Blog: Film festivals

The festival offers a contemporary and liberal platform for the filmmakers of the World to exhibit the excellence of the film art form. The aim is mainly to contribute to the understanding and appreciation of cultures of different nations. We hope to present complex human situations of this rapidly changing world in the globalized era. The Festival Committee reserves the right to exclude films which are not in conformity with aims of the Festival, or which could offend the national feelings and susceptibilities of any participating country, or are likely to promote racial discrimination. Films not presenting sufficient technical qualities for good public screening can be refused after checking of the prints by the Print Checking Unit of the Film Festival Office. Date and Place: OCTOBER/NOVEMBER ANNUALLY IN ABUJA

XXV LANZAROTE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
National Fiction Shorts
International Fiction Shorts
Animated shorts
Short Documentaries
Canary Shorts
Children's Shorts

- Cash bonus

- Offline screenings

- Actual prizes

- IMDb qualifications

Our first season received 187 submissions from 46 countries around the world. Among them are not only Emmy Award winners, Oscar and Bafta qualifying finalists, but also filmmakers who have been shortlisted for the top three European film festivals. It is an honor for us to be recognized in this way. Originally we only prepared a cash prize of 4,500 CNY, but we did not expect that so many outstanding filmmakers would actively participate. Now we have decided to add prizes that worth a total of 3,0000 CNY as an additional reward.

top jury members guarantee that each film will be watched at least four times

ALL SUBMISSIONS ARE REQUIRED TO UPLOAD AN ENGLISH SUBTITLE.

Every quarter, we award the best independent short films curated from around the world, against a high standard of merit and a very competitive acceptance rate. The award winners of 4 quarter editions qualify for the Annual Awards.

Hollywood Storytellers is an International Film Festival and Script Competition that aims to celebrate, support, and reward exceptional voices in cinematic storytelling. Our inclusive platform allows diverse filmmakers and writers in multiple genres and mediums to showcase their unique talents and innovative perspectives worldwide.

Our film festival is an annual event. Each year, a diverse slate of extraordinary official selections are invited to screen their projects in person at the iconic TCL Chinese Theatres located in the heart of the entertainment industry on Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles, CA.

With a focus on promoting underrepresented voices, we strive to cultivate a compassionate community that encourages creative collaboration in our highly competitive industry, no matter age, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, ability, or creed.

Call for entries are currently open and will close in January 2025. Notifications will be sent in February 2025, with ticket and screening information for the festival event in March 2025.

Entries to our 2024 script competition are currently closed, but we invite you to visit our website and read last season's reviews!
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WHO WE ARE:

The Hollywood Storytellers Film Festival is an all-inclusive, international media contest focused on giving remarkable filmmakers from all backgrounds the recognition they deserve.

​Our festival and awards focus on bringing value to all filmmakers, making it our mission to assist in necessary areas to reward their current projects, make their next ones a reality, and help move them closer to their careers goals.

​Our team believes in the power of perspective. It is essential in enriching the culture of our industry and bringing a more inclusive experience to mainstream genres and mediums. Filmmakers of color, female-identifying filmmakers, LGBTQ+ filmmakers, disabled filmmakers, filmmakers over the age of 50, and other relevant voices that have been historically underrepresented will be heard and encouraged to apply.

​​We look forward to supporting our community of talented, independent filmmakers.

​If you are interested in submitting to our festival but are experiencing economic hardship, please get in touch with us.

WHY SUBMIT:

The Hollywood Storytellers Film Festival is judged by a diverse team of active industry professionals including award-winning filmmakers, producers, directors, actors, film and television writers, casting director associates, music recording artists, development executives, and investors. Members of our esteemed jury include executive producers previously and presently associated with: NBC UNIVERSAL, PEACOCK TV, SONY, VILLAGE ROADSHOW PICTURES, DISNEY, TOUCHSTONE FILMS, WARNER BROS. STUDIOS, and more.

​Our festival aims to attract the top independent filmmakers from around the world. We offer a high-quality, highly anticipated event experience with welcoming communication and hospitality from submission entry to the fest's end. If we accept your project into our festival, you will enjoy (3) complimentary all-day event badges, a carefully curated screening of outstanding official selections, awards consideration, and sponsored grand prizes for our winners.

We are seeking cinematic projects in all live-action and animated genres. Full-Length Features, Shorts, TV Pilots (Short-form, Half-Hour, One-Hour), Documentaries, Music Videos, Experimental Videos, and Proof-of-Concept Movie Trailers.

​​Unique & diverse voices are encouraged.

​We do not encourage submissions that involve excessive harm or abuse to animals.

​BENEFITS OF SUBMITTING:

-Your project screened at the iconic TCL Chinese Theatres on Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles, CA.

-You want to be part of an inclusive community that champions independent filmmakers and writers on a supportive platform.

-Your project is seen and evaluated by a diverse team of active industry professionals that cultivate a competitive program.

-Affordable submission prices with discounts and economic hardship considerations.

-Official Laurels.

-Award Certificates.

-Sponsored prize packages and opportunities that will further your current and future filmmaking goals.

-Your project showcased on social and sent exclusively to our network of industry contacts.

In 2024, the Iquique International Film Festival (Ficiqq) will celebrate its 15th anniversary. Ficiqq is a unique event in the Tarapacá region that is financed on this occasion by the 2024 Audiovisual Development Fund, and is sponsored by SQM Yodo Nutrición Vegetal and produced by Volcánica Films.

The Santa Fe de Antioquia Film Festival Corporation decided, through the Festival, to turn the municipality of Santa Fe de Antioquia into a large movie theater and show open-air cinema, under the stars and framed in the colonial architecture of one of the Heritage towns of Colombia.

Over the years, the Santa Fe de Antioquia Film Festival has sought to bring cinema closer to the public through workshops, conferences, a central screening of films according to the theme, and training workshops. These activities are designed not only for the inhabitants of the municipality of Santa Fe de Antioquia, but also for inhabitants of Medellín and other inhabitants of western Antioquia and in general for university students, specialized journalists, filmmakers in training, film critics, producers, filmmakers and film lovers who for twenty-three years add up to an annual average of 15,000 festival attendees.

"Screen Short Fest 2024" is an International Short Film Festival, coming back in its Sixth Year. The festival is the brainchild of Mr. Soham Banerjee, an award-winning Short Film Director and entrepreneur.

The festival invites all short filmmakers, with their short films, in the live-action and Animation genre, in any language (with English subtitles), within the 20-minute duration (including the title and credits).

The festival aims to showcase the best of the latest National and International Short Films of the world in front of the Film lovers of Kolkata, India.

Cachaça Filmes has held the festival since 2009. It always brings in nationally renowned filmmakers and artists from the area, aiming to offer culture and leisure options, and to favor the region's economy. In the short term we intend to bring an “elite” audience to Vila de Paranapiacaba, and in the medium and long term to bring cinematographic productions to the region.

We also have the Short and Feature Films Contest.

Regulation:
https://www.cachacafilmes.com/regulamento-concurso-de-roteiros

Ànima Jove, Festival Internacional de Curtmetratges d'Animació d'Altafulla is an animation film festival, whose main objective is to create a space to disseminate the art of animation in the territory of Tarragona.

The Enfoque Diverso collective welcomes you to the second version of the Diverse Film Festival. This festival aims to celebrate the multiplicity of experiences and perspectives that enrich our society around the LGBTQ+ population.

In this inclusive space, we are pleased to provide a platform to share a wide range of voices and narratives that reflect the complexity of the human condition in all its manifestations. Each short film presented at our festival offers an opportunity to explore, learn and connect with stories that challenge social conventions, promote empathy and advocate for equality.

FICTUKURU in Tacuro, Michoacán, goes beyond merely being a film event; it chooses to transcend its nature and become a vehicle for cultural preservation, intercultural understanding, and constructive dialogue. By showcasing cinema from P’URHEPECHA communities and connecting it with the national and international film landscape, the festival embodies the idea that cinema can be a bridge that unites people regardless of their origins. It not only celebrates the art of filmmaking but also fosters understanding, empathy, and promotes constructive dialogue among people from all walks of life. Its cultural and social impact highlights the importance of preserving and celebrating the diverse voices that make up our global society.

FICTUKURU stands as a powerful bridge that unites hearts and minds, demonstrating that stories have the power to transcend barriers and connect people worldwide. It enriches the cultural and narrative diversity of cinema, as unique and authentic stories that might otherwise go untold are discovered and shared within diverse communities. Furthermore, making cinema accessible to people who might not typically have the opportunity to engage with the industry democratizes access for both audiences and creators.

Welcome to the Minority Film Festival, a celebration of diversity and cinematic excellence, held in conjunction with Hispanic Heritage Month! This festival, organized by the Minority Arts & Media Foundation in partnership with Hudson County Community College, is dedicated to shining a spotlight on the incredible talents of minority filmmakers from around the globe.

About the Festival

The Minority Film Festival is more than just a film screening event; it’s a powerful movement to amplify minority voices in the film industry. Our mission is to provide a dynamic platform where filmmakers from underrepresented communities can showcase their work, share their unique stories, and connect with a broader audience. We believe that through the power of cinema, we can foster understanding, celebrate cultural richness, and drive social change.

Festival Highlights

Diverse Film Categories: We accept submissions across a range of genres, including short films, medium-length films, and documentaries. Each film must have a significant contribution from minority groups, whether in the cast, crew, or both.

Join Us

By participating in the Minority Film Festival, you are joining a community committed to celebrating diversity and promoting inclusivity in the arts. We invite filmmakers, industry professionals, and film enthusiasts to join us for an unforgettable experience that champions the creativity and resilience of minority voices.

Submit your film today and be part of a festival that not only entertains but also inspires and educates. Let’s make history together, one frame at a time!

PetroFF opens submissions for audiovisual works produced from January 2019.

Works on the themes of Petroleum industry, the Environment and Human Rights will be accepted in documentary, fiction, animation/live action of short, medium and feature films footage and a video clips category. Works which fit the UN's SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) are very welcome and may be included in special thematic panels. Works that are related to Petroleum industry and hard working situation will be awarded in different formats..

Audiovisual works of all lengths can be submitted in the following categories:

- Short films (up to 20 minutes), - Medium films (from 21 to 59 minutes), - Feature films (over 60 minutes), - animations/live action (any length) and - Video clips (up to 6 minutes).

The KATZE Film Festival is thrilled to announce its return for the third year in 2025, inviting you to join us on an extraordinary journey to the edges of society, the human experience, and cinematic innovation. At KATZE, we are dedicated to exploring uncharted territories and embracing the unconventional. Our festival is a platform for filmmakers who dare to challenge norms, provoke thought, and redefine the boundaries of cinema.

From thought-provoking dramas to mind-bending experimental films, the KATZE Film Festival 2025 will showcase a diverse range of works that captivate, inspire, and challenge the status quo. We invite filmmakers from around the world to submit their visionary creations and be a part of this cinematic exploration.

Take a moment to browse through the photos from KATZE 2024, showcasing the vibrant atmosphere of last year's festival.

For those who missed out or want to reminisce, we encourage you to explore the trailers from previous years, featuring an exceptional lineup of films:

Video Trailer 24 - https://youtu.be/9hCT6q_TkXI?si=xTLmlhZWFbt-pSdS

Video Trailer 23 - https://youtu.be/m73bqSX1JCg?si=xWdbFbVzOjDknyCy

Under the IIFF initiative, we strive to connect creators and viewers worldwide. Embracing our position on the periphery, we continue to grow and build meaningful connections.

At KATZE, we celebrate new voices and perspectives that often go unnoticed, shining a light on the hidden gems of the film industry.

Unleash your creativity. Explore the unknown. Embrace the Edge.

80 years Atomic Bomb - 15 Years International Uranium Film Festival / 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 other cities and countries. Until today more than 80 Uranium Film Festivals took place in more than 40 cities and seven countries like Brazil, Canada, Germany, India, Jordan, Portugal and USA. Since its first edition in Hollywood in 2016, the International Uranium Film Festival (IUFF) is also known as The Atomic Age Cinema Fest.

FRAME Film Festival es un festival de cortometrajes itinerante, sin una única ubicación, que se celebrará en la provincia de Tarragona.

El FRAME Film Festival consta de dos fases.

• FASE CLASIFICATORIA
• FASE FINAL

El objetivo principal es difundir y promover la cinematografía en general y el cortometraje en particular, apoyando a las directoras y los directores de cortometrajes y creando un espacio donde puedan dar a conocer sus trabajos.

Pero sobre todo trabajamos para que las y los cineastas se sientan acogidos y vivan la experiencia de visitarnos cómo si estuvieran en familia. LA GRAN FAMILIA DEL CORTOMETRAJE!

Otro motivo es ampliar la oferta de acontecimientos culturales para hacer llegar el cortometraje a a poblaciones que no tengan la oportunidad de disfrutar de nuestro cine en formato CORTO.

En el FRAME Film Festival queremos darle al público que sigue y disfruta los cortometrajes, la oportunidad de decidir sobre la selección de las películas que pasarán a la FASE FINAL para recibir los premios TALENTO FRAME.

IMDB APPROVED!!

Sykehouse FilmFest is an international film festival dedicated to rewarding filmmakers from all over the world. We are running our next live event on 28th June 2025 with back to back screening of selected entries and an award ceremony at the end of the day to announce the winners.

IMDB approved in our first year due to our success and immediate prestige. https://www.imdb.com/event/ev0073772/overview/

Our judges range from award winning writers, producers, directors and bloggers. All of whom have a love for the art of film and music.

The event will take place in the picturesque village of Sykehouse at The Between Rivers site owned by the Old George Pub. Where food, drink and all amenities are available throughout the festival.

And if you wish to stay on site: camping & caravan pitches and Glamping Yurts are available and can be booked here.

You can buy all day VIP Screening & Awards and VIP Awards from eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sykehouse-filmfest-2025-tickets-938615563417?aff=oddtdtcreator

18th Ecozine Film Festival, International Film and Environment of Zaragoza. April 2025. Organized by Asociación Cultural Ecozine

Humor en Corto - Humor in Short

The XXIII edition of Arrigorriaga's humor short film festival, the oldest in Spain.

From November the 18th to the 23rd, 2024, in Lonbo Aretoa, Arrigorriaga, Spain.

Lloret Negre is the first noir genre festival of the Costa Brava. It's objetive is to promote the noir genre and as well as Lloret de Mar and it's heritage.