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IN THE PALACE International Short Film Festival

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Founded in 2003, IN THE PALACE International Film Festival is dedicated to short films and audiovisual arts. Originating as a competitive forum for student films, it is now a recognized platform for expression of both young artists and experienced professionals. Among the oldest in the Balkans, it is the only professional short film festival in Bulgaria.

IN THE PALACE ISFF is a Goya Awards qualifying festival, Student Academy Awards® qualifying festival, and an Academy Awards®/OSCAR® qualifying festival for shorts in the categories of Best Animation, Best Fiction, Best Documentary, and Best National Film. IN THE PALACE ISFF is a member of the international network of festivals and institutions serving the short film sector – the Short Film Conference.

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Published: 25 Jan 2026
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BaAR | Festival De Cine Argentino De Barcelona

Deadline: 31 Aug 2026

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Only for Spanish and Argentinian Filmmakers.

 Fiction  Documentary



BARCELONA, Spain



 
 
 
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Published: 24 Jan 2026
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Festival Panòptic Mataró

Deadline: 15 Mar 2026

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Panòptic Festival is an international film and visual arts festival focused on the impact of digitalization and new technologies on contemporary society. The festival accepts fiction, documentary, and animation short films (up to 30 minutes) produced after January 1, 2024. Films may be submitted in any language (subtitles required in Catalan, Spanish, or English). Awards include Jury Award (€300), Audience Award (€150), and a €50 screening fee for all selected films.

Submission deadline: March 15, 2026.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation



Mataró , Spain



 

 
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Published: 23 Jan 2026
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Lima International Film Festival PUCP

Deadline: 28 Feb 2026

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The 30th Lima PUCP International Film Festival is organized by the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru through its Cultural Center. It features the participation of public and private institutions from Peru and abroad and will take place from August 6 to August 15, 2026.

The Lima PUCP International Film Festival has established itself as a significant and influential event that brings together the national and international film community over its 29 previous editions.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation



Lima, Peru



 
 
 
 
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Published: 23 Jan 2026
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Iztacalco International Film Festival

Deadline: 01 Sep 2026

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International Festival

Short film festival

The first International Film Festival in Iztacalco, in one of Mexico City's most historic boroughs, invites all filmmakers interested in sharing their work with us, and why not, even stay and film. We will have screenings of the submitted films, as well as an awards ceremony with cash prizes.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Iztacalco, Mexico



 

 
Logo of Kinokavkaz - North Caucasus Youth Film Festival
Published: 23 Jan 2026
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Kinokavkaz - North Caucasus Youth Film Festival

Deadline: 22 Feb 2026

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The North Caucasus Youth Film Festival “Kinokavkaz” was founded in 2018.

Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education "North Caucasus State Institute of Arts".

The festival includes competitive, non-competitive and special screenings, round tables, press conferences, master classes and educational forums.

“Kinokavkaz” is a competition of short and full-length slot machines, television documentaries, and social videos.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Nalchik, Russia



 
 
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Published: 22 Jan 2026
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Lloret Negre

Deadline: 30 Jun 2026

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Lloret Negre is the first noir genre festival of the Costa Brava. It's objetive is to promote the noir genre and as well as Lloret de Mar and it's heritage.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Lloret de Mar, Spain



 
 
 

 
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Published: 22 Jan 2026
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I Cabanas Film Festival

Deadline: 13 Feb 2026

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Short film festival

I Cabanas Film Festival is a film event organized by the cultural association Tarde Piache, in collaboration with the Cabanas City Council. This free-admission festival aims to promote cinema within the genres of thriller, fantasy, science fiction, and horror, while encouraging creativity and participation among filmmakers of all ages.

The festival takes place between February 14 and March 29 at the Escola Laica of Cabanas (Galicia, Spain), and features film screenings alongside dedicated sessions for children, young audiences, and adults. It also includes a short film competition with different categories based on age and format. The event concludes with an awards ceremony and closing celebration.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Cabanas, Spain



 
 
 
Logo of MANIFESTARTE Film Festival
Published: 21 Jan 2026
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MANIFESTARTE Film Festival

Deadline: 22 Mar 2026

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For this edition, the competitive section consists of two official categories:

1) MANIFESTARTE Fiction Competition

2) MANIFESTARTE Non-fiction competition

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Lima, Peru



 

 
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Published: 21 Jan 2026
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2º Maria Joana Festival de Cinema Canábico

Deadline: 20 Mar 2026

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Primeiro festival de cinema canábico do Brasil chega na segunda edição ampliando a janela de Temas.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Florianópolis , Brazil



 
 
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Published: 21 Jan 2026
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Cinema a Pedal Film Festival

Deadline: 31 May 2026

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Cinema a Pedal is a film festival that promotes sustainable mobility through the audiovisual language. Its programme brings together national and international short and feature films — fiction, documentary, animation and experimental — in which the bicycle takes centre stage, whether as a narrative element, the driving force of the plot, or the guiding thread of the stories.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



, Spain