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Strasbourg European Fantastic Film Festival

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The Strasbourg European Fantastic Film Festival is organised by Les Films du Spectre, a non-profit making association dedicated to genre cinema, which includes fantasy, horror, science-fiction and thrillers.

In addition to the Festival’s international prizes, as a member of the European Fantastic Film Festivals Federation, it also awards the Silver Méliès for the best European fantastic film.



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Published: 16 Oct 2021
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Censored Film Festival

Deadline: 10 Feb 2022

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We are looking for films that have been censored, banned, or have faced obstacles to their development, production and/or exhibition due to political, social, corporate, religious or other reasons, anywhere in the world over the past two years.

Censurados Film Festival is an international film festival that showcases and promotes “the films they don’t want you to see.” Founded in Peru and with over twelve years of experience, the festival has established itself as a key platform for the defense of freedom of expression, human rights, and cultural diversity through cinema.

In a global context where censorship continues to affect artists, filmmakers, and audiences, the festival creates a space for encounter, reflection, and dialogue around the many forms of censorship shaping [...]

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Caldes d'Estrac, Spain



 
 
 
 
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Published: 05 Oct 2021
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Short South

Deadline: 30 Apr 2022

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Cultural Association Time & Memory organizes the fourteenth edition of the Short Film Festival called "SHORT TO SOUTH", to be held in Polla (SA)ITALY from the 20 - 21 June 2026 at the Auditorium "Holy Nicolicchio".

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Polla, Italy



 

 
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Published: 03 Oct 2021
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Over The Fence Comedy Film Festival & A World of Dark Comedy.

Deadline: 26 Oct 2022

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Hamilton Hill, Australia



 
 
 
 
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Published: 03 Oct 2021
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Festival Itinérant Du Film D´ecole De Mboro

Deadline: 30 Apr 2022

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The Traveling School Film Festival (FIFE) is an annual event showcasing cinema, audiovisual media, and digital creation. It is an initiative of the Mboro International Center for Practical Training and the NGO Youth and Development, and relies on the partnership of the Girl Guides and Boy Scouts of Senegal, the Jokkoo Consulting Agency, and several other stakeholders in Senegal and around the world.

To manage the regular organization of the film festival it initiated, an Economic Interest Group (GIE) was established: GIE Les Associés du Film d’École (School Film Associates), whose primary mission is the annual organization of the Traveling School Film Festival, FIFE.

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Mboro, Senegal



 

 
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Published: 02 Oct 2021
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T-Short Animated Film Festival

Deadline: 10 Jan 2022

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On November 27 and 28, 2026, the T-Short Festival will take place at the Kinemathek Karlsruhe cinema in Karlsruhe, Germany.

From November 30 to December 13, 2026, the festival films will be available online only for residents of Germany, as well as for festival participants and guests.

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T-Short Festival for professionals from all over the world and animated movie fans in Germany.

Only short films up to 15 minutes are presented at the festival, preferably without monologues and dialogues.

Films finished after January 1, 2024 are accepted for selection.

T-Short Festival treats any auteur animated films with trepidation, however, it prefers abstract, experimental, and surreal animated films.

T-Short doesn’t target children’s audience and doesn’t allow [...]

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Karlsruhe, Germany



 
 
 
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Published: 02 Oct 2021
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Gastro Film Fest

Deadline: 15 May 2022

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The festival has an international character and all authors with films in compliance with other propositions can participate. Films selected for competition will be judged in two categories:

1. FILM RECIPE - a sort of documentary that should display complete image and/or text instructions for preparation of culinary creations (meals, drinks or deserts), including information about required ingredients and sequence of work. Based on those, after watching film one should be able to prepare the recipe.

2. OPEN CATEGORY - a film that should thematize or depict content related to food and/or drink.

Duration of individual films submitted is limited to 15 minutes.

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Osijek, Croatia



 
 

 
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Published: 24 Sep 2021
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울산울주세계산악영화제 - Ulsan Ulju Mountain Film Festival

Deadline: 30 Nov 2021

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Ulsan Ulju Mountain Film Festival(UMFF) is the first international mountain film festival in South Korea, dedicated to presenting and promoting films & culture dealing with mountains, adventure, exploration, nature, and the environment. The festival also provides an opportunity for filmmakers and mountaineers to meet and exchange ideas through seminars, events, screenings, and social gatherings.

The 11th UMFF will be held in Ulsan & Ulju, South Korea in autumn, 2026.

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울주군 Ulju-gun, South Korea



 
 
 
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Published: 03 Aug 2021
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Международный фестиваль анимационных фильмов «Анимаёвка – 2026

Deadline: 15 Aug 2021

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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: 25 Jul 2021
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Gandhara Independent Film Festival

Deadline: 15 Sep 2021

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Gandhara Independent Film Festival 2026, 7th Edition (Online & In-Person)

STELLAR STORIES, ONE FESTIVAL

GIFF 2026 commits to curating some of the most exceptional films from around the globe. GIFF began with its first virtual edition in 2020 to allow a larger audience to experience a diverse range of films, particularly the cinephiles in Pakistan who were starved of a curated line-up of films which exemplified stellar storytelling. Over the last 6 years, GIFF has provided filmmakers a chance to reach out to a global audience and showcase their talent internationally.

The 2026 edition is imminent, and submissions are open. We are looking forward to riding the waves of emotions brought forth through your remarkable stories.

*Submissions are free.

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Karachi, Pakistan



 
 
 
 
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Published: 19 Jul 2021
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16° Cine Versátil- Asia LGBTQ+

Deadline: 10 Dec 2021

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Diversity Short Film Festival- Argentina
LGBT VIDEO ART- Anniversary Edition- 16 years

2027

Edition 16

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The 16th edition will include a non-competitive exhibition dedicated to LGBT+ shortfilms from Asia.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Buenos Aires, Argentina