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American Documentary And Animation Film Festival (AmDocs)

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AmDocs is one of the largest Documentary and Animation only festivals in the United States. We are located in beautiful Palm Springs, not far from the media capital of Hollywood. We take pride in sharing the best viewing environment for both our audience and filmmakers.

AmDocs is very progressive in education outreach, market sharing and doing all we can to help our filmmakers realize their goals.



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Published: 31 Jul 2025
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ANTIC HORROR WEEKEND

Deadline: 31 Oct 2025

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15th ANTIC TEATRE Festival of Fantastic and Horror Short Films.

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Barcelona, Spain



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

Deadline: 25 Sep 2025

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El objeto de esta convocatoria, en régimen de concurrencia competitiva, es la promoción de un concurso abierto para fomentar la creación cultural, ayudando a aumentar la calidad de las producciones de creadores o creadoras en el marco del sector audiovisual.

En el festival, denominado «Torrerífico», los cortos deben tener una temática de terror y se proyectarán las películas seleccionadas como finalistas, dándose a conocer las personas ganadoras. En este sentido, el personal asistente al certamen votará para el premio del público.

A tal efecto, el Vicerrectorado de Cultura, Deporte y Extensión Universitaria de la Universidad de Alicante organiza el Concurso de Cortometrajes, a través de la Sede Universitaria de Torrevieja, en colaboración con la Concejalía de Juventud del [...]

 Fiction  Fantastic  Terror



Torrevieja, Spain



 

 
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Published: 30 Jul 2025
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TUWUN - Muestra De Cine Indígena De Wallmapu

Deadline: 30 Sep 2025

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PRESENTATION

The TUWUN concept represents the Mapuche territorial origin, which together with KVPALME, the family origin, represent the Mapuche identity rooted in the LOF, a territorial space that in turn is the basis of the ancestral territorial structure of a broader space, the WALLMAPU, the entire Mapuche territory.

This concept of Mapudungun, the Mapuche language, gives rise to TUWUN Muestra de Cine Indígena de Wallmapu, created with the aim of making known through cinema, that identity and the realities related from ancestral knowledge and the way in which it is understood. life from the vision and relationship of each people with their environment, with their territory, with their own history, culture and spirituality and, therefore, from their own perspective.

In this [...]

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Villarrica, Chile



 
 
 
 
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Published: 30 Jul 2025
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Multicam Edit Competition

Deadline: 08 Sep 2025

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The Multicam Edit Competition celebrates the art of multi-camera editing, inviting professional filmmakers and skilled content creators to showcase their technical expertise and creative vision.

This inaugural competition seeks to recognise excellence in multicam post-production while building a community around this specialised craft.

We are proud to be partnered with the epic BELIFF Festival in London, now in it's 9th year! This partnership enables us to air the winning submissions to a live audience at the November BELIFF Festival in London.

Requirements:

Submit original multicam footage (minimum 3 camera angles)
Create a 60-second final edit demonstrating your best work
Include basic edit notes explaining key creative decisions (in English)

Judging Criteria:

Our [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



London, United Kingdom



 
 

 
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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 7 to 11, 2025, 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



 
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Published: 27 Jul 2025
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Callejero Festival Internacional de Cine

Deadline: 29 Mar 2026

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The International Street Film Festival is an annual celebration that showcases cinematographic works of exceptional quality that have been created independently and innovatively. This event seeks to promote and disseminate artistic expression through cinema, giving street filmmakers from around the world a platform to show their works to the public.

Our festival takes place in a variety of locations around the world, highlighting urban and outdoor spaces that allow audiences to enjoy a unique cinematic experience. We are pleased to present a wide selection of films that span diverse genres and themes, from experimental short films to documentaries, animated films and conventional narratives.

In addition to film screenings, the International Street Film Festival also offers a [...]

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Lima, Peru



 
 

 
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Published: 26 Jul 2025
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International Student Animation Film Festival Animafantasia 2025

Deadline: 01 Oct 2025

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International Student Animated Film Festival Animafantasia invites the international community to join us to delight in all things animated. After months of preparation and anticipation, we are excited to release the new visual identity from our collaborative efforts for International Student Animated Film Animafantasia Festival.

International Student Animated Film Festival Animafantasia is run by Modesta Lupașcu, CEO and Festival Director.

ISAFFA is well known as a progressive and inclusive festival that celebrates a wide variety of animation, standing in close contact with the audience and connecting the animation sector.

Animation is everywhere, from the smallest smartphone screen to the largest cinematic projection. ISAFFA unites artists, practitioners, students and [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Iassy, Romania



 
 
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Published: 26 Jul 2025
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Festival Internacional De Cine Del San Jorge

Deadline: 15 Feb 2026

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Descripción del festival (Edición: 9)
Inicio Festival: 22 de abril de 2026 Fin Festival: 25 de abril de 2026

El F I C S J. (Festival Internacional de Cine del San Jorge) es un evento que se llevará a cabo del 22 de abril al 25 de abril del 2026 en las ciudades de Montelíbano Córdoba - Colombia. Este festival tiene como objetivo principal promover la producción regional, nacional e internacional de cine y potenciar a la región como un epicentro del séptimo arte.

El festival busca fomentar la economía circular en torno a la producción audiovisual, generando una mayor oferta de empleo y desarrollo económico en la región. Además, el F I C S J propone nuevas expresiones de cultura y folclore en la región, a través de la presentación de películas que aborden temáticas [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Montelíbano, Colombia



 
 

 
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Published: 25 Jul 2025
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Festival De Curtmetrartges De L`Hospitalet

Deadline: 07 Oct 2025

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The L'Hospitalet Short Film Festival celebrates its 20th edition, firmly established as a cultural landmark in the city.

Over the past two decades, it has supported the talent of young filmmakers committed to human rights, cooperation, and a culture of peace.

In this special edition, the festival also places a strong focus on memory and archives as a cross-cutting theme, embracing cinema as a tool to recover stories, preserve them, and use them to imagine and build kinder futures.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain



 
 
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Published: 25 Jul 2025
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Qshorts Africa

Deadline: 25 Sep 2026

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Qshorts is A FREE TO VIEW channel for the best short films by filmmakers of African descent & a community for filmmakers and film lovers.

PLEASE NOTE THAT SUBMITTED Films will be available for the public to watch on our Free to View YouTube channel.

Our YouTube channel is NON- MONITIZED- it is purely for the love of short films and sharing them.

The TOP THREE MOST VIEWED FILMS from each month will be screened at our annual QFest Creative Festival Community Film screenings.

We are a selection partner for IREP https://www.irepdocufilm.com/ Selected documentries will be screen at IREP Documentry Festival


Our focus is on promoting short films, building an empowered community, and fostering growth. Partner with us to showcase your work and be seen by a global audience

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Lagos, Nigeria