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BIFFF (Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival)

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Every year, during the month of April, the city of Brussels becomes the capital of all things Fantastic. The BIFFF, one of the biggest International Fantastic Film Festivals of the world (certainly the craziest), screens more than 100 movies during its 13 days marathon, ranging from Fantasy to Thriller, Sci-Fi, Cult, Horror, Anime, Experimental, underground, etc., of which some 90 features and 100 shorts in World, International, European or Belgian premiere.



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Logo of International documentary film festival | Globale Bogotá 2026
Published: 19 Aug 2025
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International documentary film festival | Globale Bogotá 2026

Deadline: 15 Sep 2025

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13th version of the International Documentary Film Festival Globale - Bogotá
The Globale International Documentary Film Festival - Bogotá invites documentary filmmakers and audiovisual producers to submit proposals that revolve around the struggle against Fascism.

About the festival
Globale—Critical and Emancipatory Perspectives is a non-profit and non-competitive festival that exhibits documentaries with political and social themes. It was founded in Berlin in 2003 and later replicated in Warsaw, Montevideo, Rio de Janeiro, and Bogota, where it has been held since 2011.
Its objective is to generate scenarios of denunciation, dialogue, awareness, and analysis of reality based on the themes established for each version. Thus, it proposes transforming established cultural, [...]

 Documentary



Bogotá D.C., Colombia



 
 
 
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Published: 16 Aug 2025
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The Arctic International Film Festival ’Golden Raven’

Deadline: 30 Nov 2025

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The Arctic International Film Festival "Golden Raven" is being held annually on the territory of the Chukotka Autonomous Region and is the professional competitive screening of cinematic works from around the world. The dates of the festival are agreed annually.

The 10 Arctic International Film Festival "Golden Raven" will take place from March 30 - April 12, 2026.

The festival sets its goals and objectives as following:

• search and promotion of the best modern films related to the Arctic and reflecting various aspects of life in this region;

• attracting the attention of the public and professional community to the topics relevant to the Arctic including ecology, interethnic relations, the continuity of generations, the preservation of traditions and culture, etc.;

• [...]

 Fiction  Documentary



Anadyr, Russia



 
 

 
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Published: 07 Aug 2025
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SHORT FILM FESTIVAL CINE CHICÚ

Deadline: 31 Aug 2025

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“Cinechicú Short Film Festival”, organized annually by the “Instituto de Cultura y Turismo de Tenjo - IMCTT”, is an event dedicated to the exhibition of short audiovisual films that allows the public to approach and enjoy the creativity and diversity of cinematographic language, while providing scenarios for meeting, reflection and training around the audiovisual.

The sixth edition of the festival will take place between October 17 to 24, 2025 in an itinerant manner in Tenjo - Cundinamarca under the slogan ”NARRATIVES THAT INSPIRE FROM SPORT", focusing—but not exclusively—on works that address topics related to sports, fostering a culture of life, recreation, and collective care.

Audiovisual works will be received about free themes and genres between 3 and 30 minutes long, [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Experimental



Tenjo, Colombia



 
 
 
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Published: 06 Aug 2025
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Gmünder Kunstverein e. V.

Deadline: 05 Nov 2025

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The current severe political and ecological crises seem to make idealistic or even utopian thinking—developing positive visions of the future—almost impossible.

Our theme, Collaborative Futures – SMALL APPROACHES, seeks to focus precisely on these small gestures of hope or success.

Participation will be determined by a jury composed of the cooperation partners listed on the website.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Experimental



Schwäbisch Gmünd, Germany



 

 
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Published: 05 Aug 2025
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SANTO DOMINGO GLOBAL FILM FESTIVAL (FCGSD)

Deadline: 01 Oct 2025

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Since its first edition, the Santo Domingo Global Film Festival (FCGSD) has taken firm steps to grow both nationally and internationally while remaining true to its mission. The festival aims to offer Dominicans, as well as all visitors to the country during the event, the opportunity to access the unique perspective that cinema provides on "global issues" through "personal stories." In doing so, it seeks to foster learning and adaptation in a world driven by knowledge and globalization.

The festival’s mission remains to bring the best international narrative and documentary films to a diverse audience, advancing the understanding of the global challenges we face. Beyond this, it has contributed—whether significantly or modestly—to enhancing cinematic culture in the Dominican [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic



 
 
 
 
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Published: 03 Aug 2025
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Fiorenzo Serra Film Festival

Deadline: 20 Sep 2025

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The Visual Anthropology Laboratory “Fiorenzo Serra” - the operational headquarters in Sassari of the Cagliari Cultural Services Center of the Humanitarian Society - Cineteca Sarda (hereinafter called “Cineteca”) relating to the Department of History, Human and Educational Sciences of the University of
Sassari (hereinafter called “Department”) as part of the project to enhance the figure of the filmmaker and ethnologist Fiorenzo Serra, he is announcing the competition for ethnographic film productions, named Fiorenzo Serra Film Festival, for the year 2025.

The theme of this eighth edition of the competition for the section “Fiorenzo Serra” is “MASKS, BEYOND THE HUMAN, RITES AND ETHNOGRAPHIC TRADITIONS”

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



SASSARI, Italy



 
 

 
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Published: 02 Aug 2025
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FESTIVAL DE CINE DOCUMENTAL Y DERECHOS HUMANOS DE ERRENTERIA

Deadline: 30 Sep 2025

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OZ ZINEMA ELKARTEA, in collaboration with the City Council of Errenteria, announces the 4th ERRENTERIA DOCUMENTARY FILM AND HUMAN RIGHTS FESTIVAL, in order to promote and develop the audiovisual arts through visualization and the defense of human rights.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Errenteria, Spain



 
 
 
 
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Published: 02 Aug 2025
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Cinego Shorts

Deadline: 15 Sep 2025

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Cinego Shorts Edition 2, 2025 program 'docs on the move' is now accepting submissions

We invite filmmakers from around the globe to submit powerful, thought-provoking short stories that explore the depths of the human experience. We seek compelling documentary films that question and illuminate what’s unfolding globally, and resonates with the audience worldwide.

Please visit our submission platform [https://festhome.com/festival/cinego-shorts] for complete submission guidelines, eligibility requirements, and deadlines. We look forward to reviewing your inspiring and thought-provoking films.

We believe in the power of storytelling in connecting us, inspiring change, and fostering a deeper understanding of the world around us.

Submit your documentary to Cinego Shorts and [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Karachi, Pakistan



 
 
 

 
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Published: 02 Aug 2025
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Cortometrajes por la Igualdad

Deadline: 15 Sep 2025

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The main requirement is that the short film must deal with any of the social issues related to gender equality:

coeducation, rights, gender violence, sexual violence; historical roles, women's participation in social life; work-life balance; equality policies; wage discrimination; glass ceiling; sticky floor; discrimination based on sex, gender or sexual orientation; invisibility; co-responsibility; sorority, etc.


For the rest of the conditions, please consult the terms and conditions.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Valencia, Spain



 
 
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Published: 01 Aug 2025
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Festival Internacional de Diseño y Animación FIDA Chile 2025

Deadline: 10 Oct 2025

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The International Festival of Design and Animation is organized by the School of Design at the University of Valparaíso, Chile, and will take place on November 11, 12, and 13, 2025.

FIDA is a non-profit event organized by a public university, and starting this year, it is supported by important educational institutions from the Valparaíso Region: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso (PUCV), Universidad de Playa Ancha (UPLA), Universidad Viña del Mar, and DUOC UC.

This year, 2025, marks the 16th edition of the Festival. We invite students from across Latin America to submit their animated short films inspired by territorial or local themes, which may include social issues, culturally significant stories, Indigenous peoples, traditions, and more.

FIDA recognizes and [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Valparaíso, Chile