ARS GRATIA ARTIS WORLD FILM FESTIVAL is an exclusive film event organized and administered by the Swedish Creation, Production and Distribution Company Dorobantu Film & Television.
FESTIVAL CONTACT:
Dorobantu Film & Television, Ars Gratia Artis, Box 14, SE-73221 Arboga, Sweden.
E-Mail: film.submission@ars.dorobantu.biz
Telephone: +46 (0)760 880 550
The aim of ARS GRATIA ARTIS WORLD FILM FESTIVAL is to offer its audience a top showcase of exquisite feature films and short films which fit the creative concept Art for the Sake of Art (meaning original and innovative films which do not have commercial entertainment as a main goal but try to bring a serious creative contribution to the development of The Seventh Art).
ARS GRATIA ARTIS WORLD FILM FESTIVAL is a competitive event – offering trophy, diploma, and cash awards.
ALL feature films and short films submitted to the festival (not just the ones selected for a festival participation) will also be considered for possible film sale / distribution agreement proposals – within a parallel selection process (here below called Market Selection), trying to identify artistic films with a high market potential.
ARS GRATIA ARTIS WORLD FILM FESTIVAL will take place in Arboga, Sweden, at the Medborgarhuset Cinema Hall.
The first edition of the festival will be held between 23 and 26 July 2026.
Celebrate Human Day by participating in the "Human Day Festival 2025"!
Create a 15-second video "What I Love Most About Being Human":
- Upload to YouTube
- Submit by filling out the form
- Chance to win $100 as one of 3 randomly selected winners
The fifht edition of the La Mercantil in Off Film Festival will take place in Balaguer on the december 19th 2026.
EN OFF FILM FESTIVAL is an international fiction, animation and documentary short-film festival. The program’s selection process follows a set of artistic and technical criteria.
SECTIONS
The festival is divided into the following sections:
OVC Section (Original Version in Catalan)
Short films in original version in Catalan with English or Spanish subtitles.
International Section
Short films whose original version is in any language except Catalan, with English or Spanish subtitles.
Music Video Section
In any language and/or format. Subtitles are not compulsory.
International New Media Art Festival Videomedeja
Videomedeja is an international new media art festival founded in 1996 in Novi Sad, Serbia, produced by the Video Art Association VIDEOMEDEJA.
The festival brings together international and regional artists working in video art and new media, with a strong focus on experimental, innovative, and avant-garde artistic practices. Videomedeja is a non-profit annual event lasting three days.
The program is dedicated to art projects that use new media for artistic expression and communication, encompassing a wide range of genres and forms that combine image and sound, advanced technologies, interactivity, and hybrid artistic approaches.
Categories
SCREENINGS
Video Art
Short Film
Digital Animation
MEDIA PROJECTS
Media and Interactive Installations
XR / AR / VR / MR
AI Art
Net Art and Social Media Projects
Robotic and Audiovisual Performances
Metaverse and Experimental Formats
Donations
The festival is partly financed through submission-related donations.
A donation represents voluntary support for the realization of the festival and does not constitute the purchase of a service, nor does it guarantee the selection of the submitted work.
A donation waiver (fee waiver) applies only to early and regular entries and is available to artists who have had more than three works selected in previous editions of the Videomedeja Festival.
Requests for a donation waiver should be sent to:
office@videomedeja.org
(The title of the work and the festival year must be clearly stated.)
Donation waivers are not available for extended entries.
2026 will be our 22nd annual edition of the South African HorrorFest, the original all-encompassing Halloween-season Horror event on the African continent.
The Horrorfest includes its main film festival component with feature films and short films from around the world (featuring many premieres); plus a literature chapter, short story competition (resulting in best-of anthologies published) as well as author readings; Halloween dress-up; live movie soundtrack performance to classic silent films and more.
Join our Horrorfest YouTube channel for video updates, trailers, awards clips, reviews and more: https://www.youtube.com/TheHorrorfest?sub_confirmation=1
The SA Horrorfest has been included in prestigious lists of Best Horror Festivals In The World, including Movie Maker Magazine and Dread Central.
We value real movies made by real people, so AI "creations" will be taken less seriously.
After the covid period, the on-line streaming chapter has been paused, so only just cinema screenings are in the pipeline, although request for those not in the Cape Town area have been made, so we will look into restarting the on-line option (that is why the submission options still include streaming on top of the cinema exhibition) - stay tuned for updates (following our social media would be the best way to stay up to date - access all at this link and do subscribe / like / follow etc. :
https://linktr.ee/SAhorrorfest
If the on-line addition is reinstated, filmmakers can decide whether they want their movies to be geo-blocked for Africa only, or whether they'd like it to be accessible all over the world as part of the festival's Global Horrorfest.
All genre variants are accepted, as long as it contains Horror elements.
Join us at all our social media locations to stay in the loop on all festival developments, news and more, and subscribe at our new YouTube channel The Horrorfest where we feature all selected movie trailers, as well as filmmaker interviews and all manner of Horror culture.
All links accessible at https://linktr.ee/SAhorrorfest
When submitting, please ensure all our e-mail addresses are on your safe / white list to avoid it landing in spam and missing any notifications
- They include:
contact@horrorfest.info
SAhorrorfest@gmail.com
info@flamedrop.com
Science Fiction & Fantasy Ciclos Shorts Fest is a film festival that celebrates creativity, imagination, and narrative innovation through science fiction and fantasy short films. Its country of origin is Colombia, but it is created for the entire world. Science Fiction & Fantasy Ciclos Shorts Fest aims to highlight national and international audiovisual talent. The deadline for submitting productions is October 12, 2025. The festival is open to collectives, students, filmmakers, producers, enthusiasts, and the general public from all countries.
We proudly announce 12th edition of PCISFF in September, 2025.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Before submitting your entry/entries please be informed that your film(s) will be screened in various Colleges, schools and Universities of Rajasthan, for free. The audience will watch and rate your film on the spot. On the basis of their ratings, best films will be short listed. These films will then be judged by our jury.
No compensation is admissible for the screening of your film(s). Your film(s) can also be shown on local or national TV channels. No royalty will be paid for such screening.
People expecting any payment for the screening of their films are requested not to send any entry to PCISFF.
The Sogamoso Independent Film Festival - FECISO has established itself as a vital space for the exhibition and promotion of Colombian cinema in Boyacá, highlighting the diversity and richness of the country's audiovisual narratives. It has also stood out for being a regional window for the circulation of international cinema in Colombia. In 2025, the Festival will hold its ninth edition from November 1 to 7 in the municipalities of Sogamoso, Nobsa and Tibasosa, province of Sugamuxi, Boyacá.
FECISO begins the search for short and feature films that reflect the social, cultural and political realities of Colombia and the world. The curatorial line is focused on highlighting works that address issues such as the environment, violence, armed conflict and the cultural diversity of the territories.
Salut! We are MONTIFF • Montpellier Indie Film Festival, an international film festival with screening events in enchanting Montpellier, France, and a member of IBERIFF • Iberia Indie Film Festivals. IBERIFF celebrates independent artists and showcases new productions from across the globe in Montpellier (MONTIFF), Madrid (MADRIFF), Barcelona (BARCIFF), València (VALÈIFF), Seville (SEVIFF) and Lisbon (LISBIFF).
MONTIFF shares the mission of its associate festivals in supporting emerging talents, encouraging artistic exploration, fostering networking, promoting cultural exchange, engaging with the local community, and providing a platform to celebrate and showcase the work of independent filmmakers.
Fiction, animation, documentary, and experimental films of any genre or subject are welcome!
¡Hola! We are VALÈIFF • València Indie Film Festival, an international film festival with quarterly screening events in València - Spain, and member of the IBERIFF • Iberia Indie Film Festivals, which celebrates and showcases new productions and independent artists from all over the world in Madrid (MADRIFF), Barcelona (BARCIFF), València (VALÈIFF), Seville (SEVIFF), Lisbon (LISBIFF) and Montpellier (MONTIFF), that you can also find them here, in Festhome!
VALÈIFF 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!
Appleton Private University and Paradox Film Production are pleased to announce the first edition of "Miradas del Mundo", a documentary festival that seeks to give visibility to filmmakers from around the world and promote reflection on social issues, biodiversity and animal protection.
The Molins Film Festival, established in 1973 in Molins de Rei (Barcelona), will celebrate its 45th edition in November 2026. Known as TerrorMolins, the festival features a competitive Feature Films Official Section, Short Films Official Section, Retrospectives, Documentaries, Live shows, Workshops, Networking/Pitching sessions, and projections for both high schools and children. It also hosts one the oldest horror hours movie marathon in Europe, the 12 Hours Horror Movies Marathon (since 1973).
MHFF - Molins Horror Film Festival is one of the oldest festivals dedicated solely to horror in Spain and Europe. The festival is a proud member of the Méliès International Festivals Federation (MIFF).
The Mirades Fest Social Film and Mental Health Festival is defined as a meeting space between cinema, social activism and critical thinking, which seeks to deepen knowledge of social rights and mental health.
Mirades Fest aims to delve into images and stories in which people with mental health problems are the true protagonists, spreading through the screens the situation of the most stigmatized and vulnerable groups.
Mirades Fest is an appointment both for film lovers, whether experts or fans, as well as for the general public, where the public and creators meet to enjoy a specially selected program with the aim of bringing them high-quality titles that are not commonly found in commercial circuits.
The programming of the Mostra is, moreover, specific to a social space, a diverse and plural space, as enriching as it is tragic; source of inspiration for artistic production, full of contradictions, challenges, clashes, hopes and a future to be defined.
"Where Science Meets Art – Innovation in Short Films Unfolds in Daejeon!"
The Daejeon International Short Film Festival (DISFF) bridges creativity and technological innovation. Experience the limitless possibilities of short films in Korea’s leading science and culture hub!
"Short, Yet Powerful! Stories That Captivate the World Begin in Daejeon."
Fresh storytelling, experimental filmmaking, and a glimpse into the future of cinema! Join creators from around the world at the Daejeon International Short Film Festival.
"A Vision of the Future – Brought to Life Through Short Films in Daejeon!"
In a city where science and art coexist, discover groundbreaking films that push the boundaries of storytelling. Meet the next generation of filmmakers at DISFF!
Daejeon is the science city of South Korea. The Daedeok Science Research Complex, which conducts cutting-edge science research, has been established, and the city hosted the Daejeon Expo in 1993. The Daejeon International Short Film Festival will begin in 2022 and will be held for the 4st time this year. This film festival discovers and introduces excellent works produced at home and abroad and will introduce a variety of works and directors. The submission contest has six sections.
Section 1. AI*SF Short Film Contest
It is intended for short films of 30 minutes or less. We look forward to movies that talk about artificial intelligence, are made with artificial intelligence, and other science fiction movies.
Section 2. Short film contest
The target audience is short films of 30 minutes or less on all topics other than AI or science fiction.
Section 3. Short form contest
This applies to videos under 3 minutes. It is okay to upload it to YouTube, and vertical videos are also available. A video that anyone can enjoy is sufficient. Don't miss the opportunity to have your video shown in a big movie theater!
Section 4. Animation Contest
This is for animations under 30 minutes. We await an animated movie created with infinite imagination.
Section 5. Youth Film Contest
It is intended for student films under the age of 20 and must have a running time of 30 minutes or less.
Section 6. Pet video contest
We are waiting for videos of less than 30 minutes on the subject of animals such as cats and dogs.
대전은 대한민국의 과학도시입니다. 첨단과학을 연구하는 대덕과학연구단지가 조성되어 있으며 1993년에는 대전엑스포를 개최한 도시입니다. 대전국제단편영화제는 2022년 시작되어 올해 제4회 영화제로 개최됩니다. 국내외에서 제작된 우수한 작품을 발굴, 소개하는 영화제로 다양한 작품 및 감독을 소개할 것입니다. 출품공모는 6개의 섹션이 있습니다.
섹션1.AI*SF 단편영화 공모
30분 이하의 단편영화를 대상으로 합니다. 인공지능을 이야기하거나 인공지능으로 만들어진 영화, 그 밖의 SF영화를 기다립니다.
섹션2.단편영화 공모
AI, SF가 아닌 다른 모든 주제의 30분 이하 단편영화를 대상으로 합니다.
섹션3.숏폼 공모
3분 이내의 영상을 대상으로 합니다. 유튜브에 올려져 있어도 무방하며 세로 영상도 가능합니다. 누구나 즐겁게 감상할 수 있는 영상이면 충분합니다. 당신의 영상이 커다란 영화관에서 상영할 수 있는 기회를 놓치지 마세요!
섹션4.애니메이션 공모
30분 이내의 애니메이션을 대상으로 합니다. 무한한 상상력으로 만들어진 애니메이션 영화를 기다립니다.
섹션5.학생영화 공모
20세 미만의 학생영화를 대상으로 하며 러닝타임이 30분 이내만 가능합니다.
섹션6.반려동물영상 공모
반려묘, 반려견 등 동물을 주제로 하는 30분 이내의 영상을 기다립니다.
Festival that is celebrated in CIUDAD REAL from June 20 to 28 2025.
This year celebrates its 27th Edition. It is a Municipal Festival in which €12,500 in prizes are distributed.
The Official Section is made up of 15 works that compete for the different awards of the Jury and Public
The Parallel Section is made up of the works that will be screened during the first 3 days of the celebration and compete for four prizes from the public.
The projections are held outdoors in different spaces of the city with free admission where the public has a leading role since it awards half of the Festival prizes, 6 out of 12.
In addition to the prizes by modality, different special prizes are awarded such as:
Awards and Public Mentions in both Sections
Young Director Award for directors under 35 years of age
Best Director Award
"Ciudad Real Deporte" Award
ALT CINE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL(ACIFF) :
A Global Platform for Independent Cinema
The ALT CINE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL(ACIFF) seeks to establish a vibrant cultural hub for alternative and independent cinema worldwide, offering well-deserved recognition to exceptional creative work. Beyond its competitive spirit, ALT CINE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL(ACIFF) aspires to become a confluence of cultures—a space where filmmakers, cinephiles, guests, and film lovers converge to celebrate the art of cinema through a shared language. This event fosters a collaborative and welcoming environment for film artists and enthusiasts from across the globe, allowing them to exchange knowledge and their collective passion for the motion picture medium.
Mission and Vision
The primary goal of the ALT CINE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL(ACIFF) is to unite filmmakers, producers, and film enthusiasts on an international platform, nurturing the next generation of talent. By showcasing diverse and distinctive voices, the event commits itself to introducing audiences to alternative perspectives and groundbreaking creativity.
The ALT CINE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL(ACIFF) strives to dismantle stereotypes, aiming to curate and present high-quality films from around the world. These films are thoughtfully organized around themes that explore the full spectrum of the human experience, as envisioned by the filmmakers.
An Inclusive International Event
As an international celebration of cinema, ALT CINE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL(ACIFF) is dedicated to expanding opportunities for screening European and non-European films of various genres and durations. Hosted in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom, this event aims to cultivate new audiences across the country by combining film screenings with engaging public discussions. Special emphasis is placed on enhancing film literacy and broadening appreciation for independent cinema.
Annual Award Ceremony
The highlight of the ALT CINE AWARDS is its annual awards ceremony, which provides a prestigious platform for the presentation and celebration of multi-genre cinematic achievements. Only a select few of the top-rated films will be screened in person at the event. Meanwhile, all officially selected films will be available for viewing during a bespoke online screening on AltCineplex.com.
Film Screening and Online Opportunities
Winners in each category will receive an exclusive opportunity to premiere their films on AltCineplex.com. Shortlisted filmmakers will also benefit from a tailored online screening experience, enabling their work to reach a global audience, including friends, family, and fans.
During the online screening event, viewers are encouraged to celebrate and support the filmmakers through AltCineplex.com’s tipping and Video-On-Demand (VOD) features. Filmmakers will receive 70% of all tips and ticket revenue generated. Additionally, horror films will have the unique chance to be featured on www.HorrorCineplex.com.
Winning films will also be eligible for distribution on AltCineplex.com under one of the following models:
SVOD: Subscription-based Video on Demand.
AVOD: Ad-supported Video on Demand.
TVOD: Transactional Video on Demand (Pay-per-view), where filmmakers will receive 70% of the revenue generated.
Inspiring the Future of Cinema
ACIFF is dedicated to showcasing diverse stories and empowering independent filmmakers by providing them with a global platform. This annual event fosters creativity, connection, and recognition, ensuring the continued growth and celebration of the art of filmmaking in all its forms.
The International Film Festival with a Gender Perspective in Hospitalet was born in 2025 with the support of L’Ajuntament de L’Hospitalet, Torre Barrina, Final Girls Berlin Film Festival i Dones Visuals with the aim of visualizing the gender perspective through horror cinema. Promoting values through leisure. Providing windows, visions different from the hegemonic ones. Generating new perspectives. Offering opportunities and a space of representation.
The best audiovisual tool: horror.
Genre cinema is more trendier than ever, with a boom and an increase in the prestige of authors who speak from a diversity perspective. An opportunity to provide new perspectives for all types of audiences.
