Blog: Film festivals

FANTASTIC FILM FESTIVAL

“Lóstrego” is not just a festival; it is a meeting point for fans, professionals, and enthusiasts of fantastic cinema. We want this festival to be an inclusive and vibrant space where all attendees can enjoy a carefully selected program and participate in various activities and events that we have lovingly and dedicatedly prepared.

Global Entertainment Online Film Festival returns for its 2nd Annual edition as a premier hybrid cinema event, uniting physical live screenings with international online access. Running across three days from November 5–7, 2027, the festival serves as a launching pad for bold, innovative, and compelling visual storytelling.

Building upon its inaugural 2026 debut, Global Entertainment Online Film Festival 2027 expands its reach across six continents. The event combines in-person community engagement, film screenings, and networking with a synchronized online broadcast, offering worldwide access for filmmakers, industry professionals, film enthusiasts, and global audiences.

While operating as a hybrid event, Global Entertainment Online Film Festival is architected first and foremost around its global online platform, worldwide audience reach, digital presence, and a FREE Global Viewing Experience. The festival's primary commitment is providing seamless, borderless digital access to international viewers across six continents. The in-person screenings, mixer, and meet-and-greet serve as an added physical dimension to the experience, with all live in-person festival activities continuously broadcast on the official Global Entertainment Online Film Festival website for global access.

Global Entertainment Online Film Festival operates as an expanded structure of Global Entertainment Portal LLC, based in Flagstaff, Arizona, and was architected and created by Underworld Status Unlimited Multimedia Group LLC, operating out of Las Vegas, Nevada, and Universal City, California.

Anchored by decades of combined executive leadership spanning corporate operations, strategic business management, and entertainment infrastructure, the organization provides independent visionaries, emerging student creators, and established industry professionals with a structured environment built for professional growth, exposure, and global audience connection.

Submission Categories

We invite submissions across a diverse range of categories, ensuring every genre has a home in this Golden Age type of film festival:

* Horror Feature
* Horror Short
* Action Full Feature
* Action Short
* Drama Full Feature
* Drama Short
* Documentary
* Comedy Short
* Comedy Full Feature
* Animation
* Screenplay
* Romantic Comedy
* Sizzle Reel/Music Video
* Soundtrack/Music composition for film and television

Kaaffilm International Short Film Festival 5th Edition (2025)

The Kaaffilm International Short Film Festival returns for its 5th edition, continuing our commitment to celebrating short films a cinematic language that often speaks the loudest in the fewest minutes.

Kaaffilm is an independent platform devoted to discovering, supporting, and showcasing filmmakers who push the boundaries of storytelling, vision, and form.

In 2025, the festival will be held entirely online, offering creators and audiences worldwide a seamless and secure digital experience. All official selections will be screened on Kaaffilm’s verified platform, ensuring both accessibility and authenticity for a truly borderless cinema.

Kaaffilm remains a vital hub for emerging voices and established creators, connecting filmmakers, critics, and audiences through curated screenings, industry talks, and collaborative panels. It stands as a global stage for independent cinema where innovation meets recognition.

Winners across competition categories will receive the Kaaffilm Trophy, while Jury Mentions will be awarded official certificates of distinction.

Beyond awards, Kaaffilm is a movement one that celebrates vision, authorship, and the power of cinema without compromise.

Join us for the 5th Edition of Kaaffilm where stories travel beyond borders, and creativity knows no limits.

Pest Control Film Festival is a Michigan-based festival committed to screening the horrific, the bizarre, the esoteric, and all other disquieting cinematic subgenres. Our brand has a wide range suited for equally wide reach: traditional horror, B-movie schlock, experimental oddities, grindhouse glory, animated aberrations, and the like. We encourage submissions that think outside the box and dare to challenge their audience. In other words: WE LOVE WEIRD!

NEW ANIMATION AWARD
We want more animated submissions, which is why this year we're introducing the ANIMATED ABERRATION AWARD! Got a frightful, grisly, or otherwise strange animated flick that defies convention? We want it!

FICCUE was born from the need to promote local, national and international cinema in Cuenca and its province of a genre as yet unexploited as comedy. Addressing this genre as the exclusive objective of this festival makes it unique both on a national and international scene, making Cuenca the headquarters of comedy cinema.

KNON’s film festival returns for its landmark sixth year, showcasing groundbreaking storytelling, bold visions, and the raw energy of independent film. From thought-provoking documentaries to electrifying narratives, the KNON Film Festival is a celebration of voices that challenge, inspire, and connect communities.

One of the longest running film festivals of its kind worldwide. It is a short film festival open to non-professional productions, film school students as well as commercial productions. It is held annually during the last week of November.


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We are an international short film festival, for express the spiritual cinema with a universal language, dealing with internal affairs of the human being, a cinema of the invisible that captures the essence of the deep and transcendent, in introspective and reflective stories; with questions and answers about life. Each story is fruit harvested from the inside out and symbolize 9 spiritual values that are fundamental for us: Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Gentleness, Kindness, Fidelity, Humility and Self Control.

Since its inception, this festival has promoted the city as a setting in which each filmmaker tells about their reality, their ways of working and life experiences, in such a way that anyone who is a fan of or dedicated to filmmaking can learn through observation and viewing. of all kinds of works and their technical details such as camera movement, times a scene lasts, camera position or perception of silences ...

After the stunning success of our inaugural Susquehanna Film Festival - the 1st festival of its kind to be held in historic Williamsport, Pennsylvania by founder Tim Yasui (a career Hollywood based film producer and film distributor who was originally born and raised in Williamsport)- we return even bigger & better in 2026!

Our Festival will celebrate not only international films, but also regionally-produced feature films and short films from Williamsport, PA and the Greater Pennsylvania region. We will encourage all film makers and young students also who are studying Film to submit their films which otherwise might be ignored by the national festivals. Minimum film lengths are 20 minutes for short films and student films and 30 minutes for Animation.

A horror film contest. Prizes include promotion on the Hollywood Investigator website, award plaques, screening at fan conventions (previous screenings at World Horror Con, Loscon, Tuscon.)

Tabloid Witch founder Thomas M. Sipos is the author of Horror Film Festivals and Awards (McFarland 2012) and Horror Film Aesthetics (McFarland 2010), available on Amazon.com.

>> Our Vision

Sharing moments that move people through films with cars.

International Auto Film Festa (IAFF) is a film festival that connects people, cultures, and emotions through the presence of automobiles.


>> What We Believe

Cars are more than speed or technology.
They are part of our lives—traveling with us, shaping memories, and sharing landscapes.

Films that capture these moments have the power to move hearts beyond borders.


>> An Open Film Festival

IAFF is open to everyone.
Brands, budgets, countries, and generations do not matter.

Anyone who loves cars can express their passion through film and share it with the world.


>> Our Starting Point

IAFF began with a desire to share stories, feelings, and ideas—and continues to grow from there.

Even unknown creators can make films that truly touch people.
We exist to discover and celebrate that kind of honest creativity.


>> Growing Together

IAFF grows with its filmmakers, jurors, audiences, and partners.
It is not for the benefit of a few, but a place to be enjoyed by many.

Together, we continue exploring new stories and new perspectives.


>> The Jury
- Alphabetical Order by Last Name -

Shinichiro Ehara (Auto Bild Japan / Japan)

Tom Inokawa (Editor-in-Chief, PRONEWS / Japan)

Ukyo Katayama (Former F1 Racer / Japan)

Sir Kevin C. Limjoco (Motor Journalist / Actor / Philippines)

Peter Lyon (Journalist & Author / Australia)

Mike Rutherford (Automotive Journalist / UK)

Yoshiyuki Shimizu (IAFF Founder / Japan)

Masahiro Terada (Director / Japan)

Jaclyn Trop (Automotive Reporter / USA)

Satoshi Ubukata (8speed.net / Japan)

Masato Uchida (Designer / Japan)

Daniel Wagner (Bifrost Pictures Producer / USA)

ANTARES - International Film Festival of Labor and Profession.

The Antares Film Festival showcases films where work is not just a backdrop, but the heart of the story. We prioritize talented works that use the protagonist's profession as the foundation of their drama, allowing us to explore characters, conflicts, dreams, and achievements.

Our focus is on individuals whose hands and minds perform everyday feats, such as steelworkers and teachers, doctors and farmers, engineers and fishermen. We value stories where work is not just a job, but a destiny. Where a machine, a blackboard, an operating room, or a construction site becomes a space for personal growth, struggle, triumph, or tragedy.

The festival was initiated by the Association of Employers "Safety and Quality". The film festival was produced by: Open Communication Group LLC

The Activists Without Borders Film Festival (AWBFF) and Awards is an in-person event held in the UK, celebrating powerful documentaries and dramas that address critical issues such as human rights violations, the climate crisis, and social inequality.

This annual event serves as a platform for impactful storytelling and social change, featuring a diverse range of film screenings, thought-provoking panel discussions, and an awards ceremony to honour excellence in social filmmaking.

Each year, AWBFF attracts hundreds of submissions from filmmakers worldwide. Selected films are screened during the festival, followed by discussions that delve into their themes and encourage collaboration and networking among attendees.

In addition to competitive awards, the festival presents trophies to runners-up and honorary awards to many other submissions in recognition of their efforts in social filmmaking. Last year, over 70% of submissions received either a Social Impact Award or an Honorary Award.

Host:
Activists Without Borders (AWB) is a UK-based non-profit advocacy and campaigns group dedicated to protecting human and environmental rights, empowering activists, and addressing injustices worldwide.

Venue:
This year's festival will take place at the Reading Biscuit Factory Cinema, Reading, on 17-18 October 2026.

Único – International Amateur Film Festival was born from a commitment to value cinema created outside commercial and industrial circuits. Films made at home, in schools, within communities, or through personal urgency and affection. Family records, local narratives, poetic gestures, unfinished attempts — amateur cinema constitutes a vast and largely unseen visual heritage that this festival seeks to reveal, question, preserve, and reactivate.

Rejecting production-year limits, the festival acknowledges that amateur cinema often exists beyond institutional timelines. Many films remain unseen for years, waiting for their first public encounter. Único embraces discovery as a curatorial principle, welcoming films made in any period and valuing their relevance in the present rather than their date of production.

Fees are designed to remain accessible, supporting inclusivity while contributing to the festival’s sustainability.

The programme brings together multiple dimensions of amateur filmmaking:

the presentation and activation of audiovisual archives;

cinema creation and exchange within schools;

encounters and conversations around memory, access, education, and territory;

and international sessions developed with cultural and educational partners, including institutions working under challenging social or geopolitical conditions.

By creating a shared space for filmmakers, educators, archivists, and audiences, Único positions amateur cinema not as a marginal practice, but as a living field of experimentation, attention, and collective authorship.

The International Film Festival - El Cine Suma Paz is an event that takes place for the first time and brings together cinematographic content related to the Culture of Peace and the protection of the environment.

Introduction

The 24th MonFilmFest, organized by Immagina a.c. APS, returns from July 2 to July 11, 2026, in Mombello Monferrato (Turin) and in "everywhere" mode. The festival aims to tell stories through cinema, giving space to new voices and talents. This edition celebrates the theme "This Land Is My Land" (Questa terra è la mia terra), a tribute to Monferrato and the Planet in their complexity and beauty.

Mission

The search for new stories and new cinema talents through "a game" that defines and determines "a way of producing."
Uniqueness and Characterization: MonFilmFest has maintained its roots as "cinema games without borders" in Monferrato but has opened up to the world. In our regulations, we provide guidelines consistent with our past, starting from the idea of narrating—from Monferrato—THE Planet in its multiple physical, anthropic, political, and economic aspects, highlighting its evident environmental criticalities and its resilient beauties.

Festival Sections - Cinema Games

1. Seven Days for a Film (Sette Giorni per un Film)

This is the heart of MonFilmFest: a challenge to create a short film in just seven days, from writing to screening. This section is divided into two modes:

1. ON SITE
The invited authors will move to Mombello Monferrato, where they will shoot the film entirely within the territory.

Details: Hospitality guaranteed for a maximum of 5 people (board and lodging included).

The crew must have their own vehicle and be equipped with their own filming and editing equipment.

2. OFF SITE
The invited authors will produce their film wherever they are located, respecting the same timeframes as the ON SITE mode.

Details: No territorial constraints, but the specific rules indicated in the regulations sent to the invited participants apply.

2. Showcase (Vetrina)

A section dedicated to the research and screening of cinematographic works produced after January 1, 2024. There are no limits on genre, duration, or style. The FESTHOME platform will host the films, making them available to an international audience.

3. Chat, Action! (Chat si gira!)

Chat si gira! is the new MonFilmFest game dedicated to the pre-production of a film written four-handed with Artificial Intelligence. Launched during the 21st edition in 2023, following the heated debate of recent times, the project involves screenwriters and AI developers working together to create an original screenplay.

The first step will be to write—in Italian, with suggestions offered by Artificial Intelligence—the synopsis, subject, treatment, and screenplay of a short film, all within Seven Days. The chat bot software will be indicated by the organization to the participants. The exclusive author of the work is the human participant, who indemnifies the association from specific risks related to algorithmic copyright.

CINELEBU aims to provide Chilean and international audiovisual creators with a platform for the promotion, commercialization, and distribution of fiction, documentary, and animated short films. The festival promotes audiovisual production of high technical and artistic quality, while facilitating and creating spaces for networking, business opportunities, support, and exchange for current and future works. It also strengthens training, education, and audience development.

The festival will take place from May 22 to 30, 2026, in the Biobío Region, Chile, with main venues in Lebu (capital of the Province of Arauco) and Concepción. The festival will also feature virtual screening venues at both national and international levels.

The COJ International Film Festival (COJIFF) is an annual film and cultural event dedicated to celebrating powerful storytelling from Nigeria, Africa, and the global filmmaking community. COJIFF aims to amplify emerging voices, encourage creative exchange, and spotlight films that reflect culture, identity, innovation, and social impact. 2026 marks the first edition, setting the foundation for a vibrant platform that connects filmmakers, audiences, and industry professionals.


Submission Process

All submissions must be made exclusively online via the official COJIFF entry portal (link to be provided). Entries received through any other channel will not be considered.


Required Submission Materials

Each entry must include the following:

· Film title, runtime, and country of production.
· Synopsis (maximum 250 words).
· Director’s biography and a high-resolution headshot.
· 2–5 high-resolution stills from the film.
· Official film poster (digital format).
· Secure online screener (password-protected link preferred).


Awards

COJIFF awards will be presented in the form of Plaques, Certificates, or Trophies. The festival presents a range of competitive categories, including the Audience Special Jury Award (non-cash), where the winning film is determined solely by audience vote.


Festival Protocols

Selected filmmakers must comply with all venue rules, security requirements, and festival protocols for the screening of their work. This includes providing a high-quality exhibition file in the specified format by a strict deadline.


Liability

COJIFF is not responsible for:

· Damaged, corrupted, or incomplete submission files.
· Loss of materials during digital transfer or shipment.
· Any copyright or intellectual property claims arising from the content of submitted works.
By submitting, the filmmaker warrants that they hold all necessary rights to the film and agree to indemnify and hold harmless COJIFF, its organizers, and partners from any and all claims, liabilities, or legal actions arising from the submission or screening of the film.


Festival Rights

COJIFF reserves the right to:

· Use excerpts (up to 2 minutes), stills, and provided promotional materials for festival marketing and publicity across all media.
· Determine the final selection and scheduling of all films presented.


Acceptance of Terms

Submission to the COJ International Film Festival constitutes full and unconditional acceptance of these Rules & Terms.

The festival management reserves the right to amend these terms, or the festival program, at its discretion and without prior notice.

Zigguart FilmFest 2027: Where Independent Cinema Meets Global Impact

Building on the success of its first two editions, Zigguart Multimedia proudly presents the 3rd Edition of Zigguart FilmFest, taking place October 20–31, 2027, from Milan, Italy, and streamed internationally through Zigguart TV.

More than just an online film festival, Zigguart FilmFest is a professional launchpad for independent filmmakers seeking to take their stories beyond the screen—toward international visibility, industry recognition, and meaningful distribution opportunities.

An IMDb-Qualifying Film Festival

Zigguart FilmFest is an IMDb-qualifying festival, offering filmmakers the opportunity to document eligible festival awards and nominations on IMDb, subject to IMDb's listing requirements.

Why Submit to Zigguart FilmFest 2027?

At Zigguart FilmFest, we don't just celebrate your work—we help it reach new audiences and explore new opportunities.

As part of Zigguart Multimedia's international distribution network, the festival connects independent cinema with potential streaming, promotional, and professional opportunities beyond the festival itself.

A Growing Platform for Independent Cinema

Following two successful editions, Zigguart FilmFest continues to bring together filmmakers from different countries, cultures, and creative backgrounds.

Our 2027 edition aims to discover exceptional storytelling, celebrate artistic innovation, and provide a welcoming international platform for both emerging and established filmmakers.

Global Streaming Exposure

Officially selected films will have the opportunity to be showcased online through Zigguart TV, allowing audiences around the world to discover and enjoy independent cinema during the festival.

Our online format removes geographical barriers and makes the festival accessible to international audiences.

International Distribution & Partnership Opportunities

One of the festival's distinguishing features is its connection with Zigguart Multimedia, an international film distribution and sales company.

Selected films may be considered for distribution through our network of streaming and distribution partners, including Fawesome, CPICS, GuideDoc, Bibliotele, Zigguart TV, Darkroom, Synergetic, and Brew.tv, as well as other potential AVOD, SVOD, TVOD, and FAST opportunities.

Distribution opportunities are evaluated individually and remain subject to filmmaker approval, rights availability, and platform acceptance.

Year-Round Collaboration & Professional Support

Our relationship with filmmakers doesn't necessarily end when the festival closes.

Through Zigguart Multimedia, eligible selected films may benefit from additional professional support, including:

Professional Film Catalogue: Creating a dedicated promotional page on Zigguart.it to showcase the film, its synopsis, credits, artwork, festival achievements, and streaming availability.

Industry Database Visibility: Supporting the creation, correction, and optimization of film information on platforms such as IMDb, TMDB, and Letterboxd, where applicable and subject to each platform's policies.

International Distribution Opportunities: Evaluating selected films for potential licensing and distribution through our network of international streaming partners.

Marketing & Promotion: Promoting films and filmmakers through Zigguart Multimedia's website, social media channels, and digital campaigns.

Long-Term Industry Connections: Maintaining relationships with filmmakers and exploring opportunities for future projects and collaborations.

Be Part of Zigguart FilmFest 2027!

Whether you're an emerging filmmaker or an established independent creator, Zigguart FilmFest welcomes original stories, bold artistic visions, and diverse cinematic voices.

Submissions are now open for the 3rd Edition of Zigguart FilmFest!

Festival Dates: October 20–31, 2027
Final Submission Deadline: October 1, 2027
Location: Milan, Italy | Online Worldwide

Submit your film through Festhome and take the next step in your filmmaking journey!