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The 27th Kinoarte Film Festival, to be held from October 30th to November 8th, is receiving applications for its competitive sessions of short films. Films up to 25 minutes long, produced from January 2025 may participate in the Ibero-American, National, Paranaense and Londrinense competitions.



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Logo of OVIEDO MUSIC VIDEO FESTIVAL
Published: 19 Sep 2025
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OVIEDO MUSIC VIDEO FESTIVAL

Deadline: 17 Oct 2025

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Oviedo Music Video Festival.

 Documentary  Music Video



Oviedo, Spain



 
 
 
 
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Published: 16 Sep 2025
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Todos Santos FilmFestival

Deadline: 10 Oct 2025

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FCTS: 21 Years Celebrating the Seventh Art, in the Heart of Todos Santos

The Todos Santos Film Festival (FCTS) is the undisputed epicenter of South Californian, Mexican, and Latin American cinema in Baja California Sur.

More than a festival, we are a cultural movement that has captivated audiences and film professionals alike.

Our selection of feature films, documentaries, and short films, many of them exclusive premieres and award-winning films at international festivals, is rigorously curated to offer you the best of contemporary cinema.

We have been honored by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (Golden Globes) for our programming excellence and commitment to the community.

Iconic figures such as Diego Luna, Dolores Heredia, and Tenoch Huerta have shared their [...]

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Todos Santos, Mexico



 
 
 

 
Logo of Animation Nights New York | Anny Best Of Fest
Published: 14 Sep 2025
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Animation Nights New York | Anny Best Of Fest

Deadline: 01 Nov 2025

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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 [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Music Video



New York, United States



 
 
 
 
Logo of Short Film Showcase Vila de Noia
Published: 30 Aug 2025
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Mostra de Curtas Vila de Noia

Deadline: 15 Sep 2025

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Noia Town Council is organising the 27th Vila de Noia Short Film Festival 2026, which will take place in the final quarter of this year, cementing its position as one of the leading events on the Galician, national and international scene.

With a history spanning more than a quarter of a century, the Festival reaffirms its commitment to audiovisual creation, the promotion of new talent, the screening of innovative works and the dissemination of film culture.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Noia, Spain



 
 
 

 
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Published: 29 Aug 2025
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2nd Afi Animal Film Festival

Deadline: 28 Sep 2025

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Under the theme “MIRRORS: Beyond Reflection,” the 2nd AFI International Animal Film Festival explores the possibility of coexistence by reflecting the relationship between humans and animals.


“Beyond Reflection” goes beyond simply mirroring reality—it is an invitation to imagine new ways of living together. It re-examines the interconnected world of all living beings and encourages us to envision a shared future.

Selected films from the International Competition Section will be officially invited for offline screening at ODC26 (June 2026).

The 2026 AFI Awards is AFI’s official awards program that highlights creativity, technology, and ideas shaping a future where humans and animals coexist.

The program consists of three independent categories:

AFI Film Award
AFI GIC Award [...]

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GWANGJIN-GU, South Korea



 
 
 
Logo of ABIA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Published: 29 Aug 2025
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ABIA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

Deadline: 05 Nov 2025

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Discover the Magic of the Abia International Film Festival (ABIFF)!

Launched in June 2024, the Abia International Film Festival (ABIFF) made a powerful debut with its inaugural edition held from 20th to 22nd December 2024 in Umuahia, Abia State. The festival brought together filmmakers, actors, industry stakeholders, and creative enthusiasts from across Nigeria and the diaspora in a vibrant celebration of storytelling, innovation, and cultural identity.

ABIFF 2025 – A Remarkable Second Edition
Building on the success of its inaugural outing, ABIFF 2025 recorded a significant milestone with over 1,243 film submissions from filmmakers across Africa, Europe, North America, and Asia — positioning the festival as one of the fastest-growing film platforms in West Africa.

 [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Umuahia, Nigeria



 
 

 
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Published: 22 Aug 2025
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Kino Punk 3X

Deadline: 30 Sep 2026

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KINO PUNK 3X
Itinerant Punk and Antifascist Film Festival

Kino Punk 3X is an itinerant festival dedicated exclusively to the screening of short films of resistance. Focusing on fiction and documentary works, the festival promotes a curatorship centered on independent productions with a critical, anti-authoritarian, anti-capitalist, and antifascist perspective.

The festival consists of three public showcases throughout the year, followed by a final edition with an audience vote, where the Best Fiction Short and the Best Documentary Short are chosen.

All screenings are free of charge and open to the public. The film selection is carried out by the festival’s curatorial team.

2026 Calendar:
Showcase 1 – Invasion: March
Showcase 2 – Noise: July
Showcase 3 – Fury: November
Final [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



São Paulo, Brazil



 
Logo of Torrerífico - Festival De Cortometrajes De Terror De Torrevieja
Published: 31 Jul 2025
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Torrerífico - Festival De Cortometrajes De Terror De Torrevieja

Deadline: 25 Sep 2025

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The purpose of this call is to promote, on a competitive basis, an open contest to encourage cultural creation, helping to increase the quality of productions by creators in the audiovisual sector.

At the festival, called “Torrerífico,” the short films must have a horror theme, and the works selected as finalists will be screened, with the winners being announced. In this regard, the audience attending the event will vote for the audience award.

To this end, the Vice-Rectorate for Culture, Sport, and University Extension at the University of Alicante is organizing the Short Film Competition through the Torrevieja University Campus, in collaboration with the Torrevieja City Council's Youth Department and the Torrevieja Alternative Leisure Association.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Torrevieja, Spain



 
 

 
Logo of PONTES - GALICIAN AND PORTUGUESE CINEMA WEEK
Published: 29 Jul 2025
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PONTES - SEMANA DO CINEMA GALEGO E PORTUGUÊS

Deadline: 31 Aug 2025

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PONTES - Galician and Portuguese Film Week is a film event that celebrates the richness and diversity of audiovisual productions from Galicia and Portuguese-speaking countries, strengthening cultural and linguistic ties through the seventh art. Organized by Abella Producións, this festival is the evolution of the Ponte Coa Lusofonia exhibition, which has been held in Vigo since 2021, and has established itself as a benchmark in Galicia for Galician, Portuguese and Lusophone cinema.

From October 20 to 24, 2026, Vigo will host this film festival, which presents a wide selection of short and feature films that reflect the cultural diversity of these territories. In addition to the screenings, PONTES offers panel discussions on the film industry, cooperation, training and new [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Vigo, Spain



 
 
Logo of Actrum International Film Fest (AIFF)
Published: 29 Jul 2025
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Actrum International Film Fest (AIFF)

Deadline: 03 Aug 2025

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ACTRUM is a non-profit Cultural Association that works in all areas of the artistic sector.

In this festival, the finalist works will be screened online and it will be open to the public, who will have to vote through our website for their 3 favorite shorts/feature films from each section to award the public prizes.

Register your project! We accept any gender.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Rivas Vaciamadrid, Spain