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IN THE PALACE International Short Film Festival

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Founded in 2003, IN THE PALACE International Film Festival is dedicated to short films and audiovisual arts. Originating as a competitive forum for student films, it is now a recognized platform for expression of both young artists and experienced professionals. Among the oldest in the Balkans, it is the only professional short film festival in Bulgaria.

IN THE PALACE ISFF is a Goya Awards qualifying festival and an Academy Awards®/OSCAR® qualifying festival for shorts in the categories of Best Animation, Best Fiction, Best Documentary, and Best National Film. IN THE PALACE ISFF is a member of the international network of festivals and institutions serving the short film sector – the Short Film Conference.

IN THE PALACE ISFF annually launches the last weekend of June and for [...]



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Published: 04 Mar 2021
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Chulpicine Film Festival for Children and Youth

Deadline: 23 Jul 2021

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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 [...]

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Quito, Ecuador



 
 
 
 
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Published: 04 Mar 2021
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FECISO - Social Films International Festival (Castilla-la Mancha)

Deadline: 10 May 2021

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Aware of the importance of audiovisual media in Spanish society today and, trying to make them both a comunication and education media, to promote values of solidarity and tolerance, the International Social Film Festival of Castilla-La Mancha was born and it will be held in Toledo, It will continue in Toledo, Torrijos, Cuenca, Olías del Rey...

In this Festival are invited to take part to public and private entities that share the same concerns.

The Festival consists of several sections, including a contest of short and documentaries, social issues include: xenophobia, generational conflict, child labor, domestic violence, social roles, ecology, children´s rights, coexistence, etc.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Torrijos, Spain



 

 
Logo of Animation Nights New York | Anny Best Of Fest
Published: 03 Mar 2021
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Animation Nights New York | Anny Best Of Fest

Deadline: 31 Jul 2021

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"Georges Méliès rocket reached the moon, Felix the cat hit the road, and the great journey continues." Anthony Haden-Guest

WE HAVE ROLLING DEADLINES. If we are in between seasons on the FESTHOME platform

(PROJECT SUBMISSION IS FREE. We have ROLLING DEADLINES for project submission.) Please see our Rules & Terms.

EVENT DATES

- Aug - Jul | Animation Nights New York curated monthly screening events

- May | ANNY Cannes Program

- Nov / Dec | ANNY Best of Fest (Season Festival / Conference)

- Ongoing | Additional Opportunities

- Ongoing | ANNY Exchange Talent Connect (https://annyexchange.com)

(Please note: Animation Nights New York (ANNY) has ROLLING DEADLINES. If you have not received a notification it means your film is still in the running to be screened at one of our [...]

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New York, United States



 
 
 
 
Logo of Islantilla Cinefórum Film Festival
Published: 27 Feb 2021
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Islantilla Cinefórum

Deadline: 07 May 2021

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19th ISLANTILLA CINEFÓRUM

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Islantilla (Lepe e Isla Cristina), Spain



 
 
 

 
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Published: 26 Feb 2021
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Festival de Cortometrajes Rodinia

Deadline: 31 May 2021

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18th Rodinia Short Film Festival 2026

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Rodinia, Spain



 
 
 
 
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Published: 24 Feb 2021
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AnimArte - International Student Animation Festival Of Brazil

Deadline: 23 Mar 2021

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AnimArte Festival: A global stage for student and professional animators.

The AnimArte Festival is dedicated exclusively to animated short films !!
The maximum duration for each film is 15 minutes.

AnimArte is an international festival of animated films made by children, young people, and professionals, aimed at young audiences.

In 2026, the 19th edition of AnimArte will be held, and the festival will celebrate its 25th anniversary. It will take place in October in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

For international students (around the world), there are two competitive categories: Maxi (for animated films made by students aged 18 or older) and Mini (for animated films made by students under 18).

For international professionals, there are two categories: “Environmental Films” and [...]

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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil



 
 
 

 
Logo of RIR · International Comedy Shortfilm Festival
Published: 16 Feb 2021
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RiR · Festival Internacional De Curtas De Comedia

Deadline: 30 Jun 2021

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The nineth edition of RIR (International Comedy Shortfilm Festival), a theme festival where humor is the fundamental base.

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Allariz, Spain



 
 
 
Logo of 26th Bidasoa International Archaeological Film Festival
Published: 15 Feb 2021
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XXVI Festival Internacional De Cine Arqueológico Del Bidasoa

Deadline: 20 Jun 2021

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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



 
 
 

 
Logo of Short Film Competition of the Film and Wine Festival Ciudad de la Solana
Published: 05 Feb 2021
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Festival De Cine Y Vino Ciudad De La Solana

Deadline: 01 Jun 2021

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The Municipal Film Festival aware of the importance of media in Spanish society today, and trying to make them both a media and education, held from November to December 2026 the Film and Wine Festival "Ciudad de La Solana 2026"

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La Solana , Spain



 
 
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Published: 05 Feb 2021
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N. I. F. F. – Noto International Film Festival, Premio Mario Monicelli Alla Miglior Regia – X Edizione 2026

Deadline: 03 Jul 2021

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Magnetic Film Association is proud to announce the short film festival “N.I.F.F. Noto International Film Festival” 2026 X edition
Festival is dedicated to any short movies created in any format and opened to all Italians and foreigner authors.

N.I.F.F will award the prestigious “MARIO MONICELLI” award for the best direction.

The technical jury appointed by the organizers of MAGNETIC FILM PRODUCTION will be composed of artist and workers in the field of cinematography, music and journalism field, chaired by film critic Giuseppe Liotta.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Noto, Italy