Blog: Film festivals

«38Retinas» is an annual, traveling, thematic film festival that aims to bring comedy short films to the municipalities of the El Bierzo region that request them

Festival Internacional de cortometrajes y largometrajes de todos los géneros.

FICAR Entrimo 2025 Short Film Festival
"Youth and the Rural Environment"

The 2025 Short Film Festival aims to promote audiovisual creation and give visibility to the stories, challenges, and realities of youth in rural areas.

This edition seeks to highlight the creativity of both emerging and established filmmakers who portray in their works the life, struggles, dreams, and culture of new generations in rural communities.

Film Festival "Buddyfilmfestival" is a festival of festivals and a year-round cross-cultural platform/film laboratory, which will explore the themes of the uniqueness of man as the Creator of his reality in co-creation with his divine component.

"Buddyfilmfestival" – February – Proskurinovsky Film Festival, which the president of the film festival, Irina Honda, dedicates to her husband, the Russian Academy of Sciences, Viktor Alekseevich Proskurin.

AnimationBuddyfilmfestival is a summer international festival of animated and animated films.

Buddyfilmfestival – festival of festivals of a unique person.

The NexGn International Short Film Festival of India aims to bring Independent Short Film makers from around the globe to an eclectic & international audience and provide them the value and position they deserve. Our program has been set to expand to include film screenings and free open-air events around NISFF as well as educational programs and cinematic workshops.

This passion project by NexGn is about to include over 500 Short Films from around the globe & draw nearly 150 for screenings. NexGn has also arranged for Number of Awards to be given to the certain categories.

The 23rd Guaíba National Student Film Festival / National and International Short and Feature Film Showcase (Guaíba 2025) is a pioneer in Brazil and a reference in the debate and use of new technologies in the classroom, having contributed to the emergence of new talents and a new perspective on media. It is an event that has been held uninterruptedly, receiving more works each year from schools all over Brazil and abroad, while also opening space for professional short and feature films from other countries.

Guaíba, the birthplace of the Farroupilha Revolution, has become the birthplace of new filmmakers.

Our Live screening Event last June 30th & July 1st was amazing!! Check some of our pics above!!

The city of Roswell is well known for its history around the ufology and the paranormal. The independent and artistic filmmakers scene has taken place in the Roswell Convention Center.

Roswell Daily Record Film Festival has rapidly turned into a favorite between independent filmmakers related to the documentary, horror, mystery and sci-fi world.

We are committed to screen the complete official selection of films at our live event, where filmmakers and guests will participate of the Q&A’s and panels, enhancing the opportunity for networking with directors, cast, crew and people from the industry. An amazing opportunity to submerge yourself in other visual artists' works!

All the films related to ufology, the paranormal and cryptozoology are welcome to be part of our selection!

The Roswell Daily Record is well known for being the newspaper who told the news of an alleged Ufo crash outside the city in 1947. That cover is one of the most recognized in the world. That gave the newspaper the chance to be part of hundreds of films, tv shows and documentaries. Every year we work with networks such as Netflix, History, Discovery+, just to mention a few.

ALL TECHNICAL AND PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES FOR FREE BY SUBMITTING YOUR FILM IN ANY COMPETITION.

Some of our recent winners include directors and producers as River Rees, Ryan Rees and Wyatt Hausman from the youtube channel “Twin Paranormal”, Ben Hansen from the Discovery+ show “UFO Witness”, Bryce Zabel from the web series “Need To Know”,Martin Delon with the uruguayan film “Recuerdos del Mal”, Carlos Kbal with the argentinian film “La Luz Mala”, Nick Pope with the show “After Contact”, David Blyth with the New Zealand film “Night Freaks”, Ron James with his documentary “ Accidental Truth”. In 2023 we had as special guest the horror master Eduardo Sanchez, director from “The Blair Witch Project”.

Furthermore, the festival will select a number of films as semifinalists. All semifinalist projects will be invited to our Virtual Screening Event, where they will be awarded semifinalist laurels.

All the winners will also get a trophy in every competition and everyone on the official selection will get their certificate too.

All the Winners will receive the Official Laurels and the winning-category achievement certificate after the Live Event.

At the Live Event the Audience will vote for their favorite film and the winner will be granted a cash prize award of USD 1000.

Every winner will have the chance to pitch their project with our help. Like we said. we are connected to a lot of producers and directors in the industry and we would be happy to introduce you to them.

You can submit your film in any of the Main Competitions and automatically your film will be considered for all Technical & Performances Categories with no extra cost. You don't need to pay any additional category fee.

CineBH - Festival Internacional de Cine de Belo Horizonte fue diseñado para develar la nueva cadena de producción audiovisual nacional e internacional, establecer una conexión con la producción audiovisual de la Grande BH, exhibir y hacer puentes e intercambios con la producción latinoamericana y contextualizar el mercado audiovisual – perfil, posibilidades, alternativas y la realidad de exhibición en Brasil en intercambio con el mundo y con la presencia de otros países. Es un espacio de formación y reflexión sobre la sustentabilidad del cine nacional, su capacidad de seducción del público, las posibilidades y la factibilidad de la coproducción internacional, las tendencias, los nuevos medios y tecnologías. El programa es gratuito y ofrece proyecciones de largo, medio y cortometraje nacional e internacional, homenajes, debates, sesiones de cine-escuela, muestra de cine infantil, atracciones artísticas. Forma parte de Cinema sem Fronteiras - programa audiovisual internacional, concebido y realizado por Universo Produção Ltda, que reúne tres muestras anuales diferentes y complementarias: Muestra de Cine de Tiradentes; CineOP – Muestra de Cine de Ouro Preto y CineBH – Festival Internacional de Cine de Belo Horizonte.

Fecha prevista del evento: 23-28 de septiembre de 2025

CINEBH – BH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL presenta largometrajes, medios y cortometrajes brasileños e internacionales.
Ubicación: El evento se realizará de forma híbrida, con sesiones y/o actividades presenciales en Belo Horizonte y en línea en la plataforma de eventos cinebh.com.br.

El segmento latinoamericano de CineBH presenta dos muestras de cine latinoamericano, que se enumeran a continuación, una competitiva y otra no competitiva, enfocadas, en particular, el sesgo autoral, de ambiciones internacionales, mirando hacia un diálogo e intercambios de mayor efectividad entre los países de colonización portuguesa y española en las Américas, con el fin de ampliar sus redes de repercusión y circulación.

1 - Muestra Territorio, sección competitiva internacional del programa, compuesta por hasta ocho largometrajes latinoamericanos,preferiblemente inéditos en Brasil*, de directores (ras) independientes que estén dirigiendo, individualmente o en conjunto, hasta su tercer largometraje. El objetivo de esta muestra es estimular y ampliar debates, reflexiones y dar visibilidad a producciones con un sesgo más autoral, con ambiciones internacionales con miras a un diálogo e intercambios más efectivos entre los países colonizados portugueses y españoles de América, con el fin de ampliar sus redes de repercusión y circulación e invertir en profesionales que se encuentran en el inicio de su carrera. Las películas seleccionadas en esta sección serán evaluadas por el Jurado Oficial (integrado por profesionales del audiovisual invitados por los organizadores del evento) que elegirá el la mejor película, la mejor presencia humana (actores, actrices o personajes de documentales) y otorgará un Destacado del Jurado (por un aspecto o área creativa de una película). Los premios se anunciarán en el cierre del evento, el 28 de septiembre, y los filmes ganadores recibirán el TROFEO HORIZONTE – oficial del evento. La mejor película elegida por el Jurado Oficial también será premiada con un premio en efectivo por un valor de R$ 10.000,00 (diez mil reales).
*Es considerado película inédita aquella que, además de no haber sido estrenada comercialmente, no haya sido proyectada en ningún otro evento o festival, en sesiones competitivas o no competitivas, en territorio brasileño.

2 - Muestra Continente, sección informativa internacional no competitiva del programa, que presenta hasta 12 largometrajes latinoamericanos, centrado en un enfoque específico y/o en películas ya circuladas y repercutidas en otros festivales internacionales.

India is a land of art and cultural heritage and it is spread in various forms in our society whether it's dance, drama, music, films, painting, sports, etc. Being a global enterprise, Indian Cinema (Bollywood) is a remarkable example of our cultural diversity and it has the greatest influence on India's national identity. We always celebrate our art and one of the best ways is to do so is film festivals. There are many film festivals in Asia where filmmakers and film lovers alike can celebrate the best and the brightest. We are adding one more precious feather to it and that’s the BOLLYWOOD INTERNATIONAL FILMFESTIVAL (BIFF).

Launched in January 2020, Bollywood International Film Festival–BIFF is founded by some of the best-known actors, directors and film professionals. BIFF intends to provide a place that connects the film lovers and makers around the world.

This film festival promotes new movie makers, looking to get publicity for their films, exchange of knowledge, information, ideas, the culture of India and other nations in their social and cultural ethos.

The festival will host various forums for academic interactions on Filmmaking, Film Appreciation like seminars, Workshops, Master classes etc., for the benefit of film professionals, discerning audience and students on unique aspects of cinema.

We invite filmmakers, people from the film fraternity, film critics, journalists, discerning cineastes from amongst the public & International and National film Institutes; distribution agencies/organisations, to witness the glorious start of BIFF. We sincerely hope the film lovers will use this opportunity to enroll as delegates and enjoy the contemporary world cinema and the classics.

The Villamayor de Cine European Short Film Festival was born in 2008 in the charming village of Villamayor de Santiago, located in the province of Cuenca. Its main mission from the beginning has been to create a space where short films take center stage and young directors have a chance to shine.

Every August, the festival comes to life through the dedication of a team of over forty young professionals. Under the guidance of its founder, Javier Alonso, they work tirelessly to bring the best of European short cinema to Villamayor de Santiago.

Renowned Spanish actor Jesús Guzmán served as the festival’s Honorary President until his passing in 2023. In his memory, the award for Best Fiction Short Film now bears his name, keeping his legacy alive in the film world.

The festival is hosted by acclaimed actor and presenter Luis Mottola, whose professionalism and charisma add great value to the event. Mottola holds a special affection for Villamayor, and the town, in turn, holds him in high regard. @luismottola

The Tío Babú International Short Film Festival is a generalist festival in which fiction, documentary and animation genres participate in short film format.

It consists of five international competition sections and parallel activities.

The 1st edition of the Tío Babú festival will be held from July 15 to 20, 2024, in the city of Toro, Zamora (Spain).

Only for Spanish Filmmakers.

Ipiales Cine Sin Fronteras as an audiovisual scenario promotes the development of projects or independent production and supports the production of audiovisual arts, as well as highlighting their role in the formation of audiences.
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TODOS SOMOS DIFERENTES (WE ARE ALL DIFFERENT) it is configured as an International Film Festival that seeks to make visible audiovisual works that address issues related to different types of disability as well as the Rights of People with Disabilities, such as equal opportunities, social inclusion, participation and accessibility. In this seventh edition, due to the global health emergency, both the Festival and the various activities will take place virtually.

Likewise, it seeks to enhance and encourage the participation of organizations of and for people with disabilities and educational institutions, artists, workers in the audiovisual world and people with an interest in the development of films that revolves around these themes.

The third edition of the Sea Film Festival seeks to convene documentary film productions that have the seas and oceans as a common thread, addressing their themes from a scientific, cultural, or artistic point of view.

In a global scenario of social and economic crises, climate change, and loss of biodiversity and habitats, it is becoming increasingly necessary to understand and respect the oceans and seas better and value their existence and importance for the present and future of humanity and the planet.

Fusagasugá International Film Festival (FICFUSA) aims to bring the residents of Fusagasugá and the Sumapaz region new screens, points of view and cinematographic work of high quality to promote a critical thinking around the problems and issues experienced by women. In the short term, we aim to become an international platform for gender and women thematic films, attracting producers, directors, and distributors interested in these subjects.

Most Festival is an annual event that aims to showcase the best international audiovisual work linked to viniculture, wine and cava. At the same time, the festival aims to make a toast for good cinema by projecting unreleased films by great authors.

Held in the Penedès, a zone very close to Barcelona (Spain) with a long winemaking tradition and several wine-related tourist attractions, the festival wants to promote viniculture and arts linked to wine and cava through audiovisual works and also explore all aspects of winemaking, especially values such as quality, diversity, wine tourism and ties to the region.

Great Message International Film Festival

We really wish to share international thinking which is developed in the form of films with the society and the young generation of humanity.

Every human being is a message in himself or herself, we just have to channelize & nurture that message into a great one. Filmmakers from all across the globe are respectfully welcome to share and submit your great films into the GMIFF.

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We understand that you understand the realm of understanding and so you have created your wonderful films with your conscious understanding.

Showcasing Greatness through Audio-Visual
Through vantage point we see that entertainment is just the medium to share realm of life with film lovers. If we penetrate the meaning of life sometime we feel that there is no such meaning or purpose to life, yes! Sometime, but we must have to give a great meaning or purpose to life to create great message for whole humanity or for our next generation.

We are really very small people; please understand what we want to say. But the task or mission which we want to empower is very big. One can understand it by the example of river. The beginning or origin of every river is so small but her consistency with selflessness leads her towards more hugeness.

Most Welcome!
Dear human beings, being human it is good if we transform each moment into humane one.

We really admire your passion and enthusiasm as a filmmaker so with humbleness we invite filmmakers from all across the globe to share your great films into Great Message International Film Festival - GMIFF.

Greek mythology Gelos is the divine personification of laughter, the most welcome of the gods, always owes its success to some novel subterfuge. This deity favourably and affectionately accompany everywhere the person who arouses and enacts his laughter, and he will never allow you to grieve in mind, but will implant continual joy on your countenance with his sunny elegance.

We hope you will join us in a days full of fun and endless laughs! We will highlight comedy short and feature films, web series, TV episodic, filmed sketch comedy, Dark Comedy, music video and animation with the goal of screening the best comedic content from around the world for a wide audience! Our dual emphasis is on “discovering” great comedic talent with the purpose of promoting it to both the entertainment industry and the Moscow public, as well as, showcasing the works of seasoned professionals and well-known stars. We are proud to showcase, connect and promote talented comedy filmmakers from all over the world.

Beautiful festival that takes place in Modica and Gela - ITALY.. Modica is the birthplace of Salvatore Quasimodo and the festival is dedicated to him, the Nobel Prize for poetry. The festival has reached its 16th edition and welcomes poets, videographers, directors, writers and any artist who deals with the theme of the Festival: Cinema and Poetry. The cinema section is for short films of videopoetry, short films of fiction, videoclips and feature films.