awards including Best Cantabrian, National, and International Short Film, along with technical recognitions and the prestigious Geopark Award, honoring works connected to this natural heritage.

Submissions open until December 20, 2025 via Festhome.

The 2026 closing gala will feature screenings, professional meetings, and accommodation for nominees.

An essential event for emerging cinema, where landscape and storytelling come together!


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary



 
Logo of My Name Is Climate Film Festival

Deadline
01 Jun 2026


Published: 19 Feb 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films


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My Name Is Climate Film Festival

Bussum, Netherlands


Welcome to the My Name is Climate Film Festival - MNICFF is IMDb Qualified Festival.

Our festival is dedicated to promoting positive change on a global scale, focusing on critical issues such as climate change, human and animal rights, and social and cultural matters. We believe in the transformative power of film to raise awareness and inspire action in these key areas.

At MNCFF, our mission is to provide independent filmmakers with a unique platform to showcase their work and receive well-deserved recognition. We champion creative freedom and aim to support filmmakers in expressing their individual visions without the pressures of commercial expectations.

Our goal is to guide independent filmmakers in overcoming challenges and unlocking their full potential. Through our thorough review process, networking opportunities, and dedicated marketing support, we aim to empower filmmakers and help navigate the complexities of the industry.

To facilitate a smooth selection process and offer timely feedback, we conduct monthly editions of our festival. Filmmakers will receive prompt notifications if their work is chosen, with our team of industry professionals consistently reviewing and evaluating their submissions.

We highly value the distinctiveness of each entry and prioritize the impact and message conveyed in the film or documentary. MNCFF is focused on building a robust global network of filmmakers, producers, and distributors to encourage collaboration and create avenues for development.

We are eagerly anticipating the creative ingenuity and talent showcased in your films.

MY NAME IS CLIMATE FOUNDATION is officially registered charity from Netherlands.


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Other  Experimental  Music Video



 
Logo of Critics Society Film Festival

Deadline
30 Mar 2026


Published: 19 Feb 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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Critics Society Film Festival

Nagercoil, India


Join us in celebrating the art of filmmaking!

We believe that film is not just entertainment; it is a powerful medium for artistic expression that challenges norms and inspires change. We are committed to highlighting films that push boundaries, utilizing innovative film language to create immersive experiences that resonate deeply with viewers.

Join us in this dynamic journey as we celebrate exceptional filmmakers who pour their heart and soul into their work, ensuring that every frame is a testament to their vision. Our screenings will not only feature unique films but also include interactive Q&A sessions, discussions, and encourage an ongoing exchange of ideas between creators and audiences.

Be a part of our community, where every film is a conversation starter and where every voice matters. Together, let’s explore the transformative power of cinema and elevate the artistic narrative in our culture!

We eagerly invite submissions every month through Festhome. Whether it's Short, Feature, Experimental, Animated, or Documentary films. We want to see your creativity come to life!


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Experimental  Music Video



 
Logo of WISFF

Deadline
31 Mar 2026


Published: 19 Feb 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films


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WAVES International Short Film Festival Goa India

Panaji, India


WAVES International Short Film Festival – Goa 3.0 (WISFF) is a vibrant platform that celebrates the best in independent and world short cinema. WAVES is more than a festival, it is a movement to empower emerging voices and spotlight diverse stories. After successfully organising two editions in Goa, with over 500 short film entries and around 250 curated screenings, WISFF has also hosted four editions of a 60-hour filmmaking challenge. Growing beyond borders, WAVES is now expanding nationally; in 2025, the festival reached Dehradun in Uttarakhand, marking the beginning of its journey to multiple cities across India and soon, to global destinations as a truly international celebration of short films and creative storytelling.


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Other  Experimental  Music Video



 
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Deadline
07 Mar 2026


Published: 19 Feb 2026
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films


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Tenerife Noir 2026

Sta. Cruz de Tenerife, Spain


It is the regional event of festivals of the noir and policial genre of the Canary Islands.


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



 
Logo of MYTH: Social Impact Film Award

Deadline
20 Apr 2026


Published: 19 Feb 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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MYTH: Social Impact Film Award

Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine


"We particularly value highly artistic and aesthetic films—short and feature, documentary and narrative—that explore various aspects of life. Above all, we have a deep appreciation for catharsis."

Film Award is organized by the MYTH Foundation, an international cultural community that supports Ukraine's resistance through art. The Foundation is a non-profit, apolitical non-governmental organization. Its primary goals are the promotion of Ukraine abroad, supporting the morale of the Ukrainian people, creating professional national cultural products, and developing cultural diplomacy and cooperation with Ukrainian and international institutions in the fields of culture and cinema.

The MYTH Social Impact Film Award is an international platform that amplifies the voices of artists and projects standing in solidarity with Ukraine. The award focuses on films about the war, the lives of civilians in combat zones, acute social issues, justice, resistance to Russian propaganda, as well as works documenting or highlighting human rights violations during the war.

On November 15, 2025, the MYTH Foundation launched and held the first MYTH Social Impact Film Award, bringing together participants from 33 countries of the free world to support Ukraine. The "Madonna and Child in a Shelter," the main award and symbol of the film prize, found its home in London and Rome, Berlin and Paris, Istanbul and Warsaw, New York and Delhi, Toronto and Kramatorsk—becoming a fond memory of Ukraine and a symbolic talisman for filmmakers worldwide.

The 2nd Film Award is dedicated to the strength of the human spirit and the unwavering will to live. We present works centered on themes of humanity and struggle, freedom and love. Our country is enduring a horrific war, yet it continues to love, live, hope, and fight. Now more than ever, there is a need for life-affirming, powerful stories—dramatic and comedic, quiet and loud—diverse in their essence.

The main theme is: "Love for Life – Against All Odds." This theme unites national and international films of various genres around humanistic values, maintaining a focus on the Ukrainian experience of war while offering the audience a sense of hope and support from around the world.

The Film Award is scheduled as a tour across Ukraine in June 2026, with main events in Kyiv and screenings for regional audiences in Lviv and Ivano-Frankivsk.

The 2nd Film Award will feature the following Main Sections, including both narrative and documentary projects:

National Feature Film

National Short Film

International Feature Film

International Short Film

Join us to strengthen this voice of truth and become a part of the cinematic resistance.

If you have any questions, please contact the following person:
Kristina Velychko Assistant to Festival Director Rodion Volkov

velychkokristina4@gmail.com


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



 
Logo of New York Short Film Festival

Deadline
03 Apr 2026


Published: 19 Feb 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films


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New York Short Film Festival

New York, United States


The New York Short Film Festival is New York's largest festival for short films, showcasing the best of short filmmaking from around the world.

Running annually for 11 years with consistantly sold-out screenings at the iconic Cinema Village in downtown Manhattan, NYSFF celebrates independent films and filmmakers from around the world who push the boundaries of storytelling within the short format.

Our festival brings together a diverse community of creators, industry professionals, and film enthusiasts to experience compelling narratives, innovative techniques, and unique voices in contemporary cinema.

For any questions, email us on info@newyorkshort.com


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



 
Logo of FESTIVAL DU FILM D`EMOTIONS DE REMIREMONT (FFER)

Deadline
31 Jul 2026


Published: 19 Feb 2026
 Does NOT have submission fees
Feature films


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FESTIVAL DU FILM D`EMOTIONS DE REMIREMONT (FFER)

Remiremont, France


Our association aims to create a film festival celebrating emotions to complement and revitalize the cultural offerings in rural areas, rooted in
its territory of Remiremont and the Vosges Mountains.

Surprise, fear, sadness, anger, joy... Cinema is characterized by these words, these EMOTIONS; everyone has film memories, powerful moments, personal or collective, touching, experienced thanks to cinema.

What a surprise it was when we realized that
EMOTIONS didn't have THEIR OWN Festival!

Emotions are at the heart of our lives; they speak to everyone, regardless of age or background. It's about telling the world in our
way, succeeding in making others visible and making them understand that we share a common humanity with them—this is the very heart of the project. This festival aims to be welcoming, accessible, open to a wide audience, and participatory;
exchange is its essence. In short, a festival that makes you feel good.


International Festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



 
Logo of Festival Hacer una escuela de cine comunitario

Deadline
31 Oct 2026


Published: 19 Feb 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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Festival Hacer una escuela de cine comunitario

Quilmes, Argentina


THE HUECC FESTIVAL is a film festival that seeks through itself a space for the construction of new community film schools. It was born from the Homonimo project carried out in 2018 TO MAKE A FILM SCHOOL, a space where different Latin American audiovisual groups came together to lay the foundations to create a film school in Solano/Quilmes.

Currently, this initial experience and through the festival could give shape to the ARROYO SCHOOL, which brings together 40 boys, girls and young people from the neighborhoods on one side of the Las Piedras stream.

Everything raised by this festival is intended to continue with the community film experience and the future construction of the first community film school in Argentina.

All genres, formats and durations are accepted. A selection will be made for the best organization and programming of the Festival. We will take into account formal experimentation and aesthetic risk

We freely accept all kinds of short and feature films without restriction on the production date.


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Experimental  Music Video



 
Logo of Cinefab International Independent Film Festival

Deadline
31 Mar 2026


Published: 19 Feb 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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Cinefab International Independent Film Festival

Buenos Aires, Argentina


CINEFAB International Independent Film Festival – Second Edition (2026)

The CINEFAB Film Festival celebrates its second edition as a space dedicated to independent cinema and emerging audiovisual voices. Created with the purpose of supporting new productions, the festival aims to provide a professional, accessible, and welcoming platform for filmmakers who wish to share their work with an audience interested in authentic and creative storytelling.

CINEFAB is a growing festival focused on creating real exhibition and visibility opportunities for short films, feature films, and independent projects from different parts of the world. We are committed to a carefully curated selection process and to fostering an environment that encourages meaningful exchange among creators.

By participating in CINEFAB 2026, your production will have access to the following benefits:

Your production will become part of our independent film streaming platform.

Promotion and exposure of your work to a broad audience.

The opportunity to gain recognition within the film industry.

CINEFAB continues to build a community that values cinema as a form of artistic expression, cultural exchange, and professional growth.


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other