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FIDBA International Documentary Film Festival

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In recent decades, and at one time to the emergence of new technologies that have ended up scanning most of the processes of the film, the documentary has known a notorious and systematic growth around the world. In our country, and for more than one decade, a production before linked almost exclusively to fiction has been swelling their ranks with new topics, new approaches, new geographies, new dilemmas.

It is in this context that FIDBA is proposed as the 1st. International Film Festival dedicated to this genre which films with the same fans - as long as we believe that the forms and the doings of the documentary film are different from those of the fiction - may meet and dialogue among them and with the public. If the documentary is a meeting point for the FIDBA, it is [...]



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Published: 01 Nov 2026
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Valdivia Horror Film Fest

Deadline: 31 Jan 2027

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Section that has been several years and invites you to participate in a contest where you must terrorize the audience in just 2 minutes, has prizes in money to the first, second and third place, plus a recognition to the most popular audience, elected through popular vote among those who attend the night function. Jury made up of local and national filmmakers and festival personalities and the audiovisual media.

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Valdivia, Chile



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Published: 01 Nov 2026
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HANAN CINE FEST

Deadline: 20 Nov 2026

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6th Puno Film Festival – Hanan Cine
Cinema closer to everyone

The Asociación Cultural Puno Audiovisual invites you to the 6th edition of the Puno Film Festival – Hanan Cine, an event that reaffirms its commitment to strengthening, decentralizing, and diversifying film production in the region of Puno and Peru, building bridges with the peoples of Southern and Central Our America.

The festival will take place from December 5 to 12, 2026, centered around Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world. The programming will be held in person, complemented by virtual activities to allow the participation of audiences from all over the world.

Hanan Cine establishes itself as a space for meeting, dialogue, and collective creation among filmmakers, critics, programmers, [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



PUNO, Peru



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Published: 01 Nov 2026
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Nieve Roja

Deadline: 12 Apr 2027

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NIEVE ROJA: INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL OF HORROR, SCI-FI, FANTASY AND BIZARRE

Nieve Roja was created with the intention of being a diffusion space for the production of independent films of the horror and fantasy genre, whose production grows year by year, and needs more exhibition and promotional spaces. The spirit of Nieve Roja is to gather all lovers of the genre and promote their productions, mainly in Patagonia.
This seventh edition of the festival is competitive, and will have the following categories:
- National Feature Film Competition
- Patagonic Short Film Competition (National).
- Argentinian Short Film Competition (National).
- Latin American Short Film Competition.
- International Short Film Competition.
- Bizarre Short Film Competition.

Nieve Roja is a [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



El Bolsón, Argentina



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Published: 31 Oct 2026
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ShorTS International Film Festival

Deadline: 14 Feb 2027

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HIGHLIGHTED

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ShorTS International Film Festival (ShorTS IFF) is organised by the Maremetraggio Association and financed by public entities and private sponsors.

Since 2000, ShorTS IFF has been a landmark for short films and up and coming cinematographers at international level. In every edition, ShorTS IFF aims to make the short film genre known to a broad and heterogeneous audience, with particular attention to the young with specific sections for children and teenagers aged 6 to 14.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Trieste, Italy



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Published: 31 Oct 2026
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Festival de Cine Fantástico Descubierto

Deadline: 14 Apr 2027

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The Descubierto Film Festival emerges as a meeting point between audiences and audiovisual creators of fantastic genre cinema. It pays special attention to young audiences from decentralized areas of the La Libertad region and seeks to become a platform for stories told from different perspectives. The competitive film selections, including short and feature films, aim to gather works with fantastic themes, bold visual languages, and innovative approaches. Additionally, there will be a regional film showcase with works by local filmmakers and parallel activities designed to complement the cultural programming.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Trujillo, Peru



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Published: 31 Oct 2026
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Berlin Gate International Film Festival (BGIFF)

Deadline: 30 Nov 2026

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A NEW KIND OF FILM FESTIVAL.
A FIRST EDITION WITH SOMETHING TO OPEN.

Some stories begin with a camera. Others begin with a page.
All begin with a person who believes the work deserves to go further.

Born in Berlin and open internationally, Berlin Gate International Film Festival brings independent films, screenplays and stage plays into a new festival journey. Our ambition is to connect distinctive work with audiences, recognition and a growing creative community — and to make the next step clear to the people who create it.

TALENT SHOULD HAVE A WAY IN

A powerful story should not be left outside because its maker cannot afford an entry fee.

Pre-registration for the main film and writing competitions on Festhome is free of a BGIFF submission fee. If your work passes our [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Berlin, Germany



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Published: 30 Oct 2026
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Braziers International Film Festival

Deadline: 02 Jun 2027

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Running over three days, Braziers International Film Festival (BIFF) features a diverse and dynamic programme of international films, screened in a unique and historical setting, The programmes include documentary, animation, fiction, expanded cinema and contemporary artists' film & video.

Selected by a team of artist-filmmakers, and run as a not-for-profit collective, the festival takes place on the Braziers Park estate, home to the annual Supernormal Festival. Films are projected to audiences in a cinema-style environment, with screenings, workshops and special events taking place inside a large, historic 17th century barn adapted for public performances, in addition to the Gothic manor house and custom-built outdoor structures. With both 16mm and digital video projections, [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Wallingford, United Kingdom



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Published: 30 Oct 2026
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Mac Marín

Deadline: 30 Jun 2027

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MAC MARÍN - Atlantic Films & New Media is an emerging space that aims to promote the independennt cinema and audiovisual creation at the same time that pays homage to the local talent, valuing the Marin Town identity and its sourounded parishs , located in one of the most beautiful corners of Galicia, in the northwest of Spain, in Europe.

Our main objective is to connect the New Galician Filmmakers to the neighborhood, as well as to seek a connection between local creators with international audiovisual communities. We pay special attention to those who have been working into european values through media and cinema.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Marín, Spain



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Published: 30 Oct 2026
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Pequecinema. Festival Itinerante de Cine Infantil

Deadline: 30 Nov 2026

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Pequecinema is a Touring Children's Film Festival that in 2027 will visit several towns across Spain, showcasing the best short films aimed at a young audience (from 2 to 15 years old).

Organized by CortoEspaña - Premios Fugaz (the main short film awards in Spain, chosen by more than 1,700 industry professionals), the event seeks to give visibility to works directed at younger audiences, while also promoting short films and fostering a love for the format among the youngest members of the household.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Varias localizaciones, Spain



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Published: 30 Oct 2026
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Almamoura festival

Deadline: 01 Jan 2027

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The 2nd Al Mamoura Festival celebrates bold storytelling, artistic innovation, and cinematic creativity from emerging and established filmmakers around the world. This edition welcomes films that challenge conventions, explore new forms of expression, and captivate audiences through imaginative narratives and powerful visual experiences.

The festival proudly accepts submissions in the following categories:

Experimental – Innovative works that push the boundaries of traditional filmmaking through unique techniques, unconventional narratives, and artistic vision.
Fantastic – Films that transport audiences into extraordinary worlds, featuring elements of fantasy, magic, mythology, or the surreal.
Fiction – Narrative films that tell compelling stories through scripted characters, [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates



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