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Message To Man

The 36th Message to Man International Festival of documentary, short fiction, animated, and experimental films will take place from 16 to 24 October 2026 in St. Petersburg, Russia.

Over the years, the Festival has hosted distinguished figures of world cinema, including Werner Herzog, Ulrich Seidl, Claude Lanzmann, Isabelle Huppert, Fanny Ardant, Agnès Varda, Mira Nair, Paolo Sorrentino, Alan Berliner, Eric Roberts, Jonathan Rosenbaum, Abdellatif Kechiche, Udo Kier, and many others.

With its history spanning three decades of cinema development, Message to Man was founded in 1989 in Leningrad by filmmaker Mikhail Litvyakov, who now serves as the Honorary President of the Festival.

In 2010, Alexei Uchitel, a renowned director of documentaries and feature films, assumed the role [...]

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Published: 16 Apr 2026

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The Cinema`s Garage

Deadline: 31 Dec 2027

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El Garaje del Actor is a theatrical space opening up to the audiovisual world. "El Garaje del Cine" was created as a festival designed to bring together filmmakers, audiences, and various figures from the audiovisual industry.

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Madrid, Spain

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Dreamers of Dreams Film Festival

Deadline: 16 Mar 2027

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OPEN YOUR MIND

WELCOME to NRFF Dreamers of Dreams. As we embark on a new era of technological and scientific discovery, this festival will spark your imagination and inspire you to think beyond the limitations of everyday life. We are inviting filmmakers to submit shorts and features with a SCIENCE FICTION, FANTASY, EXPERIMENTAL, SPIRITUAL/PHILOSOPHICAL or a ART/MUSIC theme. This can be a narrative story, a documentary, a dance or music video or, an animation. The festival will take place in London, UK, in April 2027.

NRFF has screened world and UK premieres and films that went on to win an Oscar!

OUR CURATION: ARTISTICALLY-DRIVEN FILMS, INSPIRING STORIES

Film is a unique medium, and NRFF’s mission is to support and champion inspiring, independent artists and [...]

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London, United Kingdom

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Published: 16 Apr 2026

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CITTADOR INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

Deadline: 01 Oct 2026

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Cittador International Film Festival in Vienna is a festival for independent films. It takes place annually over a week and presents international, European, and Austrian feature and short films. CIFF understands film as an expression of a personal vision and promotes independent films outside the mainstream. Another important aspect is the diversity of all genres that CIFF celebrates and showcases.

The Cittador International Film Festival accepts feature films up to 120 minutes and short films up to 30 minutes running time. CIFF is aimed at all filmmakers who love inspiring, high-quality, captivating, original, and imaginative films.

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Vienna, Austria

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screen lights film festival

Deadline: 25 Apr 2026

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The screenlights Film Festival is a dynamic and evolving cinematic celebration now entering its THIRD year. Founded by filmmakers and visionaries Dinkar Jadhav and Omkar Jadhav, the festival aims to provide a platform for both emerging and established filmmakers to showcase their work. With an emphasis on innovative storytelling, diverse genres, and creative expression, the festival is quickly becoming a hub for independent cinema enthusias

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Dombivli, India

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Hokkaido International Film Festival

Deadline: 31 Oct 2026

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This is a new film festival established by former staff members of the Yubari International Fantastic Film Festival, one of Japan’s most historic film festivals.

In 2023, a small-scale precursor to this festival was launched and held in three towns across Hokkaido.

In 2024, it officially launched as the “Hokkaido International Film Festival” and embarked on an ambitious challenge to tour seven towns across Hokkaido.

Over 900 films were submitted from around the world, and carefully selected works were screened at each venue, attracting many film industry professionals.

Following meticulous preparations in 2025, the 2nd Hokkaido International Film Festival received over 1,100 submissions and was held from January to March 2026, touring three towns in Hokkaido.

And now, it [...]

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Sapporo, Japan

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Tarpuy - Festival Internacional de Cine Originario

Deadline: 15 Jun 2026

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The Anaqueronte Cultural Association (Member of the Points of Culture Network), invites you to be part of the new call for TARPUY - Original Film Festival which will be held from July 15 to August 30, 2026 in Arequipa, Peru in face-to-face and/or virtual format (according to the health provisions of the current context).

It drives us to continue contributing to the democratization of access to different eyes of cinema. With TARPUY - Festival of Original Cinema we seek to "sow" among the participants a sense of community, multicultural and multilingual encounter. Our call is open to all countries and all languages. Dubbing will not be accepted, movies must maintain their original sound spirit with subtitles especially in Spanish or other than in English or French. Participatory [...]

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Arequipa, Peru

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Festival Jóvenes Realizadores

Deadline: 31 Jul 2026

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Focused since more than three decades ago on the discovery of new talents and the diversity of contemporary cinema, Granada Film Fest has a special interest in upcoming filmmakers of all nationalities, open to short films and medium-length films decided to explore new audiovisual forms regardless of their definition or genre.

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Granada, Spain

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Austin AI Film Festival

Deadline: 15 Aug 2026

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AI Feature Film (20 - 60 minutes)
AI Short Film (5 minutes - 19 minutes 59 seconds)
AI Micro-Short Film (1 minute - 4 minutes 59 seconds)
Hybrid (AI/Live Action) Film (any length)
AI Series Pilot (any length)
AI Commercial/Brand Film (any length)
AI Documentary Film (any length)
AI Avant-Garde Film (any length)
AI Music Video (any length)
AI Movie Trailer or Series Trailer (any length)
AI Student Film (College or University) (any length)

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Austin, United States

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Festival Raices: ’Donde el origen se hace imagen’

Deadline: 30 Oct 2026

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The 1st Raíces Film Festival was born within the Galician Brotherhood of Venezuela as a tribute to those who crossed the ocean to establish a new home. Inspired by the strength of Galician migration, this festival is a window into stories of descent, diaspora, and cultural fusion. 'Raíces' seeks to explore on screen that pivotal moment where two worlds meet. Here, cinema is the bridge between where we come from and who we are now.

For a film to be admitted to the official selection of 'Raíces,' its narrative must directly or indirectly address migration, descent, roots, or cultural fusion. The story must contain a relationship, mention, or decisive influence involving at least two distinct nationalities or cultural heritages, whether through a migrant character, a clash of [...]

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Caracas, Venezuela

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Isla Calavera · Festival De Cine Fantástico De Canarias Ciudad de La Laguna

Deadline: 01 Oct 2026

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The Canary Islands Fantastic Film Festival City of La Laguba - Isla Calavera opens the call for entries for feature and short films, fiction and documentary in real image and animation.

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San Cristobal de La Laguna, Spain

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The Cinema`s Garage

Deadline: 31 Dec 2027

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Madrid, Spain

Dreamers of Dreams Film Festival

Deadline: 16 Mar 2027

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London, United Kingdom

CITTADOR INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

Deadline: 01 Oct 2026

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Vienna, Austria

screen lights film festival

Deadline: 25 Apr 2026

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Dombivli, India

Hokkaido International Film Festival

Deadline: 31 Oct 2026

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Sapporo, Japan

Tarpuy - Festival Internacional de Cine Originario

Deadline: 15 Jun 2026

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Arequipa, Peru

Festival Jóvenes Realizadores

Deadline: 31 Jul 2026

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Granada, Spain

Austin AI Film Festival

Deadline: 15 Aug 2026

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Austin, United States