Blog: Film festivals

5 Film & Photo Awards Festival

The 5 Film & Photo Award is an International Event for Film and Photography with the Intention to create a bridge between different countries and cultures. The Festival is inspired by a 500 years old tree in the suburb of Damavand, located in the village of Aro.

This tree has been the subject of photographs of International Director and photographer Abbas Kiarostami every year in different seasons for many years. His photographs have been exhibited under the title “Snow White” in world-renowned galleries such as the Centre Pompidou in Paris and the Museum of Contemporary Art in New York.

About 5 years ago, Mahdi Khorashadizadeh, a documentary photographer and Filmmaker and the Founder of 5 Film & Photo Awards photographed this tree again and created the festival to celebrate this cultural and iconic symbol, which symboliyes Abbas Kiarostami’s artistic legacy.

The number “5” is derived from the movie “5” made by Abbas Kiarostami, which has been published in 2002 and contains 5 scenes with the average duration of 16 minutes.

Festival 5 is a prestigious and large festival for film and photography. This festival supports artists from all over the world by awarding exquisite prizes. We have been holding this festival for five years. Our goal is to find independent and modern artists. We support independent artists. Artists who have worked hard to produce their works.

Qshorts is A FREE TO VIEW channel for the best short films by filmmakers of African descent & a community for filmmakers and film lovers.

PLEASE NOTE THAT SUBMITTED Films will be available for the public to watch on our Free to View YouTube channel.

The TOP THREE MOST VIEWED FILMS from each month will be screened at our annual QFest Creative Festival Community Film screenings.

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Our focus is on promoting short films, building an empowered community, and fostering growth. Partner with us to showcase your work and be seen by a global audience

Phare International Film Festival – Mauritius was established in 2020. It has been created by a talented group of local entrepreneurs and film-makers. After successfully producing their own productions, and entering festivals, they understood the need to enhance the local film industry.

Mauritius is paradise, and has been a location for many high profile documentaries, series and films – yet the impact on our industry locally was insignificant. We decided to create a platform that not only encourages local film makers but offers the potential to showcase their talent further afield. Likewise, showcasing International cinema, we promote the wonderful Island called Mauritius to the outside world.

Our philosophy is to showcase incredible talent along with high quality independent films to the audience of Mauritius, opening a door to a new potential market. We have adopted an informal and relaxed festival approach, with the glamour of much larger festivals.

Doc Coimbra is an international film festival that showcases the best in documentary films from political and social perspectives. Our festival is based in the historical city of Coimbra, Portugal, and showcase films from Portuguese speaking countries and international films.

We have a wide variety of films, from those that focus on immigration, political, environment, to those that highlight the stories of those who have been forgotten by history. We are committed to providing a space for meaningful conversations, and our films reflect our commitment to creating a safe and inclusive space for all.

We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and inspiring environment for filmmakers to share stories and perspectives from around the world. We invite you to join us at our next festival and be part of a movement to share stories that matter.

The International Film Festival of Pasto (FICPA), which celebrates its 21 edition in October 2025, is a prominent competitive event that brings together the best of national and international cinema. With official categories covering a wide range of topics, from human rights to the environment, including animation and children's films, FICPA offers a unique platform for diversity and cinematic expression. Located in the picturesque city of Pasto, Colombia, globally recognized for its iconic Carnival of Blacks and Whites, the festival not only celebrates the art of cinema but also highlights the rich cultural heritage of the region. As the oldest event in southwestern Colombia, FICPA awards the coveted Sol de los Pastos (Sun of the Pastos) prize, establishing itself as a must-attend event on both the local and international cultural calendar.

Only for Argentine filmmakers.

The Futbolero World Film Festival seeks to promote football as a space for intercultural dialogue and heritage of humanity, through the meeting of different actors in this social phenomenon. It proposes as axes of work: Audiovisual Media, Conversations, Sports Practice, Literature and Diploma Training.

The International Film Festival of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (Cinema Movilh) is shown on feature films, shorts and documentaries largest and best known of Chile that takes place every year in Santiago and then travels sexual diversity regions. Local or foreign works can be projected at the Festival after postulating in the form indicated in these rules.

Revoluções Curtas returns to Filmin for a second edition, where there is no age limit to participate. Following the success of the first edition, the online short film festival will once again give visibility to the voices of Portuguese cinema.

But this time, any filmmaker born or based in Portugal can submit their short film, with the aim of broadening our scope and exploring the Portuguese film scene in depth, regardless of age or experience.

At Filmin, we believe in a free cinema, far from the noise in which we live. And therefore, we think that the best way to demonstrate this is by opening the call to everyone who wants to share their story with us. Cinema as a tool for social change, for resistance and as a way to better understand the world in which we live.

The IXTAR CURTS Short Film Showcase of the Festes de Sant Bartomeu is the oldest in the Balearic Islands.

Only for Latin American filmmakers.

The production company ICELAND FILMS, based in the city of San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca, invites filmmakers, young producers, students, and the general public to participate in the following festival: Premios CortosFilmes, National and International Film Festival of Catamarca (PCF FNICC), held in the Province of Catamarca, Argentina.

Premios CortosFilmes celebrates national and international cinema with the dual objective of recognizing and supporting audiovisual creators, while also enhancing the dissemination, awareness, accessibility, and understanding of socio-labor issues among a broad and diverse audience.

Premios CortosFilmes,Film Festival of Catamarca is organized by the audiovisual production company Iceland Films, with the support of the National Institute of Cinema and Audiovisual Arts (INCAA), as well as cultural authorities of Catamarca and the Capital City Municipality.

We are also supported by Sendero Entertainment Records (SER), based in Colombia.

Premios CortosFilmes, FCCa is an innovative initiative aimed at offering quality entertainment with social awareness—a lucid and sensitive perspective on the world of work.

The organization of the festival is led by the audiovisual production company Iceland Films, based in Catamarca, Argentina.

Zimt Festival is a celebration of transformative storytelling, taking place on March 20, 2026, at the iconic Seraphicum in Rome. This unique event blends thought-provoking films with a holistic approach to personal growth, offering a space for deep reflection, discussion, and inspiration. With a carefully curated selection of films that push the boundaries of traditional storytelling, Zimt Festival aims to spark meaningful conversations about mindset, consciousness, and self-empowerment.

Set in the vibrant heart of Rome, the festival will bring together filmmakers, coaches, and an engaged audience to explore the intersection of cinema and personal transformation. It’s more than just a festival; it’s a platform where films become tools for growth, challenging the way we see ourselves and the world around us.

We are seeking films that go beyond the mainstream, with fresh perspectives and powerful narratives. Whether it's a short or feature film, we are particularly drawn to character-driven stories that explore themes like shadow work, trauma healing, wellness, conscious relationships, and mindfulness. At Zimt Festival, we value both the light and the dark — films that provoke deep reflection, regardless of the genre or tone.

At Zimt Festival, we believe in celebrating creativity and impact. Every edition, we award films that stand out for their contribution to personal transformation and expansive storytelling. Beyond the awards, selected filmmakers become part of a dynamic community, gaining exposure through exclusive interviews, panel discussions, and opportunities to connect with like-minded individuals. We’re building a space where filmmakers and audiences can learn, grow, and inspire one another.

Hathor Mobile Film Festival
is a specialized film festival that celebrates cinematic works produced using mobile cameras.

The festival aims to highlight creativity and innovation in filmmaking through accessible technology .

FESTIVAL ACTIVITIES

The Festival is an international film competition with both live and online screenings and a final red carpet awards event to celebrate the best works of the year and will take place from 10 November to 14 December 2025.

The event will be preceded by a press conference on 9 November 2025.

From 10 to 17 November the 750 works will be screened online 24 hours a day on the two festival channels: Coliffe TV and Coliffe TV International, and the public will be involved with the online voting which will award 9 festival prizes.

From 22 November to 13 December in Sardinia will host all the screenings of the Festival. All 90 finalist works will be screened, i.e. the top 5 classified for each of the 9 categories after online audience voting and 5 chosen by the Festival Jury.

In parallel with the film programme, the Festival organises:
• a film MARKET
• a cinematographic FORUM
• a master class on docufilm.

One day of the Festival will be dedicated to the film MARKET, offering a space dedicated to the presentation of unreleased projects and works in progress, to encourage their development and realization, and the industry, media and accredited directors the opportunity to watch, learn and collaborate.

The opportunities include all subjects: young authors, new talents, professionals from the world of cinema, producers, distributors, agencies, training institutes, film festivals and Film Commissions.

News and insights on the market, production and distribution with a multimedia focus on new media.

Scripts, cinematographic works, projects, start-ups can take advantage of networking opportunities to develop and realize their expectations.

There will be the opportunity for one-to-one meetings between publishers and producers interested in the film adaptation of their catalogue.


On 14 December 2025 a work (feature film) will be screened as a national premiere and the 51 winning works will receive the "The Last Winner" award, which is the last award of the year 2025 worldwide. During the evening, 2 lifetime achievement awards and 2 awards will be given to people of the year in the world of cinema.

The awards will be given by members of the COLIFFE Honorary Committee and personalities from the entertainment, cinema and fashion world.

All activities will take place in Lanusei, Oristano, Iglesias & Elmas, in Sardinia island.

The objective of the festival is to promote international competitiveness through attractiveness, a theme that concerns territories not only for what they are but also for how they can be developed and communicated. A territory is social value, exchange value and experience value, but also cultural value and economic value.

The Coliseum International Film Festival is a fundamental resource for the film industry as it not only contributes significantly to the cultural, economic and social development of the territory in which it is held, but also constitutes an essential link in the ecosystem of the film industry.

The Coliseum International Film Festival is multi-mission, in fact:
• promotes the knowledge and diffusion of international cinema in all its forms of art, entertainment and industry, in a spirit of freedom, equality and equal opportunities;
• offers directors wider recognition for their work, spreading word of mouth among critics, cinephiles and audiences;
• discovers new talent and helps structure emerging production areas;
• creates business opportunities for films that have not yet obtained agreements for commercial exploitation or for certain territories.

The fourth edition of the Festival is defined as "social", that is, with the aim of enhancing the aggregation of all the protagonists of independent cinema and first works and the social values of cinema.

The fifth edition, like the third, can be defined as a GREEN FESTIVAL from all the following points of view.

VÓRTICE - FILM FESTIVAL 2025
GUIDELINES

Vórtice - Film Festival is a cinematic gathering that has taken place in Bogotá and Barrancabermeja since 2023. After two showcases held since that year, the festival will officially host its first full edition in both cities in 2025.

This project is guided by a curatorial vision focused on showcasing cinema from the Global South—without limitations on genre, but with a particular interest in documentary film, archival cinema, experimental film, and docufiction. These forms (and explorations), we believe, are where the most relevant debates and discussions of contemporary cinema are taking place. Our interest is primarily centered on discovering new paths and cinematic inquiries. Our principle is anthropophagic and cannibalistic: to consume, digest, exhibit, reflect on, and engage in dialogue around the cinema that emerges from our territories.

The festival will hold its first official edition from November 7 to 17, in Bogotá, at the Cinemateca de Bogotá and other alternative venues in the capital; and in Barrancabermeja, through the city’s network of independent cinemas.

We invite filmmakers, audiovisual creators, and music video directors from Colombia, Santander, Barrancabermeja, and the Global South to submit their short films and music videos to our 2025 edition.

FIC Multifest is an international film festival organized by Grupo Cortos Verdes Internacional, based in Guadalajara, one of the most important film production hubs in Latin America.

The festival was born with the mission of promoting and showcasing short films, feature films, documentaries, and new forms of storytelling, including those created with the support of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence.

FIC Multifest is a meeting point for innovative creators—a space that celebrates both the art and the technological evolution of contemporary cinema.

More than just a festival, Multifest has become a platform for visibility, education, and distribution of local, national, and international audiovisual works, expanding its impact through digital media, social networks, and alternative exhibition channels.

The festival positions itself as a meeting point for emerging creators, established filmmakers, allied festivals, and an audience eager for innovative content. A space where cinema is shared, evolves, and projects itself into the future.

MACAU INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL (“FESTIVAL”) is an annual worldwide audio-visual festival that aims to motivate overseas and Macau short film and music videos productions to compete in this FESTIVAL.

The Festival was previously known as "Sound & Image Challenge" and was first launched in 2010 focusing only on an audiovisual competition for local talent. This initiative was co-founded with professionals in film, music, sound and image fields, with two priorities: to promote the Creative Industries in the audiovisual sector and highlight the local talents in the production of sound and moving image design. Over the years, it expanded across 5 continents, grew and gained recognition, and finally became a short film festival in 2015.

The Festival will be held from 1 to 9 December 2025. A series of cultural programs will be scheduled in venues throughout Macau during the Festival week, such as public screenings of “SHORTS & VOLUME” official selection, Masterclasses of film production, development, International Film Festival curatorship and organising; audience voting for “Audience Award”; as well as gala awards ceremony.

FECIUCH is a public university film festival that aims to promote audiovisual and cinematographic culture on a national level, fostering the inclusion of regional schools. It values audiovisual works not only for their artistic and social content, but also for their approach to language, form, and the critical perspectives developed within educational establishments .


Through this festival, we seek to bring together a broad community of students, professors and graduates, creating a university-based, artistic, diverse, and community-oriented space. FECIUCH is a platform for exhibition, discussion, and development for emerging voices and perspectives that are arising in university and educational spaces. We strive to encourage a contemporary cinema that, shaped by the challenges of modernity and limited resources, embraces innovation and reinvention.


We believe in a kind of cinema that dares to find new viewpoints, languages, and narrative forms - one that, rather than replicating established formulas, grows from the authenticity of its voices -, creativity, and the need to express from within the learning process. It is a cinema that explores and breaks the boundaries imposed by the traditional industry, thriving despite a lack of access to conventional resources.


This festival seeks to highlight works born from an urgent need to create—engaging with the present and envisioning the future of cinema through the student’s gaze. We view this as a space for dialogue and exploration of experiences that exist outside industrial-level access and resources, encouraging and promoting a low-budget cinema that finds reformative and sustainable solutions—where form, narrative, and the synergy of all elements make a film worth watching.


In this and future editions, we are committed to expanding our reach to support works in various stages of production, acting as a bridge between university filmmaking and the broader industry. We also aspire to international growth, incorporating independent showcases as a step toward eventually integrating them into our official competition.

The main purpose of La mida no importa-Size Doesn’t Matter is to promote short film production and culture.

Sometimes we are warned that if “size doesn't matter” we would have to select and show audiovisual works with no length limit, and perhaps they are not wrong. However, we like to think that things do not have to be too big to be important, beautiful, necessary or decisive, and this is the philosophy that we have been applying since almost the first edition of this Festival.

We vindicate the works of short duration because we believe that it is possible to discover the ingenuity concentrated in a short space of time. This objective is the reason that moves us and drives us to continue searching and rummaging through the proposals that reach us to make a selection of quite different themes, typology and genre to show the range of expressive possibilities of the short story.

Further information: www.lamidanoimporta.cat

Only for films about Latinamerican reality.