Blog: Film festivals

We invite you to participate in the 13th Navarra, Land of Cinema Short Film Contest — the festival that challenges your creativity in our natural filming locations.

Your originality could win one of six awards, along with accommodation, filming insurance, production support, distribution opportunities, and more...

What are you waiting for to put yourself to the test? Send us your script by August 10th and become one of the 10 finalist teams selected for the filming phase.

Born in 2009 in order to highlight and encourage artistic expression, film and cultural identity of the region. Promoting the permanence of cultures and strengthening the cultural policies of the city as a mechanism for citizen and community participation; thus supporting the development, exhibition and dissemination of film and the visual arts in the city of Guadalajara de Buga and Valle del Cauca; proposing dialogue between the various expressions of art today and their participation mechanisms mainly in the youth population. This festival seeks to create spaces for discussion, artistic and audiovisual creation in a participatory manner.

The festival became the first event of its kind in this area, for display, training, capacity building and collective on the subject of film and visual arts in Guadalajara de Buga and Valle del Cauca.

MISSION STATEMENT

The Beverly Hills International Film Festival® is where Hollywood legacy meets global innovation. Now celebrating 26 years of cinematic excellence, BHFF is dedicated to championing bold storytelling, elevating visionary filmmakers and screenwriters, and creating unforgettable moments at the intersection of art, culture, and industry.

Set in the heart of one of the world’s most iconic cities, our mission is to spotlight powerful voices from around the globe—connecting them with influential leaders, creative collaborators, and new audiences. We’re more than a festival; we’re a movement of creativity, opportunity, and impact.

Through eight days of world-class screenings, industry panels, red carpet premieres, and glamorous celebrations, BHFF offers a launchpad for careers and a stage for stories that matter. Join us and be part of the future of film—in Beverly Hills, where legends are honored and new voices rise.

ABOUT THE FESTIVAL

The Beverly Hills International Film Festival®️ is proud of its rich tradition of honoring the art of cinema. From showcasing the first-ever film shot in Hollywood, In Old California by D.W. Griffith, to unveiling Federico Fellini’s final masterpiece, La Voce Della Luna (Towards the Moon with Fellini), starring Fellini himself and Roberto Benigni, the festival continues to celebrate both the greats of the past and the rising stars of the future.

Widely regarded as one of the most prestigious and exclusive film festivals in the world, the BHFF takes place in one of the most iconic cities globally—Beverly Hills. Over the course of an intimate five-day event, the festival attracts more than 55,000 attendees and hundreds of media professionals from across the globe, generating over 4.5 billion media impressions annually and growing.

The BHFF serves as a dynamic bridge between world-class cinema and the distinguished Beverly Hills community, featuring exclusive screenings at renowned venues such as AMPAS, the Writers Guild Theater, and the TCL Chinese Theater. In addition to screenings, the festival hosts expert panel discussions, workshops, and VIP theme parties. Charity benefit events culminate in a grand, black-tie awards ceremony—offering unrivaled networking opportunities for industry professionals.

As we mark our 26th Anniversary, we invite filmmakers, screenwriters, and the broader Beverly Hills community to join us in celebrating the timeless beauty of film, art, and culture in this globally celebrated city.

The Greater Santander International Film Festival (FICGS) is a space that unites filmmakers, artists, and film lovers through a platform for exhibition, discussion, scholarship, and cultural exchange in the departments of Santander and Norte de Santander. Our mission is to strengthen the Colombian and regional audiovisual industry by promoting and showcasing the talent of young filmmakers from Santander and Colombia.

Objective:

We seek to promote film culture and film production from various discussion forums, inviting constructive and creative dialogue among Santander society, its ecosystem and artistic universe, its schools, universities, foundations, private companies, public institutions, etc. It will also be a critical space for the Colombian audiovisual industry, encouraging the creation and exhibition of national and international film projects.

Specific Objectives:

• Promote the development of new talent in the audiovisual sector in Santander.

• Provide access to cinema for vulnerable communities and educational sectors.

•Promote local film production through calls for proposals and workshops.

•Create exhibition and dissemination spaces for national and international audiovisual projects.

•Promote social inclusion through film, including the participation of incarcerated individuals.

•Strengthen the regional film industry through strategic alliances and academic activities.

Expected Impact:

• Strengthening of film culture and film production in the region.

• Inclusion of vulnerable populations in the audiovisual process.

• Generation of new talent in the film industry.

• Connection between different actors in the film industry.

The 3 Margens Latin American Film Festival is a film screening and training event that has been taking place since 2017 in the city of Foz do Iguaçu, in the state of Paraná.

Its uniqueness lies in the fact that it extends its activities to two neighboring countries, Puerto Iguazú and Ciudad del Este, Argentina and Paraguay, respectively.

The Festival promotes competitive screenings of short films and also screens invited feature films. All screenings focus on Latin American and Caribbean productions.

The event also features a Screenwriting Lab and the 3 Fronteiras Market meeting, focused on the audiovisual industry of the Triple Frontier.

The American Motion Pictures Festival (AMPF) is a celebration of identity, movement, and memory—showcasing films that reflect the experience through the eyes of diverse creators. The festival provides a platform for voices that explore heritage, belonging, transformation, and the intersections of cultures.

Georgia ranks #1 in film production, with $2.6 billion spent in FY 2024, $11 billion over the past 3 years, and 273 productions spanning features, episodics, commercials, and music videos.

The region offers over 5.6 million sq ft of soundstage space—second in the U.S. only to California, projected to reach 7 million sq ft by 2025.

Major studio complexes such as Trilith Studios (400-acre site with 32 stages) and Tyler Perry Studios (12 iconic soundstages) anchor local infrastructure.

By situating the American Motion Pictures Festival in this dynamic ecosystem, we offer filmmakers a launchpad within the fast-growing place where multicultural narratives thrive amid world-class production capabilities.

Held monthly and annually in Greater Atlanta, the festival features a curated selection of narrative features, documentaries, shorts, and experimental films from across the United States and around the world.

Now Accepting Submissions

We invite filmmakers, actors, producers, and storytellers from all backgrounds to submit their works. Whether you're an emerging voice or an established artist, this is your opportunity to share bold, meaningful, and underrepresented stories with engaged audiences and industry professionals. We welcome films in any language, with a strong emphasis on cross-cultural perspectives, hybrid identities, and unique storytelling.

Selected films will be featured in a vibrant program including:

⦿ Screenings
⦿ Filmmaker Q&As
⦿ Panel discussions
⦿ Industry networking events
⦿ Community outreach

Because America isn't one story. It's a thousand passages. Let yours be one of them.

COCINE is a film show dedicated to exploring and celebrating the richness of gastronomy and food culture through audiovisual art. This event seeks to highlight the deep connection between food and culture, offering a window into the stories behind each dish, recipe and culinary tradition.

From innovation in the kitchen to the preservation of traditional food practices, COCINE is a space where filmmakers, chefs, farmers and food lovers can converge and share their passion for gastronomy. Here, we explore how planting clean and sustainable products can strengthen the traditional cuisines of towns and communities, and how gastronomic culture evolves and adapts in a constantly changing world.

COCINE is an event of the Corporación Gastronómica de Popayán in alliance with the Popayán Short Film Festival that takes place within the framework of the Popayán Gastronomic Congress.

The 15th edition of Arraial Cine Fest will be held from February 23th to 27st, 2026 online on the festival's official website.

Contest is open to everyone !

Topic of the contest is "The Dream life".

You can submit your any type of film up to 15 minutes max.

Festival Atmospheres uses all kinds of art forms in order to arouse afterthought and commitment to an accessible and constructive sustainable development.

The 7th Rukapillan Film Festival, taking place from November 26th to 30th in Pucón, invites Chilean short films to participate in the following sections:

- National Short Film Competition.

- Short films on sexuality and gender diversity.

- Short films on nature and sports.

Muestra Intergaláctica International Film Festival is a space where people can present their film projects of all kinds of genre.

It started as a small local show. Due to the response of the people and thanks to the support of sponsors, it has become an event with local, national and international projects.

The attendance to festival has increased edition after edition, initially with a unique function, however, since the edition of the year 2017, additional dates have been added, having a week long festival with local, national and international short and feature films.

We hope in this edition to receive more productions from around the world, and of course a greater response from the public and satisfaction, as well as sharing the work of the filmmakers.

For more updates please follow us at
https://www.instagram.com/muestra_intergalactica/
https://www.facebook.com/Muestra.Intergalactica/

The festival is composed by :
- the official short films competition.
- many special screenings.

With the aim to encourage the creation of meeting spaces for the world of medium-length films, as well as fostering interest in cinematographic creation, the Manzanares El Real City Council's Department of Culture organizes the fourth edition of the International Festival of Medium-Length Films of Manzanares El Real called FIMMER.

All those films with a duration between 30 and 60 minutes produced after January 1, 2024 may be submitted to the contest. And each author or producer may submit up to a maximum of two works.

Entries can be submitted online, through the festhome.com platform or by email to fimmerfestival@gmail.com, where the documentation required in the bases must be included, and where the technical characteristics of the files to send.

The deadline for receiving the files is open on july the 1st 2025 and will close on September the 15 2025.

The Cikoza Film Festival is a platform that celebrates and honors outstanding achievements in the realm of filmmaking. Our event is dedicated to fostering connections between industry professionals, emerging talents and students who share a passion for the art of storytelling through film.

Set in the heart of Qatar’s modern cultural hub, the Lusail International Film Festival (LIFF) is a global celebration of cinema, creativity, and cultural exchange. The festival brings together filmmakers, artists, and industry leaders from around the world to showcase groundbreaking films, foster dialogue, and explore diverse storytelling traditions.

Hosted annually in Lusail City an icon of innovation and architectural excellence. LIFF features an inspiring lineup of international and regional premieres, masterclasses, industry panels, and red-carpet events.

The festival highlights voices from the Arab world while embracing global cinema that challenges, inspires, and entertains.

LIFF is more than just a film festival it is a platform for emerging talent, a meeting point for visionaries, and a cultural bridge connecting Qatar to the world.

Focused since more than three decades ago on the discovery of new talents and the diversity of contemporary cinema, Granada Film Fest has a special interest in upcoming filmmakers of all nationalities, open to films decided to explore new audiovisual forms regardless of their definition, genre, format or duration.

Roma Short Film Festival is a newly-founded festival based in Rome (Italy) that aims to create an opportunity for emerging filmmakers. Our goal is to support low budget and underground films that create new experiences and narrate unique stories with limited resources. Understanding how filmmakers around the world work, how young filmmakers get creative to get past the obstacles of production, and how their attempts can lead to a new form of cinema are among the things we care about. We strive to play a small role in the emergence of the new generation in the world of independent filmmaking by helping young filmmakers, actors, cinematographers, editors and producers to be heard and to get their messages across.

From the creators of the Depth of Field International Film Festival, Docs Without Borders Film Festival, and the WRPN.tv Women’s International Film Festival (among a few other successful festivals) and, under the umbrella of the WRPN.tv Network we bring you the Hispanic International Film Festival (HIFF)

To ensure that each screenplay or film is read, studied, and rated individually,
HIFF has instituted a system in which entries do not compete against each other but are recognized for their merits.
They compete against themselves: each entry is judged on its merits and scored according to an inherent value system.

When it is your turn to be evaluated, the judges focus on your screenplay, not on all the other screenplays in the cue. This ensures that they won't have comparisons going on in their minds when they should focus entirely on you.

The International Festival of Cinema in Minority Languages "City of Spilimbergo" aims at enhancing minority languages through independent film productions.

The intention is to bring young people as close as possible to their roots, therefore the contest will be open to all authors from all over the world who produce works in one of the officially recognised minority languages.

"Sezze Film Festival" is a cinema and entertainment event dedicated to Italian and foreign short films.

The Festival will be held in Sezze (LT) on 19-20-21 september 2025.

Prizes will be dedicated to the best works and their artistic and technical figures.

For information and applications:

sezzefilmfestival@libero.it

https://www.facebook.com/sezzefilmfestival/