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FEST - New Directors | New Films Festival

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FEST - NDNFF #22
20th-28th of June of 2026 | Espinho, Portugal

FEST – New Directors | New Films Festival is an all-encompassing celebration of the new tendencies of world cinema. The event focuses on a competitive and non-competitive showcase of the most promising new figures and works from around the globe.
The 22ndedition of the festival will take place between the 20th and the 28th of June 2026, in the seaside town of Espinho (Portugal).

The selection is divided into several categories which include Feature Film and Short Film competitions in the Fiction, Documentary, Animation, Experimental Non-Narrative formats, as well as content adequate for children and teenagers. The event also includes non-competitive sections that range from retrospectives to feature length and [...]



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Published: 02 Nov 2025
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MUCA

Deadline: 22 Feb 2026

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International Festival

Short film festival

The University Film and Audiovisual Exhibition (MUCA) is a festival dedicated to exhibiting and awarding works produced by students from all areas related to audiovisual.

The event, which takes place in the city of São Paulo, is a space for the exchange, exhibition and premiere of university audiovisual productions.

Held at Anhembi Morumbi University by professors and students of the institution.

Who can participate?

Undergraduate and graduate students from all courses and universities in Brazil and around the world.

How to register?

Registrations for MUCA are free and can be made online through the Festhome website.

Objective

MUCA aims to encourage university audiovisual production, reveal new talents in Brazilian cinema and promote the exchange of ideas and [...]

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São Paulo, Brazil



 
 
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Published: 01 Nov 2025
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Valdivia Horror Film Fest

Deadline: 31 Jan 2026

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International Festival

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Feature film festival

Section that has been several years and invites you to participate in a contest where you must terrorize the audience in just 2 minutes, has prizes in money to the first, second and third place, plus a recognition to the most popular audience, elected through popular vote among those who attend the night function. Jury made up of local and national filmmakers and festival personalities and the audiovisual media.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Terror  Experimental  Music Video



Valdivia, Chile



 
 
 

 
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Published: 30 Oct 2025
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Festimatge 2026 TORRETES TROPHY SHORT FILM

Deadline: 15 Dec 2025

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International Festival

Short film festival

The Festimatge is a unique festival in Spain as it combines photography, short films and cinema 9.5 activities in one event. It is organized by Foto-Film Calella (www.fotofilmcalella.org) and has the support of Calella City Council (www.calella.cat)

The three main photography and film activities are summarized every year in FESTIMATGE, the Image Festival in Calella, which takes up the entire month of April with: photographic exhibitions, round tables, audiovisuals, workshops, seminars, screenings of retrospective films and pioneering authors of Catalan cinema, photography and film contests, international film meeting 9.5, collector's market, screenings of short films, classrooms and screenings of young films... all one showcase that turns Calella into the point of reference [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Calella, Spain



 
 
 
 
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Published: 30 Oct 2025
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Festival de cinema de I.A.

Deadline: 30 Sep 2026

Call for entries

International Festival

Short film festival

Monthly Showcase & Artificial Intelligence Film Festival – Kavanndo Films with A.I.

Kavanndo Produções invites you to take part in a unique event that brings together art, technology, and innovation: the Monthly International Film Showcase – Kavanndo Films with Artificial Intelligence.
A space for filmmakers, digital artists, and creators from around the world to present their films made with the help of Artificial Intelligence tools.

How it works

Free and online submissions

Films may belong to any genre (fiction, documentary, experimental, etc.)

Maximum duration: 15 minutes

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Published: 29 Oct 2025
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Pequecinema. Traveling children`s film festival in Spain

Deadline: 20 Nov 2025

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International Festival

Short film festival

Pequecinema is a Touring Children's Film Festival that in 2026 will visit several towns across Spain, showcasing the best short films aimed at a young audience (from 2 to 15 years old).

Organized by CortoEspaña - Premios Fugaz (the main short film awards in Spain, chosen by more than 1,700 industry professionals), the event seeks to give visibility to works directed at younger audiences, while also promoting short films and fostering a love for the format among the youngest members of the household.

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Varias localizaciones, Spain



 
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Published: 28 Oct 2025
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Copperas Cove International Film Festival

Deadline: 15 Feb 2026

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International Festival

Short film festival

Celebrating international cinema

Welcome to the Cove Film Festival, a celebration of international films. Discover captivating stories and groundbreaking cinema from around the globe. Join us as we showcase unique perspectives and raise awareness for the art of filmmaking.


The Cove Film Festival is a project dedicated to showcasing international films and raising brand awareness for the art of filmmaking. We are based in the United States and committed to bringing diverse and unique stories to the forefront.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Copperas Cove, United States



 

 
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Published: 23 Oct 2025
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Short Cut Festival

Deadline: 26 Apr 2026

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International Festival

Short film festival

Short Cut is a short film festival dedicated to young filmmakers aged 10 to 21. The event celebrates the creativity and unique perspective of the new generation of storytellers.

For its fourth edition, the festival returns with the theme “Have a Great Weekend”, giving participants complete freedom to interpret and create around this idea.

The selected films will be screened on the big screen at Le Concorde Cinema in La Roche-sur-Yon, offering young talents the chance to see their work shown in a real movie theater.

Short Cut is a unique opportunity for the filmmakers of tomorrow to express themselves, create freely, and share their vision of the world through cinema.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



La Roche-Sur-Yon, France



 
 
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Published: 23 Oct 2025
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Premis Castellitx 2026 de Curtmetratges de Ficció en Català

Deadline: 08 Dec 2025

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International Festival

Short film festival

7th Prize for short fiction films in Catalan language. Catalan version only. Films without dialogue will not be accepted.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Algaida, Spain




 
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Published: 23 Oct 2025
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Tigers Grow Film Festival

Deadline: 16 Mar 2026

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International Festival

Short film festival

Sponsored by the 8th Grade Film class at Urbana Middle School in Urbana, IL, this festival was created to give our students the opportunity to explore and curate some of the best short coming-of-age films out there.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Urbana, United States



 
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Published: 23 Oct 2025
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Festival Internacional de Cine de Zacatlán

Deadline: 12 Jan 2026

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International Festival

Short film festival

The first Zacatlán International Film Festival, in one of Mexico's most beautiful magical towns, invites all filmmakers interested in sharing their creations with us—and, why not, stay and film? We'll be hosting screenings of submitted works in movie theaters, film clubs, art galleries, and schools.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Zacatlán, Mexico