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Internationale Kurzfilmwoche Regensburg

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The International Short Film Week Regensburg was founded in 1994 by Arbeitskreis Film e.V. as a nonprofit festival and screens approximately 250 short films over eleven days each March in the charming cinemas of the Old Town. The program centers on four competitions: the International Competition, the German Competition, the Architecture Film Competition (international), and the Regional Competition. Live-action, documentary, animation, experimental film, and hybrid formats are presented on an equal footing. The special program typically consists of various themed programs as well as a country focus, masterclasses and talks, a late-night section, film programs for children, live events, and interdisciplinary formats.

Short Film Week sees itself as a meeting place for [...]



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Published: 30 Jul 2026
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Short films
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Guatapé Film Fest

Deadline: 25 Sep 2026

Call for entries

International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival

The GUATAPÉ FILM FEST is an international film festival that promotes the circulation, screening, and dialogue surrounding cinema, strengthening exchanges among creators, audiences, and regions from one of Colombia’s most iconic cultural landscapes.

Through its official competitions, curated screenings, educational programs, industry events, and public engagement activities, the Festival promotes the diversity of contemporary cinema, fosters the discovery of new voices, and contributes to the strengthening of the national and international film sectors.

As part of its fourth edition, GUATAPÉ FILM FEST officially opens this call for entries and invites individuals and organizations involved in the creation, production, distribution, exhibition, and circulation of films to [...]

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Guatapé , Colombia



 
 
 
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Published: 30 Jul 2026
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Prix Philoxenia

Deadline: 17 Dec 2026

Call for entries

International Festival

Short film festival

Prix Philoxenia – The Short Film Competition on Hospitality
What if a simple short film could change the way we see others?

The Prix Philoxenia invites young people aged 12 to 24 to share their vision of hospitality through a 1-to-5-minute film: welcoming others, reaching out, overcoming differences, and creating connections. Whether social, cultural, intergenerational, sporting, religious, or linked to migration, hospitality lies at the heart of the stories that bring us together.

Open to both first-time and experienced filmmakers, the competition is accessible to everyone: a simple smartphone is all you need to take part. Entries can be submitted individually, as a group, or as part of a school or educational institution project.

Six awards (Jury and Audience Awards across [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Paris, France



 

 
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Published: 29 Jul 2026
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Teror film fest

Deadline: 01 Sep 2026

Call for entries

International Festival

Short film festival

The “Teror Film Fest” festival is establishing itself on the Canary Islands scene with a “TERRIFYING” cultural offering, dedicated exclusively to horror films.

https://www.terorfilmfest.com/

Best Short Film Award: €1000 + Statuette

Best Actor Award: €500

(More awards may be added or expanded later depending on new sponsorships)

Requirements

The short film must be between 10 and 30 minutes long.

Production date after January 1, 2024.
Horror theme.

This is an excerpt from the rules. Please consult the full call for entries for complete information.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Teror, Spain



 
 
Logo of HALLNAYWOOD International Short Film Festival
Published: 29 Jul 2026
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HALLNAYWOOD International Short Film Festival

Deadline: 21 Sep 2026

Call for entries

International Festival

Short film festival

The Hallnaywood Festival is a must-attend film event dedicated to short films, held every year in Aulnay-sous-Bois. The festival showcases the creativity of both emerging and established filmmakers from around the world, offering audiences a diverse selection of short films across all genres.

The 2026 edition will mark a major milestone in its history with the celebration of its 10th edition. This anniversary edition represents ten years of commitment to cinema, the discovery of new talent, and the sharing of a common passion for short films. It will be an opportunity to celebrate the journey so far, highlight the filmmakers who have shaped the festival, and offer the audience an even more ambitious program, filled with standout moments and unique encounters.

In addition to [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Aulnay sous bois , France



 
 

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



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  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Madrid, Spain



 
 

 
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Published: 25 Jul 2026
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Short films



Festival de Cine Miradas Mayores

Deadline: 28 Aug 2026

Call for entries

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  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



San Felipe, Chile



 
 
 
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Published: 24 Jul 2026
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Short films



Primeiro Plano - Festival de Cinema de Juiz de Fora e Mercocidades

Deadline: 31 Jul 2026

Call for entries

International Festival

Short film festival

Submissions are now open for another edition of the Primeiro Plano Film Festival of Juiz de Fora and Mercocities.

You can submit your short film to the festival's competitive sections until July 31.

The Regional Competition is open to filmmakers from Juiz de Fora and the surrounding region. The Mercocities Competition is dedicated to first-time directors from across Brazil and South American countries.

In addition to screening selected films, the festival continues to encourage new productions and strengthen the independent audiovisual sector.

The festival takes place in November and features a diverse programme including film screenings, workshops, panel discussions, networking events, and special activities for both audiences and filmmakers.

Follow our social media [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Juiz de Fora, Brazil



 
 

 
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

Call for entries

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



 
 
 
Logo of PSSST! Silent Film Festival
Published: 23 Jul 2026
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Short films



PSSST! Festival nijemog filma

Deadline: 15 Oct 2026

Call for entries

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