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BIO FILM FESTIVAL (2025)

Agricultural and environmental biodiversity is an invaluable treasure that we are entrusted with safeguarding for future generations. It plays a pivotal role not only in the preservation of ecosystems but also in shaping our culture, economy, and gastronomy. The Bio Film Festival, now entering its third edition in 2025, is dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of biodiversity and encouraging action towards its protection.

This year’s edition will focus on ecological regeneration as its central theme. Through a collection of films that explore biodiversity’s many dimensions—be it the delicate balance of nature, the impact of climate change, or innovative solutions for sustainable agriculture—the festival will foster important conversations and inspire collective responsibility. The event will continue to be a tribute to nature and a celebration of the harvest, emphasizing the vital connection between the environment and human well-being.

Held in the breathtaking province of Belluno, nestled amidst the Dolomites (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), the festival will take place in the village of Sospirolo. Here, a unique outdoor theater will set the stage for an unforgettable cinematic experience, surrounded by lush landscapes that are emblematic of the themes of the festival.

The Bio Film Festival 2025 will feature a range of film genres, including documentaries, short fiction films, and animations, each offering diverse perspectives on biodiversity and ecological sustainability. The films will serve as both a reflection on the current state of our planet and a call to action for the preservation of its natural wealth. At the closing ceremony, awards will be given for the Best Documentary, Best Short Film, and Best Animated Film, celebrating the creativity and impact of filmmakers addressing environmental challenges.

The festival's logo, depicting a child restoring life to a gray world devoid of biodiversity, symbolizes hope, regeneration, and the possibility of a renewed future. The Bio Film Festival 2025 stands as a powerful platform for promoting education, creative engagement, and action to preserve our planet’s diverse ecosystems and agricultural heritage.

XII Edition Pávez Awards - Talavera de la Reina International Film Festival. From October 3 to 11, 2025.

GOYA, FORQUÉ & FUGAZ AWARDS QUALIFYING FESTIVAL.

- Short films of Spanish or Ibero-American production and/or direction.

- Short films produced from January 1, 2024.

- Spanish spoken language or original language with spanish subtitles.

- Maximum running time: 30 minutes with credits included.

- They may not be hosted on free viewing online platforms.

- 5 competitive sections: National (Official Section), International (Ibero-America), Local (Talavera de la Reina), Animation and Documentary.

- 18 categories opting for a prize.

- 5700 euros + 18 Pávez awards.

- DCP required for Official, International and Local Selection.

India International Star Film Festival Awards is an amalgamation of unleash cinematic creativity & madness of cine-goers of world. India is a culturally rich & destination of many budding filmmakers since past century. The festival objective is to give momentum to the cinema & to foster the growth of new breed of filmmakers.
The festival is dedicated to serve the short filmmakers specifically from all parts of India as well as world.

ISFFA is an International Film Festival and award event.

The festival objective is to create films culture, promotion of upcoming filmmakers.

PHILOSOPHY

What drive us:

A contest dedicated to transcendental 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.

From sailors exploring new seas to astronauts reaching space, we have always gazed to the sky with a desire to go further. Moonstep International Short Film Festival – A First Step into Cinema is created to keep looking up without ever stopping imagining. It’s an invitation to take the first step with daring, just like the first humans on the Moon.

We are looking for emerging artists, voices that demand to be heard, to offer them a space for expression and dialogue. In its first edition, this International Short Film Festival is a starting point for those who dream of making cinema their destination.

As good organizers, we too are ready to take the first step and get out there: behind the Moonstep International Short Film Festival there are 45 young people under 30, coming from Italy, Belgium and Hungary, all passionate about arts and event organization.

Moonstep is our first step into the world of cinema… and we want to do it in a big way!

M.S.F.F. reflects the essence of cinema: each film is a journey, a discovery, an act of imagination that leaves a mark. How the moon has inspired countless stories, the Moonstep International Short Film Festival wants to be a starting point for new narratives, a place where young cinematic art can shine with the same intensity as the night sky.

The moon is the perfect metaphor for a series of profound meanings that resonate with the impossible journey, the courage to explore the unknown and of course also the magic of cinema.

The subtitle A First Step into the Cinema completes the name of the festival, Moonstep, underlining its role as a launching pad for young talents. As important as the concept of "first step" does not only apply to emerging directors, who will participate in the festival, but also to festival organizers: we are a group of young people from Italy, Belgium and Hungary, who came together to give life to this event.

Theme of this edition of the Moonstep International Short Film Festival: (Dis)connection by frames is to reflect on the relationship between the individual, nature and technology, and on the way in which the various elements of our world are intertwined. The subtitle plays on the dualism between connection and disconnection, exploring how humans relate to their own reality through images, with a particular focus on the connection with the surrounding environment and the slowing down of the frenetic dynamics of daily life. Today disconnection and connection from opposites have practically become two synonyms, or one the consequence of the other, both due to the technological revolution we are facing and the continuous social changes. In this sense, the theme of alienation is central, of completely detaching ourselves from the world we live in, a world that does not seem to have understood the mistakes of the last century and continues to repeat itself; in this sense alienation is emblematic of what our generation, a generation with a strong break with previous generations and which would like to push towards a great change, but finds itself fighting with different realities (political, climatic, etc.) which barely support it. The invitation of the festival is to disconnect from the fast pace required, the constantly increasing novelties and impossible expectations, thus also finding a sort of "inner peace" by recreating moments of "slow life". Slowing down and awareness become tools of redemption, inviting us to rediscover the beauty of simplicity and authentic relationships.

Moonstep Short Film Festival is part of a project named “Be Unit”.

“Be Unit” is a youth lead project, co-funded by the Erasmus+ program and promoted by a partnership consisting of Cooperativa Orso and Epica Film (based in Turin), Pour la Solidarité (based in Brussels), and Galileo Non Profit (based in Budapest).

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.

Short films showcase.

Festival Inclús is a festival of audiovisual productions, both documentary and fiction centered on the theme of physical and mental disabilities. It is an initiative Associació Inclús and conducted by Fish Muvi.

The aim of Festival Inclús is to give visibility to audiovisual works produced around the theme of disability with a different point of view. The goal is to provide a deepest perspective of the reality of disabilities, whether the production is carried by entities directly involved in the world of disability, or other persons or groups.

We also are an inclusive festival that is why we have two new sections: Inclus values, cinema for kids and teens about social issues and Sing Language cinema, movies in sign language.

The Festival will be held in December 10 to 16, 2025, close to the International Day of Disability December 3rd. The Audiovisual material of the finalists will be played during this day according to the different categories. There will be awards for the best submittals. Inclús focuses on audiovisual productions, but it also has other artistic and commercial activities and disciplines in order to give visibility to this sector.

ENTRETODOS 18 - Is a free entrance Festival dedicated to the exhibition and award of short films, with up to 25 minutes, of all genres and formats, that addresses issues related to Human Rights.

The Festival takes place in São Paulo. Produced by Prefeitura de São Paulo, Spcine and ESTATE Produções.

ENTRETODOS Festival team.

One of the largest and undoubtedly one of the most important film festivals in Croatia is moving forward! The 19th Vukovar Film Festival will take place from August 27th to 30th,
2025, thus staying in its familiar and much-loved time slot—at the end of summer, right between the end of the vacation season and the start of the new school year.

Founded in 2007, the festival is dedicated to showcasing the best of contemporary cinema from around the world, with a special focus on films from the Danube region countries.

The festival typically features a variety of film categories, including feature films, short films and documentaries. It highlights works that deal with global issues, social themes, and personal stories, offering a platform for emerging filmmakers as well as established names. VFF is known for its welcoming atmosphere and connecting filmmakers.

A signature feature of the Vukovar Film Festival is its location in the historic town of Vukovar, offering a unique setting that enhances the festival experience. Vukovar’s remarkable architectural and cultural backdrop is making the festival not just a celebration of cinema, but also a tribute to the power of storytelling and the importance of preserving cultural heritage.

Held under the open sky, the festival's central screen is located in the unique park of Eltz Castle, which itself provides an unforgettable setting and backdrop for both the opening and closing ceremony. The city of Vukovar is in those days is a place where people that are making the films and people that are enyojing the films are met.

Cinema under the stars is a special experience on all four days of the festival, from Wednesday to Saturday. On Wednesday, August 27, the festival's grand opening and film screenings will be held in the gardens of Eltz Castle, on Thursday, August 28 and Friday, August 29, regular screenings will be held, and on August 30, film screenings, a closing ceremony and awards ceremony will be held. Representatives of films nominated in the official competition will receive an invitation to live screenings and the festival itself.

The festival's commitment to innovation, creativity, and artistic expression has made it a key player in the regional film festival scene.

Marengo Fest. Vigo International Film Festival is not just a film competition, it is a cultural and social event whose main objective is to promote film culture, giving the opportunity at a national and international level to show their projects, providing prizes worth €30,000 in its different categories

FESTIVAL INTERNACIONAL DE CORTOMETRAJES
5ª edición del SEX EDUCATION FILM FESTIVAL, festival internacional de cortometrajes de educación sexual.

El Sex Education Film Festival nace en una época de controversia. En la que en las escuelas y en la sociedad en general se debate sobre si se debe recibir o no una educación sexual. El Sex Education Film Festival se compromete con la educación y tiene dos selecciones oficiales una para adultos y otra para jóvenes y así mostrada en centros escolares de secundaria.

Experimental Superstars is an international festival of experimental films.

We accept experimental films, experimental documentaries and music video works that use film techniques, whether they rely on dance film, animation, or other experimental film techniques.

We are not a big festival, but we have dedicated audience and versatile and quality program.

Only works that can be presented as part of the screening will be included in the selection, no video installations.

Festival takes place in Novi Sad, Serbia.

NEW DELHI FILM FESTIVAL - NDFF
21 -22 February, 2026

India International Centre-ICC, New Delhi INDIA

WELCOME TO THE CAPITAL OF INDIA

Organized by: Jaipur International Film Festival & Trust

O Festival Internacional de Roteiros em Português (FIRP) é uma competição internacional Lusófona para roteiros de longa-metragem, curta-metragem, piloto de série, documentário, animação, roteiristas estudantes e roteiristas estreantes.

O FIRP celebra a criatividade narrativa em todas as suas formas, com uma programação dedicada exclusivamente a roteiros para cinema, televisão, plataformas digitais e formatos emergentes. Nossa missão é descobrir novas vozes, promover a diversidade de histórias e criar pontes entre roteiristas e a indústria audiovisual.

O FIRP não recebe nenhum patrocínio de empresas privadas, nem sequer outro tipo de patrocínio.

O resultado dos vencedores de todas as categorias, dos finalistas e semifinalistas, se fará em 24/05/2025.

Chambal International Film Festival Season 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 were grand success.
In Season 1, 316 films from 28 Countries were submitted and 160 films were selected for screening. India’s official entry to Academy awards ‘Harishchandrachi Factory’ (2009) was also screened under special focus in Season 1.

In Season 2, 492 films from 35 Countries were submitted and 243 films were selected for screening. India’s official entry to Academy awards ‘Court’ (2015) was also screened under special focus in Season 2.

In Season 3, 604 films from 40 Countries were submitted and 398 films were selected for screening. India’s official entry to Academy awards ‘Shwaas’ (2004) was also screened under special focus in Season 3.

In Season 4, 701 films from 54 Countries were submitted and 464 films were selected for screening.

In Season 5, 809 films from 63 Countries were submitted and 494 films were selected for screening.

In Season 6, 903 films from 71 Countries were submitted and more than 300 films were selected for screening.

In Season 7, 1007 films from 82 Countries were submitted and more than 250 films were selected for screening. Loksabha Speaker Hon'ble Mr. Om Birla Sir inaugurated the opening ceremony.

In Season 8, 1104 films from 93 Countries were submitted and more than 250 films were selected for screening.

The highlights are:

1. Free Hospitality to all the film makers including stay at hotel, meals and conveyance (hotel to venue).

2. Awards in 75 categories.

3. Jury members are from INDIAN FILM INDUSTRY.

4. Excellent media coverage.

5. Great Exposure (5000 plus audience)

6. Support for releasing films on leading OTT platforms.

7. World’s one of the most loved and best reviewed film festivals.

8. Workshops, Networking and Seminars.

9. Certificate Of Official Selection to all the Nominated Films.

10. Certificate Of Participation to all the participants.

11. The films were screened on multiple screens

Chambal International Film Festival, India is a platform where film makers will get an opportunity to showcase their talent to film loving great audience. Also the audience will get a chance to watch some wonderful short films, documentary films, animation films and music videos of various film makers of the World. The Honorable Jury members Mr. Sayeed Quadri (Renowned Lyricist), Mr. Kshitij Tarey (Famous Singer and Music Composer) and Mr. Ranjan Das (Eminent Editor and Writer) from Indian Film Industry are reputed names. Late Mr. Suresh Naik (Highly Experienced DOP and Special Effect Co- Ordinator) was also a part of the jury.

The Central University International Film Festival (FICUC) and the Central University film program are once again present to invite students, alumni and the public to the eighth edition of FICUC.

“Finding a possible cinema” will be the vision of the festival during this new edition of the festival. Under this slogan, the festival seeks new visions of cinema, ones that are open to exploration, both aesthetically and thematically, and to that of its production models or schemes. This year the festival seeks to generate encounters with a new national cinema, which moves away from traditional models and proposes an alternative, creative and recursive production.

The eighth edition of FICUC opens the call to all types of national and international short films made during undergraduate, graduate, master's, etc. academic periods. Also, short films made outside of academic periods, but certified by the university of these participants, i.e., creation labs, workshops, etc.

The competition will be divided into four categories: national, international, school and national feature films. Each category will consist of a winning film and an honorable mention, which will be awarded by the juries of each category.

The festival is a showcase of films in all genres by young emerging filmmakers.The cultural capital of India hosts numerous film festivals every year. Our team has taken into account the features of most film festivals. To present something new, we decided to place our primary focus on independent underknown filmmaking from all over the world. Besides, we realize that the boundaries of cinema have expanded significantly over the past two decades due to the digital "revolution.” Nowadays, one can shoot films with a smartphone, without using special equipment or being a professional filmmaker. Therefore, the cinema has become far more expressive and entered a new era of its development, uncovering all shades of life, all colours of culture and subcultures. We believe that the programme of Venus Brightest Star Film Festival gives a free hand to any way of artistic expression.

We welcome any experimental ways that create new film languages evolving the cinema!

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.

Loud 'N' Roll Cinema emerges as an international festival dedicated to showcasing and awarding rock music videos, highlighting the fusion of music and cinematic language. More than just a screening event, the festival aims to be a celebration of creativity, where audiovisual storytelling amplifies the power, aesthetics, and attitude of rock.

In its first edition, taking place on July 12 and 13, 2025, at CASA1/2BAR in Balneário Piçarras, SC, the event will be entirely in-person and free of charge, offering the audience an immersive experience where music comes to life on the big screen.

With submissions open to music videos from any country and two categories—Best Brazilian Music Video and Best International Music Video—the festival seeks to recognize and promote artists and filmmakers who transform their music into impactful visual narratives.

Loud 'N' Roll Cinema is the beginning of a journey aimed at strengthening the connection between rock and cinema, fostering new discoveries, and inspiring future productions.