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Pilar de la Horadada International Film Festival - CORTOPILAR | PILAR AWARDS

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10th Pilar de la Horadada International Film Festival – CORTOPILAR 2026
10th Edition of the Pilar de la Comunidad Valenciana Short Film Awards




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Logo of Teror film fest
Published: 29 Jul 2026
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Teror film fest

Deadline: 01 Sep 2026

Call for entries

International Festival

Short film festival

The “Teror Film Fest” festival is establishing itself on the Canary Islands scene with a “TERRIFYING” cultural offering, dedicated exclusively to horror films.

https://www.terorfilmfest.com/

Best Short Film Award: €1000 + Statuette

Best Actor Award: €500

(More awards may be added or expanded later depending on new sponsorships)

Requirements

The short film must be between 10 and 30 minutes long.

Production date after January 1, 2024.
Horror theme.

This is an excerpt from the rules. Please consult the full call for entries for complete information.

 Terror



Teror, Spain



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Logo of HALLNAYWOOD International Short Film Festival
Published: 29 Jul 2026
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HALLNAYWOOD International Short Film Festival

Deadline: 21 Sep 2026

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International Festival

Short film festival

The Hallnaywood Festival is a must-attend film event dedicated to short films, held every year in Aulnay-sous-Bois. The festival showcases the creativity of both emerging and established filmmakers from around the world, offering audiences a diverse selection of short films across all genres.

The 2026 edition will mark a major milestone in its history with the celebration of its 10th edition. This anniversary edition represents ten years of commitment to cinema, the discovery of new talent, and the sharing of a common passion for short films. It will be an opportunity to celebrate the journey so far, highlight the filmmakers who have shaped the festival, and offer the audience an even more ambitious program, filled with standout moments and unique encounters.

In addition to [...]

 Fiction  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Aulnay sous bois , France



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Logo of Film Festival La Otra Historia
Published: 29 Jul 2026
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Film Festival La Otra Historia

Deadline: 30 Sep 2026

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Short film festival

The 16th version of the Festival has as its central theme ¨Community Cinema as a generator of Social Change and Progress¨, the jury prioritizes content that has this focus, however the reception of audiovisual pieces is not closed exclusively to said theme, for Therefore, other types of content will be widely accepted.

¨Community cinema is not only an art form, but also a powerful tool to promote fundamental values of a progressive society, such as gender equality, social justice and citizen participation. It facilitates debate, plurality and solidarity, and offers a means of expression for the different groups and identities that make up the social, cultural and identity fabric of Colombia, at local, regional and national levels. ¨

It is for this reason that the Comuna 13 [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Medellín, Colombia



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Logo of III Creative Campus Universidad Europea - International Animated Short Film Fest
Published: 27 Jul 2026
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III Creative Campus Universidad Europea - International Animated Short Film Fest

Deadline: 01 Sep 2026

Call for entries

International Festival

Short film festival

Participate and showcase your animation talent!

Universidad Europea's Creative Campus is celebrating the second edition of its animated short film festival: a space for students and professionals to share their best work, compete for awards, and connect with the industry.

Who can enter?

Student
Students over 16 years of age or alumni graduating in 2024.

Note: Students must provide a current enrollment or 2024 graduation certificate. All categories must present a promotional teaser and poster of the work.


Professional
Members of the animation or video game industry

Format
MP4 or MOV (H.264) with HD 1080p resolution.

Language
They can be in any official language of Spain, with Spanish subtitles.

Theme
Free, as long as they respect the principles of non-discrimination, [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Madrid, Spain



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Logo of Festival de Cine Miradas Mayores
Published: 25 Jul 2026
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Festival de Cine Miradas Mayores

Deadline: 28 Aug 2026

Call for entries

International Festival

Short film festival

The 2nd Miradas Mayores Film Festival is a space for dialogue, promotion, and reflection among filmmakers, their works, and audiences, with the aim of exploring the many ways of experiencing aging in contemporary society. Through the audiovisual medium, the festival seeks to bring forward stories that highlight the diversity of experiences, life paths, and realities of older adults, promoting a more human, inclusive, and respectful perspective on aging.

With a decentralized approach, Miradas Mayores brings cinema to different communities and regions, transforming each screening into an opportunity for community engagement and cultural participation.

The festival aims to challenge stereotypes that associate old age solely with dependency, illness, or unproductiveness, instead [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



San Felipe, Chile



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Logo of Primeiro Plano - Festival de Cinema de Juiz de Fora e Mercocidades
Published: 24 Jul 2026
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Primeiro Plano - Festival de Cinema de Juiz de Fora e Mercocidades

Deadline: 31 Jul 2026

Call for entries

International Festival

Short film festival

Submissions are now open for another edition of the Primeiro Plano Film Festival of Juiz de Fora and Mercocities.

You can submit your short film to the festival's competitive sections until July 31.

The Regional Competition is open to filmmakers from Juiz de Fora and the surrounding region. The Mercocities Competition is dedicated to first-time directors from across Brazil and South American countries.

In addition to screening selected films, the festival continues to encourage new productions and strengthen the independent audiovisual sector.

The festival takes place in November and features a diverse programme including film screenings, workshops, panel discussions, networking events, and special activities for both audiences and filmmakers.

Follow our social media [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Juiz de Fora, Brazil



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Logo of The Raven, international short film festival of horror, fantasy and science fiction
Published: 24 Jul 2026
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The Raven, international short film festival of horror, fantasy and science fiction

Deadline: 27 Sep 2026

Call for entries

International Festival

Short film festival

Short film festival of fantasy, science fiction anf horror.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Cintruenigo, Spain



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Logo of PSSST! Silent Film Festival
Published: 23 Jul 2026
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PSSST! Festival nijemog filma

Deadline: 15 Oct 2026

Call for entries

International Festival

Short film festival

Rather unusual, rather trapped on the border between dream and reality, silent film has for several years found affirmation at the PSSST! Silent Film Festival organised by the Trešnjevka Cultural Centre.

PSSST! is a unique film festival presenting the art of silent film in a new, exciting and entertaining way. This Festival is a rare gem on the cultural scene which lacks initiatives offering artists the opportunity to try out their skills in this specific (and demanding!) artistic form.

The event confirms its status as a festival in the classic sense of the word through its competition programme in which contemporary “silent” titles are screened to an audience. The best film in the competition is awarded the Brcko Grand Prize, the official award of PSSST! named after the main [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Zagreb, Croatia



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Logo of CHURUMBELA FEST
Published: 22 Jul 2026
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Festival de Cine Infantil Churumbela

Deadline: 06 Sep 2026

Call for entries

International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival

OPEN CALL FOR ENTRIES

The deadline for submitting exhibition material is Sunday, September 6, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.

Do you remember the first film you saw on the big screen as a child?

For thousands of Mexican girls and boys in vulnerable situations, this question has no answer. For this reason, and for them, the Churumbela Children's Film Festival was created, inviting all children of Mexico, Spanish speakers, and speakers of other languages to experience cinema in an inclusive, playful, and entertaining environment.

It brings cinema closer to all children, with a special focus on girls and boys in vulnerable situations, people with disabilities, and families from different socioeconomic backgrounds. Through accessible and inclusive programming, the festival promotes film as [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Ciudad de Mexico Mérida, Yucatán , Mexico



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Published: 22 Jul 2026
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Movie123ment

Deadline: 12 Oct 2026

Call for entries

International Festival

Short film festival

Do you want to participate? CALL FOR ENTRIES OPEN until October 12

Launch of parallel activities related to the competition, focusing on Youth Mental Health and the audiovisual world.

Here is the information about the upcoming activities.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Barcelona, Spain



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