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SITGES - International Fantastic Film Festival of Catalonia

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The SITGES - International Fantastic Film Festival of Catalonia is a specialized, competitive fantastic genre Festival in accordance with the regulations established by the FIAPF (International Federation of Film Producers Associations). The Festival has also been declared a “Qualified Festival” by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences® in the United States. This means that those shorts winning the awards for “Best Short Film” in the Official Fantàstic Selection and “Best Short Film” in the Anima’t category will automatically be taken into consideration by the Hollywood Academy Awards® selection committee.





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Logo of Brussels Short Film Festival
Published: 07 Jul 2026
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Short films



Brussels Short Film Festival

Deadline: 14 Jan 2027

Call for entries

OSCAR Qualifiers

International Festival

Short film festival

Brussels Short Film Festival is an exhibition intended for cinema lovers, both audience and professionals. The purpose is to promote and circulate short films and to generate contacts between audience, young directors and professionals.

The winner of the Great Prize of the International competition is eligible for consideration in the Animated Short Film/ Live Action Short Film category of the Academy Awards® without the standard theatrical run, provided the film otherwise complies with the Academy rules. It also automatically qualifies the film for the César Awards, provided that it complies with the eligibility requirements established by the Académie.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Experimental



Brussels, Belgium



 
 
 
 
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Published: 07 Jul 2026
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Does NOT have submission fees
Short films



International Film Festival Zoom - Zbliżenia

Deadline: 30 Sep 2026

Call for entries

International Festival

Short film festival

IFF ZOOM - ZBLIZENIA (Jelenia Góra) is one of the largest and most important independent cinema festivals in Poland. Its aim is to present the author's cinema, ambitious, high artistic value, moving independent and original subject matter, as well as promotion of independent film art.

Ladies and Gentlemen,
due to the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, we would like to inform you that the Russian films which will be submitted to the 30. IFF ZOOM-ZBLIŻENIA 2027 will not be eligible for competitions.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Jelenia Gora, Poland



 
 
 

 
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Published: 07 Jul 2026
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Feature films



Festival Internacional de cine Chiloe

Deadline: 30 Sep 2026

Call for entries

International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival

We recognize that cinema is one of the most influential artistic disciplines in society; the language of film transcends the boundaries of the big screen, leaving an indelible mark on the memories and imaginations of every viewer.

For this reason, the 9th edition of the Chiloé International Film Festival (FICH 2026) stands as the only active film-focused cultural event in the Los Lagos Region (Region X). It showcases Chilean and international cinema across various programming strands, featuring retrospectives of established national filmmakers alongside activities designed to foster engagement with film content and language, thereby broadening participation among the island's residents.

This ninth edition will feature seven distinct programming strands to showcase the films. [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Castro, Chile



 
 
 
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Published: 07 Jul 2026
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Festival Internacional de Cine de Viña del Mar

Deadline: 07 Aug 2026

Call for entries

HIGHLIGHTED

International Festival

Short film festival

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The Viña del Mar International Film Festival
is a municipal event that dates back to 1963. It is the oldest in the country and the second oldest in Latin America.

It was founded as an initiative of filmmaker and physician Aldo Francia and the Viña del Mar Film Club. It was the birthplace of the New Latin American Cinema and the New Chilean Cinema.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Viña del Mar, Chile



 
 
 

 
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Published: 07 Jul 2026
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Feature films



MAN!FEST - MANRIQUE INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL

Deadline: 20 Sep 2026

Call for entries

International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival

MAN!FEST is a unique film festival in Ciudad Real, inspired by the figure of Jorge Manrique and his famous "Coplas." Born in 2025 with a clear social and humanistic mission, it offers an open and free space that seeks the cultural transformation of the city, promoting equality and cultural plurality from its core, inviting reflection through short and feature films committed to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), such as zero hunger, health, quality education, gender equality, clean water, or sustainable communities.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Ciudad Real, Spain



 
 
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Published: 06 Jul 2026
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Short films



Festival Corto D’ autore Citta’ Di Cesinali

Deadline: 20 Aug 2026

Call for entries

International Festival

Short film festival

The “TEATRO D’EUROPA DON FERDINANDO RENZULLI” Cultural Association, under the patronage of the Municipality of Cesinali, announces the 3rd edition of the FESTIVAL CORTO D’AUTORE CITTA’ DI CESINALI – DON FERDINANDO RENZULLI AWARD, to be held on September 12 and 13, 2026, at the Teatro d’Europa in Cesinali (AV).

Our mission is to promote the talent of emerging young filmmakers within the Italian, European, and international film scenes, with the goal of blending culture, local heritage, and tourism, while paying particular attention to innovations in the field of cinema, including those supported by new technological tools.

The call for entries is open to short films of any theme and genre. It ranges from drama to comedy to thrillers, and so on. Stories may be fictional, [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



CESINALI, Italy



 
 

 
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Published: 06 Jul 2026
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International Film And Theater Festival ´amur Autumn´

Deadline: 08 Aug 2026

Call for entries

International Festival

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Feature film festival

The festival has been held for more than twenty years in the Russian Far East.

Amur Autumn is one of the region's major cultural events.

The festival includes two film competitions and one theatre competition.

Film Competitions
Feature Narrative Competition
Short Narrative Competition

Whenever possible, filmmakers are invited to attend the festival and present their films in person. The festival covers most of the participants' travel expenses.

Each competition is judged by an international professional jury.

Screenings take place in a cinema, where the jury watches the films together with the audience.

To be eligible for participation, films must have Russian Premiere status.

The festival's main award is the Amur Crane.

The Grand Prix in both film competitions also [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Благовещенск, Russia



 
 
 
 
Logo of SLASH EYES INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Published: 06 Jul 2026
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SLASH EYES INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

Deadline: 20 Jan 2027

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Slash Eyes International Film Festival (SEIFF) is a festival that is open to all cultures and all different ways of looking at reality. We will accept your proposal with the respect and dignity it deserves. If you are a creator with an original and different vision, then this is the ideal place for you.

We place a high value on originality and champion the work of creators who may not be understood by the more traditional circuits.

We are based on the island of Mallorca, one of the places with the greatest potential for recognition and exposure in the world. You can take advantage of this opportunity to showcase your work and to promote yourself as a film maker.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Palma de Mallorca, Spain



 

 
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Published: 04 Jul 2026
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Cinalfama Film Observatory

Deadline: 26 Sep 2026

Call for entries

International Festival

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Feature film festival

The CINALFAMA FILM OBSERVATORY, held in a historic neighborhood, emerges as a transformative cultural initiative that strengthens the community network. By showing independent films, the project not only widens access to alternative and innovative narratives but also stimulates cultural engagement among residents, fostering a sense of identity and belonging.

This regular event, which takes place at Museu do Fado Auditorium, becomes a meeting point where generations cross paths, sharing experiences and reflections that transcend mere film viewing. In addition, by being located in a neighborhood with a rich historical heritage, the observatory revitalizes the urban space, attracting visitors and enhancing the appreciation of the local heritage, generating a very positive [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Lisbon, Portugal



 
 
 
 
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Published: 04 Jul 2026
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New York Short Film Tuesdays

Deadline: 26 Oct 2026

Call for entries

International Festival

Short film festival

New York Short Film Tuesdays OFFERS GREAT SCREENINGS TO SHORT FILM LOVERS in Brooklyn, New York.

One of our new venue is in Downtown , Brooklyn. It is a perfect venue and artsy area in the heart of New York City.
We have more than 70 seats and Huge SCREEN.

DO YOU WANT TO SCREEN YOUR SHORT FILM in NYC ? IF SO, SUBMIT TODAY. INVITE YOUR CREW AND FRIENDS. IT IS A GREAT PLACE TO SEE ALL INDIE SHORTS.

NY Short Film Tuesdays has been organized since 2014 and each month we have more than 9 films have been screening at the festival.

We have reached to our 135th Event recently and we screened over 1.400 short films.

We do a Q & A session with filmmakers who is in attendance for their film screenings.

ALL GENRES WELCOME. - FİCTİONS- DOCUMENTARİES- ANİMATİONS- EXPERİMENTALS AND [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Brooklyn, United States