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

Some of the largest horror online publications have called it the "Sundance of Horror."

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Screamfest® Horror Film Festival is the largest and longest running horror film festival in the United States. Paranormal Activity was discovered and premiered at the festival in 2007.

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Published: 17 Apr 2025
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Goitacá Internacional Film Festival

Deadline: 27 Apr 2025

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Quiprocó Filmes will host the II Goitacá International Film Festival from August 06 to 11, 2026, in Campos dos Goytacazes, Brazil.

The festival aims to promote and disseminate Brazilian and international independent cinema through screenings, debates, and exchanges among audiences, filmmakers, producers, industry professionals, curators, exhibitors, distributors, and critics. The in-person and free event comprises the International Competitive Program, Brazilian Competitive Program, Zezé Motta Program (focused on ethnic-racial and gender diversity), Olhares do Interior Program (featuring films produced in the interior regions of Rio de Janeiro), the Cabrunquinho Program (dedicated to children and youth films) as well as the Futuro do Clima (Future of the Climate) Informative [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Campos dos Goytacazes , Brazil



 
 
 
 
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Published: 15 Apr 2025
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Oyola Fabián International Documentary Film Festival

Deadline: 15 Apr 2025

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The Cultural Association ‘El Bujío’ of Segura de León (Badajoz), in its desire to pay tribute and remember Andrés Oyola Fabián, neighbour and friend of our town, tireless researcher and disseminator in the field of social and human affairs, organises, in collaboration and with the support of the Town Council of Segura de León and the Provincial Council of Badajoz, the Fifth Edition of the ‘Oyola Fabián International Documentary Film Festival (OFFCINEDOC)’.

Once the participating works have been received and as long as they comply with the aspects included in the Bases, a selection will be made by the organisation and they will be transferred to an international jury made up of professionals from the audiovisual field and from different subjects related to general culture, as [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Segura de León, Spain



 
 
 

 
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Published: 02 Apr 2025
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COLONYA PALMA MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL

Deadline: 30 Jun 2025

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The Mountain Film Festival of Palma (Mallorca) opens the 2026 call for the competitive section of short films, which aims to promote and promote short films about mountains (alpinism, expeditions, climbing, speleology,...), nature and ethnography associated with mountains.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Palma, Spain



 
 
 
 
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Published: 27 Mar 2025
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29N. Festival de Cine, Memoria y DDHH

Deadline: 01 Sep 2025

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On November 29, 1974, the DINA arrested Carmen Bueno and Jorge Müller after the premiere of the film “A la sombra del sol”. 51 years after their forced disappearance, filmmakers continue to remember on this day two great figures of national cinema through film.

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Valparaíso, Chile



 

 
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Published: 18 Mar 2025
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TEHRAN International Short Film Festival

Deadline: 15 Aug 2025

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The Tehran International Short Film Festival (TISFF) stands as one of Asia's most prestigious and widely recognized platforms for short films, celebrated for its dedication to creative excellence, innovation, and the promotion of diverse voices in cinema. Over the course of its illustrious history, TISFF has evolved into a vibrant hub for global storytelling, attracting thousands of submissions from filmmakers worldwide—a reflection of its unparalleled reputation as a cornerstone for emerging talent and visionary cinematic voices.
Organized by the Iranian Youth Cinema Society (IYCS), a leading organization in short film production and education, TISFF benefits from an extensive infrastructure comprising 58 branches across Iran and a thriving network of filmmakers and alumni. [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Tehran, Iran



 
 
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Published: 16 Mar 2025
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Mac Fest - Ammuina 2026

Deadline: 30 Apr 2025

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The Macass association promotes new perspectives on the region. The MAC fest together with the many cultural initiatives cultivates the film festival ‘Ammuina’.
‘Ammuina - noises coming from afar’ - is the perfect opportunity to get to know up-and-coming filmmakers, hot topics and unprecedented views dedicated to Innovation, Environment and Social issues.

Visit the website: www.macfest.it

The Fourth Edition of ‘Ammuina’ selects a maximum of 3 short films and the screening will be included in the programme of the MAC fest 2026 in Cava de' Tirreni.

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Cava de' Tirreni, Italy



 
 

 
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Published: 14 Mar 2025
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Muestra De Mujeres La Cinemoteka de Can Basté

Deadline: 23 Apr 2025

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Sixth exhibition of short films made by women. Only short films made and designed by women.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Barcelona, Spain



 
 
 
 
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Published: 09 Mar 2025
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La Setmana de cinema independent de Girona

Deadline: 01 May 2025

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The Girona Independent Film Festival is a platform for directors and authors of independent fiction feature films without a distributor. The festival aims to promote these productions by providing an opportunity for their exhibition and commercial distribution.
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Girona, Spain



 
 

 
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Published: 05 Mar 2025
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La Gran Pantalla - Festival Internacional de Cinema de les Persones Grans de Barcelona

Deadline: 09 Mar 2025

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La GRAN pantalla is an intergenerational cinematographic meeting space that seeks to dismantle stereotypes about older people through cinema. We look for stories that allow us to generate new readings and discourses about older people, beyond the conventional representations that are usually associated with this stage of life.

La GRAN pantalla seeks to delve into topics such as the sexuality of older people, the digital divide, unwanted loneliness, palliative care, intergenerational dialogues, cohousing, LGBTIQ+ older people, dignified death, migrant older people and all the visions that this population group may have about contemporary social problems such as the climate crisis, demographic change, new forms of families and organization, international conflicts, urban [...]

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Barcelona, Spain



 
 
 
 
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Published: 02 Mar 2025
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Kaaffilm International Short Film Festival

Deadline: 31 Jul 2025

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Kaaffilm International Short Film Festival 5th Edition (2025)

The Kaaffilm International Short Film Festival returns for its 5th edition, continuing our commitment to celebrating short films a cinematic language that often speaks the loudest in the fewest minutes.

Kaaffilm is an independent platform devoted to discovering, supporting, and showcasing filmmakers who push the boundaries of storytelling, vision, and form.

In 2025, the festival will be held entirely online, offering creators and audiences worldwide a seamless and secure digital experience. All official selections will be screened on Kaaffilm’s verified platform, ensuring both accessibility and authenticity for a truly borderless cinema.

Kaaffilm remains a vital hub for emerging voices and established creators, [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Milan, Italy