Blog: Filmfestivals

FICVI, Internationales Kurzfilmfestival von Vila-seca, ist ein Festival, das sich auf die Ausstellung von Kurzfilmen konzentriert.

Es wird vom Tourismusverband von Vila-seca organisiert und arbeitet mit der Academia de las Artes y las Ciencias Cinematográficas de España — Premios Goya als Kooperationswettbewerb bei der Vorauswahl von Kurzfilmen in den Kategorien Fiktion und Animation für die Goya Awards zusammen.

Die 11. Ausgabe des FICVI, Vila-seca International Short Film Festival, findet vom 17. bis 25. Oktober 2026 statt.

Der internationale Wettbewerb zeichnet den besten Soundtrack aus, dann den besten Filmmusikkomponisten, der den Grand Prix erhält. Der internationale Wettbewerb zeichnet den besten Soundtrack und dann den besten Filmmusikkomponisten aus, der den Grand Prix „VIOLETTA D'ORO“ (Goldene Violette) erhält, eine Blume, die das Symbol von Parma ist, aber auch den Namen des berühmtesten weiblichen Heroins repräsentiert, das von Giuseppe Verdi kreiert wurde und von der Öffentlichkeit sehr geliebt wird.

Neben dem ersten Preis, der Violetta d'Oro, werden die Violetta d'Argento für den besten Film und lobende Erwähnungen für die beste Regie, die beste Fotografie, den besten Schauspieler, das beste Drehbuch und den besten Kurzfilm verliehen.

Ziel dieser Initiative ist es nicht nur, das Publikum auf aktuelle und wichtige Merkmale aufmerksam zu machen, sondern auch den Wert einer Partitur als wesentliches Element für die Poesie und den Erfolg eines Films selbst zu unterstreichen.

Darüber hinaus bietet der Wettbewerb Filmemachern und Produzenten die Möglichkeit, ihre eigenen Werke einem unterschiedlichen Publikum und einer hochqualifizierten internationalen Jury zu zeigen.


Neben dem Abschnitt über Spielfilme wurde auch ein Abschnitt über Kurzfilme aufgenommen, die am Wettbewerb um einen speziellen Preis teilnehmen werden.

Teilnehmen können Spielfilme und Videos jeder Nationalität, jedes Themas und jeder Länge (Musikproduktionen, aber auch dramatische Filme, Comics, historische Produktionen oder Fernsehproduktionen usw.).

SONDERKATEGORIE: Kurzfilm zum Thema Tanz, mit einer Jury, die einen „DANCE AWARD“ vergibt.

Die Preisverleihung findet am 26. September 2026 um 17.00 Uhr in der Casa della Musica in Parma mit einer Dinner-Gala statt, zu der alle Produzenten oder Regisseure eingeladen werden, die ihren Film nominiert haben.

Anmeldeschluss: 10. Juni 2026.

The Mammoth Film Festival is a retreat for those who love, create and enjoy film. An all media festival celebrating varieties of filmmakers, actors, directors, writers, producers and their work. Regal with the wonderful town of Mammoth Lakes, California as it's beautiful backdrop. The film and media showcase has a firm purpose for the exhibition, exploration, celebration and competition of boundless media. A focus on independent creation and absolute risk-taking in the world of multimedia, film and television. So put your snow boots on, bring your skis, grab some free popcorn and enjoy this exciting festival. 
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The Mammoth Film Festivals central aim is to lead the charge for an ever-changing landscape of film and media. As content continues to be consumed on new and different platforms, the fear exists that independent film will become lost in the wayside. Mammoth Film Festival aims to be an important institution towards fostering independent filmmakers and their stories so that strong and important voices always have a way to continue to be seen and heard. The film and media showcase of the Mammoth Film Festival has a firm purpose for the exhibition, exploration, celebration and competition of boundless media. A celebration of independent creation and absolute risk-taking in the world of multimedia, film and television.

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International Festival for Film Noir. €1,100 on Awards

Europäisches Kurzfilmfestival, alle Genres (2.800€ auf Auszeichnungen)

Autorenfilmfestival, veranstaltet von einem der wichtigsten Filmverleiher in Brasilien. Die Preise werden das Ergebnis von Vertriebsverträgen für Gewinnerfilme in Brasilien sein.

HISTORY:
«BRIDGES» INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL was established in 2008 in the framework of celebrations of 150 years of the foundation of Corinth. It was held Under the Auspices of Ministry of Transport and Communications in Greece and was organized in cooperation with the Cultural Centre of Corinth. It was greeted by the Minister of Transport and Communication, the Mayor of Corinth, the President of the Cultural Centre and the Prefect of Peloponnesus

The program, apart from the screenings of the Panorama, Competition and other sections included also the screening of a selection of short films by Cine Fantom, especially chosen for Peloponnesian Corinthian International Film Festival. «The main Club in Moscow» – this is how the press refers to CINE FANTOM. This is, however, no wonder for the club with the 20 years history. CINE FANTOM Club has been holding screenings every Wednesday for many years, regardless of weather and political conditions. For many years on, the club has managed to stick to such a weekly format. CINE FANTOM, however has also its own festival, SELECTION, a unique event which aims at promotion and development of young cinema.

The 2nd edition of the festival took place in 2011. On 2009 and 2010 it was cancelled due to national elections that occurred the same period. The opening of the 2nd festival was scheduled on October 14th 2009 with the presence and a live concert by the famous actor of Hollywood, Kevin Costner with his music band Modern West! Unfortunately, the national elections were announced on the 6th of September to be held on the 10th of October and the festival was cancelled. But the concert took place the same day, 14th of October 2009 on the Badminton theater in Athens. http://www.petraterzi.org/kevincostner/
Within the framework of its annual organization Bridges International Film Festival, carries on its close partnership with local authorities and other organizations, willing to provide to such an important aspect of our lives, culture, which is weakened through these hard times we are going through. During the same event, excursions to archeological sites, cruises in Canal of Isthmus and a film poster exhibition took place.

PROGRAMME:
In order to be able to accommodate the needs of the vast number of cinephiles and cinemagoers of Greece, which has proved to be big and varied during past organizations, this year`s festival edition has created Special theme screenings as the «World Cinema – Bridges» section. As the BRIDGES International Film festival concurs often with the International Day of People with Disability, a part of our screenings is dedicated to films about human disabilities, under the symbolic title «We can do». Furthermore, the audience will have the unique opportunity to watch films by upcoming filmmakers premiering in the festival. Some of the most outstanding feature films created recently are going to compete for the festival`s Grand Prize «Golden Pegasus», which is going to be given to the film indicated by an internationally acclaimed Jury of cinema professionals.

Note: Foreign films with greek subtitles are eligible to participate in the official program of the International Film Festival "Bridges"

Directed by Women Spain is a film viewing celebration of films directed by women in Spain.

Our celebration is part of the International movement Directed by Women, that for the past 9 years has been dedicated to promote and give visibility to films directed by Women.

Cineteca of Madrid and the CICUS of Seville are hosting the tenth edition with a complete program of short film sessions, feature films, unseen documentaries, sessions for young audiences and children. Filmmakers will be invited to present their pieces to the public and to participate in a Q&A.

There will also be debates, professional gatherings, workshops and a lot of celebration!

#DirectedbyWomenSpain

Horrorminuten 2023

Minuten des Terrors 2023

Grundlagen der Teilnahme 2023

Die Ausschreibung ist vom 2. April bis 30. Juni 2023 geöffnet.
Alle, die sich für das Genre Suspense, Horror und Sci-Fi interessieren, können ohne Einschränkung des Alters oder der beruflichen Laufbahn teilnehmen.

In dieser vierzehnten Ausgabe sind wir
In Mexiko produzierte oder koproduzierte Kurzfilme konkurrieren um den Preis „Juan Mora Catlett“ zu Ehren des Regisseurs.

Jedes Team oder jeder Teilnehmer kann eine unbegrenzte Anzahl von Arbeiten einreichen.

Responding to a changing world, show that your work rises to the challenge. Selected films are announced and promoted to distributors prior to the festival. Also all film submissions have the option to get distribution at inspire-tv.com with beneficial terms.

"The Best of the 1st!"
Cyprus International Film Festival's mission is to support the first shown filmmakers with their first short or feature film, to meet and exchange cultures for the further development of Cinematographic Art in Cyprus, to promote our historical and cultural heritage,to upgrade our tourism product and to internationally promote our alumni participants.

Cyprus International Film Festival (CYIFF) is one of the TOP 100 Best Reviewed Festivals among 5.500 film festivals worldwide according to Festhome and holder of the EFFE label, Europe’s quality stamp for remarkable arts festivals attributed for their work in the field of the arts, community involvement and international openness. It takes place annually with live screenings and parallel events on the beautiful Mediterranean island of Cyprus but also with various partnerships at Athens, Cannes, New York and Los Angeles.

Cyprus International Film Festival (CYIFF) is under the umbrella of Cultural International Festivals -a non-profit arts organization dedicated to promoting and supporting independent films and filmmakers that embody diversity, innovation and uniqueness of vision-. The main location of the event is Nicosia the capital of Cyprus. The festival celebrates once more the rising film stars and several artistic events will take place during the festival. The Pegasus/Aphrodite Cinema Lab workshop is very popular and we produce a short film during the Festival which will be screened at the Awards Ceremony. A Table Read with chosen scripts is held during the festival.

You can express your interest and apply with your artistic proposal regarding the "Goddess Aphrodite" and "Peace" theme categories to ciffprogram@gmail.com

History: The festival was inaugurated on March 23, 2006 by the Cypriot Minister of Education and Culture Mr Pefkios Georgiades and was held in three cities, Larnaca, Limassol and Nicosia with the cooperation of K-Cineplex.

The Cyprus International Film Festival is the biggest of artistic high value independent cinema event of the whole region, spilling over Cyprus boundaries and spreading over the whole region with repercussions reaching worldwide. CYIFF is the first internationally oriented film festival which offers new and upcoming directors in multiple sectors of entertainment (such as feature films, short films, animations, music videos, dance, experimental films and video art) the opportunity to showcase their talent in front of a jury of internationally acclaimed cinema experts, directors and actors. CYIFF has a competitive section.

Films produced the last 36 months, by emerging directors are selected for the screening program.

-Women filmmakers (director and/or producer) can submit their film to compete for the Aphrodite Cinematic Award. There is no restriction regarding the production year, the genre of the film in this specific category.

-"50/50" is a category with film credits 50% men and 50% women. No restriction in genre.

Highlights video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYLfPp0qorI

REVIEWS:

Tiago Carvalho:
Lost Records was selected but we could be present unfortunately. But the online version of it was very professional and rich. Just by watching it, you can confirm that they are very concerned by the quality and importance of the festival, and the respect they have for the filmmakers.

Keith Barnfather:
Great festival, with a fantastic selection of films on show!

Christina Zorich - The Abolitionists:
Petra is awesome; she runs a terrific film festival! We were honored to be included.

Chao Wang:
An excellent and memorable film festival. Although I missed the festival because of my carelessness, I still appreciate the professional spirit of the film festival. It is my honor to be shortlisted.

DARWIN REINA:
This festival is one of the best festivals out there now days!! they organizers are just AMAZING this festival is the one that makes me do films every year!!! so I can submit to Cyprus International Film Festival! Thank you so much for the everything!!! and to RECAP all...THIS FESTIVAL IS AMAZING...Period! and 1 more thing a great place to make international connections!

Alain Deslongchamps:
Thank you Cyprus International Film Festival! Your Team did a.great job!

Alberto Zúñiga:
One of the best film festivals of the world. We really love CYIFF!!! Congratulations for the past edition. You really rock, people!!!

Gang Zhao:
Great film festival, thank you for choosing my film. Thank you!

KOSTAS LENIS:
Very good organization with a selection of excellent films. I believe we will be close in time.

Note 1: In 2025, the 20th Cyprus International Film Festival is scheduled to hold both of live screenings and events and online at inspire-tv.com .

Note 2: New film category: SMARD (Smart Art Advertisement) Up to 6 minutes in duration, with no restriction on the year of production. (Advertisements with a philosophical and/or comedic character)

Seit 2011 belohnt das Auch Short Film Festival das Beste aus dem Kurzfilm. Mit fast 2.000 Filmen, die jährlich aufgenommen wurden, ist das Festival zum Schaufenster für das Kino von morgen geworden, wobei eine Auswahl die neue Generation von Filmemachern hervorhebt.
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Das Ziel des Festivals ist es, das Publikum in die siebte Kunst einzutauchen, aus diesem Grund unterstützt und verbreitet es die lokalen und nationalen Filme, zeigt das Kunstwerk in einer intimen Atmosphäre, mit dem Ziel, die Künstler zu motivieren, Filme zu produzieren und sie in die Kunst und Kultur einzubeziehen, die Mexiko und übertretendes Land.

Das Internationale Animationsfilmfestival „Constantine's Goldmünze“ wird organisiert, um die kulturelle Kreativität nationaler und ausländischer Autoren zu fördern.

Das Festival „Uhvati Film“ (Seize the Film) findet in Novi Sad (Serbien), Rijeka (Kroatien) und Kotor (Montenegro) statt.

Durch eine thematisch und künstlerisch unverwechselbare Filmauswahl möchte das Festival das Potenzial von Menschen mit Behinderungen fördern, die Öffentlichkeit für die Herausforderungen sensibilisieren, mit denen sie konfrontiert sind (mit besonderem Augenmerk auf mehrfach marginalisierte Gruppen) und zur Förderung der Rechte von Menschen mit Behinderungen beitragen.

Filme, die für das Novi Sad-Programm ausgewählt wurden, werden für Vorführungen in Rijeka und Kotor sowie für Postproduktionsprogramme (in allen Ländern) in Betracht gezogen.

Die Organisatoren des Festivals (KAO Parnas — Serbien, Spirit Association — Kroatien, NGO Art 365 — Montenegro) werden sich persönlich mit den Autoren der ausgewählten Filme in Verbindung setzen.

Einige Filme sind möglicherweise nicht im Hauptprogramm von Novi Sad enthalten, könnten aber Teil des Programms „Uhvati Film Kids“ werden. Die Autoren werden entsprechend informiert.

The Guadalajara Social Commitment Film Festival (FESCIGU) is celebrating its 24th edition this year, at its venue in Azuqueca de Henares, where it is currently based in exile. Over the years, we have sought to bring our audience the very best of the short film world, with social, thought-provoking, or simply humanistic content. All genres are welcome, provided they do not promote violence. FESCIGU is a qualifying festival for the Goya Awards. This year, in addition, the central theme is ADDICTIONS, so short films dealing with this subject will be especially welcome.

Die 11. Ausgabe des Zinetxiki Zinemaldia - Internationales Filmfestival für Kinder und Jugendliche, organisiert vom Kulturverein Begira Elkartea, findet vom 12. bis 27. Dezember 2026 in Bilbao und anderen baskischen Städten und Gemeinden statt.

Zinetxiki Zinemaldia zielt darauf ab, einem Familienpublikum weltweit hochwertige audiovisuelle Inhalte anzubieten. Durch die Projektion ausgewählter Werke in verschiedenen Wettbewerbskategorien möchte das Festival die audiovisuelle Bildung und die Schaffung eines neuen Publikums fördern.

The Òmnium Film Festival is an annual program that recognizes and promotes the best audiovisual productions in Catalan, offering audiences the finest Catalan-language cinema of the year with the aim of encouraging greater consumption of films in Catalan.

The festival takes place simultaneously with more than 160 screenings in 90 venues across the Catalan-speaking territories, as well as screenings in 35 cities around the world.

It concludes between March and September with screenings in schools and high schools through the Educational Program, digital platform releases (Filmin and 3Cat), and presence at parallel festivals and showcases such as Sala Montjuïc or the Gaudí Cycle.

In addition, the festival strengthens connections with the industry through training resources, networking opportunities, and professional spaces for promotion and reflection, in collaboration with key industry players such as ICEC, the Catalan Film Academy, and 3Cat.

Taratsa is an independent international short film festival based in Thessaloniki, Greece. It began in August 2014, integrated in the framework of “Thessaloniki European Youth Capital”. Its purpose is to create a framework for the promotion of independent short films from Greece and all over the world -by bringing the audience closer to the production and establishing a place and time for the substantial interaction and artistic expression between the creators- as well as to present films that are considered benchmarks in the history of cinema.

Animation professionals, either as individuals or as collectives, may participate, as well as film-makers, visual artists, students and general public.