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LA Shorts International Film Festival

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LA Shorts International Film Festival ranks among the most prestigious and largest international short film festivals in the world.

The Festival is accredited by the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences OSCAR®, the British Academy of Film and Television Arts BAFTA and the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television (ACCT) presenters of the Canadian Screen Awards and The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences of Spain (Goya Awards).

We are proud to have 68 filmmakers from LA Shorts earned an Academy Award® nomination.

Celebrating 30 years, LA Shorts is the longest-running short film festival in Los Angeles. The festival screens 400 films and attracts over 10,000 attendees each year including Hollywood industry professionals and emerging independent filmmakers.

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Published: 23 Apr 2026
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inDOCumentari - Festival De Cine Documental De Sabadell

Deadline: 22 May 2026

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Feature film festival

inDOCumentari is a film festival fully dedicated to the documentary genre, held in the city of Sabadell. Its mission is to promote and showcase documentary cinema as a tool for artistic expression, social reflection, and critical observation of contemporary reality. The festival presents a diverse selection of short and feature-length documentaries from around the world, fostering cultural exchange and dialogue among filmmakers, audiences, and audiovisual professionals.

 Documentary



Sabadell, Spain



 
 
 
 
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Published: 23 Apr 2026
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ANIMAR FESTIVAL

Deadline: 16 May 2026

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Feature film festival

ANIMAR is an animation film festival where the magic of animation comes to life. Guided by a passion for captivating visual narratives, the festival presents a free and diverse program that engages children, teenagers, adults, film and audiovisual students, professionals in the field, animation enthusiasts, and curious people of all ages.


The festival takes place in the city of Rio de Janeiro, in the North Zone, in the traditional neighborhood of Marechal Hermes — a territory deeply connected to the history of Brazilian cinema and also to suburban popular culture in its multiple expressions. The region is part of the cinematic imagination of the Rio suburbs: affectionately nicknamed "Marechalwood". It has been the setting for landmark productions of national cinema and a [...]

 Documentary  Animation



RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil




 
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Published: 23 Apr 2026
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Festival Atmospheres

Deadline: 15 Aug 2026

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Contest is open to everyone !

Topic of the contest is "The Dream life".

You can submit your any type of film up to 15 minutes max.

Festival Atmospheres uses all kinds of art forms in order to arouse afterthought and commitment to an accessible and constructive sustainable development.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Courbevoie, France



 
 
 
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Published: 23 Apr 2026
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International Cine a la calle Short Film Festival

Deadline: 05 Jun 2026

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HIGHLIGHTED

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Our call is open to all individuals, agencies, art collectives or producers that own the rights of short length audiovisual work, including documentary, argumentative, experimental and/or video-art. Short films must have been produced in film, video or animation format.

FICICA will take place from 12th to 16 th of August in Barranquilla, Colombia and through virtual channels. You are all welcome to visit us!

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Barranquilla, Colombia



 
 
 

 
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Published: 23 Apr 2026
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AnimArte - International Student Animation Festival Of Brazil

Deadline: 23 May 2026

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AnimArte Festival: A global stage for student and professional animators.

The AnimArte Festival is dedicated exclusively to animated short films !!
The maximum duration for each film is 15 minutes.

AnimArte is an international festival of animated films made by children, young people, and professionals, aimed at young audiences.

In 2026, the 19th edition of AnimArte will be held, and the festival will celebrate its 25th anniversary. It will take place in October in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

For international students (around the world), there are two competitive categories: Maxi (for animated films made by students aged 18 or older) and Mini (for animated films made by students under 18).

For international professionals, there are two categories: “Environmental Films” and [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Rio de Janeiro, Brazil



 
 
 
 
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Published: 23 Apr 2026
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Festival Internacional de Cine de la Otredad

Deadline: 24 Jul 2026

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The Festival of Otherness provides space for authors’ voices that express their perspective on a world that could be.

Inclusion, sustainability, and youth are the transversal focus of the festival, with the aim of developing spaces that encourage critical thinking, dialogue, and community participation, while caring for the cultural and environmental context we inhabit.
The call will be open from March 16 to June 12, 2026.

Who are we calling?:

We invite production companies, distributors, filmmakers, students, collectives, emerging creators, and visual artists, especially young people from Mexico and around the world, to submit their works to the 2026 national and international short film competition.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



León, Mexico



 
 
 

 
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Published: 22 Apr 2026
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Cinefantasy - International Fantastic Film Festival

Deadline: 14 Jun 2026

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Regular Deadline – April 30, 2026

One of Latin America’s leading genre film festivals is now accepting submissions.


17th Edition | São Paulo, Brazil | September 8–13, 2026

✔️ 1,503 films submitted in the last edition
✔️ 110 films selected for the official program
✔️ 90,000+ audience across all editions
✔️ 1,600+ films showcased over 16 editions


Cinefantasy – International Fantastic Film Festival was created to promote and celebrate fantastic cinema in all its forms, including horror, fantasy, science fiction, and hybrid genres.

Over sixteen editions, Cinefantasy has established itself as a key platform for genre filmmakers, presenting bold and innovative works from around the world.

The festival has expanded beyond São Paulo with screenings across major Brazilian cities [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



São Paulo, Brazil



 
 
 
 
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Published: 22 Apr 2026
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International Youth film Festival Plasencia Encorto

Deadline: 29 May 2026

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RULES OF THE 13th INTERNATIONAL YOUTH FILM FESTIVAL, PLASENCIA ENCORTO 2026.

The Regional Ministry of Education, Science and Vocational Training of the Government of Extremadura, the Plasencia City Council and the 24 Fotogramas Cultural Association announce the 13th International Youth Film Festival: Plasencia Encorto.


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Plasencia, Spain



 
 
 

 
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Published: 22 Apr 2026
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Festival Cine Dentro del Cine

Deadline: 18 May 2026

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"Me complace compartir excelentes noticias desde Perú: 'Cine Dentro del Cine' es un nuevo festival enfocado en documentales sobre temas de cine. Su equipo de producción siente pasión por las historias detrás de las películas, y estoy seguro de que pronto se convertirá en un emocionante punto de encuentro para cineastas de todo el mundo. -Alexandre O. Philippe, director de documentales sobre cine.

El Festival Internacional "Cine dentro del cine" (FECIDECI) celebra su primera edición del 11 al 20 de junio de 2026, con actividades en diversas sedes del Perú.

Este nuevo encuentro cinematográfico propone un espacio único dedicado íntegramente a las películas que reflexionan sobre el propio cine: su historia, sus creadores, sus públicos y su poder de representación.

El festival [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Lima, Peru



 
 
 
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Published: 22 Apr 2026
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Berlin Indie Shorts Festival

Deadline: 16 May 2026

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International Festival

Short film festival

Multi-award-winning film directors Yuri Maslak & Olga Tugaeva invite you to take part in the Berlin Indie Shorts Festival, which takes place in the cinematic capital of Europe. Berlin is a city where different cultures and nationalities meet, a city where the spirit of freedom and creativity reigns.

Our international film festival was created by directors for directors. There are no formalities, only fair professional evaluation by an international jury and inspiring interaction with colleagues. We have no dress code or red carpet; the focus here is not on the beauty of the celebrity guests' outfits, but on your film. Our festival is a platform for discussion and collaboration, an opportunity to feel part of the process, regardless of status or fame.

The Berlin Indie Shorts [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Berlin, Germany