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1st Guará Film Festival / Shorts

The 1st Guará Film Festival / Shorts is an independent event celebrating the diversity of Brazilian cinema, held in Guaramirim, Santa Catarina, from November 30 to December 2, 2024. Focused on giving visibility to new voices in audiovisual, the festival offers a non-competitive showcase with free screenings for the public.

THE FESTIVAL:

The International “Cinema Povero” Film Festival is open to everybody: rich film-makers, poor film-makers of any gender or religion all welcome provided they have developed a beautiful, original idea on a limited budget.

In the ancient Greek myths, ambrosia is the food or drink of the Greek gods, conferring longevity or immortality upon whoever consumed it. It was with ambrosia Hera "cleansed all defilement from her lovely flesh", and with ambrosia Athena prepared Penelope in her sleep, so that when she appeared for the final time before her suitors, the effects of years had been stripped away, and they were inflamed with passion at the sight of her.

The consumption of ambrosia was typically reserved for divine beings. In the Odyssey and the Iliad, Homer uses the word ambrosia for three things: the food of the Olympians, a salve used to treat corpses, and as a perfume to cover up the smell of uncured seal skins. Regardless of all this confusion, the word is now used metaphorically to mean anything so fragrant, so delicious that it seems divine "delightful food and drink".

Food and drink is a necessity of life, right? We are what we eat – mentally, physically, emotionally, and even spiritually. We live in a world of extremes with food starvation on one side to gluttony on the other. And yet there are those who live with abundance at their fingertips and the means to healthy and delicious meals yet chose to feast on empty nutrition. Small things can and do bring joy. Foodie loves both the simplicity and complexity of food and drink, respects food, eats mindfully, give thanks for every bite or sip, curious to know how food is prepared, preserved, and planted, always on the lookout to learn, grow, share, and serve.

Ambrosia Food & Drink Film Festival solely dedicated to films focused on food and drink, as well as those films, where food and drink is an important part of the synopsis (or may be for one memorable scene). We admit short and feature films, animation, documentary, web series, music video, how-to cooking and recipe video and commercials with, or about food/drink, cuisine, cooking, baking, restaurants, cafes, pubs, eating, drinking, tasting and/or meals, wine, tea, coffee and soft drinks, delicious dishes from upmarket restaurant with famous chef, fast food, vegetarian food, healthy food, simple food and street food.

We are back to show your short films on the big screen! We have been growing fast and have earned the trust of cinemas, and we are excited to keep growing with you.

We will show your films on our big screen. Where public can score your film. Not only public we have special jury board who also score your film.

We will publish Top 50 films in our magazine. Also we will take interview with Directors and whole filmmaking team.

Finally Top 3 Seednie Golden award will goes to Best persons who made that incredible moments.

Porto Femme - International Film Festival is a place for the exhibition and dissemination of multiple and diverse artistic visions. A concrete action in the struggle for equal representation, focusing on new identity representations that seek to deconstruct stereotypes and erase invisibilities. The Festival aims to create a visibility space for women and/or non-binary identities in the cinematographic world, uniting them internationally.
Feminist solidarity is our guiding thread, and we want to continue creating feminist spaces through an innovative, intersectional, and intergenerational way of working characterized by support, diversity, creativity, and experimentation, serving as a point of sharing, debate, and creation for all those who love cinema.

These films intend to educate and inform the public about social and political issues that affect women and minority identities worldwide and give voice to several groups and struggles.

Our curation aims to reflect the diversity of genres, themes and languages. PORTO FEMME is a festival with a varied and appealing offer to the public, including competitive sessions, exhibitions, workshops, debates, Q & A sessions, exhibitions, among others.

film/Documentory/music vedio/Animation/VFX/CGI/2D/3D/other

*Mumbai Entertainment International Short Film Festival*

*Organized BY*
mumbai Entertainment
& Yogeshpatilfilms

*world all contries participated now*

Descubierto Film Festival emerges as a meeting place between spectators and audiovisual creators of the fantasy genre.

The competitive selection of short films will be interested in bringing together works with fantasy themes with risky visual languages ​​and innovative proposals. On the other hand, there will be a regional film show where the filmography of local authors will be exhibited. In this way, we seek to be a window for stories told from different perspectives.

Additionally, the Festival will organize parallel activities aimed at complementing the cultural programming.

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► IMPORTANT NEWS !!!
Turin Underground Distribution is born.

For its 12th edition, the festival event will last 12 days, allowing more time for in-depth discussions with the authors. TUC12 will take place in a very important location for the Turin "Cinema" universe, located in the heart of the city, at the wonderful Cinema Baretti.

The 12th Torino Underground Cinefest, taking place from September 26th to October 7th, will continue this year's partnership with Sooner.de, aiming to increase the distribution of independent films it receives each year.

Films selected at Torino Underground 2025 will automatically be considered for potential distribution through Sooner. Torino Underground Distribution is an opportunity for directors to take their work to the next level. It's the real chance to distribute your film on Sooner.de and consequently on Amazon Germany and Amazon UK. In recent years, many of the films selected at TUC have been distributed by the German company with whom we have strengthened our partnership. This includes, for example, the Danish film "Needle boy" by Alexander Bak Sagmo, the Iranian "Numb" by director Amir Toodehroosta, "The Exam" by Iraqi director Shawkat Amin Korki, "SOMEHOW" by the German collective Aki T. Weisshaus, and many others.

Sooner.de features the best of independent cinema from: Achtung Berlin, DOK Leipzig, Diagonale, FILMFESTIVAL MAX OPHÜLS PREIS, MEC film, RAPID EYES MOVIES, SWISS films, Kinoherz, Film Academy Baden-Württemberg, Märchenfilme, alles Kino, and more...

Cash prizes will be awarded for Best Feature Film, Best Short Film, and Best Documentary. In addition, special awards will be presented for Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Cinematography, Best Editing, and Best Sound Design. An Audience Award and mentions from our media partners are also planned.

The festival is supported by media partnerships and cultural organizations from the region.

*IMPORTANT:* *FOR SALES AND VARIOUS CATALOGUES: NO SCREENING FEES ARE EXPECTED!*

“It is obvious that art cannot teach anyone anything, since in four thousand years humanity has learnt nothing at all.”
― Andrei Tarkovsky

ESI International Film Festival
Films that talk about gender, diversity, sexuality and inclusion.

The International Short Film Festival of Les Corts is a film event organized by the students of the Cultural Management Research Project of Les Corts High School, with the support of professionals from the cultural field of Barcelona.

The screenings will take place in different places: at the Centre Cívic Josep Maria Trias i Peitx, at the Centre Cívic Pere IV of Les Corts, at the Espai Jove La Panarra and at the District's headquarters, Plaza Comas, during the months of May and June 2025.

The Festival awards two prizes: an audience award for the best Catalan-produced short film and an audience award for the best international-produced short film.

The award-winning short films will be programmed (with the prior acceptance of their authors) in the Pantalla Barcelona cycle of the Barcelona City Council, at the Centre Cívic Josep Maria Trias i Peitx and at the headquarters of the District. Both screenings will be in open-air cinema format.

Dear students, filmmakers, and cinema lovers,

We are thrilled to announce the fourteenth edition of FICU LANTERNA!

This year marks the beginning of a journey that goes beyond the mere projection of images; we want to dive even deeper, exploring what lies beyond the screen.

This year's theme, *Beyond the Screen*, aims to focus on the emotions, sensations, and connections that cinema evokes, also highlighting the aspects of film projections that we often fail to see. We want to demonstrate that cinema is not just about the visual; it is a true experience that transcends the limits of the screen.

Cinema is an art that can reach both the mind and heart of people, placing importance not only on what can be seen, but also on what can be felt.

Cinema is a universal language that communicates with everyone, regardless of cultural, linguistic, or social barriers. It is such a powerful medium that through it, we can explore the complexity of the human being in all its wonder, and with this edition, we aim to celebrate its power to go beyond the surface and explore human emotions.

We invite you to participate in this edition of the festival, share your vision, and be part of an event that continues to transform the way we experience cinema.

With deep gratitude and excitement, we await you at FICU LANTERNA 2024, to discover together what lies beyond the screen.

Best wishes,
Carlotta de Pompeis
Head of the Call for Entries Committee

Welcome to IMAGINATION FILMS INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL 2025

"Imagination Films" one of the renowned film production company is going to organize it's 2nd international film festival. Imagination Films has produced feature film "Main vaada Nibhahu" and a short film "My Mother My World" which has received 20 awards, 15 official selection and 2 honorable mention in various film festivals. for more information kindly refer to our website www.imaginationfilms.in

1st Imagination Films International Festival 2024 was successfully conducted at BHILAI “Steel City of Central India” also known as “Mini India” on 25th August 2024.

The 2nd International International Film Festival will be conducted on 8th June 2025

IFIF believes:
Let your imagination soar high
&
If you think you can, you can

The objective of IFIF is to empower short films across the globe and to nurture the development of newborn filmmakers.

Along with Short Films, Short Documentaries, Music Videos, short Animation film will also be eligible to submit their creations.

IFIF is committed to nurture regional art and culture and we are providing equal opportunity to local artist to show their talent hence local film makers can submit their short film and music video in Chhattisgarhi language also without English subtitles.

The XI edition of the Guayaquil International Film Festival will be celebrated in from july 30th – august 6th, 2025 from the city of Santiago de Guayaquil, Ecuador. With screenings in theatres and workshops, forums, and master classes. The biggest filmmaking experience in town.

Maravíllame, the International Short Film Festival of the University of Cádiz has as main objectives to promote cinematographic culture and facilitate the exchange of talent and knowledge between the university and professional spheres.

It will take place on 8, 9 and 10 April 2025 in Jerez de la Frontera, and its programme includes an exhibition of short films made by university students, a competition with prize-giving in the categories of short fiction and short documentary, a masterclass with a prize-giving ceremony in the categories of short fiction and short documentary, a masterclass with a prize-giving ceremony in the categories of short fiction and documentary short films, masterclasses, round tables and workshops with the participation of national and international professionals and teachers.

In addition, meeting spaces will be provided for professionals and university students with the aim of creating networks and synergies that help to develop the Spanish film industry and to promote the young talent trained in our universities.

Welcome to the Northstar Filmfare International Film Festival—an avant-garde cinematic journey that extends beyond traditional boundaries. Focused on empowering emerging filmmakers in the dynamic world of cinema, NFIFF emphasizes globally showcasing your work, securing press coverage, and fostering connections with influential figures in the industry.

At NFIFF, we warmly embrace filmmakers from around the world, anticipating films that embody courage, determination, and unique voices. Our commitment extends to supporting content creators and cultivating an environment where creativity thrives.

In the realm of NFIFF, the spotlight illuminates filmmaking every month. Winners receive an exclusive laurel and certificate, tangible recognition of their accomplishments. Submit your masterpiece today and explore new horizons in the world of filmmaking with NFIFF.

A STEP TOWARD THE OSCARS
for FOX, NBC, CBS and Authority Magazine.

REVIEWS
"My favorite festival" Alex Proyas (I Robot, The Crow, Dark City)

"Other nominees included already famous people! It really was an honor to be nominated alongside such great nominees" Lisa Hurel.

“I truly cannot say enough good things about the Paris Art and Movie Awards. My experience with this event was easily the best and rewarding” - Ev Duran.

"One of the most organized and professionally run festivals I've been to! The official selections were of a high standard and the networking was incredible" - Jami Ramberan.

"One of the best festival experiences I've had. Magnifique!" Warren Paul Glover.

"The Fisherman's Diary" won twice at the PAMA in 2020, and is now selected to the 2021 , to represent its country.

"Game Changer" won an, his director Aviv Mano then worked on Disney’s COCO and TOY STORY 4 (2018).

"The Wishgranter" won an, an EMMY AWARD, and a (2016).

"Legacy of Lies" is distributed by Lionsgate (2020).

"Sgt Stubby", an unlikely hero, got a distribution deal at (2018).

"Curpigeon" got selected to, won the AMAZON VIDEO DIRECT Film Festival Stars (2016).

"Whisper" screened at FILMQUEST (2015).

"None of That" was STAFF PICK by (2015).
through the years included:

- John Lunn, 2 times Prime Time Emmy Award Winner, composer of "Downton Abbey"
- Monica Cruz, "Un Paso Adelante"
- Olivia Sandusky, journalist, NBC
- Mark Dacascos, actor, "John Wick III"
- Samuel Arnold, actor, "Emily in Paris"
- Patrick Fabian, actor, Emmy Award Nominee “Better Caul Saul"
- Claire Kopsky, Emmy Award-winning Journalist, CBS
- Jamie Campbell, producer, "Sex Education"
- Cindy Mollo, Eddie Award Winner, 4 time Emmy nominee, editor for "Ozark"
- Rena Owen, actress, "Star Wars Ep II" & "ep. III"
- Fola Evans-Akingbola, actress, "The Night Agent", "Siren", "Game of Thrones'
- Michelle Tesoro, SXSW winner, Eddie Award Winner, editor, "The Queen’s Gambit"
- Paz de la Huerta, actress, Boardwalk Empire
- Brent Huff, director & actor "The Rookie", 'The Rookie Feds", 'The West Wing"
- Max Markson -rep. A. Schwarzenegger, Mel Gibson, JCVD...
- Cole Sibus, actor "Stumptown', Olympic Gold Medal Athlete
- Mina Sundwall, actress, Netflix’s “Lost in Space”, DC’s “Legends of Tomorrow”

Our line up included through the years: Kirsten Dunst, Sam Rockwell, Vladimir Cosma, Kristanna Loken, Mark Dacascos, Caterina Murino, Andrew J. West, Hugo Becker, Jansen Panettiere, Leslie Bibb, Melanie et Alain Doutey, Macarena Gomez, French Prime Minister Edith Cresson, French Minister Frederic Lefebvre, Emma Bell...


We celebrate filmmakers and we focus on the humans making the movies : each director/attendee gets to talk about his movie.

You meet new audience, screen and show your latest work, connect with fellow professionals, share your passion with screenings and special events all over the city, including red carpets, movie premieres, parties, filmmaker’s networking, numerous Q&A's, international spotlights, industry talks and masterclasses, art performances and exhibitions, live music…


AN INDEPENDENT MOVIE FESTIVAL WITH
- Awards
- Photocall
- Artistic Recognition
- Networking
- award ceremony

The International Film Festival “La Picasa” will be held in the town of Cinco Saltos (Río Negro, Argentina), on March 20, 21, 22 and 23, 2025. The Festival is organized by Picasa Team, social organizations in the region and with the collaboration of the Province of Río Negro. The programming is in charge of the Artistic Director Ivan Iannamico with the general production of Noelia Fuentes.

The Experimental Film Fest 2025

The Experimental Film Fest features Avant-Garde and Experimental films in any sub-genre. We want the unusual, the macabre, the offbeat, the beautiful, the ugly, and the truly experimental film. Explore the medium in ways that are not only unconventional but entertaining. Remember that you want an audience for your films, so be sensitive to the eyes, ears, and emotions of those who will experience your work.

Student films are judged with all other films for awards but are also judged separately for Best Student Film. This award is meant to encourage young filmmakers to participate in film festivals and to bring new talent to the screen for audiences.

The Wayuu Film and Video Show was born in 2008 as an initiative of young filmmakers worried about not having spaces for dissemination and exhibition of their work in La Guajira.

Alliances are quickly made between the Wayuu Women's Force Organization and the Jain Wain’juin Audiovisual Foundation (Venezuela).

The young filmmakers David Hernández Palmar, Miguel Iván Ramírez and Leiqui Uriana, with great interest and enthusiasm, show their first cycle of Wayuu cinema on the improvised screens of a wall of the town of Uribia, beginning the Wayuu Culture Festival First cycle of the Wayuu Film and Video Exhibition. Thus, this space was born to promote an exchange where communities, spectators and the general public could contribute critically to the achievements, as well as helping to recognize in us as Wayuu the possibility of telling our own stories.

Founded in 2001, WOW Wales One World Film Festival has long been the only UK festival dedicated principally to films from Africa, Asia, and Latin America, while also holding the status of the longest-running festival in Wales.

For 23 years, the IMDb-qualifying festival has brought a wide range of the very best international films to cinemas across Wales. Its annual programme of feature, documentary, and short films showcases thought provoking, eye-opening films from places you rarely get to see on screen.

With attending filmmakers such as Patricio Guzmán, Helen Iles, Ken Loach, Mark Cousins, and more, WOW has also established itself as the longest running film festival in Wales.

Taking place every year in March, WOW brings the best of Welsh or UK premieres of international cinema in Aberystwyth Arts Centre and other cinemas across Wales.

International and feminist, the festival champions diversity, equality and the inclusion of voices outside of the mainstream. Every year at least half of the programme’s films are made by female filmmakers, and, since 2023, WOW's team is 100% female-led and diverse.

WOW Wales One World Film Festival, in collaboration with environmental advocates and filmmakers, proudly presents our commitment to driving measurable environmental change and fostering climate literacy among future generations.

In 2021, we revamped our 'Green Screen' initiative, evolving it into the dynamic 'Ecosinema' strand. This transformation was marked by our inaugural Ecosinema mini-festival online, setting a new standard for eco-themed storytelling within our festival.

Keeping Ecosinema as a film strand in the festival, WOW continues to showcase eco-themed films in cinemas and often collaborates with organisations such as The Landworkers Alliance and the 'Creating Safer Space' project to deliver special screenings, Q&As and panel discussions to its audiences.

Submissions for our 2025 Festival are now open!