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Gijon International Film Festival

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GIJÓN/XIXÓN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (FICX) aims to showcase a wide and varied selection of auteur cinema currently being produced worldwide and especially focused on innovative films and emerging filmmakers. High quality, personal, young in its shape, edgy and independent cinema at a creative level. During its selection process, the Festival will prioritise those works of interest that have their World, International, European or Spanish premiere at FICX as well as those that do not have commercial distribution agreements in the Spanish territory.

Acknowledged as “Specialized Festival” by the FIAPF (International Federation of Film Producers Association)



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Published: 17 Feb 2024
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25th Bidasoa International Archaeological Film Festival

Deadline: 15 Jul 2024

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The Oiasso Roman Museum and the City Council of Irun organize the International Archaeological Film Festival of the Bidasoa.

The aim of the Festival is to present archaeology to the general public, through the diffusion of audio-visual material resulted from the work made by archaeologists, assuring the promotion and the spreading of these films.

The Festival is being celebrated since the year 2001 and from the year 2004 it has four prizes: the Grand Prize of the Festival, the Special Audience Prize, the Educational Values Prize and Arkeolan Prize for Contribution to Science. Since 2006, it’s inside Fedarcine, the European network of Archaeological Film Festivals.

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Irun, Spain



 
 
 
 
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Published: 09 Feb 2024
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African Indigenous Language Film Festival (Ailff)

Deadline: 02 May 2024

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AILFF’25 invites filmmakers across Africa and the diaspora to submit films for its 3rd edition. This festival celebrates stories in African indigenous languages, focusing on cultural heritage, inclusion, and advocacy—especially for people with Down Syndrome and neurogenetic conditions

This year, AILFF’25 highlights films that depict the experiences of people with Down Syndrome, using cinema as a catalyst for empathy and social change.

The festival calls on filmmakers to illuminate overlooked narratives and foster dialogues on inclusivity. Participants will experience engaging screenings, panel discussions, and workshops, led by filmmakers and advocates focused on language, identity, and accessibility.

Join us in Nigeria to help safeguard Africa’s linguistic richness, amplify [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation



Lagos, Nigeria



 
 
 

 
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Published: 07 Feb 2024
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ilcorto - Festa Internazionale Di Roma 2025

Deadline: 30 Nov 2024

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Info on the INDEPENDENT SHORT FILM COMPETITION GRAND PRIX “ilCORTO - INTERNATIONAL ROME FILM FESTIVAL 2025“ 17th edition - FREE registration - Deadline: 15 NOVEMBER 2025 - Maximum duration of 52 minutes - And to give greater visibility to the works submitted, hundreds of Short Films will be selected for the “Short Film Marathon - International Rome Film Festival 2025” (12 afternoons of screenings with free admission from 15 to 26 October at the Cine-Teatro Della Forma in Rome). Send the short film and the registration form via file transfer software, even free, such as WeTransfer.com, to the email: concorso@ilcorto.eu

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Roma, Italy



 
 
Logo of The One-Minutes. International festival of 1-minute short films
Published: 06 Feb 2024
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Els Cineminuts. Festival Internacional de Curtmetratges d’1 Minut

Deadline: 31 Mar 2024

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Welcome to our 60-second short film festival.

Can you imagine telling a story in just one minute? That's what we're looking for in this festival: creativity, wit, and originality in each of the short films.

The idea of creating this festival arose from the need to promote independent cinema and new forms of audiovisual expression. In a world where time is a precious commodity, one-minute short films are an ideal option for enjoying cinema quickly and effectively.

Additionally, this format allows anyone to tell their story, regardless of their level of experience in the film world. The goal of this festival is to give a voice to those who want to tell a story but often feel limited by duration and resources. In this festival, creativity is the limit, and large budgets are not [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Terrassa, Spain



 

 
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Published: 06 Feb 2024
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Festival Infantil Y Juvenil Chulpicine

Deadline: 15 Jul 2024

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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  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Quito, Ecuador



 
 
 
 
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Published: 04 Feb 2024
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Actrum International Film Fest (AIFF)

Deadline: 01 Sep 2024

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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  Music Video



Rivas Vaciamadrid, Spain



 
 

 
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Published: 02 Feb 2024
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Rurales. Festival De Cine Y Cortometraje En El Medio Rural Y Natural

Deadline: 21 Jul 2024

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Ruido Interno, performing and visual arts, organizes the 4th Rural Film and Short Film Festival, which will be held in the town of Espinama, in the Camaleño Valley, Cantabria, from August 29 to September 31, 2025.

The competitive section is announced according to the following rules:

Three categories are established:

. Fiction and animation short film section.

. Documentary section.

. Video art and other languages ​​section (virtual reality, 360 videos, etc.).

Submissions may not exceed 30 minutes.

Each author may submit one entry in only one category.

All entries must refer to at least 70% of the rural and natural environment, environmental issues, and environmental awareness and conservation in their storytelling. Audiovisual productions that showcase or reflect on [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Espinama, Spain



 
 
Logo of Antares International Film Festival
Published: 02 Feb 2024
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Антарес международный кинофестиваль

Deadline: 10 May 2024

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The Antares International Film Festival is a large–scale cultural project designed to create a unique platform for understanding and popularizing the image of a man of work in modern cinema.

The festival is aimed at a wide audience, from film industry professionals to viewers interested in social issues and inspiring stories about people who create the world around us. We want to provide an opportunity for filmmakers from different countries to present their work, reflecting the diversity of professions, everyday work, heroism and challenges faced by working people in various fields of activity.

The festival creates a space for the exchange of experiences and ideas between cinematographers, researchers and representatives of various professions, contributing to the formation [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Moscow, Russia




 
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Published: 25 Jan 2024
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Messina Opera Film Festival

Deadline: 30 Sep 2024

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The Messina Film Festival – Cinema&Opera is a meeting and discussion place for delving into the relationship between cinema and opera through various artistic perspectives and trends. The Messina Film Festival is the only event in the Italian cinematic landscape that addresses this interaction and offers the public a diverse cultural program consisting of screenings, concerts, presentations, and exhibitions. The entire program is exclusively dedicated to the relationship between the Seventh Art and one of the greatest Italian cultural traditions, Melodrama. There are non-competitive sections and a section dedicated to short films, which is competitive in nature. The competition is thematic, and only works with a maximum duration of 15 minutes (including titles) are admitted, [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Messina, Italy



 
 
 
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Published: 23 Jan 2024
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Festival internacional de Cine de Calzada de Calatrava

Deadline: 15 May 2024

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The Calzada de Calatrava Film Festival opens its call for submissions in the following categories:

Short Films – "MADE IN CASTILLA LA MANCHA"

Official Competition – Short Films "Made in Castilla La Mancha":

Short films created by filmmakers who are either natives or residents of Castilla La Mancha; works that have used locations in this region; or productions involving companies with a registered office in Castilla La Mancha.

Official Competition – Short Films selected by CortoEspaña – Fugaz Awards:
National short films with free theme, genre, and technique, selected by CortoEspaña.

International Film Showcase:
Four feature films will be screened, selected by the festival organization from among the award winners at major international film festivals, including Cannes, [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Calzada de Calatrava, Spain