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HARD:LINE International Film Festival

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HARD:LINE International Film Festival aims to present the various faces of extreme cinema.

The question as to what is meant by the term “extreme” can be understood by looking at the content of our wide selection of fantastic films. “Extreme” is often defined by an explicit splatter aesthetic but it can also be represented by unusual story-telling methods or an exotic visual language. Thus, we are meticulously selecting such examples that could be important in the future of the genre. We have not set any boundaries in our search and whether a film is a pearl of the independent scene, fun splatter or no-brainer, H:LIFF loves special films!

HARD:LINE International Film Festival is no warehouse festival where the priority is to show as many films as possible but rather [...]



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Published: 01 Oct 2026
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Festival Fútbol Cine Tocopilla

Deadline: 25 Nov 2026

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Short film festival

The Fútbol Cine Festival is a community gathering point created in February 2022 in the Antofagasta Region. Its mission is to promote unity between two of the most enriching activities for humankind:

SPORTS and CULTURE.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic



Santiago, Chile



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Published: 01 Oct 2026
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CINHOMO - International LGBTIQ+ Film Festival

Deadline: 31 Dec 2026

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The International Film and Sexual Diversity Festival CINHOMO accepts LGBTIAQ-themed films of all nationalities, which will be eligible in the various sections of the festival: Fiction Feature Films, Fiction Short Films, Documentary Feature Films and Documentary Short Films.

The works must not have been exhibited in commercial theaters, broadcast on TV or be available to the public on the Internet or any other platform in Spanish territory prior to the celebration of the festival and must be copyrighted after 01/01/2024. Feature films must be unpublished in the Community of Castilla y León; in the case of short films it will not be exclusive but it will be positively valued. The organization reserves the right to include in the out-of-competition program films that do not meet [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Valladolid, Spain



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Logo of Eurodesk European cinema day (time to move)
Published: 01 Oct 2026
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Eurodesk European cinema day (time to move)

Deadline: 18 Oct 2026

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International Festival

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The 2nd Eurodesk León European Film Day – Time to Move is an in-person short-film showcase organised by Eurodesk León and the Youth Department of León City Council.

The event uses cinema to bring the cultural and creative diversity of Europe closer to young audiences, encourage dialogue between viewers and filmmakers, and introduce opportunities for mobility, education, volunteering and participation across Europe.

The programme brings together fiction, documentary and contemporary audiovisual works from countries represented in the Eurodesk network, as well as a dedicated section for filmmakers and productions connected to the province of León.

The official gala and screening will take place on Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 5:00 p.m. at Espacio Joven Vías, Avenida Padre [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



León, Spain



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Logo of Pávez Pitch 2026 Convocatoria de Proyectos de Cortometraje en Desarrollo
Published: 30 Sep 2026
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Pávez Pitch 2026 Convocatoria de Proyectos de Cortometraje en Desarrollo

Deadline: 04 Oct 2026

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HIGHLIGHTED

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The Talavera de la Reina International Film Festival – Pávez Awards is launching its first call for pitching proposals, as part of the Industry Days, which will take place on 17 and 18 October 2026 in Talavera de la Reina.
The initiative has been created to support the development of new short films, strengthen their artistic, technical and financial viability, and connect their teams with professionals from the film industry. The conference will combine a series of masterclasses with a final presentation of the projects to a professional jury.
The organisers will select five projects. Their teams will be provided with tools to review and improve their proposals, prepare their presentations and present their projects in a clear, engaging and professional manner.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Talavera de la Reina, Spain



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Published: 29 Sep 2026
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Iquique International Film Festival

Deadline: 28 Oct 2026

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This 2026, the International Film Festival of Iquique (FICIQQ) will celebrate its 16th edition. FICIQQ is a unique film festival in the Tarapacá Region, and this edition is funded by the 2026 Audiovisual Promotion Fund, together with the production of Volcánica Films.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Iquique, Chile



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Published: 29 Sep 2026
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Plooy Independent Film Selection

Deadline: 20 Nov 2026

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Plooy Independent Film Selection is the annual online showcase of Plooy, an Istanbul-based streaming platform built around independent filmmakers. It is a curated programme: films are chosen by our editorial team in Istanbul together with an invited jury, and screened over a ten-day window in December.
We are not looking for budget. We are looking for an original voice, an honest story, and craft that serves the story. First films and student films sit in the same programme as work by experienced directors. There is no premiere requirement — films that have already screened elsewhere, online included, are welcome.
Selected films are screened on plooy.tv in a protected player, with no downloads offered. During the screening window the platform is not yet open to the public: [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Istanbul, Turkey



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Published: 29 Sep 2026
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Pantalla Patagonia

Deadline: 03 Oct 2026

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Pantalla Patagonia is a short film call and showcase that seeks to give visibility to audiovisual productions made in Patagonia and anywhere in the national territory or abroad. The event, which will take place over two days in October 2026 at a cultural center or local movie theater, is aimed at filmmakers, producers, students, and educational institutions, with no restrictions on age, nationality, or geographic origin.

The call accepts short films of up to 10 minutes, with an open theme and in formats such as fiction, documentary, experimental, or animation. In this first edition, the event will be a showcase, with no competition, and its goal is to encourage training, creative development, and the dissemination of cinema made in the south, offering a space open to the [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



El Calafate, Argentina



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Published: 28 Sep 2026
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The Neighbor Cinema International Film Festival

Deadline: 15 Oct 2026

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International Festival

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Neighbor Cinema International Film Festival is a Turkey-based short film festival dedicated to bold storytelling and new cinematic voices, with a particular focus on women-driven narratives and socially engaged cinema.

The name itself reflects the festival’s vision of creating a space where stories from different cultures, identities, and communities connect and engage in dialogue across borders.

The festival presents a curated selection of international fiction and documentary shorts that explore identity, gender, and contemporary social realities. Alongside its main program, the festival features dedicated sections that highlight emerging and evolving forms of storytelling:

Women Focus – spotlighting films by women filmmakers and women-centered narratives
Student Films – [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Istanbul , Turkey



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Published: 28 Sep 2026
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Festival Cine del Mediterráneo- Ficsem

Deadline: 04 Oct 2026

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FICSEM Festival, in the Mediterranean area.


For major reasons, and having been immersed in a situation in which we have all been affected, we have decided to adapt to the current situation, and give a new focus to our festival. Maintaining the enthusiasm and passion we feel for the artistic world.


Our festival is aimed at the dissemination and promotion of film authors related to topics of social and/or ecological value.


Because we believe in the power of art as a transformative medium, our contribution from this festival is to give visibility to projects that address environmental and social changes in which we are immersed. We are an international festival because we understand the world beyond barriers, and because we are moved by the need to get to know other cultures [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Torrevieja, Spain



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Published: 26 Sep 2026
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Cinematic Luxe Indie Showcase - Fall Fest 26

Deadline: 21 Nov 2026

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$0 Festival Entry Fee • International • 100% Digital • No Premiere Requirement

⚡ FREE CLUXE ACCOUNT REQUIRED FOR FESTIVAL ACCESS

Cinematic Luxe Indie Showcase — Fall Fest 26 is a 100% digital, international celebration built to give independent filmmakers more opportunities to have their work seen, discovered, discussed, and recognized. Running November 27–December 9, 2026, Fall Fest 26 brings filmmakers and audiences from around the world together for digital screenings, audience participation, filmmaker recognition, creative awards, community interaction, and the Weekly Cinematic Spotlight.

Our philosophy is simple: independent films deserve more than a submission confirmation they deserve a real opportunity to be seen. Every accepted project receives a digital screening [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Cincinnati, United States



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