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FEST - New Directors | New Films Festival

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FEST - NDNFF #23
19th-27th of June of 2027 | 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 23rd edition of the festival will take place between the 19th and the 27th of June 2027, 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: 18 Aug 2026
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ERRENTERIA DOCUMENTARY FILM AND HUMAN RIGHTS FESTIVAL

Deadline: 11 Oct 2026

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OZ ZINEMA ELKARTEA, in collaboration with the City Council of Errenteria, announces the 5th ERRENTERIA DOCUMENTARY FILM AND HUMAN RIGHTS FESTIVAL, in order to promote and develop the audiovisual arts through visualization and the defense of human rights.

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Errenteria, Spain



 
 
 
 
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Published: 18 Aug 2026
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Vegan Çîftlîk Short Film Festival

Deadline: 01 Mar 2027

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The fifth of the short film event themed "Animal Freedom" organized by Vegan Çiftlik will be held on July 15-18, 2027.

The purpose of the festival is to encourage the production of and provide a space for sharing short films and video artworks that draw attention to the violations of rights in farms, slaughterhouses, laboratories, zoos, circuses, natural habitats and many other areas in line with human desires, and the fact that even the most basic rights of animals are not recognized in the legal plane by being seen as property.

The works sent to the Festival will be displayed at the camp that will be held at Vegan Çiftlik between July 15-18, 2027.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Izmir, Turkey



 

 
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Published: 18 Aug 2026
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Narrativas Audiovisuales del Borde Sur 2026

Deadline: 30 Sep 2026

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AUDIOVISUAL OPEN CALL
CINE CALLEJERO 2026

Cine Callejero promotes a form of audiovisual circulation based on a simple idea: cinema can also meet its audience outside movie theaters.

In a country where access to culture remains unequal, we want films to circulate through neighborhoods, parks, streets, train stations, and other spaces where everyday life takes place. We are interested in reclaiming public space as a place to watch, discuss, and share cinema.

This purpose involves several challenges. One of them is obtaining authorization from filmmakers and production companies to screen their works in public spaces, with free admission and without commercial purposes. Another is expanding opportunities for films to circulate beyond festivals, movie theaters, and specialized [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Bogota y alrededores, Colombia



 
 
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Published: 16 Aug 2026
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Festival International du Film Inclusif ENTRE DEUX... CANNES

Deadline: 15 Dec 2026

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International Inclusive Film Festival ENTRE DEUX... CANNES

We accept films, that deal with themes of disability or Deaf culture, or about people who identify as 'disabled', 'people with a disability', or use terms like 'handicapped', 'functional diversity', or -abled'. We also welcome Deaf and neurodiverse people who do not identify with or use these terms.'

All the films need to be SUBTITLED IN FRENCH IN WHITE COLOR and in second line in English with orange color for them to be accepted on competition.

Our jury and the board of organisation is composed by valid and handicap persons.

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Cannes, France



 
 

 
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Published: 14 Aug 2026
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Christian Faith International Film Festival

Deadline: 25 Oct 2026

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The Christian Faith International Film Festival (CFIF) is a premier platform dedicated to celebrating, showcasing, and elevating independent faith-based cinema from across the globe. Nestled in the vibrant cultural hub of Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria, our mission is to empower independent filmmakers who use the power of visual storytelling to inspire hope, share diverse perspectives, and reflect Christian values and truths.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Lagos , Nigeria



 
 
 
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Published: 12 Aug 2026
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Festival Internacional de Cine de la Universidad Central

Deadline: 04 Sep 2026

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The International Film Festival of the Central University (FICUC) and the Central University’s film program are once again present to invite students, alumni, and the public to the ninth edition of FICUC.

This year’s vision will be an invitation to reflect on a cinema that embraces Latin American diversity, rather than pursuing a model tailored to satisfy those colonial perspectives that seek to dictate what cinema in our continent should be.

The ninth edition of FICUC opens its call for submissions to all types of national and Latin American short films created during academic periods at the undergraduate, graduate, master’s level, etc. Likewise, short films produced outside academic periods will be accepted, provided they are certified by the participants’ university (such [...]

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Bogotá, Colombia



 

 
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Published: 09 Aug 2026
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Mecal 360 Barcelona

Deadline: 13 Sep 2026

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The 360 VR and AR festival, the first Virtual Reality film festival held in Spain, will celebrate its 10th edition on October 14, 15, and 16, 2026, in which the quality and innovation of the films will be rewarded. national and international virtual reality short films.

The contest is organized by Mecal, which organizes Mecal Pro, the Barcelona International Short Film and Animation Festival.

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Barcelona, Spain



 
 
 
 
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Published: 07 Aug 2026
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Festival de Cortometrajes Rodinia

Deadline: 31 Oct 2026

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18th Rodinia Short Film Festival 2026

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Rodinia, Spain



 
 
 

 
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Published: 04 Aug 2026
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VIII Festival De Cine Al Este

Deadline: 15 Sep 2026

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Al Este is a festival coming out from the french festival A l'Est du Nouveau. Present in Colombia since 2018, the mission of the festival is to promote film culture of the other Europe, that relegated to independent circuits, owning however, an invaluable wealth and tradition. Thus, Al Este - Colombia seeks to spread the filmography of Central and Eastern Europe into a profitable cultural exchange with South America.

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Bogotá - Medellín, Colombia



 
 
 
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Published: 04 Aug 2026
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13° Festival De Cine De Huánuco 2026

Deadline: 12 Sep 2026

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ACAS HUÁNUCO E.I.R.L., in coordination with the *Asociación Cultural Amigos por Siempre* (recognized as a "Cultural Hub" [Punto de Cultura] under Directorial Resolution No.
0143-2020/MC) and with the support of the Ministry of Culture of Peru, invites audiovisual creators, producers, film students, cultural institutions, and the general public to participate in the 13th Huánuco Film Festival 2026 (FENACI 2026).

The festival will take place in various free-access cultural spaces across the city of Huánuco—including streets, parks, and main squares—as well as in different provinces within the Huánuco department and in regions bordering it. The initiative aims to decentralize access to cinema, foster audience development, and strengthen the growth of both Peruvian and [...]

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HUANUCO, Peru