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QueerCineMad - Madrid International LGBTI+ Film Festival

QueerCineMad, formerly known as LesGaiCineMad, Madrid International LGBTIAQ+ Film Festival is a LGTBI+ Film Festival in seen in Spanish Speaking countries. The inaugural edition was held in 1996. With an estimated audience of more than 10,000 spectators, it is a well attended festival by members of the Community of Madrid and is covered by the Spanish Press.

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Buenos Aires International Architecture and Design Film Festival

Deadline: 15 Aug 2026

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Each year, the International Architecture and Design Film Festival showcases films in which architecture, design and the city serve as the subject, setting, plot or central character, ranging from historical documentaries to contemporary fiction films.

Fiction Documentary Experimental

Buenos Aires, Argentina

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Published: 08 Jul 2026

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International Diverse Film Festival

Deadline: 25 Sep 2026

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The 4th International Diverse Film Festival marks a new chapter in the artistic and curatorial evolution of the festival. Under the concept “Revealed Memory,” this edition explores cinema as a living archive capable of preserving stories, identities, emotions, and experiences that have shaped the ways we understand diversity.

Rather than defining the selection criteria, “Revealed Memory” serves as the curatorial framework that inspires this year’s festival. We welcome fiction, documentary, animation, experimental, and hybrid short films that explore the diverse experiences, perspectives, and narratives of LGBTQIA+ communities across a wide range of genres, styles, and artistic approaches.

From November 4–7, 2026, Barranquilla, Colombia, will once again become a meeting point [...]

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Barranquilla, Colombia

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Mammoth Lakes Film Festival

Deadline: 04 Mar 2027

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We are the West Coast’s premier festival dedicated to showcasing fresh and innovative filmmaking, screening everything from festival favorites like Damsel (starring Robert Pattinson and Mia Wasikowska), to world premieres like Netflix favorite Abducted in Plain Sight.

We are committed to discovering and supporting emerging filmmakers. There’s a reason MovieMaker magazine has named Mammoth Lakes Film Festival as one of the “Top 50 Film Festival’s Worth Your Entry Fee” for the last nine years in a row: We put our filmmakers first! And now we are one of the "Top 25 Coolest Festivals in the World" named by MovieMaker Magazine — a true testament to the experience you will have with us.

We always secure top-level press to attend the festival in order to get exposure for our [...]

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Mammoth lakes, United States

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INSIDE NOLLYWOOD FILM FESTIVAL & AWARDS

Deadline: 31 Oct 2026

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Inside Nollywood International Film Festival & Awards (INIFFAA) is a premier platform dedicated to recognizing and honoring the achievements of African creative minds in the entertainment industry. Through its annual awards ceremony and film festival, INIFFAA provides a vibrant space for filmmakers from around the world, particularly those of African descent, to showcase their talent and connect with industry professionals. The festival aims to foster collaboration, celebrate cultural diversity, and promote the advancement of African cinema on the global stage.

The Maiden edition of INIFFAA took place from the 25th of November to the 27th of November 2021 at Awka, Anambra State. It was a throng of cultural representations.

Apart from the Motion pictures that were rich in [...]

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Abuja, Nigeria

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Patrofest: Festival de Curtmetratges de Premià de Mar per a Joves Cineastes

Deadline: 02 Aug 2026

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Patrofest is a film festival where you can participate to see your work on the big screen and spend a relaxing time talking about cinema. We want to give a push to young authors who are taking their first steps in this world.

The festival will be held in the emblematic modernist theater "El Patronat", located in the old town of Premià de Mar.

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Premià de Mar, Spain

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Brussels Short Film Festival

Deadline: 14 Jan 2027

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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.

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Brussels, Belgium

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Published: 07 Jul 2026

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International Film Festival Zoom - Zbliżenia

Deadline: 30 Sep 2026

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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.

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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.

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Jelenia Gora, Poland

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Festival Internacional de cine Chiloe

Deadline: 30 Sep 2026

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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. [...]

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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

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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.

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Viña del Mar, Chile

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MAN!FEST - MANRIQUE INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL

Deadline: 20 Sep 2026

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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.

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Ciudad Real, Spain

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Buenos Aires International Architecture and Design Film Festival

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International Diverse Film Festival

Deadline: 25 Sep 2026

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Barranquilla, Colombia

Mammoth Lakes Film Festival

Deadline: 04 Mar 2027

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Mammoth lakes, United States

INSIDE NOLLYWOOD FILM FESTIVAL & AWARDS

Deadline: 31 Oct 2026

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Abuja, Nigeria

Patrofest: Festival de Curtmetratges de Premià de Mar per a Joves Cineastes

Deadline: 02 Aug 2026

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Premià de Mar, Spain

Brussels Short Film Festival

Deadline: 14 Jan 2027

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Brussels, Belgium

International Film Festival Zoom - Zbliżenia

Deadline: 30 Sep 2026

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Jelenia Gora, Poland

Festival Internacional de cine Chiloe

Deadline: 30 Sep 2026

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Castro, Chile

Festival Internacional de Cine de Viña del Mar