Blog: Film festivals

The "Gulf of Naples Independent Film Festival" is an event intended to serve as an international showcase for films of various types and gender, in order to promote and spread the art, auteur and experimental films that are not released in cinemas playhouses, to foster dialogue between different experiences and to create a meeting point for the support of cinema culture.

XVIª MUESTRA DE CORTOS CINE BARDEM

CortiFestival Cine Escolar will be held in the Ámbito Cultural of El Corte Inglés in Alicante and Elche (Spain).

CortiFestival (Educational centers): Short films made by students, which aims to bring the audiovisual language to the classroom and introduce the cinema as a didactic tool in educational centers.

CortiFestival (Professionals): Short films made by professionals or enthusiasts of the seventh art, with a theme aimed to children and young people where education in values is present.

Provides a platform for participants ranging from students to professionals to preview their films on international stages to prove their talent. We are conducting our film festival from 23&24 Jun 2024, grand arrangements are being made with Respected Jury Board from different continents to judge your film and will be available for Q&A sessions.

IFF ZOOM - ZBLIZENIA (Jelenia Góra) is one of the largest and most important independent cinema festivals in Poland. Its aim is to present the author's cinema, ambitious, high artistic value, moving independent and original subject matter, as well as promotion of independent film art.

Ladies and Gentlemen,
due to the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, we would like to inform you that the Russian films which will be submitted to the 29. IFF ZOOM-ZBLIŻENIA 2026 will not be eligible for competitions.

Only for Colombian Filmmakers or films produced in Colombia.

www.cwiff.co.in

CWIFF is a quarterly film event that runs with and for various institutions and societies which is specifically created to help independent filmmakers and groups to raise their awareness about the kind of films made in the world.. Not only we run as a Festival but as well provide a means to filmmakers to learn from their seniors from around the world.
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BIG NEWS: This is the best Season to submit your film to the festival as CWIFF is hosting a larger-than-life film festival where winners, including all previous seasons, are not only being given entries at a huge discount but as well a dedicated entry to the competitive round. Along with that, all films will be given a chance to be featured on CWIFF's Studio platform for free.

Filmmakers competing in CWIFF are not bound to any condition which requires them not to show their films anywhere else. Rather awarded films will be given priority over others as it being the purpose of our festival to educate through the best (which again is subjective). Still, all decisions will be taken by the jury and they will decide which films be granted submission for the festival.

Today you have the chance to become mentor to many. Submit your film to #CW and become one.

Note:

1. It is the sole right of the festival to select and reject the film they want and the Jury's decision remains confidential always.

2. For any queries, please contact the spokesperson of the festival. Mail is what we personally prefer and quick at.

3. Films on the elderly, children, and women will be awarded separately.

Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival (TINFF)
A Canadian Screen Award–Qualifying Festival
A Telefilm Canada–Qualifying Festival
One of Telefilm Canada’s 25 Approved Medium-to-Large Scale Film Festivals (2026–2027)

An Official IMDb Festival

The Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival (TINFF) is one of Canada’s leading multicultural film festivals—recognized nationally and internationally for championing diversity, inclusion, and global storytelling. TINFF is proud to be:

• A Canadian Screen Award–Qualifying Festival
• A Telefilm Canada–Qualifying Festival
• One of Telefilm Canada’s Top 25 Medium-to-Large Scale Film Festivals for 2026–2027

• An official IMDb festival
• A registered Canadian non-profit organization headquartered in Toronto
TINFF has earned its position as a premiere platform for diverse filmmaking, representing Canada’s cultural mosaic and its deep ties to African, Caribbean, Indigenous, and international cinema communities.

A Festival With Distribution Power: Cinematic Box Distribution Canada

TINFF proudly operates a subsidiary company, The Cinematic Box Distribution Canada, which is officially approved by the Canada Media Fund (CMF) as an eligible worldwide distributor for CMF-funded films—up to $3.5 million in licensing and distribution value.


This distinction positions TINFF and its industry ecosystem as a gateway for:

• Canadian filmmakers seeking broad domestic and international reach

• International filmmakers with co-production treaties with Canada

• Productions aiming to ensure that Canadian stories are amplified and accessible both nationally and globally

TINFF’s integrated festival + distribution model provides unmatched market access, visibility, and opportunity for creators.


Celebrating Global Cinema, Diverse Voices, and Innovative Storytelling

TINFF champions inclusive filmmaking with a strong focus on multicultural, African diaspora, BIPOC, Indigenous, and international creators. As the first Canadian festival with authentic Nollywood roots to receive national recognition, TINFF continues to elevate global perspectives while fostering talent development in Canada.

Our community partners include:
Canadian Heritage, Canada Media Fund, Telefilm Canada, Ontario Creates, and the City of Brampton, among others committed to industry growth and equity.


Canadian Screen Awards Eligibility
Under Academy rules, films selected by at least two Academy-approved festivals may qualify for the Canadian Screen Awards. As an approved festival, all TINFF Official Selections (past and future) may use TINFF toward their Academy qualification.
Eligibility: https://www.academy.ca/canadian-screen-awards/rules-eligibility/


Annual Festival Highlights
TINFF delivers rich year-round programming leading into its live festival celebration, including:


• Film screenings with Q&A sessions
• Industry conferences, seminars, and conversations
• Live performances, cultural showcases, and stage plays
• Workshops, training labs, and mentorship (through TINFF Film Academy)
• Pitch sessions and market development programs
• Red carpet and Awards Gala
• International filmmaker networking and collaboration opportunities


TINFF CBDF Market Summit (Canada Black & Diversity Film Market)

A signature component of the festival, the CBDF Market Summit provides:

• B2B & B2C market activities
• Distribution & acquisition meetings
• Co-production and cross-border collaboration opportunities
• Masterclasses, workshops, and pitch development
• Film market screenings, with one-on-one and group meetings
The Summit connects Canada with African, Caribbean, European, and global markets, building pathways for sustained industry growth.

TINFF Expansion into Brampton: The Launch of BINFF
TINFF has expanded its footprint into the City of Brampton with the creation of the Brampton International Nollywood Film Festival (BINFF)—a sister festival designed to expand opportunities for local and global filmmakers.

BINFF provides:
• A second annual platform for filmmaking excellence
• Greater access for Peel Region creators
• Additional screening opportunities
• A broader audience reach across Brampton and the GTA
• A powerful pipeline between Toronto and Brampton for diverse filmmaking communities

Submit to BINFF:
https://festhome.com/

This expansion strengthens TINFF’s commitment to regional growth, talent development, and international cultural exchange.

International Collaborations
TINFF partners with global festivals—including the Prague Film Festival (PFF)—to promote cross-cultural engagement and film exchange. Winners from each festival receive reciprocal screening opportunities abroad.



Join Us and Celebrate the Power of Storytelling
TINFF welcomes filmmakers, industry leaders, and audiences worldwide to experience vibrant, diverse, and globally connected cinema. Our annual Awards Gala honours outstanding achievements that promote cultural understanding, equality, and creative excellence.


Website: www.tinff.net
Social Media: @tinffestiva

Cine Curtas Lapa is an independent, non-profit festival with free entry. The Festival aims to show films that were made or have as their theme the city of Rio de Janeiro in order to promote the Brazilian audiovisual industry, especially short films from Rio in the city's most traditional nightlife neighborhood. The idea is to bring a program of fiction, animation and documentary shorts to the public of Lapa, enriching the cultural life of the bohemian neighborhood.

This year, 2024, the Festival turns 13 years old. For more information visit our website. (https://cinecurtaslapa.wixsite.com/my-site)

There will be popular and professional jury voting for short films. The winner of each category will receive a certificate and the festival trophy.

El Festival de Cine Ibero-Latino Americano de Trieste es organizado por APCLAI
(“Associazione per la Promozione della Cultura Latino Americana in Italia”) y es el único
festival de cine enteramente dedicado a la cinematografía latinoamericana en Italia y, con
sus 37 ediciones, uno de los dos festivales de cine latinoamericano más longevos en
Europa.

La XXXVIII Edición del Festival se celebrará del 4 al 12 de Noviembre 2023 en forma híbrida: presencial y online (solo en el Concurso Efilm, España). El Festival tendrá como sede principal el Cine “Teatro Miela” de Trieste, donde serán presentadas el 80% de las obras. Será además Online solo en el caso de una emergencia Covid.
Solo disposiciones de ley -en el desafortunado caso de que una eventual nueva ola pandémica determine un cierre de las salas de cine en Italia en las fechas del Festival- obligarán a la Dirección del Festival a desplazar la parte presencial inevitablemente online. Si llegara a producirse tal escenario, a las obras que solo habían optado a la participación a la parte presencial del Festival se les enviará un módulo
para señalar con qué geolocalización autorizan la participación online: solo Italia
(autorización mínima obligatoria) / Italia + Europa / Italia + Europa + Tres Américas.

Estas últimas dos son optativas. También se podrá limitar el número de reproducciones que la obra pueda tener, siendo 500 el máximo establecido
por la Dirección del Festival. Las comunicaciones de limitación geográfica y de pases online se realizarán mediante el correo apclai@yahoo.it

Any Ibero-American work may participate in the Fiction Feature Film, Documentary Feature Film, and Short Film categories, and any national work may participate in the "National Feature Film Competition" and "Miradas al Territorio" categories. All works must be considered as NOT having participated in the FICVIÑA Competition prior to the 2023 and 2024 versions.

Rajaleña Film Fest is one of the three components that are part of the Cinema Tres platform. This is a film festival focused on promoting folklore through moving images that for 4 days will bring national and international guests who will be in charge of training the new generations of Huila filmmakers with talks, conversations and workshops to tell the stories that many want to count for them. Rajaleña Film Fest is a commitment to the territory that seeks to make history with the stories of all the people of La Plata.

Daejeon International Short Film Festival (DISFF) 2026

[Overview: Globalization of Local Stories]
Welcome to the 5th Daejeon International Short Film Festival (DISFF), hosted in Daejeon, the "Silicon Valley of Korea" and a global hub of science and technology. DISFF is a premier platform for filmmakers worldwide to explore the intersection of cutting-edge technology and the timeless art of storytelling. Our mission is to discover innovative voices and globalize local narratives through the power of short cinema.

[Why Submit to DISFF?]
A Hub for Innovation: Located in a city that leads AI and scientific research, we provide a unique stage for films that challenge the boundaries of traditional filmmaking.

Diverse Categories: From our specialized AI*SF Section to our Global Short Film and Student categories, we welcome a wide range of genres and formats, including vertical and short-form content.

Networking & Growth: DISFF isn't just a screening; it’s a vibrant networking hub connecting local artists with international creators and industry professionals.

Historical & Cultural Depth: We celebrate the "Daejeon Spirit," honoring local history while looking forward to a future shaped by digital transformation.

[Key Highlights for 2026]
Special AI*SF Section: Dedicated to films utilizing AI technology or exploring sci-fi themes.

Global Networking Events: Workshops and talk sessions with renowned directors and tech experts.

Inclusive Celebration: A festival for everyone, supporting cultural enjoyment for the socially vulnerable and fostering the next generation of filmmakers.

Only for Spanish Documentaries

There are four themes

1) works of a social nature or focused on the theme of the female condition

2) work on the theme of comedy in all its facets

3) "No Language" jobs

4) works on the environmental theme with shorts or documentaries

The International Film Festival “La Picasa” will be held in the town of Cinco Saltos (Río Negro, Argentina), on March 20, 21, 22 and 23, 2025. The Festival is organized by Picasa Team, social organizations in the region and with the collaboration of the Province of Río Negro. The programming is in charge of the Artistic Director Ivan Iannamico with the general production of Noelia Fuentes.

In Motion Fest has become one of the most important creative industries events in Mexico. It has filled its physical and virtual venues with industry exhibitors, workshops, rallies, exhibitions, and networking events.

Thanks to these factors, the introduction of a short film competition has become a natural progression, which would help to promote the work of enthusiastic young filmmakers from Mexico and around the world.

Underneath the Floorboards is based in London's buzzing artistic area of Hackney.

For our 15th Edition we will be continue our online event, which will be screened for a four weeks by our online platform: https://www.visualcontainer.tv/ which screens worldwide to maximises our international exposure. We got over ten thousand views last time around, and this time we're aiming for more.

Our showcase is open to artists and filmmakers from all around the world whose work has an experimental, non-linear narrative form. We want to see variety, whether it be experimental film, video art, visual art, digital art, experimental documentary or animation. We focus especially on avant-garde storytelling.

No bias, no prejudice, we don't care if you didn't study in the most prestigious art schools. We want to see unique work of an artistic nature, which creates its own language.

Corti a Ponte is a great little festival in the Venice area.

Films are screened in Italian or in original language with Italian or English subtitles in front of an audience from 3 to 99 year old.