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IN THE PALACE International Short Film Festival

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Founded in 2003, IN THE PALACE International Film Festival is dedicated to short films and audiovisual arts. Originating as a competitive forum for student films, it is now a recognized platform for expression of both young artists and experienced professionals. Among the oldest in the Balkans, it is the only professional short film festival in Bulgaria.

IN THE PALACE ISFF is a Goya Awards qualifying festival and an Academy Awards®/OSCAR® qualifying festival for shorts in the categories of Best Animation, Best Fiction, Best Documentary, and Best National Film. IN THE PALACE ISFF is a member of the international network of festivals and institutions serving the short film sector – the Short Film Conference.

IN THE PALACE ISFF annually launches the last weekend of June and for [...]



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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 Feature films must be unpublished in the Community of Castilla y León; in the case of short films it will not be exclusive but it will be positively valued.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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Published: 01 Oct 2026
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Eurodesk European cinema day (time to move)

Deadline: 18 Oct 2026

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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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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: 28 Sep 2026
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The Neighbor Cinema International Film Festival

Deadline: 15 Oct 2026

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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: 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

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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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Published: 24 Sep 2026
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El Día Más Corto [ED+C] 2026

Deadline: 16 Oct 2026

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 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Alicante, Spain



 
 
 
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Published: 24 Sep 2026
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Festimatge - Festival De La Imagen De Calella

Deadline: 27 Nov 2026

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The TROFEU TORRETES DE CURTMETRATGES DE CALELLA is an international short film festival covering
fiction, animation, and documentary/reportage (non-fiction).

The official selection is based on artistic and technical criteria, including independent and amateur filmmaking.

The festival is organized by FESTIMATGE Calella, produced by the local non-profit cultural organization FOTO-FILM CALELLA.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Calella, Spain



 
 
 

 
Logo of International Documentary Film Festival · PampaDocFest · Colonia Santa Teresa
Published: 23 Sep 2026
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VI Festival Internacional De Cine Documental · Pampadocfest

Deadline: 31 Dec 2026

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We are launching the call for entries for the 6th edition, taking place in Colonia Santa Teresa from April 8 to 11, 2027!

Workshops, seminars, a laboratory, synergies, and partnerships await at our International Meeting Point: even in a very tough year for film festivals in Argentina, PampaDocFest stands strong. We invite you to check out the rules and conditions for this new call for entries.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Colonia Santa Teresa, Argentina



 
 
 
 
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Published: 23 Sep 2026
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Cortisonici Ragazzi & Academy

Deadline: 14 Mar 2027

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CORTISONICI RAGAZZI: Audiovisual products created in middle and high schools and by associations, social cooperatives, and organizations working in the educational field with groups of young people and adolescents. The competition is also open to works created independently by informal groups of young videomakers or individual authors under the age of 19.

CORTISONICI RAGAZZI ACADEMY: audiovisual products produced in universities, film schools and post-diploma training institutions that operate in the audiovisual sector.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Varese, Italy