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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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Logo of Film Festival La Otra Historia
Published: 29 Jul 2026
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Short films



Film Festival La Otra Historia

Deadline: 30 Sep 2026

Call for entries

Short film festival

The 16th version of the Festival has as its central theme ¨Community Cinema as a generator of Social Change and Progress¨, the jury prioritizes content that has this focus, however the reception of audiovisual pieces is not closed exclusively to said theme, for Therefore, other types of content will be widely accepted.

¨Community cinema is not only an art form, but also a powerful tool to promote fundamental values of a progressive society, such as gender equality, social justice and citizen participation. It facilitates debate, plurality and solidarity, and offers a means of expression for the different groups and identities that make up the social, cultural and identity fabric of Colombia, at local, regional and national levels. ¨

It is for this reason that the Comuna 13 [...]

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Medellín, Colombia



 
 
 
 
Logo of III Creative Campus Universidad Europea - International Animated Short Film Fest
Published: 27 Jul 2026
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III Creative Campus Universidad Europea - International Animated Short Film Fest

Deadline: 01 Sep 2026

Call for entries

International Festival

Short film festival

Participate and showcase your animation talent!

Universidad Europea's Creative Campus is celebrating the second edition of its animated short film festival: a space for students and professionals to share their best work, compete for awards, and connect with the industry.

Who can enter?

Student
Students over 16 years of age or alumni graduating in 2024.

Note: Students must provide a current enrollment or 2024 graduation certificate. All categories must present a promotional teaser and poster of the work.


Professional
Members of the animation or video game industry

Format
MP4 or MOV (H.264) with HD 1080p resolution.

Language
They can be in any official language of Spain, with Spanish subtitles.

Theme
Free, as long as they respect the principles of non-discrimination, [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Madrid, Spain



 
 

 
Logo of Festival de Cine Miradas Mayores
Published: 25 Jul 2026
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Festival de Cine Miradas Mayores

Deadline: 28 Aug 2026

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International Festival

Short film festival

The 2nd Miradas Mayores Film Festival is a space for dialogue, promotion, and reflection among filmmakers, their works, and audiences, with the aim of exploring the many ways of experiencing aging in contemporary society. Through the audiovisual medium, the festival seeks to bring forward stories that highlight the diversity of experiences, life paths, and realities of older adults, promoting a more human, inclusive, and respectful perspective on aging.

With a decentralized approach, Miradas Mayores brings cinema to different communities and regions, transforming each screening into an opportunity for community engagement and cultural participation.

The festival aims to challenge stereotypes that associate old age solely with dependency, illness, or unproductiveness, instead [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Other  Experimental  Music Video



San Felipe, Chile



 
 
 
Logo of The Raven, international short film festival of horror, fantasy and science fiction
Published: 24 Jul 2026
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The Raven, international short film festival of horror, fantasy and science fiction

Deadline: 27 Sep 2026

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International Festival

Short film festival

Short film festival of fantasy, science fiction anf horror.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Cintruenigo, Spain



 
 

 
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Published: 23 Jul 2026
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PSSST! Festival nijemog filma

Deadline: 15 Oct 2026

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International Festival

Short film festival

Rather unusual, rather trapped on the border between dream and reality, silent film has for several years found affirmation at the PSSST! Silent Film Festival organised by the Trešnjevka Cultural Centre.

PSSST! is a unique film festival presenting the art of silent film in a new, exciting and entertaining way. This Festival is a rare gem on the cultural scene which lacks initiatives offering artists the opportunity to try out their skills in this specific (and demanding!) artistic form.

The event confirms its status as a festival in the classic sense of the word through its competition programme in which contemporary “silent” titles are screened to an audience. The best film in the competition is awarded the Brcko Grand Prize, the official award of PSSST! named after the main [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Zagreb, Croatia



 
 
Logo of Movie123ment
Published: 22 Jul 2026
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Short films



Movie123ment

Deadline: 12 Oct 2026

Call for entries

International Festival

Short film festival

Do you want to participate? CALL FOR ENTRIES OPEN until October 12

Launch of parallel activities related to the competition, focusing on Youth Mental Health and the audiovisual world.

Here is the information about the upcoming activities.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Barcelona, Spain



 
 

 
Logo of Visualízame Short Film Festival. Audiovisual&Women
Published: 19 Jul 2026
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Short films



XVI Festival De Cortometrajes Visualízame. Audiovisual&mujer

Deadline: 10 Sep 2026

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International Festival

Short film festival

The Visualízame festival began in 2011.

Organized by Fundación Inquietarte, the main objective of Visualízame is to serve as a platform for the dissemination of cinematographic works in which women participate in the direction, script and/or production.

Likewise, serve as a dissemination platform for short films that promote equality, in addition to respect for Human Rights. That is why we have two special awards for short films committed to the 2030 agenda of Sustainable Development Goals, and films whose plot addresses the topic of death and mourning.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



San José, Níjar, Spain



 
 
 
 
Logo of 5th International Sea Film Festival
Published: 19 Jul 2026
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Feature films



5° Festival Internacional De Cine Del Mar

Deadline: 17 Oct 2026

Call for entries

International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival

The International Sea Film Festival invites national and international documentary and cinematic productions that explore the seas and oceans as their central narrative thread, approaching these themes from scientific, cultural, and/or artistic perspectives, to participate in the 2027 Edition of the Festival.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Concepción, Chile



 
 
 

 
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Published: 16 Jul 2026
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Mostra TRÂNSITO

Deadline: 30 Aug 2026

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International Festival

Short film festival

TRÂNSITO is an LGBT+ film showcase based in Pelotas, Brazil.

The name Transito refers to the right of bodies to move, exist, and occupy spaces. The festival celebrates LGBTQ+ stories and filmmakers committed to creating works around these themes.

The showcase is divided into three sections — International, National (Brazilian), and Regional (Rio Grande do Sul) — in order to embrace both local and global perspectives in cinema.

Through film screenings, talks, debates, and cultural activities, TRÂNSITO promotes inclusion, respect, diversity, and human rights, strengthening the local community and contributing to a more just, equal, and welcoming society.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Pelotas, Brazil



 
 
Logo of 3 Margens – Festival Latinoamericano de Cine
Published: 16 Jul 2026
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Short films
Feature films



3 Margens – Festival Latino-americano De Cinema 2026

Deadline: 20 Aug 2026

Call for entries

International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival

The 3 Margens Latin American Film Festival is a film screening and training event that has been taking place since 2017 in the city of Foz do Iguaçu, in the state of Paraná.

Its uniqueness lies in the fact that it extends its activities to two neighboring countries, Puerto Iguazú and Ciudad del Este, Argentina and Paraguay, respectively.

The Festival promotes competitive screenings of short films and also screens invited feature films. All screenings focus on Latin American and Caribbean productions.

The event also features a Screenwriting Lab and the 3 Fronteiras Market meeting, focused on the audiovisual industry of the Triple Frontier.

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Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil