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American Documentary And Animation Film Festival (AmDocs)

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AmDocs is one of the largest Documentary and Animation only festivals in the United States. We are located in beautiful Palm Springs, not far from the media capital of Hollywood. We take pride in sharing the best viewing environment for both our audience and filmmakers.

AmDocs is very progressive in education outreach, market sharing and doing all we can to help our filmmakers realize their goals.



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Bloody Horror International Film Festival

Deadline: 15 Sep 2025

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We love horror and we're very excited to watch your films!

The Bloody Horror International Film Festival (BHIFF) is an international festival seeking the best in indie horror (both amateur and professional).

The festival is set up in two yearly sessions. Selected films will be recognized and awarded in various categories.

BHIFF has made a point to keep our entry fees low as to give everyone the chance to enter, and we offer a high number of award categories!

BHIFF is headquartered in Canada, but its panel of judges is set in different parts of the world and comes with a variety of horror film expertise.

As of June 2025, BHIFF will now be sharing more content on social media! We think this is a great way to help promote your work/creations for everyone to see! We hold the [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Gatineau, Canada



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Marengo Fest. Festival Internacional de cine de Vigo.

Deadline: 30 Sep 2025

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Marengo Fest. Vigo International Film Festival is not just a film competition, it is a cultural and social event whose main objective is to promote film culture, giving the opportunity at a national and international level to show their projects, providing prizes worth €30,000 in its different categories

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Vigo, Spain



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Open World Animation Festival

Deadline: 30 Sep 2025

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Open World Animation Festival encourages creators to explore the frontiers of animation through both traditional & emerging mediums. Its mission is to help general audiences understand the artistry in animation and its diversity of subject matter. It aims to showcase many voices, styles, & perspectives. Anyone is welcome to take part!

For the 2025 Festival we are partnering with the Roxy Theatre as our official screening location! This 450-seat venue is one of only 600 surviving independent theaters in the Nation. The Roxy Theatre is equipped with DLP Cinema for a state of the art cinematic experience!

http://www.roxytheaternorthampton.com

Open World also features animation retrospectives, Virtual Reality set-ups, GIF [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Allentown, United States



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Trans Africa International Film Festival

Deadline: 30 Sep 2025

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Welcome to Trans Africa International Film Festival 2024 (TAIFF). a groundbreaking event dedicated to fostering collaboration, capacity building for filmmakers, institutional strengthening, and empowering the next generation of storytellers. Join us from November 26th to 30th, 2025, for a transformative experience that celebrates creativity, innovation, and the power of cinema to inspire change.

The TAIFF serves as a platform for collaboration, bringing together filmmakers, industry professionals, and film enthusiasts to connect, exchange ideas, and forge meaningful partnerships. Through collaborative projects, networking sessions, and interactive workshops, participants will have the opportunity to collaborate on creative endeavors that push boundaries and spark new [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Yola, Nigeria



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Africa International Human Rights Film Festival

Deadline: 20 Nov 2025

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The 2025 Africa International Human Rights Film Festival (AIHRFF) will delve into the powerful theme of "Bridging Divides."

Rationale:

In 2025, as Africa continues to navigate a complex landscape of interconnected challenges, the need to bridge divides becomes increasingly critical. These divisions can manifest as political polarization, social fragmentation, economic inequality, cultural misunderstandings, and the lingering effects of historical injustices. This theme recognizes the urgent imperative to foster dialogue, understanding, and collaboration across these divides to advance human rights and build more inclusive and equitable societies.

Objectives:

To showcase films that explore the root causes and consequences of various forms of division within and across [...]

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Lagos, Nigeria



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The International Horror Hotel

Deadline: 15 May 2026

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The 14th Year will include new additions and competitions! The International Horror Hotel Film Festival and Convention is held every June in Northeast Ohio. We have open competitions for films and scripts in the following genres: experimental (film only), fantasy, horror, horror-comedy, slasher, sci-fi and suspense-thriller. We also accept trailers, music videos, TV pilots (film or script), and web episodes (film or script) for projects in the listed genres.

Competition is also open for our horror film scoring competition (submissions through our website). At the event, we have live scream king/scream queen and FX makeup competitions as well.

This year we will also be holding the second annual Room 237 Film Competition where film makers will compete to create a film in 30 [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Bedford Hts., United States



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International Uranium Film Festival

Deadline: 17 Jan 2026

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The International Uranium Film Festival (IUFF) is one of the “25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World 2024”. Thanks to the prestigious MovieMaker Magazine. One year before the Fukushima reactor exploded, the International Uranium Film Festival (IUFF) was founded in 2010 in Santa Teresa, the famous artist quarter in the heart of Rio de Janeiro. The first Uranium Film Festival then was held in May 2011. Main venue is the Cinematheque of Rio de Janeiro's Modern Art Museum (MAM Rio). The festival is dedicated to all films about nuclear power and the risks of radioactivity, from uranium mining to nuclear waste, from atomic bombs to nuclear power plants, from Hiroshima to Fukushima. It throws light on all nuclear issues.

With a selection of the best films the festival travels also to [...]

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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil



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Sunrise Film Festival | Lowestoft

Deadline: 15 Jan 2026

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The fun bit:

We're the UK's largest Celebration of Diverse Stories and Underrepresented Filmmakers. Join us or submit to our 5th celebratory edition.

The next BIFA Qualifying Sunrise Film Festival takes place from 20 to 23 August 2026 in Lowestoft, Suffolk.

Our 5th edition sees us accepting submissions for new categories, from music videos to Virtual Reality (VR) projects.


The serious bit:

Sunrise Film Festival, based in Lowestoft, Suffolk, UK, was founded in 2021 and is run voluntarily by passionate independent film enthusiasts and filmmakers to provide an important accessible platform for filmmakers like themselves every August.

We're passionate about creating a platform for filmmakers who are yet to be discovered (or picked up by the bigger film festival circuit), [...]

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Lowestoft, United Kingdom



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London Festival of Cinema

Deadline: 02 Dec 2025

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The Festival That Stole Christmas – December 13, 2025

Presented by the London Festival of Cinema in collaboration with the Northern Festival of Cinema

Our next event is a special one-day celebration of unity, storytelling, and festive spirit. The Festival That Stole Christmas brings together multiple film festivals across the UK to spotlight diverse voices and spread the magic of cinema during the holiday season. Held in London, this unique event blends the warmth of Christmas with the excitement of independent film, championing togetherness through powerful stories.

At the London Festival of Cinema, our ongoing mission is to champion the work of writers and filmmakers, and this goal has never felt as urgent as it does today. Our film competition has grown year after year, [...]

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London, United Kingdom



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CENTRAL INDIA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

Deadline: 30 Oct 2025

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The Central India International Film Festival (CIIFF) is a prominent cultural event that brings together Filmmakers, Artists, and Cinephiles from across the globe to celebrate the magic of cinema. Held annually, CIIFF provides a platform for both emerging and established filmmakers to showcase their work on an international stage, with a focus on promoting global talent and diverse storytelling.

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Nagpur, India



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