Blog: Film festivals

Short Cut is a short film festival dedicated to young filmmakers aged 10 to 21. The event celebrates the creativity and unique perspective of the new generation of storytellers.

For its fourth edition, the festival returns with the theme “Have a Great Weekend”, giving participants complete freedom to interpret and create around this idea.

The selected films will be screened on the big screen at Le Concorde Cinema in La Roche-sur-Yon, offering young talents the chance to see their work shown in a real movie theater.

Short Cut is a unique opportunity for the filmmakers of tomorrow to express themselves, create freely, and share their vision of the world through cinema.

7th Prize for short fiction films in Catalan language. Catalan version only. Films without dialogue will not be accepted.

ReelRaw Film Festival – 1st Edition

Official Description:

The first edition of the ReelRaw Film Festival celebrates the power of independent cinema in its purest and most authentic form. This virtual festival aims to give voice to creators who dare to present unfiltered stories, fresh ideas, and original visions of the contemporary world.

With a fully online format, ReelRaw offers an accessible and global platform for filmmakers, visual artists, and emerging storytellers who wish to share their work with an international creative community.

Our goal is to discover new perspectives, promote artistic freedom, and connect talents from around the world through the universal language of cinema.

Categories:

Fiction Short Films

Experimental Cinema

Independent Documentaries

Animation

Video Art & Digital Creation

Mission:

To promote alternative and experimental cinema by providing a space where raw, authentic, and bold works can be seen, appreciated, and shared with a global audience.

Format:
100% Virtual Festival — online screenings, discussion forums, and an online awards ceremony.

Motto:
“Unfiltered Stories. Unbound Visions.”

Special Section: Mobile Film Stories

The Mobile Film Stories section of the ReelRaw Film Festival celebrates the power of cinema in its most accessible and contemporary form — films shot entirely on mobile phones.
We believe that true creativity doesn’t depend on budget or equipment, but on the filmmaker’s unique vision.

This category is open to short films created entirely using smartphones or tablets, emphasizing imagination, visual storytelling, and authenticity in every frame.
From experimental pieces to fiction, documentaries, or hybrids, this section honors a new generation of filmmakers turning the everyday into cinema.

Maximum duration: 20 minutes
Format: shot entirely on a mobile device
Accepted genres: fiction, documentary, experimental, or mobile animation
Requirements: English subtitles (if the original language is not English or Spanish)

Cinema in your hands. Stories without limits.

ABOUT THE BIIFF
global cinema celebration

BRAZILIAN INDEPENDENT INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (BIIFF) is an annual film festival that celebrates the art of filmmaking on an international stage. This unique and inclusive event will be held in Dublin, Ireland, organized by STUDIOS NMP, bringing together filmmakers from all around the world. BIIFF aims to showcase global talent in cinematography, providing a platform for both emerging and established filmmakers to share their work and exchange creative ideas. The festival will embrace diversity, cultural richness, and ethical storytelling, fostering a vibrant global film community.

BIIFF was created by Nina Mendes, with the intention of expanding talent in all areas of cinematography worldwide, allowing both amateur and professional filmmakers to have a space to develop and showcase their work, without the excessive costs that the cinematographic industry demands in many countries.

Sponsored by the 8th Grade Film class at Urbana Middle School in Urbana, IL, this festival was created to give our students the opportunity to explore and curate some of the best short coming-of-age films out there.

Em Cena – Film Festival is an independent event that celebrates national and regional audiovisual production, promoting diversity, inclusion, and access to culture.

Held in Jaraguá do Sul – SC, on November 28, 29, and 30, 2025, the festival will feature non-competitive screenings of short, medium, and feature-length films, as well as music videos, covering different genres and audiences, with a special focus on invited productions from Jaraguá do Sul.

The program includes sessions in different venues across the city: CAI – Centro de Artes Integradas (Center for Integrated Arts), the Community Center, Arena Jaraguá (drive-in), and the shopping mall cinema.

The European Fantastic Film Festival of Murcia SOMBRA is a project that aims to spread and serve as a reference to fantasy films produced in Europe, as well as support European, national and regional production of gender.

The Kuwait AI Film Festival (KAFF) is Kuwait’s official celebration of cinema and technology dedicated to artificial intelligence in filmmaking. Taking place on December 17, 2025, KAFF showcases the boldest experiments and narratives shaping the future of cinema.

Through screenings, panels, and awards across 19+ categories, KAFF provides:

A global platform for filmmakers pioneering AI-driven storytelling.

Prestigious recognition through trophies, laurels, and bilingual certificates.

A regional first, positioning Kuwait as a hub for cinematic innovation.

An inclusive celebration of artists, technologists, and audiences imagining new frontiers in creativity.

At KAFF, we’re not only celebrating films — we’re starting conversations about the future of art, ethics, and culture in the age of AI.

مهرجان الكويت للأفلام بالذكاء الاصطناعي (KAFF)
هو الاحتفال الرسمي في الكويت بالسينما والتكنولوجيا — مخصص للذكاء الاصطناعي في صناعة الأفلام. سيُقام المهرجان في ١٧ ديسمبر ٢٠٢٥ ، حيث يعرض
أجرأ التجارب والسرديات التي تشكّل مستقبل السينما
من خلال العروض السينمائية، والندوات، والجوائز عبر :أكثر من ١٩ فئة، يقدّم المهرجان ما يلي
منصة عالمية لصنّاع الأفلام الذين يقودون ثورة السرد الإبداعي باستخدام الذكاء الاصطناعي
تقديرًا مرموقًا عبر الكؤوس، وأكاليل الشرف، والشهادات ثنائية اللغة
إنجازًا إقليميًا يضع الكويت كمركز للابتكار السينمائي
احتفالًا شاملاً بالفنانين والتقنيين والجماهير الذين يتخيلون آفاقًا جديدة للإبداع
في KAFF
نحن لا نحتفي فقط بالأفلام — بل نبدأ حوارًا حول مستقبل الفن والأخلاق والثقافة في عصر الذكاء الاصطناعي

The first Zacatlán International Film Festival, in one of Mexico's most beautiful magical towns, invites all filmmakers interested in sharing their creations with us—and, why not, stay and film? We'll be hosting screenings of submitted works in movie theaters, film clubs, art galleries, and schools.

About the festival

If we had to define Facom Fest in a single phrase, as a tagline, it would be: “A Galician festival for students”. This leaves us with two main focuses of interest: on the one hand, our unwavering commitment to promoting Galician projects; and, on the other hand, the emphasis on “students”. Unlike previous editions, this 4th edition aims to give visibility not only to works created by Galician students, but also by students from any region of the world. We believe that our condition as students is vital for establishing dialogues and debates, identifying common or divergent points, and above all, learning. Even though we are still in training, this international initiative aspires to give us the ability to teach — this time, we, the global student body, to our peers. To share experiences, visions, techniques, and, who knows, perhaps contacts. Following the spirit of previous editions, we understand that many works created during one’s academic formation deserve to have a life of their own — to be seen, discussed, and to reach beyond borders, which often seems difficult when entering the professional world.

Thus, in this new edition we offer the opportunity for all students currently enrolled, or who have completed their studies in the previous year, in any university or educational institution at any level, anywhere in the world, to submit their works to the festival.

This new edition, Facom Fest 2025, will take place from November 24th to 27th, 2025, in Santiago de Compostela.

**This is not just another film festival. This is a statement.**

The Berlin International Underground Film Festival (BIUFF) is a movement, launching with a clear and powerful mission: to build a **true ecosystem** of support for independent and defiant voices. We are not here to sell awards; we are here to **discover talent and build futures**.


**Our Mission: Discovered in Berlin**

We are based in Berlin, a city where art sprouts from concrete and defiance is in its DNA, because we believe that true cinema is not manufactured—it is **discovered**. BIUFF is a global platform for all independent creators—filmmakers, screenwriters, and photographers who dare to be different. We are looking for personal stories, bold perspectives, and artistic honesty.

**The "4U" Philosophy**

At the heart of our festival lies an award that transcends all categories: **The Grand Prize, our "4U" Trophy**. This ultimate honor is bestowed upon only one work per edition that powerfully embodies all four of our foundational principles:

- **Uncensored**
- **Uncompromising**
- **Unconventional**
- **Unbound**

**Our Model: Hybrid & Supportive**

BIUFF is more than just a competition; it is a **hybrid festival** and a true connection point. While our initial judging is conducted online, the journey culminates in a **live screening and awards event in the heart of Berlin**.

And in our deep commitment to supporting you, we've simplified the process: **with one single entry, your project is automatically considered for all relevant awards.** This is your chance to connect with a network of like-minded professionals from around the globe, supported by the Kariz Creative Hub.

**Honoring the Unsung Heroes**

Finally, we proudly honor the true architects of defiant cinema. For the first time, a major international award will be dedicated to the **Line Producers and Production Managers** who, with the art of resistance, make the impossible possible.


In a digital landscape saturated with soulless competitions and hollow laurels, we rise on a different foundation: **authenticity**.
**Join us. Submit your work to the beating heart of European independent cinema and show your voice to the world.**

The Victoria Falls Adventure Film Festival is not just an event; it is a unique experience set against the thunderous, awe-inspiring backdrop of one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.

We exist to champion the most powerful visual stories from the front lines of exploration, the depths of the wild, and the heart of global adventure.

We are the premier global gathering for those who dare to explore, document, and protect our planet.

We seek films that do more than just show—they reveal, inspire, and provoke. We are looking for cinematic masterpieces that capture the raw beauty of a landscape, the heart-pounding thrill of an ascent, the intimate glance of a creature in the wild, and the urgent, compelling narratives of conservation in action.

This festival is a celebration of a rising Zimbabwe and a gateway to the soul of Southern Africa—a nation and a region reclaiming their place as leaders in conservation and home to the planet's most unparalleled safari experiences.

We believe in the power of story to reshape perceptions and fuel a future where wildlife and communities thrive together.

We are the curators of this experience. For our selected filmmakers, you are not just a name in a program. You are a celebrated voice. Your film will premiere to an influential, global audience at the heart of this narrative. You will connect with legends in the field, debate with change-makers, and find your next collaborator against a sunset over the Zambezi.

This is where your story meets its most iconic setting.

Submit your film, and join us in creating an unforgettable celebration of our wild world.

It is a vibrant and exciting celebration of the film industry whose main objective is to provide a platform for emerging filmmakers and encourage interaction between filmmakers and audience.

This annual event brings together industry experts and film professionals, with seventh art enthusiasts and movie lovers from the central zone of San Luis Potosí.

We strongly believe in the importance of giving young filmmakers a voice and visibility, providing an invaluable platform for these emerging talents to showcase their work.

In the official selection, there is a careful curation of the best contemporary Mexican and Latin American films.

Milton Keynes International Film Festival(MKIFF) is the first international film festival and the only of its kind in the city Milton Keynes, United Kingdom . This extraordinary cultural event created in 2021 is one of the most important cinematic event in Milton Keynes.

In previous seasons feature, short and documentary films screened at MKIFF are from independent filmmakers from around the globe as well as Hollywood films like “American Crow”, “Timespiracy”, “Who Shot Sergeant Kirwan?”, Warner Brother’s “Jim Button And The Wild 13”, “Happy Ending”, ”1888”, “Enemy of the Heart” and many more.

MKIFF aims to create in United Kingdom, as well as in the region, a cultural center of worldwide alternative and independent cinema. Milton Keynes is a green, enthusiastic and friendly city and besides the “strong competition” MKIFF aims at the same time to be a meeting point of cultures, where people of Milton Keyes, the guests and all those who love films will have a cinema-language-communication week. It will create a friendly space for film artists and cinema enthusiasts from United Kingdom and the entire world to come together and share their linked passion and knowledge of the motion picture art form.

The intention of MKIFF is to bring filmmakers, producers and film enthusiasts from all around the world to Milton Keynes, in hopes of fostering future co-operation in this interesting and youngest city of the United Kingdom. By bringing together these distinct voices and their work, MKIFF commits itself to introducing audiences to alternative visions of extraordinary diversity.

Breaking all stereotypes, MKIFF mission is to present quality films from around the world as well as support, recognize and honour indie film makers. These films will be organized thematically, in hopes of representing the full range of the human experience as reflected by our chosen filmmakers.

MKIFF is an international cinema event whose main objective is to enlarge the number of venues and time of screening of European and non-European films of all genres and durations in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom as well as it is considered to be an event to develop new audiences around the country, combining film screenings with public debates and approaching new and an increased Film Audience and focusing also on Film Literacy.

Award distribution ceremony is organized once a year. The main goal of the film festival is to provide an exceptional space for the creation and presentation of quality multi-genre art production.


FILM SCREENING

Top rated selected films at MKIFF will be physically screened on the day of event and all officially selected films at MKIFF for screening will be screened online on the www.AltCineplex.com during a special and bespoke online screening event.

For each of the categories, we will select an individual winner as well as a shortlist of runners up.As a winner, you will be provided with an exclusive opportunity to premiere your film on AltCineplex.com.

Those who are shortlisted for as a part of the festival will receive an exclusive online screening experience directly on AltCineplex.com, meaning you could be part of this success, and stream your content to a large audience, including your friends, family, and fans.

During this online screening event at www.AltCineplex.com, we welcome friends, families, and fans to celebrate your success, and support you using our tipping/VOD function on AltCineplex.com. 70% of every single tip/ticket you receive will go directly into your pocket!

All winner films MKIFF will get an opportunity to get released on the www.AltCineplex.com.
At ALTCINEPLEX your your film can be release under the following category(depends on the review).

i. SVOD (Subscription based video on demand service)
ii.AVOD(Ad-based video on demand service)
iii.TVOD(Transactional based video on demand/pay per view service, You will get 70% share of every purchased)

10th Morce-GO Vermelho - GOIAS HORROR FILM FESTIVAL - is a film festival in the heart of Brazil, which will have contemporary audiovisual works and historical recovery linked to the themes of horror, suspense and horror. The Festival may have fiction productions, experimental and animation as well as workshops and debates.

The aim is to encourage and promote local productions, Brazil and all over the world for lovers of moviegoers horror movies, suspense and horror featuring some of the most creative in independent productions of short films in competitive shows and feature films in the programming.

Film/ Feature Film/Short Film/Documentory/music vedio/Animation/VFX/CGI/2D/3D/other

All Entertainment Catagory Accept

Os Prêmios Quirino nascem da necessidade de reconhecer o talento na indústria da animação ibero-americana, criando laços e redes entre ambos os lados do oceano.

O evento reúne, portanto, a florescente indústria latino-americana, junto com a de Portugal, Andorra e Espanha, construindo uma verdadeira irmanação para o desenvolvimento conjunto do grande mercado que é a Ibero-América.

Além de reconhecer os melhores trabalhos de animação ibero-americana em nove categorias, os Prémios Quirino servem de marco para o Fórum de Coprodução e Negócios. Cem empresas de vinte países participam todos os anos em reuniões B2B.

Os prêmios foram nomeados em honra do criador do primeiro longa-metragem de animação da história. Em 1917, Quirino Cristiani dirigiu “El Apóstol” (O Apóstolo), uma produção argentina na que foram usados 58.000 desenhos em 35 mm, além de várias maquetes.

Desta maneira, os Prêmios Quirino prestam homenagem ao talento e à criatividade ibero-americana.

Sección Oficial a concurso.

Official Competition Section.

The International Fantastic and Horror Film Festival in Tàrrega - Galacticat, which is held every year since 2014, is the first and only fantastic and horror film Festival in the lands of Lleida, aimed at all moviegoers in general and lovers of science fiction and terror in particular and with a clear divulgative vocation. The Galacticat was born as an initiative to recover the universal Sci-Fi classics for the general public and to delve into this culture that has articulated the universe of cinema since its inception. Over the years, the Galacticat has grown, involving citizens more and more in this film festival, gradually increasing the programmed activities, parties, concerts, screenings, public attendance, industry activities and the response of the film industry.

AI Movie Awards (AIMA) is an international platform dedicated to exploring the future of cinema in the age of artificial intelligence.
Launching in Palma de Mallorca in Spring 2026, AIMA will showcase short films, feature films, and experimental works created with AI tools.