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International short film competition for new Latin American talents (FCZ)

The Zaragoza Film Festival was born in 1995 to create a cinematographic activity in the city. In principle its main denomination was that of Young Directors. As of 2007, its official name became the Zaragoza Film Festival.

Festival with different Contests, of a general and national nature (although some of its Contests are International).

To mark our 30th anniversary, we are undertaking a renewal and update of the project.

Within the Official Section of our Festival, we are promoting the International Short Film Competition for New Latin American Talents.

This space seeks to foster artistic, cultural, aesthetic, and conceptual exchange between Latin America and Spain.

To promote the work and aesthetic vision of emerging Latin American filmmakers in Europe.

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TEHRAN International Short Film Festival

Deadline: 05 Jul 2026

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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. [...]

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Tehran, Iran

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Published: 02 Feb 2026

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Neum underwater film festival

Deadline: 02 Aug 2026

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This is film festival of underwater films, in city of Neum in Herzegovina (BA).

For the love of our nature, we started festival to promote all kind of underwater film's art, no matter what camera you use, no matter amateur or extreme proff - welcome.

Festival is place to meet face to face, authors, public, journalists, a few days in Neum in Herzegovina county.

Want to host all finalist 2 nights in Neum, that authors can notice how spectators enjoy watching underwater arts.

Please note, films must be shot at least 50% of the time underwater.

Filmed in 2025, 2024, 2023.

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Neum, Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Published: 02 Feb 2026

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Mostra de Cinema de Muntanya de Palma

Deadline: 15 May 2026

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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.

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Palma, Spain

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Published: 02 Feb 2026

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Mostra de Cinema Do Rosal

Deadline: 20 Jun 2026

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Festival of short films with a free theme.
As specified in the rules, any short film with a maximum duration of 30 minutes including credits is admitted.

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O Rosal, Spain

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Published: 02 Feb 2026

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Utsav International Film Festival

Deadline: 31 Oct 2026

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Utsav – Celebration or Festival

We have started this LGBTQ+ & Independent Film Festival for cinema lovers. This film festival will be a celebration of creativity and ideas. After a successful completion of the first edition of the festival, we are now ready for the second edition.

LGBTQ+ cinema globally as well as in India has become an important part of the film industry. OTT platforms have increased the reach of these films to a larger audience. Of course, these avenues are mostly for mainstream cinema and filmmakers. There are a lot of independent film makers who also have interesting stories to present. We hope that this festival will be a platform for these independent film makers and their wonderful stories.

Each film has various components – story, script, [...]

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Mumbai, India

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Published: 01 Feb 2026

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FESTIVERD Venezuela

Deadline: 31 Aug 2026

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13th FESTIVERD – Venezuela
Festival Internacional de Cine y Video Verde de Venezuela opens its call for entries for the 13th edition, to be held from December 1st to 6th, 2026. Professional and student short films of the animation genre from any region are welcome, provided they address ENVIRONMENTAL themes.

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Our vision: to become a green film and video festival that, from Venezuela to the world, serves as an example in the creation of loving, familial bonds among all inhabitants of planet Earth.

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Our mission: to offer an alternative perspective on environmental and ecological experiences that aim to restore familial bonds among all biotic and abiotic beings. The exhibition of green audiovisual narratives is interconnected with other streaming, media, transmedia, and [...]

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Caracas, Venezuela

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Published: 31 Jan 2026

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Международный фестиваль анимационных фильмов «Анимаёвка – 2026

Deadline: 01 Jun 2026

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Mogilev State Enterprise "Kinovideoprokat" welcomes you and informs that in September 2026 in the city of Mogilev, Republic of Belarus, the XXVIII International Festival of Animated Films "Animaevka-2026" will be held.

Over the years, the festival has become a celebration of animation for children and adults. Events are held in all regional centers of Belarus.

For viewing, film screenings of competitive and non-competitive programs, creative meetings with the creators of animated films, master classes, exhibitions of children's fine and decorative and applied arts are organized.

As part of the treatment:

- competition of animated films;
- competition of children's animation creativity
- competition of children's fine and decorative and applied arts.

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Mogilev, Belarus

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Published: 26 Jan 2026

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The Digital Gate International Film Festival

Deadline: 31 Dec 2026

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مهرجان البوابة الرقمية الدولي للفيلم القصير
أول مهرجان شهري للفيلم القصير في الجزائر و الوطن العربي

Th Digital Gate international film festival
The first monthly online short film festival in Algeria and the Arab world

Le festival international du film court métrage portail numérique
Le premier festival mensuel de courts métrages online Algérie et dans le monde arabe

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Annaba , Algeria

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Published: 25 Jan 2026

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Baar | 3º Festival De Cine Argentino En Barcelona

Deadline: 31 Aug 2026

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The Festival is being held for the third time in Barcelona, preserving the essence of this unique cinematic experience. The aim of the Festival is to present Spanish and international audiences with a selection of Argentine short and feature films, in an effort to highlight contemporary artistic trends and the talented Argentine filmmakers, featuring films produced from January 2025 to the present day. This edition of the Festival seeks to build cultural bridges between Argentina and Spain through the seventh art. We believe the festival will be an effective means of fostering mutual understanding and strengthening the ties between both nations.

Likewise, we hope this event will provide an opportunity for the Argentine community in Barcelona to strengthen its cultural bonds, [...]

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BARCELONA, Spain

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Published: 23 Jan 2026

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Festival Internacional de Cine en Iztacalco

Deadline: 01 Sep 2026

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The first International Film Festival in Iztacalco, in one of Mexico City's most historic boroughs, invites all filmmakers interested in sharing their work with us, and why not, even stay and film. We will have screenings of the submitted films, as well as an awards ceremony with cash prizes.

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Iztacalco, Mexico

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TEHRAN International Short Film Festival

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Tehran, Iran

Neum underwater film festival

Deadline: 02 Aug 2026

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Neum, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Mostra de Cinema de Muntanya de Palma

Deadline: 15 May 2026

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Palma, Spain

Mostra de Cinema Do Rosal

Deadline: 20 Jun 2026

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O Rosal, Spain

Utsav International Film Festival

Deadline: 31 Oct 2026

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Mumbai, India

FESTIVERD Venezuela

Deadline: 31 Aug 2026

Call for entries

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Caracas, Venezuela

Международный фестиваль анимационных фильмов «Анимаёвка – 2026

Deadline: 01 Jun 2026

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Mogilev, Belarus

The Digital Gate International Film Festival

Deadline: 31 Dec 2026

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Annaba , Algeria

Baar | 3º Festival De Cine Argentino En Barcelona

Deadline: 31 Aug 2026

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BARCELONA, Spain

Festival Internacional de Cine en Iztacalco

Deadline: 01 Sep 2026

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Iztacalco, Mexico

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