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Oldenburg International Film Festival

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“One of the World's Leading Indie Film Fests” - The Hollywood Reporter

Rated among the top 5 Film Festivals worldwide for Independent Films by American film critic Chris Gore in his esteemed “Ultimate Film Festival Guide”, and ranked “Top 25 Coolest Festivals in the World” by MovieMaker, Oldenburg has fostered its success with a strong commitment to innovative and Independent filmmaking.

“If there's anything that could be considered the Promised Land of Independent Cinema in Europe today, it is Oldenburg.” - Accred - L'actualité des festivals de cinéma

Labelled ‘the German Sundance’ by Variety, Hollywood Reporter, and Screen International, amongst others, Oldenburg has evolved while preserving its intimate atmosphere and founding purpose: to celebrate and support the diverse [...]



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Published: 22 Aug 2025
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Kino Punk 3X

Deadline: 30 Sep 2026

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KINO PUNK 3X
Itinerant Punk and Antifascist Film Festival

Kino Punk 3X is an itinerant festival dedicated exclusively to the screening of short films of resistance. Focusing on fiction and documentary works, the festival promotes a curatorship centered on independent productions with a critical, anti-authoritarian, anti-capitalist, and antifascist perspective.

The festival consists of three public showcases throughout the year, followed by a final edition with an audience vote, where the Best Fiction Short and the Best Documentary Short are chosen.

All screenings are free of charge and open to the public. The film selection is carried out by the festival’s curatorial team.

2026 Calendar:
Showcase 1 – Invasion: March
Showcase 2 – Noise: July
Showcase 3 – Fury: November
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São Paulo, Brazil



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Published: 06 Aug 2025
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Mostra de València - Mediterranean Film Festival

Deadline: 15 Aug 2025

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41st MOSTRA DE VALÈNCIA-MEDITERRANEAN FILM FESTIVAL


INTRODUCTION
Mostra de València – Cinema del Mediterrani is an international film festival promoted by the City Council of Valencia, Spain, with the aim of showcasing and promoting cinema from the Mediterranean basin as a geographical and cultural reference framework. The festival is accredited by FIAPF as a specialized film festival.

PURPOSE
The purpose of this call is to open submissions for films wishing to compete in the Official Section, La Cabina, and Xaloc sections of the 41st edition of Mostra de València – Cinema del Mediterrani, to be held from November 3rd to November 15th, 2026, in the city of Valencia, provided they meet the requirements established in this call and its regulations.


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 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Experimental



València, Spain



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Published: 31 Jul 2025
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Torrerífico - Festival De Cortometrajes De Terror De Torrevieja

Deadline: 25 Sep 2025

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The purpose of this call is to promote, on a competitive basis, an open contest to encourage cultural creation, helping to increase the quality of productions by creators in the audiovisual sector.

At the festival, called “Torrerífico,” the short films must have a horror theme, and the works selected as finalists will be screened, with the winners being announced. In this regard, the audience attending the event will vote for the audience award.

To this end, the Vice-Rectorate for Culture, Sport, and University Extension at the University of Alicante is organizing the Short Film Competition through the Torrevieja University Campus, in collaboration with the Torrevieja City Council's Youth Department and the Torrevieja Alternative Leisure Association.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Experimental



Torrevieja, Spain



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Published: 29 Jul 2025
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PONTES - GALICIAN AND PORTUGUESE CINEMA WEEK

Deadline: 31 Aug 2025

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PONTES - Galician and Portuguese Film Week is a film event that celebrates the richness and diversity of audiovisual productions from Galicia and Portuguese-speaking countries, strengthening cultural and linguistic ties through the seventh art. Organized by Abella Producións, this festival is the evolution of the Ponte Coa Lusofonia exhibition, which has been held in Vigo since 2021, and has established itself as a benchmark in Galicia for Galician, Portuguese and Lusophone cinema.

From October 20 to 24, 2026, Vigo will host this film festival, which presents a wide selection of short and feature films that reflect the cultural diversity of these territories. In addition to the screenings, PONTES offers panel discussions on the film industry, cooperation, training and new [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Vigo, Spain



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Published: 29 Jul 2025
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Actrum International Film Fest (AIFF)

Deadline: 03 Aug 2025

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ACTRUM is a non-profit Cultural Association that works in all areas of the artistic sector.

In this festival, the finalist works will be screened online and it will be open to the public, who will have to vote through our website for their 3 favorite shorts/feature films from each section to award the public prizes.

Register your project! We accept any gender.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Rivas Vaciamadrid, Spain



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Published: 25 Jul 2025
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L`Hospitalet Shortfilms Festival

Deadline: 07 Oct 2025

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The L’Hospitalet Short Film Festival celebrates its 21st edition, firmly established as a landmark cultural event in the city. Over the past two decades, it has supported and promoted the talent of young filmmakers committed to human rights, cooperation, and a culture of peace.

In this edition, the festival also introduces the thematic focus “Territories”, an invitation to engage in dialogue with other realities, explore new physical and symbolic geographies, and decentralize perspectives in order to amplify diverse voices and non-hegemonic viewpoints.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain



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Published: 25 Jul 2025
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Qshorts Africa

Deadline: 25 Sep 2026

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Qshorts is A FREE TO VIEW channel for the best short films by filmmakers of African descent & a community for filmmakers and film lovers.

PLEASE NOTE THAT SUBMITTED Films will be available for the public to watch on our Free to View YouTube channel.

Our YouTube channel is NON- MONITIZED- it is purely for the love of short films and sharing them.

The TOP THREE MOST VIEWED FILMS from each month will be screened at our annual QFest Creative Festival Community Film screenings.

We are a selection partner for IREP https://www.irepdocufilm.com/ Selected documentries will be screen at IREP Documentry Festival


Our focus is on promoting short films, building an empowered community, and fostering growth. Partner with us to showcase your work and be seen by a global audience

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Lagos, Nigeria



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Published: 22 Jul 2025
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Festival of Future Storytellers

Deadline: 23 Jul 2025

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HIGHLIGHTED

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Festival of Future Storytellers has been one of the most important festivals for young filmmakers worldwide since 1981. Each year, it offers young filmmakers from all over the world a platform for presenting their own short films and exchanging ideas about filmmaking. Each November, Munich becomes the focal point of up-and-coming international filmmaking — a place for lively exchange, networking, and discussion.

The short fiction, documentary, and animated films screened in international competition are eligible for valuable prizes, which are awarded by an independent festival jury. In addition, Festival of Future Storytellers presents a DACH Short Film Competition, in which short films from the DACH region will be programmed. An extensive supporting programme with panels and [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



München, Germany



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Published: 19 Jul 2025
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xypher

Deadline: 01 Jul 2026

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The Xypher Film Festival is a global showcase celebrating bold short films and emerging storytellers from around the world. We provide a free, accessible platform for filmmakers to share their work, gain visibility, and connect with an audience that values fresh perspectives.

Selected films are premiered on our official YouTube channel and promoted across social media, with opportunities to win audience-voted and curated awards.

All genres, styles, and languages are welcome.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



thrisure, India



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Published: 19 Jul 2025
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Festival Mira Alzira Iv Edicion

Deadline: 31 Oct 2025

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The "MIRA" LGBT+ Short Film Festival is a cultural and social initiative that seeks to raise visibility and celebrate sexual and gender diversity through the narrative power of cinema. Held annually in Alzira, the festival provides a platform for both emerging and established filmmakers and producers, from Spain and around the world, who explore LGBT+ themes, promoting dialogue, empathy, and understanding in society.

Our goal is to create a safe and enriching space where LGBT+ stories can be told, recognized, and appreciated, contributing to the fight against discrimination and to the building of a more inclusive society.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



ALZIRA, Spain



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