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The 26th annual Screamfest® Horror Film Festival will take place at the TCL Chinese Theatres in Hollywood.

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Published: 11 May 2023
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Barichara Green Film Festival FESTIVER

Deadline: 30 Jun 2023

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The Barichara Green Film Festival FESTIVER, created by Colombian actors Toto Vega and Nórida Rodríguez, seeks to build a new generation of artists and audience commited to the environment. Through its screenings and a continuous search for resources to create environmental film content, FESTIVER aims to educate and entertain by developing academic, artistic and recreational activities which enrich the Colombian cultural landscape and help build a better world. The 16th edition will take place on September 24-27, 2026 in Barichara, Santander, Colombia.

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Barichara, Colombia



 
 
 
 
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Published: 11 May 2023
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International Short Film Festival on elderly people (FICMA Salamanca)

Deadline: 08 Sep 2023

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The International Festival of Intergenerational Short Films on the Elderly (FICMA) was born within the Federation of Associations of the Elderly of Salamanca (FAMASA) with the aim of providing a cultural offer that contributes to improving the quality of life of the elderly, even with dependence or disfunctions by bringing them closer to a full citizenship and offering the cultural heritage of which they are protagonists. It is celebrated every year between September and October since 2016 in the city of Salamanca, being a meeting of intergenerational culture

The Festival poses as a place of debate and discourse for questions such as: How has cinema treated old age? The reflection of the role of the elderly in the family, sentimental, emotional and social relationships. The [...]

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Salamanca, Spain



 
 
 

 
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Published: 05 May 2023
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PUNTO FINAL

Deadline: 08 Sep 2023

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The theme of the contest is death understood as the end of life. The works must reflect death from the perspective of the authorship of the works.

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Quinto, Spain



 
 
 
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Published: 04 May 2023
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MINIDOC

Deadline: 09 Oct 2023

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The theme must focus, from the values ​​of solidarity, tolerance, culture of peace, nature and commitment to gender equality, on ways of life, traditions, trades, crafts, sustainable economy, respect for the environment and living beings, that is, all aspects of the diversity of human culture, with a specific section dealing with issues of the peoples of Siberia and Central Asia.

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Polán, Spain



 

 
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Published: 03 May 2023
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Gulf of Morrosquillo International Film Festival - FICGO

Deadline: 02 Aug 2023

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FICGO is an annual cultural event in the Gulf of Morrosquillo, Colombia, that promotes free, outdoor cinema. It offers a diverse program of films, workshops, and environmental activities for various audiences in San Onofre, Tolú, Coveñas, and surrounding towns such as Berrugas and Rincón del Mar.

This year, we will celebrate the sixth edition in November 2026 with spaces that allow us to come together, showcasing emerging local talent and the global audiovisual sector, while highlighting the unique narratives of the Caribbean.

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Berrugas, Rincón del Mar, Santiago de Tolú, Coveñas, San Onofre, Colombia



 
 
 
 
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Published: 02 May 2023
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CortogeniAl, Cinema and Short Films’ Festival

Deadline: 01 Aug 2023

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The 17th edition of the Puente Genil Film and Short Film Festival, CortogeniAl, will be held in Puente Genil, Córdoba (Spain), from October 9 to 17, 2026.

REQUIREMENTS:

− Short films must have been produced in 2025 or 2026.

− The duration must not exceed 30 minutes.

− Productions not filmed in Spanish must be subtitled in Spanish.

− The authors will own the rights to their works and are responsible for all copyrights present in the short film.

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Puente Genil, Spain



 
 
 

 
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Published: 02 May 2023
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ImagenArte 26

Deadline: 15 Jul 2023

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11th Santaella Short Film Festival, October 24, 2026.

The primary aim of this competition is to promote audiovisual expression and foster cultural diversity. We understand short films as an essential artistic manifestation that transcends mere entertainment, acting as a vehicle for exploring diverse social and artistic perspectives.

Through this call for entries, the festival aims to:

• Boost the visibility of emerging and established talent.

• Create exhibition spaces that enrich the cultural landscape.

• Foster an appreciation for cinema, facilitating encounters between creators and audiences to deepen our understanding of our environment.

Organized and supported by:

Celuloide Film Association
Santaella Town Hall and Campiña Cathedral
Regional Government of Andalusia, [...]

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Santaella, Spain



 
 
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Published: 02 May 2023
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Santurtzi Film Festival

Deadline: 13 Aug 2023

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Since its creation in 2013, the Santurtzi Film Festival has gradually evolved to become a benchmark event in the Basque Country, expanding fields of action and gaining in solidity. Always faithful to its three founding axes –the socio-cultural promotion of the municipality, the connection with the community from the artistic point of view and the promotion and professionalization of new directors– the original motto of "cinema at street level" has consolidated a distinctive personality –close, participatory cinema with a social vocation– that has served as a platform for emerging filmmakers and for cultural revitalization, social and economic of Santurtzi.

The great success of SZ has been to position itself as a platform for emerging Basque cinema: to screen and give space to [...]

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Santurtzi, Spain



 
 
 

 
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Published: 30 Apr 2023
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The 9th Jeonju International Short Film Festival

Deadline: 23 Jun 2023

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Regulations for Submission to the Competition Section of the 9th Jeonju International Short Film Festival

The Jeonju International Short Film Festival is an annual event hosted by CineSoop, a non-profit organization under the Cultural Contents Research Institute.

The 9th Jeonju International Short Film Festival will be organized by the Festival Executive Committee.

The festival aims to contribute to the diversity of film and culture by introducing outstanding short films from Korea and around the world to audiences.

The 9th edition of the Jeonju International Short Film Festival will be held in Jeonju from September 17 to September 21, 2026.

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Korean Jeonju, South Korea



 
 
 
 
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Published: 27 Apr 2023
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FESTIVAL OF FUTURE STORYTELLERS

Deadline: 12 Jul 2023

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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 [...]

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München, Germany