Blog: Film festivals

COSTA BRAVA Official Film Festival 2026.

Presentations of the films and short films in the cinema room of the La Devesa de Tor club. IN-PERSON AWARDS CEREMONY on Saturday 11 July in l'ESCALA (Costa Brava).

VIDEO EDICIÓN PASADA:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixMrDGjQGQM

Ametlla Film Fest, es un festival de Cine Nacional que tiene como objetivo dar a conocer a nuevos cineastas emergentes.

Se selecciona una programación basada en criterios artísticos, técnicos y de guion.

NOX FILM FEST

The First Outdoor Fantastic Film Festival from Uruguay is celebrating it's 12th Edition

And we are preparing a big party to celebrate it.

Enjoy with us!


The NOX FILM FEST is a fun cinematic experience that takes place in the South American summer.

The festival accepts genre films like: Horror-Fantasy-Sci-Fi and subgenres.

It's an open-air festival with free admission that every year receives thousands of young people and families whom enjoy their events.

The 12th Edition will take place from 9 to 16 January 2027

The NOX FILM FEST will offer fun and attractive activities like:

Marathon of films
Live performances
Master classes
Workshops
NOX for kids
Book's presentations
Special guests
Developing lab and more atractions


The NOX FILM FEST has an International Competition of feature films, medium-length films and short films.

It accepts submisions films from all over the world and awards prizes and special mentions in the following categories:

Best International Feature Film
Best Ibero-American Feature Film
Best Medium-length Film
Best Short Film (different sections)
Films made by women (FILM MADE BY WOMEN)
Special awards for direction, acting and screenplay.

PHILOSOPHY

What drive us:

A contest dedicated to transcendental free cinema, at its several meanings, including philosophic, psychological, scientific, anthropological, spiritual and poetic cinema.

Because transcendence in the man and the world, might be eventually ineffable and, on this, cinematographic art has certain advantages, and a huge responsibility.

FREE CINEMA

All cinematographic possibilities are welcome, with a major interest on rareties

WITHOUT TIME

Cinemística as an open space-time, with non restrictive features, enabling the authors to develop their own language: all formats, duration, nationality, year of production, etc. are accepted.

A REFUGE

An international refuge for films that intend, technically or with the plot, an approaching to the big mystery of world representation, in the art and in the man. Without dogmas, under any individual or collective perspective, from faith, but also from agnosticism, spiritual atheism and scientific thought.

A POETIC CINEMA OF CONTEMPLATION

Filmmakers' looks, in all their socio-cultural diversity, interested in any film as a result of personal discovering, researching or experimentation, inspiration and work, from revelation or introspection of the authors. Quotidian, ecstasy and disparity as structures to create depth on the film treatment.

ASCETICISM

Mysticism and asceticism in film production represent, probably, a more absolute estate compare to others, because a cinema with huge budget and more technical complexity could be done, but sometimes the most humble and simple film is, however, universal.

THE STILL

Impermanent cinematographies, from the still, from 'amateur' cinema (from French verb aimer), define directors not only by what they show and how they do it on screen, but by what they decide not to show.

PHENOMENOLOGY

What appears and disappears, topologies emergence, materials or conscious, and their invisibility or subsequent expiration. The sequential surroundings of emptiness, of matters and time. Shafts at the discourse, eloquent, everyone can understand it by himself. Absence and miracle: Mystic as a possible cohabit together.


CORDIALITY, COMMUNICATION & COLLOQIUMS

Great importance of the colloquiums and live interaction between spectators and filmmakers. maximum communication, respect, sympathy and closeness from the organization to the filmmakers, artists and directors who come to present their films.

ONE SHOT INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL

The information concerning further development will be posted on the festival's FB page: https://www.facebook.com/oneshotfest The festival's FB page and work e-mail kadrrope@gmail.com are available for questions and clarifications.

"One Shot" promotes independent film production in Armenia. Submitted films have no limitations in shooting format. Films can be shot on cell phones, film and HD cameras. Competition has three categories: "One Minute - One Shot", "Short Movies" and "Cinema Without Border". There are special programs and panel discussions too.

"One Shot" International Short Film Festival is an open cinema platform. It was founded in 2003.

The founder president is Gagik Ghazareh. Founder organization: Armenian Center for Contemporary Experimental Art. The rights holder of the festival is the Open Platform For Art NGO․ Symbol of the festival represents a three-dimensional statue of ancient rock carving from Geghama mountain which is 5000 years old.

We organize this festival in order to create a new reason to produce and introduce films and any other work of art that concentrate on the world’s problems and riches, and to pioneer the creation of a free platform and reward these works. We live in an era where too much information, and input that cannot be considered as information flow at a disconcertingly rapid pace in every plausible channel. We organize this festival so that we could all seek what is more local and smaller, and more importantly the one that is true and genuine together.

The ecological problems are increasing and becoming more and more varied; however, we also witness hope-inspiring developments. We organize this festival in order to create a platform that nurtures this hope. We hope that through our festival, the residents of Bozcaada, farmers, producers, scientists, artists, and all our guests will be informed about the current technological developments, environmental disasters and innovations, the most recent documentary techniques and also about each other’s existence. We hope that our festival will contribute to nurture solidarity.

CineEco - International Environmental Film Festival of Serra da Estrela, organised by the Municipality of Seia, is the only festival in Portugal dedicated to the environment, which has been held uninterruptedlysince 1995.

Based on the motto Films that change the world, the Festival is a meeting point for professionals, researchers and the public. Its mission is to give visibility to today's major environmental issues brought to the Festival by filmmakers and to be a space for reflection and action by offering quality cinema and little-known and alternative cinematographies in relation to the traditional market. It is a Festival that promotes public awareness of cinema, its history and aesthetics, and environmental issues.

Film/ Feature Film/Short Film/Documentory/music vedio/Animation/VFX/CGI/2D/3D/other

All Entertainment Catagory Accept.

مهرجان البوابة الرقمية الدولي للفيلم القصير
أول مهرجان شهري للفيلم القصير في الجزائر و الوطن العربي

Th Digital Gate international film festival
The first monthly online short film festival in Algeria and the Arab world

Le festival international du film court métrage portail numérique
Le premier festival mensuel de courts métrages online Algérie et dans le monde arabe

Starts the third edition of the Viagrande Short Film fest. The festival aims to give light to emerging and non-emerging directors, with particular attention to independent and historical films.

Only for Spanish and Argentinian Filmmakers.

The Storyteller Universe is a global celebration of cinema that honors the soul of storytelling. Built on the belief that stories have the power to transform lives, our festival shines a spotlight on bold, original voices from every corner of the world.

We welcome all forms of storytelling — narrative features, short films, documentaries, experimental works, animation, and web series. Whether you’re a first-time filmmaker or a seasoned creator, if your story has something meaningful to say, this is your stage.

Our mission is to create an inclusive and accessible platform where fresh talent meets opportunity. Selected films receive global recognition, including press exposure, virtual showcases, and awards across categories such as:

Best Feature
Best Short
Breakthrough Storyteller
Audience Choice

We are not just a festival. We are a movement.
A universe where your voice matters, your story counts, and your film inspires audiences long after the screen fades to black.

Submit your work and become part of The Storyteller Universe — where stories live forever.

Festival Structure & Selection Process

The Storyteller Universe Film Festival follows a quarterly submission model that leads into one annual in-person festival and awards ceremony.

Each Quarter:
• Films are officially reviewed by our jury
• Selected films receive Official Selection status
• Quarterly Winners are announced
• Quarterly Winners automatically advance as Finalists for the Annual Final Competition

At the End of the Year:
• Finalists from all four quarters are re-evaluated together
• A smaller group is selected as Official Nominees
• Final Award Winners are revealed live during the annual festival event

This multi-stage process ensures fairness, thoughtful evaluation, and true distinction at every level of recognition.

From Valencia, a cosmopolitan Mediterranean city where diverse cultures from around the world converge, we extend a call to all women involved in film to connect. MARE IWFF is a FILM AND DOCUMENTARY festival serving female filmmakers worldwide, aiming to give voice and recognition, regardless of ideology, religion, or culture, to the role of WOMEN ON THE BIG SCREEN.

MARE IWFF is an open space for all of us, a space where all women filmmakers with a story to tell are welcome.

International Fantastic Film Festival, terror and gore.

Panòptic Festival is an international film and visual arts festival focused on the impact of digitalization and new technologies on contemporary society. The festival accepts fiction, documentary, and animation short films (up to 30 minutes) produced after January 1, 2024. Films may be submitted in any language (subtitles required in Catalan, Spanish, or English). Awards include Jury Award (€300), Audience Award (€150), and a €50 screening fee for all selected films.

Submission deadline: March 15, 2026.

BASIFF2026: A SPACE FOR DIALOGUE, MEETING, AND REFLECTION

Baños de Agua Santa International Film Festival reaches its fourth edition with the firm purpose of continuing to contribute to the exhibition, celebration, and promotion of universal cinema in all its expressions and trends.

We digitally award and certify feature films, documentaries, and short films in sections for professionals, amateurs, and students, expanding opportunities for both national and international participation. This year, works will be screened on our networks, provided the authors authorize their distribution.

In addition, we will hold the traditional online meeting of directors and film students, as a space for dialogue, reflection, and project negotiation.

BASIFF has consolidated and launched the Locations Films Service project; those who attend in person will be able to enjoy a tour of filming locations in our region.

BASIFF2026: GROWING TOGETHER WITH YOU

The festival champions great films but is particularly seeking work from those filmmakers who might not yet have had a prestigious public screening of their work.

Screening in the heart of London UKFF welcomes films of all types from all over the World - connecting up-and-coming filmmakers with more established names such as Judi Dench, Dustin Hoffman, James Corden, Bill Nighy, Timothy Spall, Steven Berkoff and most recently Willem Dafoe.

Category awards are given for Best Feature Film; Best Feature Documentary; Best Short Documentary; Best Animation; Best Music Video; Best British Short; Best International Short; Best Student Film; as well as special awards for excellence.

Mat Kirkby, Oscar Winner and Director at Ridley Scott Associates states that "The UK Film Festival is the most focused, passionate and quality driven film festival in the UK. Their invaluable support helped get me to the Oscars in 2015, where I won the Academy Award for best short film."

With a programme that showcases new talent alongside established directors, filmmakers and actors UKFF is a lively networking hub. Over the last 7 years UKFF has quickly become a career stepping stone, establishing a tradition of discovering and promoting films which have gone on to be Oscar and BAFTA nominees and winners. The script competitions have also made a big impact - five scripts have been optioned and three have been produced and gone on to win multiple awards and gained prestigious worldwide distribution deals.

Led by a jury of well respected professional filmmakers and as a member of Universal Films and Festivals Organisation we ensure a fair selection and judging process.

Our exciting screening events have created a networking hub that continues to connect new filmmakers to industry including television exposure by leading British broadcaster, Channel 4.

The 30th Lima PUCP International Film Festival is organized by the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru through its Cultural Center. It features the participation of public and private institutions from Peru and abroad and will take place from August 6 to August 15, 2026.

The Lima PUCP International Film Festival has established itself as a significant and influential event that brings together the national and international film community over its 29 previous editions.

An annual celebration of cinema from around the world set in the heart of the UK Midlands.

UK Screen One International Film Festival is open to all genres and formats. Live screenings of the festival winners are held at Firebug in Leicester.

The first International Film Festival in Iztacalco, in one of Mexico City's most historic boroughs, invites all filmmakers interested in sharing their work with us, and why not, even stay and film. We will have screenings of the submitted films, as well as an awards ceremony with cash prizes.