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HARD:LINE International Film Festival

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HARD:LINE International Film Festival aims to present the various faces of extreme cinema.

The question as to what is meant by the term “extreme” can be understood by looking at the content of our wide selection of fantastic films. “Extreme” is often defined by an explicit splatter aesthetic but it can also be represented by unusual story-telling methods or an exotic visual language. Thus, we are meticulously selecting such examples that could be important in the future of the genre. We have not set any boundaries in our search and whether a film is a pearl of the independent scene, fun splatter or no-brainer, H:LIFF loves special films!

HARD:LINE International Film Festival is no warehouse festival where the priority is to show as many films as possible but rather [...]



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Published: 01 Sep 2026
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TUWUN Muestra de Cine Indígena de Wallmapu

Deadline: 12 Oct 2026

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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.

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Villarrica, Chile



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Published: 27 Aug 2026
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Las Vegas Film Festival

Deadline: 10 Dec 2026

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The Las Vegas Film Festival is an international cinema event from the entertainment capital of the world.

The festival showcases the best in independent, contemporary, and international cinema, bringing together filmmakers, audiences, and industry professionals for a dynamic celebration of storytelling.

Across eight days, the Las Vegas Film Festival presents more than 350 films through a curated program of screenings, premieres, filmmaker appearances, panel discussions, and special events. Audiences connect with filmmakers, artists, and industry professionals at Brenden Theatres at the Palms Casino Resort and venues throughout Las Vegas.

Extending beyond the annual festival, the Las Vegas Film Festival presents year-round screenings, film exhibitions, and cinematic [...]

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Las Vegas, United States



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Published: 27 Aug 2026
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TCC - CortiCinema - U30

Deadline: 31 Oct 2026

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The Association “L’Officina Culturale” APS of Chivasso (TO), as part of the International Festival-Competition “TCC-TeatroCinemaChivasso”, organises the VII edition of the CortiCinema "U30" 2026 Competition.

This is a competition among short films from all over the world, without restrictions, to which participation is free of charge.

Only works that include at least two people aged 30 or under at the time of registration, in their artistic and/or technical cast, are admitted to the competition.

You will find on the website
https://www.officinaculturale.net/concorso-corticinema-u30-2026/
the Call for Entry with all the information relating to the Juries and Awards, as well as the Registration Form to be sent to the email address: officina.corticinema@gmail.com

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Chivasso, Italy



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Published: 25 Aug 2026
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Muestra Audiovisual ’Cortos De La Polis Joven’

Deadline: 04 Oct 2026

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The Universidad Estatal a Distancia (UNED) of Costa Rica, through the Centro Agenda Joven en Derechos y Ciudadanía, in support of young audiovisual producers and filmmakers and with special attention to the young population in the country, is launching the 16th Audiovisual Showcase “Cortos de la Polis Joven”. The event aims to promote audiovisual production in Costa Rica through a culture of visual expression that reflects the creative imagination of young Costa Ricans and their daily experiences.

“Cortos de la Polis Joven” seeks to present these productions to all kinds of audiences within the university as well as to the local and international community, in order to foster and develop Costa Rican cinematographic production and culture. We believe it is important to open a [...]

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San José, Costa Rica



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Published: 22 Aug 2026
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Sony Future Filmmaker Awards

Deadline: 15 Dec 2026

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The Sony Future Filmmaker Awards is a major program providing exceptional opportunities for creators and filmmakers.


The shortlisted filmmakers are flown to Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City, California, to attend an awards ceremony and a bespoke industry immersion program comprising exclusive workshops led by Sony Pictures executives, masterclasses, panel discussions, tours, screenings and Q&As.

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Culver City, United States



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Published: 21 Aug 2026
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Premios MASHO Guiones 2026

Deadline: 02 Oct 2026

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International Short Film Screenwriting Competition that promotes the development of screenwriting and audiovisual storytelling as a means of artistic expression and a driver of social impact, positioning Cartago, Costa Rica, as a creative hub that supports new voices and purposeful stories.

The competition also seeks to foster creativity and writing as tools for social transformation, providing emerging and professional screenwriters from around the world with a space where their stories can inspire, connect, and create change. From Cartago, Costa Rica, EscudoCorona aims to strengthen narrative culture and create real opportunities in the audiovisual industry.

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CARTAGO, Costa Rica



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Published: 21 Aug 2026
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Festival Cine del Mediterráneo- Ficsem

Deadline: 27 Aug 2026

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FICSEM Festival, in the Mediterranean area.


For major reasons, and having been immersed in a situation in which we have all been affected, we have decided to adapt to the current situation, and give a new focus to our festival. Maintaining the enthusiasm and passion we feel for the artistic world.


Our festival is aimed at the dissemination and promotion of film authors related to topics of social and/or ecological value.


Because we believe in the power of art as a transformative medium, our contribution from this festival is to give visibility to projects that address environmental and social changes in which we are immersed. We are an international festival because we understand the world beyond barriers, and because we are moved by the need to get to know other cultures [...]

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Torrevieja, Spain



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Published: 20 Aug 2026
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Festival De Cine Escolar Raúl Ruiz

Deadline: 30 Oct 2026

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Organized by ONG Acción Intercultural and Liceo Artístico Guillermo Gronemeyer, the 6th Raúl Ruiz School Film Festival invites young creators to participate in its November 2026 edition in Chile. Inspired by the legacy of the acclaimed Chilean filmmaker, this in-person festival celebrates audiovisual experimentation, artistic research, and bold cinematic exploration. Submissions are open to fiction, documentary, animation, video art, dance film, video essays, and hybrid formats.

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Bodies (School Category): Explores the body as presence, memory, emotion, performance, or transformation.

Memory and Territory (School Category): Investigates the relationship between identity, landscape, soundscapes, heritage, and community stories.

Games and Perception (School [...]

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Quilpué, Chile



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Published: 19 Aug 2026
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Noia - Festival Internacional do Audiovisual Universitário

Deadline: 18 Oct 2026

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NOIA is a university film festival that originated at a Brazilian public university. It was created by students who wanted to make their own films, share their stories, and create spaces for exhibition, dialogue, and artistic exchange. Since 2002, the festival has evolved alongside changes in culture, education, and the audiovisual industry, building a legacy defined by training, diversity, innovation, and the empowerment of new generations of filmmakers.

In its 24th edition, the NOIA Festival reaffirms its commitment to democratizing access to culture, fostering exchange among universities, artists, and institutions, and promoting independent cinema created by students and emerging filmmakers from Brazil and around the world.

In 2026, the festival celebrates the theme [...]

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Fortaleza, Brazil



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Published: 18 Aug 2026
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FESTIVAL DE CINE DOCUMENTAL Y DERECHOS HUMANOS DE ERRENTERIA

Deadline: 11 Oct 2026

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OZ ZINEMA ELKARTEA, in collaboration with the City Council of Errenteria, announces the 5th ERRENTERIA DOCUMENTARY FILM AND HUMAN RIGHTS FESTIVAL, in order to promote and develop the audiovisual arts through visualization and the defense of human rights.

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Errenteria, Spain



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