Blog: Film festivals

WHO CREATES? – Youth Film Festival is an international, research-based film festival for children and young filmmakers aged 10 to 25, dedicated to exploring how creativity, authorship, imagination, and artistic responsibility are shaped in the age of artificial intelligence.

The festival is organized by YOUNIVERSE Foundation, which believes: every child and young person is a whole universe, and cinema helps reveal it at the moment of creative identity formation.

It takes place annually in an offline format and each time in different international cultural and creative centers around the world. This “traveling” format reflects the festival’s philosophy — openness, cultural dialogue, global accessibility, and respect for the diversity of creative contexts. Moving between countries and cities, the festival remains connected to local communities while forming an international platform for young voices.

And the first host is BULGARIA.

Festival dates: 25-27.08.2026, Burgas
Place: International Congress Center Burgas

The Ames International Children's Film Festival is back, an event that wants to make children dream, think, smile, and awaken emotions, consciences, and illusions. It will be held from November 12 to 15, 2026.

This year's edition will take SCIENCE as a cross-cutting theme. This theme will be complemented by film screenings of works that explore and popularize science.

Let the rattles ring and the spinning tops spin, the 9 International Children's Film Festival of Ames begins.

Welcome to your house. Where dreams come true!
IMDb Qualifying Film Fest:
https://www.imdb.com/event/ev0073353/2024/1

Nestled just 30 minutes from Barcelona, the charming town of La Garriga plays host to this year’s eagerly anticipated film festival. Known for its rich architectural heritage, modernist mansions, and a relaxed Mediterranean atmosphere, La Garriga offers a unique and inspiring setting for cinema lovers and filmmakers alike.

Surrounded by natural beauty and boasting a vibrant local culture, La Garriga is more than just a picturesque backdrop — it's a place where creativity and community thrive. The town’s easily walkable center, welcoming venues, and strong support for the arts make it an ideal location for a film festival that aims to be both intimate and innovative. Plus, its convenient transport links to Barcelona mean visitors can enjoy both the buzz of the city and the tranquility of a small town.

Whether you're here to screen a film, discover new talent, or simply enjoy great cinema in a beautiful setting, La Garriga is ready to roll out the red carpet.

Why Into the Wild?
At our festival, we do more than host an exceptional live event: we support independent filmmakers in real and tangible ways. Through partnerships with eight Los Angeles-based distributors and sales agents, our goal is not only to create unforgettable experiences but also to help filmmakers secure distribution or financing for their exceptional projects.

We believe festivals should offer something more. That's why we offer support to creators in every way possible.

With years of experience organizing large-scale events and working closely with one of the best film clubs in the region, we're creating a multi-day celebration with options for all tastes. Get ready to enjoy the festival's best films while savoring the rich local cuisine. Our city is home to countless culinary experiences for all tastes.

How does it work?
We understand that many projects are self-funded, and that's why we offer individual categories. This approach allows each filmmaker to tailor their submission and participation to fit their specific budget and needs.

How does the distribution work?
Securing distribution today is more competitive than ever, especially with the rise of streaming platforms producing their own content. To maximize opportunities, we work closely with eight active distributors who serve major film markets, including Cannes, Berlinale, Ventana Sur, and more.

We maintain regular communication with these partners, staying updated on their current interests so we can quickly submit the most compelling titles—well before the festival ends.

9th International Short Film Festival Pune ,India 2026.

We Are World Record Maker 2019 Year 1111+Screening Short Films In Our Festival.Each Participants We give A Participation Certificate And Trophy Also.

15 Days Festival

Subtravelling puts cinema back in motion. A pioneering festival that transforms the TMB transport network into the perfect setting to discover unique stories in short film format. Featuring two sections:

Roda a TMB - Amateur short film competition for film and audiovisual students, as well as emerging young talents from April 29 to September 21, 2026.
La Mostra Internacional - Short film voting competition from October 1 to November 15, 2026. The audience will be able to vote for the Best Short Film of La Mostra Internacional, with daily cinema ticket giveaways… and the chance to win a whole year of free cinema!

Open from March 2 to May 15, 2026

Voces Contra el Silencio, Video Independiente A.C., the Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana, with the support of TV UNAM and the UNAM Film Archive, invite filmmakers to participate in the fourteenth edition of the Hispano-American Independent Documentary Film and Video Encounter: Contra el Silencio Todas las Voces, to be held from September 4 to 12, 2026, in Mexico City and in different states across the Mexican Republic, in a hybrid format.

The main objective of Contra el Silencio Todas las Voces is to serve as a window that brings together independent documentary cinema from Mexico, Latin America, and Spain, through free, accessible, and open spaces that embrace a diversity of perspectives, encourage collective action, and foster collaborative networks in support of the development of the documentary genre and the construction of a more just, equitable, and tolerant society.

Contra el Silencio Todas las Voces has explored new audiovisual exhibition alternatives, successfully reaching audiences it had never previously imagined. For this reason, in this thirteenth edition it has decided to maintain a hybrid format consisting of: in-person activities at various alternative film exhibition venues; on-demand content on the MXPLUS platform; and broadcasts on public television channels in Mexico City (Canal 11, Canal 21, Canal 22, and TV UNAM), as well as on public channels in other states across the country. Therefore, participation in this call implies acceptance that the documentary will be exhibited in these three formats during the fourteenth edition of the Encuentro Hispanomaericano de Cine y Video Documental Independiente: Contra el Silencio Todas las Voces

Okanagan International Film Festival (OKIFF) is dedicated to bringing the world to the Okanagan through film and sharing that experience with the community that calls it home. This will be a Gathering of Cinema, Culture and Creativity.

Set in British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley, OKIFF curates a dynamic selection of international and Canadian independent cinema, showcasing bold storytelling across narrative, documentary, short-form, and experimental categories. The festival is built on the belief that film connects cultures, sparks conversation, and strengthens community.

Within the festival is the Okanagan TV &Film Industry Forum. Through screenings, filmmaker Q&As, masterclasses with industry leaders, workshops and community-driven events, OKIFF creates space for global voices to meet local audiences, fostering meaningful dialogue between creators and viewers alike.

OKIFF is not only a platform for filmmakers, but a cultural bridge, expanding perspectives while cultivating a vibrant and growing film community in Western Canada.

The Chico, Independent Film Festival excepts all original independent films, local to global without major corporate production and value, small production and localized Films.

FanCine de Lemos, Fantastic Film Festival.

The 2026 DIAMOND GLOBE AWARDS will be held Friday, October 23 at the CAPPA THEATER of the historic Robert H. Jackson Center in Jamestown, NY.

The CAPPA THEATER with a new screen reaching the entire length of the stage, has updated state of the art lighting and sound system.

The elegant historic 200 seat theater has a stage for the presentation of the Diamond Globe Awards at the end of the evening, "AND" the festival will be live streamed worldwide by private ticket access.

Our MEGA DIAMOND GLOBE AWARD will be awarded to those attending the in-person event and presented in numerous categories and sub-categories.

Our awards also include worldwide film and music distribution!

The worldwide live stream will be in real time so if you are in another country or unable to attend the live event you can see it taking place as it is happening with all in person Q and A's and the prestigious Diamond Globe Awards at the end of the day!

In the INYFF first time filmmakers with no-budgets to seasoned pros with name talent and bigger budget films screen together in the most eclectic film festival anywhere in NY and the world. Submit today and become part of the INYFF family.

DIAMOND GLOBE AWARD WINNERS, All deliverables must be met including a trailer and the film in a Prores HQ file for distribution.

For screening at the CAPPA THEATER in Jamestown, NY an MP4 in 1920 x 1080 resolution required.

The International New York Film Festival is seeking outstanding filmmakers of all ages. Innovative, creative, unique in their vision. All genre are accepted.

Unfortunately due to the importance of the film submission revenue in operating the Festival we are unable to offer fee waivers. Recognizing the funding challenges that filmmakers face we encourage you to take advantage of the EarlyEarly Bird Deadlines.

1 Minute at the Diversity Festival – L’Hospitalet de Llobregat is a mobile short film festival organised within the framework of the Festa de la Diversitat de L’Hospitalet de Llobregat.

The festival invites participants to create short films of up to one minute using mobile phones or tablets. The aim is to promote audiovisual creation around diversity, intercultural dialogue, mutual understanding, respect and coexistence.

The 2026 edition encourages participants to reflect creatively on diversity as an opportunity to build bridges between people, cultures and communities.

The festival is open to individuals and groups. If minors take part in the filming, a legal adult representative must be responsible for the registration and for obtaining the necessary authorisations.

Selected short films may be screened as part of the activities linked to the Festa de la Diversitat.

The 20th edition of CORTOCOMENIUS intends to show the best valencian productions , with the intention of promoting, broadcast and support to the development of the digital cinema.

The International Festival of Intergenerational Short Films on the Elderly (FICMA) was born within the Federation of Associations of the Elderly of Salamanca (FAMASA) with the aim of providing a cultural offer that contributes to improving the quality of life of the elderly, even with dependence or disfunctions by bringing them closer to a full citizenship and offering the cultural heritage of which they are protagonists. It is celebrated every year between September and October since 2016 in the city of Salamanca, being a meeting of intergenerational culture

The Festival poses as a place of debate and discourse for questions such as: How has cinema treated old age? The reflection of the role of the elderly in the family, sentimental, emotional and social relationships. The positive or negative consequences of cinema into stereotypes and believings about the elder and even if it treats the same way both man and women.

The importance of dignifying the intergenerational relationships between youngsters and elderlies becames vital in order to find ways towards a better future.

OBJECTIVES

The goal of the FICMA is to achieve the people from Salamanca to be closer to the cinema from a third age perspective. This festival is a golden opportunity to offer a cinema party to the city and an active and positive vision from this part of the population.

The festival has as a goal to show the positive part of the elders and to reforce the intergenerationals relationships.

Tucson Edition of the Arizona Underground Film Festival with screenings at The Screening Room and at other venues in Tucson.

Arizona Underground Film Festival is Arizona’s premier genre cult film festival, and one of the most recognized underground film festivals in the country! We make it our sole mission to showcase the work of filmmakers with defiantly independent visions. We are on a quest to represent every genre of independent film from across the world celebrating the artist, and their work.

Its our 19th year (2026) presenting some of the best in films from categories of Narrative, Horror, Documentaries, Experimental, and Animation. Join us in the underground!

WHAT CRITICS ARE SAYING ABOUT AZUFF

“It’s got the vision and confidence of fests that have been around a lot longer.” - Filmmaker Magazine

“Prestigious festival” – The Huffington Post

“Unbeatable!” - Arizona Daily Star

“Truly Amazing” - Tucson Citizen

“AZUFF shed(s) light on the underground network… bringing independent films into the lime-light” - Yahoo News

“A Top-Notch Film Festival” - Trashwire

“A Real Powerhouse of a Festival” - Underground Film Journal

“A Wild Ride to the Edges of Visionary Independent Cinema” - Film Festival Examiner

International Golden Rod Film Festival calls for short international films, short international documentaries, short Turkish films, short Turkish documentaries, and feature films. Filmmakers working all genre are invited to submit their work for the festival’s 2th edition.

At the International Golden Rod Film Festival, producers of films in the official selection will have the opportunity to meet with the content team of Moviax, Turkey’s new digital platform and one of the festival’s corporate supporters to explore potential collaboration opportunities.

The juries, with the help of the evaluation chart provided by the festival organization, give separate scores for each film after watching it—evaluating the film itself, screenplay, director’s performance, cinematography, acting performance, music, and sound design. Using the scores from this chart, the winners in each category are determined fairly.

The festival was created in 2015 and has the goal to become a space for professional development for filmmakers and amateurs that are looking for a platform to show their films and do some networking.

It has different categories for competition open for high school and university students (in Mexico) and international filmmakers. In addition, it has his own Videogame official Selection, where developers can use the festival as a platform to diffuse their games and get motivated to keep making videogames.

You can find more info in cchfilmfest.com

The Zaragoza Film Festival, founded in 1995 to create a cinematic activity in the city. At first his main title was the Young Filmmakers. Since 2007 its official name became the Zaragoza Film Festival.

Festival with various events, generalist and national character (although some of its events are international).

From 2026 onwards, after celebrating the 30th edition of the Festival, we plan an evolution of the project.

Only for Aragonese filmmakers or residents.

The Ensenada International Film Festival (FICE) invites you to participate in its 7th edition. It will take place in the City of Ensenada, Province of Buenos Aires on October, 2026.

FICE's search will focus on cinematographic works that address a critical, poetic or aesthetic reflection around water. In this sense, water may appear as a central or tangential element in the development of narratives.

Because we are inhabited, stirred and agitated by this river that feeds us, from the FICE, we are looking for those works that, like water, can poetically penetrate all the reality that we are able to cover.

Thematic Festival of Police, Military, and Crime Short Films

We seek stories that explore the human, technical, or social aspects of those who live "in uniform" or on the fringes of the law (police officers, military personnel, agents, or criminals). The festival is open to works of any film genre (action, thriller, drama, comedy, horror, sci-fi, etc.), as long as the central theme of the story corresponds to the proposed theme.

A departure from the usual archetype we've become accustomed to seeing on screen.