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Warsaw International Film Festival

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Established in 1985, the Warsaw Film Festival joined in 2009 the elite group of events recognized by the International Federation of Film Producers Associations (www.fiapf.org) as international non-specialised film festivals - next to Cannes, Venice, Berlin, Locarno, San Sebastian, Karlovy Vary, Tokyo, Mar del Plata, Shanghai, Cairo, Fajr, Goa, and Tallinn.

The WFF differs from other festivals in its programme, just as Warsaw differs from other cities. Selecting the films, we always remember about our audience - native Varsovians, those working or studying in Warsaw, and those in town for a short while, for instance only for the Festival.

We do our best to make sure that our audiences get to know the latest and most interesting trends in world cinema as soon as possible. In [...]



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Logo of INTERNATIONAL ANIMATION FILM FESTIVAL TINDIRINDIS
Published: 11 Feb 2026
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INTERNATIONAL ANIMATION FILM FESTIVAL TINDIRINDIS

Deadline: 01 Sep 2026

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International Festival

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Feature film festival

The festival will offer diverse program, featuring films of the famous directors, debutants and animation students from various countries, many of whom were awarded at numerous international animation festivals.

International Animated Film Festival "Tindirindis "- is not a commercial film scene. The festival's mission - to deliver the widest range of the animation world: the different styles, the schools work, to show the animation, which encourages creativity.
Artistic animation, author retrospectives, the films, which stimulate creativity. 22 years festival is running every year in Lithuania, showing the best non-commercial animation works from around the world. Competition programs include short and feature films for children, adults, experimental, student, debut, and music [...]

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Vilnius, Lithuania



 
 
 
Logo of Animation Nights New York | Anny Best Of Fest
Published: 10 Feb 2026
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Animation Nights New York | Anny Best Of Fest

Deadline: 01 Nov 2026

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International Festival

Short film festival

"Georges Méliès rocket reached the moon, Felix the cat hit the road, and the great journey continues." Anthony Haden-Guest

WE HAVE ROLLING DEADLINES. If we are in between seasons on the FESTHOME platform

(PROJECT SUBMISSION IS FREE. We have ROLLING DEADLINES for project submission.) Please see our Rules & Terms.

EVENT DATES

- Aug - Jul | Animation Nights New York curated monthly screening events

- May | ANNY Cannes Program

- Nov / Dec | ANNY Best of Fest (Season Festival / Conference)

- Ongoing | Additional Opportunities

- Ongoing | ANNY Exchange Talent Connect (https://annyexchange.com)

(Please note: Animation Nights New York (ANNY) has ROLLING DEADLINES. If you have not received a notification it means your film is still in the running to be screened at one of our [...]

 Animation



New York, United States



 
 
 

 
Logo of MEDITERRANEAN DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL IN TUNISIA
Published: 10 Feb 2026
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FESTIVAL DU CINEMA DOCUMENTAIRE MEDITERRANEEN EN TUNISIE

Deadline: 30 Sep 2026

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DOCUMED - MEDITERRANEAN DOCUMENTARY CINEMA FESTIVAL
IN TUNISIA
9th Edition - 2026

DocuMed – Mediterranean Documentary Cinema Festival in Tunisia, organized annually by the Tunisian Documentary Cinema Association, offers screenings of creative documentaries from countries around the Mediterranean. It aims to promote the influence and dissemination of documentary films in Tunisia and to promote exchanges between professionals, creators and the public in a spirit of openness to anthropological, cultural and social diversity.

DocuMed:
- Carries humanist values, based on openness to other cultures, freedom of creation and sharing.

- Demonstrates its belonging to the world, its openness to its Maghreb, Arab and Mediterranean [...]

 Documentary  Animation



TUNIS , Tunisia



 
 
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Published: 05 Feb 2026
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Cartagena Negra Cortometrajes

Deadline: 01 Jun 2026

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International Festival

Short film festival

Cartagena Negra is the crime fiction festival held in the city of Cartagena. It is an event centred around literature and the crime fiction genre.
During the festival, there are round tables, lectures, presentations of new literary works, reading clubs, and other events related to the noir theme, such as monologue competitions, open mic sessions, talks, and meetings.
This year marks the 10th edition of the Cartagena Negra Short Film Competition, which has become a fundamental part of the official programme. At Cartagena Negra, we are passionate about cinema, which is why we want to bring together the literary and cinematographic genres in the same event.
Therefore, in the spirit of strengthening this relationship with the world of cinema, this edition will feature screenings [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation



Cartagena, Spain



 
 
 

 
Logo of Sacrae Scenae - Ardesio Film Festival
Published: 04 Feb 2026
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Sacrae Scenae - Ardesio Film Festival

Deadline: 31 May 2026

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Sacrae Scenae 2026: VII Edition
Cinema Narrating the Soul of the World
Returning to Ardesio, in the heart of the Orobic Prealps, is the seventh edition of Sacrae Scenae, the world’s only international film festival entirely dedicated to popular devotions. Now a landmark event, the festival transforms this historic Bergamo village into a cultural crossroads where the universal language of cinema meets the timeless allure of rituals, traditions, and the sacred.

What to Expect This Edition
The 7th edition promises to be a visual journey without borders, ranging from intimate local cults to grand international manifestations of faith. The festival is more than just a film screening; it is an immersive experience featuring:

International Screenings: A curated selection of [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation



Ardesio, Italy



 
Logo of My First Film Festival
Published: 03 Feb 2026
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Mi Primer Festival

Deadline: 31 May 2026

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MI PRIMER FESTIVAL (MY FIRST FESTIVAL) - International film festival for children, Barcelona & Madrid - 19th edition: from November 7 to 22, 2026.

"Mi Primer Festival" is an International film festival for children from 2 to 12 years. My First Film Festival features over 100 films in a total of 21 screenings. In short, MPF is a film extravaganza that showcases both different techniques and formats and the creativity of artists from all around the world.

The international competition of SHORT FILMS for children will include 4 programmes:

- International Short Competition for children over 3 years old

- International Short Competition for children over 5 years old

- International Short Competition for children over 7 years old

- International Short Competition for children [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation



Barcelona, Spain



 
 
 

 
Logo of Paraguay LesBiGayTrans International Movie Festival
Published: 03 Feb 2026
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Festival Internacional de Cine LesBiGayTrans

Deadline: 15 May 2026

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International Festival

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22nd LesBiGayTrans International Film Festival of Paraguay

Asunción – 2026

Aireana, a lesbian rights group and organizer of Paraguay's 22nd International LesBiGayTrans Film Festival, invites people interested in film and audiovisual media from around the world to participate in this year's edition of the festival.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation



Asunción , Paraguay



 
 
 
 
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Published: 03 Feb 2026
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Festival Infantil Y Juvenil Chulpicine

Deadline: 17 Jul 2026

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Chulpicine began its work in 2002 with the first ever Itinerant Children & Youth Film Festival in Quito. The warm welcome that the project received allowed the festival to become an annual event during the months of July to September, bringing an educational and entertaining event at no cost, to sectors with few cultural activities.

Thanks to the positive reaction, Chulpicine became a cultural and educational non-profit foundation in June 2004. After more than 10 years of experience, Chulpicine have reach a stable proposal and working methodology that has spread at national level. The Festival has promoted the creation of coaching staff; cultural managers working in different communities; and a large group of followers.

Chulpicine has designed a set of activities and [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Other  Experimental



Quito, Ecuador



 
 
 

 
Logo of TEHRAN International Short Film Festival
Published: 02 Feb 2026
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TEHRAN International Short Film Festival

Deadline: 05 Jul 2026

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International Festival

Short film festival

The Tehran International Short Film Festival (TISFF) stands as one of Asia's most prestigious and widely recognized platforms for short films, celebrated for its dedication to creative excellence, innovation, and the promotion of diverse voices in cinema. Over the course of its illustrious history, TISFF has evolved into a vibrant hub for global storytelling, attracting thousands of submissions from filmmakers worldwide—a reflection of its unparalleled reputation as a cornerstone for emerging talent and visionary cinematic voices.
Organized by the Iranian Youth Cinema Society (IYCS), a leading organization in short film production and education, TISFF benefits from an extensive infrastructure comprising 58 branches across Iran and a thriving network of filmmakers and alumni. [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Other  Experimental



Tehran, Iran



 
 
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Published: 02 Feb 2026
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Neum underwater film festival

Deadline: 02 Aug 2026

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Feature film festival

This is film festival of underwater films, in city of Neum in Herzegovina (BA).

For the love of our nature, we started festival to promote all kind of underwater film's art, no matter what camera you use, no matter amateur or extreme proff - welcome.

Festival is place to meet face to face, authors, public, journalists, a few days in Neum in Herzegovina county.

Want to host all finalist 2 nights in Neum, that authors can notice how spectators enjoy watching underwater arts.

Please note, films must be shot at least 50% of the time underwater.

Filmed in 2025, 2024, 2023.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Other  Experimental



Neum, Bosnia and Herzegovina