Blog: Film festivals

The XI edition of the Guayaquil International Film Festival will be celebrated in from july 30th – august 6th, 2025 from the city of Santiago de Guayaquil, Ecuador. With screenings in theatres and workshops, forums, and master classes. The biggest filmmaking experience in town.

BSIFF is a not-for-profit festival that seeks to create global connections through film and to help bridge the gap between African cinema and the world.

Focused on the business of film and industry advocacy, the festival is committed to giving you the best development experience and networking opportunities. BSIFF provides the occasion to meet with fellow filmmakers, talents, and distributors, and attend daily workshops and panels designed to broaden your understanding of all aspects of the film industry.

BSIFF’s home is Accra, the capital of Ghana. BSIFF offers cultural experiences to all our festival participants to showcase the wonders of Ghana.

Accra your August!

Bangkok International Documentary Awards (BKK DOC) is the documentary international award competition and film festival based in Bangkok, Thailand.

BKK DOC 2021 theme is:
VISIONS ON ASIA

Submissions outside the theme will not be consider.

Open for submissions (Festhome.com/bkk-doc) : 5 January 2021 - 31 July 2021

Official Selection Announcement 26 September 2021
Festival 16-19 December 2021 Bangkok, Thailand

Online Festival 1-31 December 2021

BKK DOC was founded by Stephane Lambert, producer, a long time resident of Bangkok, and co-founder and organizer of "Asian Side of the Doc Bangkok 2016" the first ever documentary film market in Thailand.
Stephane established BKK DOC to promote documentaries and its talents in and around South East Asia, starting with Thailand.

BKK DOC aims at bringing documentaries from all over the world to Thailand, and South East Asian documentaries to the attention of professionals from other parts of the world.

Stephane Lambert, BKK DOC founder and festival director explains:

"All submitted films will be screened by a selection committee welcoming actors, directors, producers, distributors and entertainment professionals from different fields (TV, Cinemas, Platforms, Festivals) coming from all over the world."

Website:
www.bkkdoc.com

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http://instagram.com/bkkdocfest

Facebook
https://facebook.com/bangkokdoc/

Vimeo
https://vimeo.com/bkkdoc

Twitter
https://twitter.com/bkkdoc

Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/bangkokdoc
Linkedin
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The "Corto di sera" Festival takes place in August in Itala, in the province of Messina since 2012.

Participation to the Festival is free and open to all Italians and foreign authors, single filmmakers orcollectives/associations.

- The Festival is exclusively dedicated to short films that last less than 25minutes.

- Any genre will be accepted (documentary, fiction, classic and/or digital animation)

- All foreign works shot in any language which is not Italian must be subtitled in Italian . Non-subtitled foreign short films will not be selected.

- Each author may submit up to a maximum of three works.

- The organizers reserve the possibility to create additional sections.

Festival’s purpose is to promote the independent short film production in all its forms as an artistic and expressive language. The aim of to create an annual event in Italy where filmmakers, video makers, professionals or enthusiasts cinema can meet and connect different experiences.

Audio Shoot is what happens when you fuse the most talented filmmakers with the best music artists.

Featuring live acts and interviews we're setting a new standard in boutique festivals. Held at Wexford Arts Centre, Ireland, our mission is to discover and promote talented independent filmmakers and musicians from around the world.

Note: We've just added some very important categories this years and are now accepting submissions for: Best Actor and Best Actress, and lastly but far from least is the Best Music Image [Photo] catagory. These are in addition to the two categories we added last year, Best Mp3 in any genre and Best Cover Song in a Music Video.

The People's Film Festival celebrates the Voice of the People - showcasing films from across the globe.

The festival will take place June 2 - June 4, 2022 and we are pleased to announce that will be back at the AMC Magic Johnson Theater and Maysles Cinema for our 11th edition. We will be operating at full capacity—following New York City COVID rules i.e. vaccination, social distancing & mask requirements. It is our goal to continue the work that needs to be done—essentially providing platforms for creatives to showcase their work.

Rooted in the belief of freedom of speech and media access to all—The People’s Film Festival (TPFF) was founded in 2012 with the goal to provide venues, resources, and information for independent filmmakers, producers and creatives.

Over the last 10 years TPFF has become to be known as the “The Voice of ‘The People”—essentially the place to tell your story your way and have a true impact on that audience. TPFF’s mission is to inspire future creatives and innovators, while exposing audiences of all ages to new tools in technology for storytelling. Many of the filmmakers who screened at TPFF have broaden the outreach for their films to screen at other festivals and venues including, HBO, NetFlix, FOST, PBS- Public Broadcasting Service, Revolt TV and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Library and Archives.

The People’s Film Festival is an initiative of The People’s Media, Music & Arts Foundation (TPMMAF)—which is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation whose purpose is to promote awareness in independent film, technology, media, music, and art across the globe while encouraging those—particularly in the Harlem New York area, to develop a greater appreciation and understanding for cultural diversity in media.

The People’s Film Festival is held in Harlem, NY, which is not only known for its rich vibrant culture, historic landmarks great music, literature, arts and entertainment—also collectively known as The Harlem Renaissance, but the synergistic atmosphere in which filmmakers and filmgoers alike come comeback each year after year to actively share information, break bread and build relationships.

We are looking for films in all categories and genres i.e—Features, shorts, narratives, webisodes documentaries & Music. This event is open to everyone.

This event is open to everyone.

CMF INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL Creative & Visual Challenge International Festival is an annual worldwide visual festival which aims to motivate overseas and CMF short film productions to compete in this FESTIVAL.

The purpose of having CMF INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL in India is to give Expression of Freedom to those creative filmmakers who are looking for International exposure.

India is a fast developing country in the world with its multiple cultures, traditions, and spirituality. Chennai is the largest state in the country of India. We, the "CMF INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL" are going to present the art, culture, traditions and the places of tourism interest in the Chennai. A number of people have dedication and passion to produce feature and short films but because of the scarcity of funds and resources, they are unable to find any platform to display their features and short films. We, the "CMF International Film Festival" are going to provide them an International platform to present their unique works to the Global audiences.

The fifth edition of the African Diaspora Cinema Festival is coming up on the 8th to 11th of september 2021 in the beautiful cultural city of florence at the prestigious Villa Romana.

ADCF’s vision is to raise awareness about Africa Cinema, its vast potentials and the socio-economic impact it has not only on african economies but gradually expanding to other parts of the world’s economy as well. Our aim is to use cinema to create a revolution that will change the social and economical horizon of Africa, by creating the way to the countless number of films produced in Africa and by the African diaspora filmmakers.

#African Cinema, is the theme of African Diaspora Cinema Festival, is a theme that draws on the principle that being African is a bond that goes beyond geography, birth or lineage; as people of African origin are spread across the globe and Africa is also proud home to many non-Africans. Africa has been able to capture the world’s attention through its ancient cultural heritage and beginnings of civilization. With films it will have the power to connect people from around the world.

Film is a powerful platform that is better able to attract and engage people in constructive activity and providing enjoyment, enlivening spaces and enriching lives. Film and art can lead to a better understanding and foster communication between peoples of diverse cultures, races, and lifestyles.

ADCF is rising from the ashes in a difficult moment in which cops of thousands of Africans flow like water in the mediterranean sea. In a moment of racial tolerance, in a moment people are not only rebelling about the lack of jobs, but equal opportunity and fairness before the law. Also in a moment our stories are not being heard nor told in public spaces.

Stockholm Film & Television Festival (SFTF) is a film competition for filmmakers worldwide. We support filmmakers from all backgrounds, who are either just beginning their careers or are seasoned professionals with a supportive and enthusiastic audience and a jury of renowned industry professionals.

Your film submissions help to support our educational programs and bring festival films to an audience that wouldn’t normally have this opportunity.

Film industry specialists announce semi-finalists, finalists and winners. Each year we select one film as Best Of The Best. Our judges evaluate the quality of filmmaking, creativity, and storytelling ability as we aim mission is to promote films and bring them to an audience who would not otherwise see festival films.

Our mission is to contribute to understanding of the importance of global filmmaking. To give ilm makers from all backgrounds a platform to tell their stories and have them heard by an audience they might not otherwise ever reach.

SANFIC, Santiago International Film Festival, represents a film platform with educational, cultural, artistic and industrial purposes, as well as a prime symbol of the Chilean capital city and the whole country.

Founded in 2003, IN THE PALACE International Short Film Festival is dedicated to short films, new media and digital arts. Originating as a competitive forum for student films, it has grown to be a recognized platform for the expression of both young artists and established professionals – the only one of its kind in Bulgaria serving this particular sector of contemporary culture, and one of the oldest short film forums on the Balkans.

IN THE PALACE is a Goya Awards qualifying festival, Student Academy Awards® qualifying festival, and an Academy Awards®/OSCAR® qualifying festival for shorts in the categories of Best Animation, Best Fiction, Best Documentary, and Best National Film. IN THE PALACE is a member of the international network of festivals and institutions serving the short film sector – the Short Film Conference.

22nd IN THE PALACE will take place in the Palace of Culture Pernik (Pernik, Bulgaria) from June 28th until July 5th 2025.

IN THE PALACE is an established international festival dedicated to short films and digital arts and also presents special competitive programs for feature films and film series.

The program consistс of several main components:

• International and national, professional and student competitive programs in fiction, documentary, animation, experimental - for short and feature films and series

• ON FOCUS film programs & screenings

• Q & A sessions

• FILMER FORGE: industry market, industry meetings, film pitching session, educational program

• International Interdisciplinary Science Conference

• Video library

• Film events and initiatives for general audience

• Parties

IN THE PALACE takes place over a week and offers a range of events, activities, and programs for both - local and international film industry and audience. IN THE PALACE is a cultural meeting point of film industry, artists, students, educational institutions, and the general public, that provides access to the latest trends, developments, and learning in the arts and culture through screenings, training and interdisciplinary exchange. Since 2018 the Festival organizes the International Interdisciplinary Science Conference.

The Coffee Film Awards is a non-profit initiative by London-based Allegra Group. Our mission is to make a positive difference in the world. There is a deep connection between the incredible world of film and the world of coffee, and we intend to bring these two worlds even closer. All works must have a clear relation to coffee or coffee culture.

The project will provide a spotlight on the incredible talent of filmmakers and generate valuable connections and introductions via our extensive networks.

All selected films will be shown across Allegra Group’s nine international coffee festivals* including London, Los Angeles, Paris, Toronto, Sao Paulo, and of course, New York with a combined audience of over 100,000 visitors.

*subject to COVID-19 restrictions.

MIEFF is a platform for everyone who creates, takes interest in or otherwise engages with the moving images. Our main goal is to support Russian artists and introduce them to the international community, as well as help experimental cinema reach a wider audience.

We want to create spaces for dialogue and therefore we believe it important to enrich the intellectual context surrounding film and contemporary art instead of reducing it to univocal ideologies. This is achieved through a carefully curated program of screenings, public and educational events, where different viewpoints and voices are all welcome.

We also understand that if we want to be in tune with the ever-changing reality, we need to keep experimenting. Experiment for us is a method and not an empty label. We want to try different ways to organize horizontal teamwork, distribute responsibilities, and finance our whole endeavour. We want to find new opportunities for ethical partnerships and transparent communication with each other—and everyone who participates in the life of our festival.

At the moment, the festival structure includes international competition, Russian competition, retrospective section Close-Up, special screenings, curatorial multimedia block as well as an interdisciplinary educational programme called Extracurricular Practices.

MIEFF was founded in 2016 by Vladimir Nadein and Ekaterina Shitova. Now it operates as an independent non-commercial organization and is managed by the board, which includes (listed in the alphabetical order): Kristina Efremenko, Dmitry Frolov, Mariam Ismailova, Sophia Ismailova, Marianna Kruchinsky, Anna Naumova, Kirill Rozhentsov, and Margarita Sokolovskaya.

Muestra Intergaláctica Short Film Festival is a space where people can present their film projects of all kinds of genre.

It started as a small local show. Due to the response of the people and thanks to the support of sponsors, it has become an event with local, national and international short films.

The attendance to the Intergalactic Short Film Festival has increased edition after edition, initially with a unique function, however, since the edition of the year 2017, additional days were added to the festival in order to show content in a section of honorable mentions.

We have had more and more coverage by the media, and we hope in this edition to receive better and more productions from around the world, and of course a greater response from the public and satisfaction, as well as sharing the work of the filmmakers.

The Puglia international film festival is the only Italian and European film festival that deals with and deals with exclusively political, social and historical issues that are directly interconnected and connected to each other.

After each screening there will be a live debate between operators in the world of cinema and characters belonging to Italian and international politics, historians, academics and organizations involved in social policies.
Puglia international film festival is an extraordinary annual event held in Polignano a mare, an authentic pearl and tourist destination in Puglia and Italy.

The founder of the festival is Marina Vyatkina, director of the KinoDUEL International Film Festival, which has been held since 2018. Our format of kino-batls has already become popular with the audience. Therefore, we are organizing a new online festival where everyone can submit a trailer for their film, vote in battles for the movie trailer they like and get a well-deserved prize. Also, anyone can assign an additional prize to their favorite movie. It will really be a popular vote - the films will go out to the audience as duelists - two as in the boxing ring. The fate of each participant will depend on your vote.

Mostra d'Orgull Gandia curtmetratjes LGTBIQ + (MOGA) is an audiovisual project in which you want to show the realities of the group of lesbian, gay, transsexual, bisexual, intersex people, as well as the rest of sexual options and gender identities.

Through short films, this diversity is shown to as many people as possible, in public events that we organize for those entities and public administrations that are interested.
We put the culture, and specifically the audiovisual language, at the service of the visibility of the various LGTBIQ + realities.

Festival Internacional de cortos y largometrajes.

La sección oficial de cortometrajes es competitiva.

El festival está coorganizado por el Ayuntamiento de Castelldefels i el CECAAC (Centre Exprimental de la Cinematografia i les Arts Audiovisuals de Catalunya).

Fictio Sci-Fi Film Festival, is a film festival dedicated to science fiction and fantasy films; with space for anime, live action and documentary. Movies must be produced throughout the world, the galaxy and the universe. Fictio Sci-Fi Film Festival, has its physical headquarters in Mexico. This is the Second Edition of this film festival dedicated exclusively to science fiction and fantasy.

Fictio Sci-Fi Film Festival, will be held annually. Its main objective is to promote and project science fiction and fantasy cinematographic works.

The International contest for free theme short and feature-length films is the heart of the festival. All countries all over the world are invited to take part in it sending a maximum of 30 minutes of length works for short films and minimum runtime of 60 minutes for feature-length films. A technique selection committee proceeds with a preliminary selection of the works submitted. A jury of experts will consider and judge the selected works and will award the following prizes: Best Short Film, Best Feature-Length FILM, Best Direction, Best Main Actor/Actress, Best Photography, Best Edit, and Best Screenplay for both short and feature-length films.