Blog: Filmfestivals

Festival Internacional de Cinema da Figueira da Foz - Film Art, , is an independent film festival. It is committed and dedicated to the showcase of both emerging and established, national and international filmmakers’ work, within the world of independent cinema. The organization committee is proud of its independence and ethics in the official film selection.

The Great Lakes International Shorts Festival has officially opened its Call for Entries and is now accepting films of all short lengths and genres including Narrative, Animation, Experimental, and all forms of Horror, Suspense, Sci-Fi, and Thriller films, along with Comedies, Religious/Spiritual, Music Videos, and Documentaries, and GLBT films, for the 2019 season.

The 2019 Great Lakes International Shorts Festival shall accept Music Videos from around the world of cross-continent and cross-genre productions. We shall accept Music Videos of all genres from Pop, Punk, Rock, Alt-Country, Country-Western, Folk, Reggae, Hip-Hop and Electronica, Jazz, Blues, Zydeco, Industrial, Metal, Hardcore, Gothic, Karaoke, Avant-Garde, World Music, and Experimental.

The 2019 GLISF will accept all forms of Religious, Christian, and Spiritual films including African, African-American, GLBT, Black, Hispanic, Islamic, Latino, Native/Aboriginal, and student films from the United States and around the world.

For the past 18 years, our organization has been promoting and presenting the works of Independent Filmmakers worldwide, celebrating these incredible films as an ever-evolving art form in dynamic transition. Showcasing the best independently produced films that the world has to offer to countless audiences, our organization fulfills its mission by bringing the diverse and unique to those who love and appreciate it.

Awarding outstanding filmmakers for exceptional achievements in filmmaking, the Great Lakes International Shorts Festival always supports indie film as an art form and those who create it.

All of us at the Great Lakes International Shorts Festival are here to bring Filmmakers and audiences together, to showcase films to those who love them, and to help others achieve their goals and dreams, and to go beyond that which was thought unimaginable.

The Great Lakes International Shorts Festival is not here to profit from the accomplishments of others, instead, we are here to help filmmakers reach their goals and make a reality of their dreams.

Seeking out the best films from the most talented new and veteran Filmmakers from around the world and across the United States, the 2019 Great Lakes International Shorts Festival will take place virtually October 10th thru October 19th, 2019, with our Physical Festival opening on Friday October 11, 2019.

With State-Of-The-Art technologies that are revolutionizing independent film presentations world-wide, the Great Lakes International Shorts Festival is changing the face of film festivals across the globe…

Java International Humanitarian Awards (JIHA) is an international festival and part of the International Film Festivals consortium festival. JIHA works with the Council of Creative People and International i-Hebat Volunteers.

The main focus of the festival is to search for filmmakers who dedicate their lives to humanity through film.

The festival is also looking for figures struggling to provide
humanitarian relief, and to help victims of disasters, starvation, conflicts, human rights violations, and people in emergencies.

He/she could be anyone from any profession, from all age, and from various parts of the world.
Our mission is to promote humanitarian issues and inspire others. Winning person profile will become our showcase based on their CVs.

We receive submissions from all over the world and waiting for your excellent films and documentaries.

The primary objective of the Columbus Black International Film Festival is to showcase Black filmmakers locally, nationally and internationally, while highlighting a spectrum of stories told by people of the African diaspora.

This festival will also provide an advantage for filmmakers and the community to learn about the film industry through educational workshops and panel discussions, a safe space to showcase film and an opportunity to network with the filmmakers in the city.

Columbus is the heart of America and home to some of the most creative Black filmmakers in the country. This festival that will showcase new and emerging talent as well as talent that has represented our city for years.

In einer Zeit, in der Aussehen und Präsentation alles sind, ist das Musikvideo fast so wichtig wie der Song selbst. Die LA Music Video Awards würdigt die besten Musikvideos aus dem vergangenen Jahr.
Die Nominierungen sind bis zum 1. Mai geöffnet. Die Finalisten werden am 18. Mai bekannt gegeben und die Gewinner werden durch eine Kombination aus Brancheninsidern und Fanstimmen bestimmt. Ein roter Teppich, eine Cocktailstunde und eine Preisverleihung finden im Covina Center for the Performing Arts statt.

Founded in 2012, Creativa Fest aims to broaden our Mexico's growing passion for the art of animation. This competition will reward the best international productions in the fields of digital art and animation.

We firmly believe that recognizing and rewarding artistic productions can be a big motivation for the creative community and will serve as a great incentive so that content of better quality can be produced.

Das Addis International Film Festival (AIFF) ist ein jährliches Filmfestival, das 2007 von der Initiative Africa ins Leben gerufen wurde und in Addis Abeba, Äthiopien, stattfindet. Das Festival ist das größte unabhängige Dokumentarfilmfestival in Afrika und wurde als einzigartige Initiative gegründet, die darauf abzielt, die Macht von Dokumentarfilmen zu nutzen, um innovative Wege zur Sensibilisierung für soziale Themen zu unterstützen.

Das Festival ist eine feierliche und lehrreiche Veranstaltung, die eine sorgfältig kuratierte Auswahl von Filmen von erfahrenen und aufstrebenden Filmemachern zeigt, die sich mit einer Vielzahl von Themen wie Friedenskonsolidierung, Ungleichheit, Stärkung von Frauen, Kinderrechten und vielem mehr befassen.


Die 18. Ausgabe des Addis International Film Festival (AIFF). Als etablierte Sozialaktivistin Äthiopiens veranstaltet Initiative Africa vom 15. bis 19. Mai 2024 ein fünftägiges Dokumentarfilmfestival mit mehr als 30 lokalen und internationalen Filmen zu den Themen Aktion für Frieden, Sicherheit und Versöhnung, Gleichstellung der Geschlechter und Inklusivität, Ernährungs- und Umweltsicherheit sowie Gesundheitswesen, das in der Alliance Ethio-Française, dem Hager Fikir Theater, dem Goethe-Institut Äthiopien und dem italienischen Kulturinstitut in Addis Abeba.

Das Publikum des Festivals besteht hauptsächlich aus Jugendlichen und gebildeten Menschen, die den Mut haben, ihre Gesellschaft zu verändern. Wir zeigen die Filme kostenlos, ohne dass für den Eintritt eine Zahlung erforderlich ist.

Always striving to be one of the most progressive and creative Festivals in the world, the Great Lakes In-ternational Film Festival has officially opened its 2026 Call for Entries and is now accepting films of all ge-nres and lengths from around the world and across the United States for our 2026 Festival.

The passion and commitment that each Filmmaker and writer puts into his or her work is both noble and unique, to say the least, and deserves to be acknowledged. As not only the cornerstone of our mission, but as the foundation of our belief system and morals, we seek out, acknowledge, and award the innumerable talented independent Filmmakers who otherwise might not get the recognition they richly deserve.

For a quarter of a century the Great Lakes International Film Festival strives to serve the interests and needs of Independent Filmmakers worldwide by connecting artists with audiences, exhibiting and promoting new films and filmmaking talent, as well as nurturing a creative independent film community worldwide.

In addition to being one of the most dynamic festivals, one of the most popular attractions that the Great Lakes International Film Festival offers to Filmmakers is our home, Erie Pennsylvania. As one of the most unique communities, Erie proffers an amazing landscape that is as diverse as the people that make up its City.

Seated on the shores of Lake Erie, the beautiful Presque Isle State Park is a peninsula with amazing beaches and trails that curve around Presque Isle Bay. This 3,112-acre park boasts 13 miles of roads, 21 miles of recreational trails, 13 beaches for swimming, a myriad of wildlife and a lovely marina.
Nearby, Waldameer Amusement Park & Water World has roller coasters and waterslides along with many other attractions to engage visiting Filmmakers and attendees alike. The Erie Maritime Museum traces the history of Lake Erie and is the homeport of the US Brig Niagara, a historic 19th-century ship.
Only a few blocks away the Erie Art Museum features a very impressive collection of 20th-century works, while a number of local playhouses deliver off-Broadway-style stage plays regularly.

Erie Pa also features a cornucopia of stunning historic architecture throughout, including the very impres-sive West Sixth Street Historic District, otherwise known as Millionaire's Row. Consisting of 117 beautiful buildings originally constructed in the Victorian era by lumber, banking, and Manufacturing barons such as Peter Herdic as their homes. Millionaire's Row now stands as a remarkable testament to an age long past.

In addition to awarding outstanding Filmmakers with Best of Genre Awards, our Festival offers an audience Choice Award to the Filmmaker whose film is the most popular with our attendees, and that receives the most attendee votes.

Since our inception, the Great Lakes International Film Festival has showcased more than 4,000 films, and has played host to countless celebrities and actors, and has amassed a formidable catalog of exceptionally high caliber Independent Films and career launches, with countless films that have gone on to be screened on the Sundance Channel, IFC, PBS and HBO along with so many more filmmakers who have received dis-tribution deals after screening in our festival.

While the success of the GLIFF has not come from an excess of big-name celebrities crowding its red car-pet, we feel that it instead is rooted in the much more important attention to detail that we offer, and most significantly, the very personal way in which we interact with each and every Filmmaker who has allowed us the honor of presenting their films over the past 25 years, doing our best to make each Filmmaker a part of our Festival family with ties that bind far beyond only one festival season.

Showcasing the best films of the 2026 season, the Great Lakes International Film Festival will be held LIVE in the great city of Erie, Pennsylvania starting on September 24, 2026, with our virtual screenings con-tinuing through October 10, 2026.

Though we have never focused on the big name Hollywood celebrities, still our Festival has played host to numerous special guests that include, writer, producer Bill Hinzman of Flesheaters and Night of the Living Dead; director Lloyd Kaufman of the Toxic Avenger films, Pot Zombies, and President of Troma Films; ac-tor Gunnar Hansen of Texas Chainsaw Massacre; actor and director Mark Borchardt of American Movie and Coven; Erick Rodgers (Writer of NYPD Blue); best-selling mystery author Jamian Snow (Shrouded Insani-ty); John Hancock (“Hill Street Blues”, “The Twilight Zone”, & California Dreaming); actress and “Scream Queen” Debbie Rochon (Blood Relic, Vampyre Tales, & Lord of the Undead); Bobby Logan (Meatballs 4 & Repossessed), along with so many more.

As one of the premier film festivals worldwide, the Great Lakes International Film Festival held its inaugural festival in the fall of 2002, welcoming internationally acclaimed celebrities like Dirk Benedict, best known for his work on Battlestar Galactica and A-Team, along with Hollywood script guru Harri James who worked as script supervisor for blockbuster films and TV Shows as ER, Alias, Tremors II: Aftershocks, and Tremors 4: The Legend Begins, to name only a few.

In that same year, B.J. and the Bear & Up in Smoke producer, Otto Felix visited the festival along with the renowned Keith Carradine being presented with a lifetime achievement award for his dedication and con-tributions to indie film.

Since that time, the Great Lakes International Film Festival has had many films go on to greatness like “The Derby Stallion” which was released through Echo Bridge Home Entertainment, a subsidiary of Disney, and Director Joel Miller’s film “The Still Life” that received distribution through Warner Home Video after having been screened at the festival.

As far back as 2004, the Great Lakes International Film Festival had the proud pleasure to present the North East United States Premiere of “SAW”, Lions Gate Films’ gripping psychological thriller starring Cary Elwes, Danny Glover, Monica Potter, and Leigh Whannel.

The legendary Terry Moore was our special guest of honor and was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award for her amazing accomplishments in film over the past 60 years, while international recording su-perstar Dizzy Reed of Guns ‘N Roses performed before a capacity crowd at our Film Festival.

Considered among the most popular film festivals in the world, the 25th annual Great Lakes International Film Festival genre categories for feature-length and short-length films are Narrative, Documentary, Expe-rimental, Religious/Spiritual, Animation, Comedy, Horror, with Horror sub-genres that include Supernatural, Thrillers, Wicken, Magical, Slashers, Science Fiction, Suspense, Horror Documentary, Horror Animation and all genres of Music Videos and GLBT films for the 2026 festival.

If there is anything as universal as the ageless storytelling of motion pictures, it’s the music that makes up life’s soundtrack. The 2026 Great Lakes International Film Festival shall accept Music Videos from around the world of cross-continent and cross-genre productions. We shall accept Music Videos of all genres from Pop, Punk, Rock, Alt-Country, Country-Western, Folk, Reggae, Hip-Hop to Electronica, Jazz, Blues, Zydeco, Industrial, Metal, Hardcore, Gothic, Karaoke, Avant-Garde, World Music, and Experimental, and all other genres that may not be listed here.

The 2026 Great Lakes International Film Festival will accept all forms of Religious, Christian, and Spiritual films including African, African-American, GLBT, Black, Hispanic, Islamic, Latino, Native/Aboriginal, and student films from the United States and around the world.

From the feature narrative genre to documentary to animation; experimental, horror, and Spiritual films, the Great Lakes International Film Festival celebrates the film arts in dynamic transition. As emerging technologies, continue to redefine the form, Filmmakers from the Great Lakes region, across the country, and around the world express the common and the diverse through the age-old tradition. — The art of the story.

3. COLLATERAL 102 Festival wird es uns endlich ermöglichen, die Verbreitung des internationalen Kinos in der Stadt Turin zu fördern. Turin ist eine italienische Stadt mit einer Bevölkerung von etwa 900.000 Einwohnern. Zusammen mit Venedig und Rom gilt Turin als ein Ort, an dem das Kino eine wichtige Rolle spielt. Die Zahl der kulturellen Veranstaltungen in der Stadt steigt Jahr für Jahr und dies trägt zu ihrem weltweiten Ruf als künstlerischer Ort schlechthin bei. COLLATERAL 102 Festival kommt von der Unterstützung verschiedener Verbände, die Kunst ohne Grenzen oder Hemmungen lieben. Das Festival COLLATERAL 102 richtet sich an Kurz- und Spielfilme, Dokumentationen und Animationsfilme aus aller Welt. Unser Ziel ist es, COLLATERAL 102 zu einem Treffpunkt für Regisseure, Produzenten, Schauspieler und Schauspielerinnen, Distributoren und die Crew im Allgemeinen zu machen, die Turin nicht nur als faszinierende Stadt, sondern auch als Ort großer Möglichkeiten für die Kunstzirkulation sehen.

Willkommen beim Filmstrip International Film Festival. Wir sind ein Online- und unabhängiges Filmfestival mit Live-Vorführungen, das im Herzen der Region Moldawien in Iasi, Rumänien, einem der führenden Zentren des rumänischen sozialen, kulturellen, akademischen und künstlerischen Lebens stattfindet.

Iaşi ist als Kulturhauptstadt Rumäniens bekannt und ist ein Symbol in der rumänischen Geschichte und wird immer noch als Moldauische Hauptstadt bezeichnet, die das wichtigste Wirtschafts- und Geschäftszentrum der moldauischen Region Rumäniens ist.

Das Filmstrip International Film Festival ist an der Förderung junger Filmemacher beteiligt, wobei ein hoher Standard eines Festivals aufrechterhalten wird, das sich hervorragend den spirituellen und kulturellen Werten widmet.

Die besten Filme jeder Kategorie werden an einem vibrierenden Ort, „La Baza“, gezeigt, in dem das ganze Jahr über viele kulturelle Veranstaltungen in der Stadt stattfinden.

Das Festival findet einmal im Jahr statt, der gesamte Prozess der Auswahl und Vergabe findet online statt, am Ende jeder Ausgabe finden Live-Vorführungen statt.

An unserem Standort werden insgesamt 10 Filme gezeigt - die AWARD-GEWINNER (Bester Film, Silber, Bronze, Special Erwähnung) und die CATEGORIES AWARD GEWINNER (Animation, Dokumentarfilm usw.).

15th Delhi International Film Festival (DIFF) 2026: Celebrating 15 Years of Cinematic Excellence, Global Diplomacy, and Cultural Confluence
Introduction & The 15-Year Legacy

The Delhi International Film Festival (DIFF) proudly marks its 15th milestone edition in 2026, celebrating a glorious decade and a half of bringing world cinema to the heart of India's capital. Over the past 15 years, DIFF has evolved into one of Asia's most prestigious cultural events. It serves as a vital bridge between India's vast regional film industries and global filmmakers.
Crucially, DIFF is organized as an official event featuring films exempted by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB), Government of India. This prestigious regulatory backing ensures that groundbreaking international narratives, artistic expressions, and diverse cultural voices are screened seamlessly without conventional censorship barriers, maintaining the highest standards of artistic freedom.

Festival Overview & Vision (15th Edition)
The 15th edition of DIFF was organized as a grand five-day cinematic gala from May 4 to May 8, 2026, in New Delhi. The festival was hosted in prestigious collaboration with the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), Ministry of Culture, Government of India.
The mega event culminated in a vibrant closing ceremony that stood as a testament to art, global diplomacy, and the power of narrative. This year, the festival achieved monumental scale by showcasing 178 films representing over 51 countries, making it a true global melting pot of storytelling.

Core Curations, Themes, and Special Focus
DIFF 2026 curated its massive lineup across distinct, highly competitive categories:
• Indian Showcase & World Cinema: Highlighting commercial and parallel masterpieces.
• Arab Cinema & NRI Cinema: Documenting the diaspora experience and Middle Eastern narratives.
• Cinema Across the Border: Breaking geopolitical barriers through shared human experiences.
• Special Regional & Geopolitical Focus: This year, the festival placed a definitive spotlight on Arab Cinema and the rich, untapped cinematic heritage of India's Northeastern region.
• Social & Humanitarian Core Themes: The definitive soul of the 15th edition was its curated screening of powerful films deeply centered on Women’s Empowerment and critical Social Issues concerning Children.

A Proven Track Record of Global Accolades
DIFF holds an unparalleled reputation for discovering cinematic masterpieces before they hit the global mainstream:
• National Award Success: 8 films screened and awarded at DIFF in previous editions have gone on to win India's prestigious National Film Awards.
• Oscar Legacy: 4 foreign films screened at DIFF have served as the Official Academy Award (Oscar) entries on behalf of their respective countries.
• Global Country Partners: Over 15 years, nations like Canada, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Morocco, Tunisia, Palestine, Russia, Palestine, and France have proudly served as official Country Partners.
• Africa in the Spotlight: This 15th edition featured a special institutional partnership with the National Film Institute of Mozambique (INICC), amplifying African voices.

Cultural Diplomacy & Global Footprint
DIFF is not merely a screening venue; it is an active vehicle for India's cultural diplomacy:
• International Screenings: DIFF has successfully organized dedicated Indian film programs globally, including in the Morocco, DPRK (North Korea), Sri Lanka, Egypt, Jordan, and Tunisia.
• Global Collaborations: Last year, in tandem with the Indian Embassy in Morocco, DIFF curated a massive Indian cultural festival in Morocco.
• The DIFFA Awards: Standing for the Delhi International Film Festival Academy Awards, this noble initiative expands the festival's footprint by hosting annual award ceremonies abroad to honor global contributions to Indian cinema.
• Mentorship of Domestic Festivals: DIFF actively extends its logistical, curatorial, and strategic support to regional festivals, including the Jharkhand International Film Festival, Haryana International Film Festival, and emerging festival properties across South India.

Complete Official Winners & Awards List (15th Edition)
Special Institutional & Lifetime Honors
• DIFF Lifetime Achievement Award: Conferred upon the world-renowned legendary singer, Ms. Usha Uthup, for her decades of unparalleled contribution to Indian music and culture.
• Cinematic Contribution Honors: Special honors were presented to creative luminaries including Anurag Punetha, Piyush Mishra, Arvind Gaur, Meghna Malik, Chitranjan Tripathi, and Sandeep Marwah for their dedicated service to the arts.
World Cinema & International Categories
• Best Film (Cinema Across the Border): The Dumpling Queen (China) – Directed by Andrew Lau (Award accepted on behalf of the film by Chinese Minister Counselor Wang Xinming).
• Best Story: Fog (Russia) – Directed by Natalia Gugueva.
• Best Director: Aichurok Borukeeva (Kyrgyzstan) for the film Stone.
• Best Actress (International): Daria Gavrushina (Russia) for her stellar performance.
• Best Adventure Film: The Hunter (Russia) – Directed by Zaur Sogoev.
• Best Historical Film: The Ballad of Piargy (Slovakia).
• Tribute Film Award: The Divorced of Casablanca (Morocco) – Directed by Moh. Ahed Bensouda.
Short Films & Social Themes
• Best Short Film (World Cinema): Happy End (Iran) – A Kurdish-Persian narrative.
• Best Social Short Film: Little Anna (Latvia) (Award accepted on behalf of the film by Latvian Ambassador Juris Bone).
• Best Actress (Short Film Category): Awarded to the lead performance in Damu Ki (Algeria).
• Best Social Theme Feature: Manusher Bagan (Bangladesh).
Indian Cinema Section & Technical Categories
• Best Actress (Joint Winners): Veteran screen icon Sharmila Tagore and powerhouse performer Rituparna Sengupta for their performances in the critically acclaimed film Puratan: The Ancient.
• Best Female Director (Regional Cinema): Sushila Rawat for her directorial work on Ghangtaul.
• Best Editor: Md. Tariq for his sharp technical brilliance in the film Raibar.
• Best Documentary: A New Postbox: Tales from the Partition – Directed by Dr. Sachchidanand Joshi.

A Star-Studded Industry Convergence
The 15th edition functioned as a massive networking hub for the global film community. The festival witnessed high-profile diplomacy with the active attendance of New Zealand's Deputy High Commissioner Matthew Ayres, Switzerland's Chargé d'Affaires Simon Sevan Schäfer, and top diplomats from Russia, China, and Bangladesh.
Industry stalwarts and legendary creators—including Subhash Ghai, Ketan Mehta, Runa Laila,—gathered to celebrate the art of film.
Festival Founder Ram Kishore Parcha concluded the milestone edition by expressing profound gratitude to the global film fraternity, participating diplomatic missions, and art enthusiasts, solidifying DIFF’s mission to celebrate cinema without borders.

15th Delhi International Film Festival (DIFF): A 15-Year Legacy of Global Cinema & Opening of 16th Edition Entries
Introduction & The 15-Year Milestone
The Delhi International Film Festival (DIFF) proudly celebrates its 15th anniversary in 2026, marking a decade and a half of excellence in the heart of India's capital. As a premier cultural bridge, DIFF connects India’s regional film industries with the global cinematic stage.

A hallmark of our credibility is that DIFF is organized with official exemptions from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB), Government of India. This allows us to showcase groundbreaking international films and artistic narratives without conventional censorship barriers, ensuring the highest standards of creative freedom.
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Highlights of the 15th Edition (2026)
The 15th edition was a grand 5-day gala held from May 4 to May 8, 2026, at the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), Ministry of Culture.
• Scale: 178 films from over 51 countries.
• Focus: Arab Cinema, Northeastern India, Women’s Empowerment, and Children’s Social Issues.
• Key Winners: Sharmila Tagore & Rituparna Sengupta (Best Actress - India), Ms. Usha Uthup (Lifetime Achievement), and international winners from China, Russia, Morocco, and Iran.

Now Open: Call for Entries for the 16th Edition!
Following the massive success of our 15th anniversary, we are thrilled to announce that entries are now officially OPEN for the 16th Delhi International Film Festival. We invite filmmakers from across the globe to submit their masterpieces and be part of this legendary journey.
Where to Submit?
To make the submission process seamless for filmmakers worldwide, we accept entries through our official website and all major global film platform:


• Festhome: https://festivals.festhome.com/ – For easy digital submission and tracking.

• Other Platforms: We are also active on other major international festival portals for your convenience.

Submission Categories:

We welcome submissions in the following categories:

1. World Cinema (Feature Films)
2. Indian Showcase (Regional & Hindi Features)
3. Short Films (Fiction & Animation)
4. Documentary (Feature & Short)
5. Cinema Across Border
6. Student Films
7. Green Cinema (Environment Focused)

General Rules & Regulations for Filmmakers

1. Eligibility: Films must have been completed after a specific date (usually the last 24 months).

2. Subtitles: All non-English films must have English subtitles.

3. Exemption: As an MIB-exempted festival, we prioritize artistic integrity, but films must comply with international screening standards.

4. Format: Initial submissions should be through secure online screeners (Vimeo/YouTube with password or digital upload).

5. Selection: The decision of the DIFF Selection Committee and Jury will be final and binding.

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Why Submit to DIFF?

• Proven Success: 8 DIFF-awarded films have won National Awards in India.

• Oscar Pathway: 4 foreign films screened at DIFF became their nation’s Official Entry for the Oscars.

• Global Networking: Engage with diplomats, industry stalwarts like Ketan Mehta, Piyush Mishra, and Tigmanshu Dhulia, and international distributors.

• Global Reach: Your film could be part of our international exchange programs in countries like Egypt, Morocco, and South Korea.

Join the 16th Edition of the Delhi International Film Festival.

Be a part of a legacy that celebrates cinema, culture, and the spirit of storytelling without borders.

Awards & Prizes

WORLD CINEMA

Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor/Actress
Best Short Film, Best Director, Best Actor/Actress
Best Documentary
Best Animation Film
Best Green Film
Best Student Film


ARAB CINEMA

Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor/Actress
Best Short Film, Best Director, Best Actor/Actress
Best Documentary
Best Animation Film


INDIAN SHOWCASE

Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor/Actress
Best Short Film, Best Director, Best Actor/Actress
Best Documentary
Best Animation Film
Best Green Film
Best Student Film


NRI CINEMA

Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor/Actress
Best Short Film, Best Director, Best Actor/Actress
Best Documentary
Best Animation Film


CINEMA ACROSS THE BORDER

Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor/Actress
Best Short Film, Best Director, Best Actor/Actress
Best Documentary
Best Animation Film
Best Green Film
Best Student Film

Audience Choice Awards & Critic’s Choice Award for all Sections

Artist Of The Year Award at DIFF ART SHOW.


Rules & Terms

ENTRY FEE FOR SUBMISSIONS OF FILMS:

(1) Entry fees for FEATURE FILMS (Duration: 50 mins to 105 mins max) : 5000/- INR or (63.23 USD)

(2) Entry fees for SHORT FILMS (Duration: 00.10 mins to 00.50 mins): 3,000/- INR or (36.27 USD)

(3) ANIMATION FILMS in all categories (Duration: 00.05 mins to 00.30 mins max).
(4) Entry fees for STUDENT FILMS: 1500/-INR or (21USD)

(LATE ENTRY FEES WILL BE DOUBLE THE ENTRY FEES MENTIONED ABOVE APPLICABLE TO FILMS SUBMITTED BEYOND THE DEADLINE ANNOUNCED)

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:

1.Films without English Subtitles (except English Films), shall not be considered for selection.

2.Films submitted with watermarks or logos shall be rejected.

3.Only Trailers or promos cannot be submitted for selection process.

4.Film Download link with password is preferred, DVD or Bluray are also accepted as hard copies.

5.If submitting hard copies, Two full HD DVDs/Bluray should be sent by courier to the Festival office along with a hard copy of this entry form duly filled. DVDs must be labeled with film title, director name, duration, phone number and email id on them. Director pic, Poster, Film Stills may be attached in an email.

6. For submissions coming from outside India, the packages must be marked, “For Festival & Cultural Purpose only, No Commercial value”.

7. DIFF does not pay screening fees to film makers.

8. DIFF will not return the Films submitted online or vide DVDs/Pen Drives/ Blu-ray etc. during or after the festival.

TERMS & CONDITIONS:

1. DIFF reserves the right to showcase the film so submitted perpetually anywhere ( other festivals, television, online etc).

2. DIFF reserves the right to include the film and related material in its promotional activities.

3. All Decisions made by the Appointed “Selection Committee” regarding Selections, screenings, awards at the Festival in entirety will be final. In case of Dispute, decision of the President is final.

4. The film makers and their representatives undertake to use the official logo and the status of their Selection or Award strictly in conformation with DIFF 2022 designs and they further undertake to use such festival logo in all their promotions, posters and marketing publications with the consent of the festival.

5. A film selected for the festival does not run in competition automatically. A Jury will select the films which feature in Competition.

6. The Festival shall not bear / reimburse any freight or other charges in foreign or Indian currency.

7. Once selected for screening, the film shall not be withdrawn.

8. The last date of submissions of ENTRIES IS 10.12.2024 and Date of Intimation of Selection will be 15.12.2024

The Twin Tiers International Film Festival is dedicated to finding, promoting and encouraging new filmmakers to showcase their films and let their voices be heard. We will foster an engaging and inspiring atmosphere in an historic setting with small town flair.

We decided to create a festival where feature films would get the recognition they deserve. Too often, film festivals include features as one category, as such they all compete for the same award(s). It is about time to change course on this standard and recognize all the different genres of features so that certain genres will not be overlooked as sometimes they are. We know you have put so much hard work into creating your film and we want to recognize you!

Every film submitted to us will be viewed start to finish and graded by our judging panel of industry professionals. Our goal is to showcase as many films as possible across all film genres of any length. We have a big heart for local film and encourage local filmmakers to submit their work, regardless of experience. We also want to encourage international filmmakers to submit and visit the festival!

We know how hard the festival circuit can be. We are filmmakers ourselves. We want to invite you to our festival which is all about you, the filmmaker. Each filmmaker should feel that they and their work is of the upmost importance. At the festival, we will provide ample networking opportunities for our filmmakers. Also, various workshops will be scheduled to allow you to maximize your festival experience. We love film and we hope you'll love our festival and continue to choose to show your films with us! Come out and get ready to leave inspired!

Wir kündigen den SPIFF 2022 an, der im August 2022 an 3 Tagen stattfinden wird.

Die Gewinner erhalten Geldpreise!

Der Gesamtpreisfonds beträgt 600$!

Verpassen Sie keine Gelegenheit, Ihren Film in Sankt Petersburg zu zeigen und Geld zu gewinnen!

Das Internationale Filmfestival von Sankt Petersburg (SPIFF) beinhaltet:

- Geldpreise, Statuetten und Diplome
- das von Filmemachern am meisten bewertete Filmfestival in Russland.
- nur Live-Vorführungen an den besten Veranstaltungsorten der größten nördlichen Stadt der Welt

SPIFF - Internationales Filmfestival für Kurzfilme und Animationen, begann 2017 in St. Petersburg, Russland.

Sankt Petersburg (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Petersburg) - einer der schönsten Orte der Welt mit mehr als 5 Millionen Bürgern und vielen, vielen, vielen Filmliebhabern.

Unser Motto: Keine Internet-Screenings - nur Live-Show!

ONLY GALICIAN SHORT FILMS
Short films only: under 30 minutes.

Submitted films must have been completed after 2017 and 2018 and they must also be Galician. This means they must have been either produced by companies or people from Galicia, directed by a Galician director.

Music videos must be Galician too. It means they must be either related to a song from a Galician musician or directed by a Galician author.

Das Cisterna Film Festival ist ein internationales Kurzfilmfestival, das jährlich im Juli in Cisterna di Latina, Italien, stattfindet. Im Laufe der Jahre hat sich das Festival als lebendiger Treffpunkt für zeitgenössisches Kurzkino etabliert und zeigt herausragende Werke aufstrebender und etablierter Filmemacher aus der ganzen Welt. Das Festival wird vom Kulturverein Mobilitazioni Artistiche organisiert und von der Gemeinde Cisterna di Latina gefördert. Die künstlerische Leitung liegt bei Cristian Scardigno.

Von 2015 bis 2025 präsentierte das Cisterna Film Festival eine große Auswahl an nationalen und internationalen Premieren, darunter Filme, die auf großen Festivals wie Cannes, Venedig, Berlin, Sundance und Clermont-Ferrand gezeigt wurden, sowie preisgekrönte Werke, die mit den renommiertesten Filmpreisen ausgezeichnet wurden, darunter den Academy Awards, David di Donatello Awards, César Awards und Goya Awards.

Seit 2017 bietet das Festival eine Sektion „Focus“, die jedes Jahr einem bestimmten Land gewidmet ist und den kulturellen Austausch und den internationalen Dialog durch das Kino fördert. Die Sektion wurde 2017 mit einem Schwerpunkt auf Polen eröffnet und vom Polnischen Institut in Rom unterstützt. 2018 folgte Irland in Zusammenarbeit mit der Irish Film Festa und der irischen Botschaft. 2019 richtete das Festival seine Aufmerksamkeit mit Unterstützung von German Films und der Deutschen Botschaft in Rom auf Deutschland und 2021 in Zusammenarbeit mit dem Drama International Short Film Festival, einem Festival, das für den Oscar qualifiziert ist, auf Griechenland.

Im Jahr 2022 präsentierte das Cisterna Film Festival mit Unterstützung des Kroatischen Audiovisuellen Zentrums eine kuratierte Auswahl von Kurzfilmen aus Kroatien. Im Jahr 2023 veranstaltete das Festival in Zusammenarbeit mit dem Consulat Général de France à Jérusalem und dem palästinensischen Kulturministerium einen Schwerpunkt auf Kurzfilmen palästinensischer Filmemacher. Im Jahr 2025 richtete das Festival in Zusammenarbeit mit dem Festival de Cine Ínstar in Havanna einen Schwerpunkt auf Kuba aus.

Jedes Jahr begrüßt das Cisterna Film Festival führende Persönlichkeiten der internationalen Film- und Unterhaltungsindustrie und bereichert sein Programm durch eine Vielzahl von Begleitveranstaltungen, darunter Buchpräsentationen, Workshops für Jugendliche und Fotoausstellungen, was seine Rolle als dynamisches Kulturzentrum für Kino und Kunst bestätigt.

www.cisternafilmfestival.com

Mit dem Ziel, die Philippinen zu neuen Denkweisen durch Filme zu wecken!

Cinema 4L wurde mit der Absicht gegründet, das beste Kurzformatkino in die kleinsten Städte und ländlichen Gebiete der valencianischen Gemeinschaft zu bringen.

Ein Filmfestival, das unabhängige Filme auswählt, die sonst der Öffentlichkeit an diesen Orten nicht zugänglich wären.

Vorführungen im Freien von unserer 4L mit der höchsten Qualität, bei denen das Publikum mit seiner Stimme den besten Kurzfilm auswählt.

Im Herzen der iranischen Hauptstadt Teheran gelegen, zollt Fajr International Film Festival eine Hommage an hochwertige nationale und internationale Filme. Es ist eine Veranstaltung, die den kulturellen Austausch feiert, kreative Leistungen von hochgelobten Cineastern und Newcomern zeigt und Filme präsentiert, die künstlerischen Beitrag zum Medium fördern. Darüber hinaus legt das Festival besonderen Wert auf Filme, die Gerechtigkeit suchen und menschliche und moralische Werte hervorheben.

Das Festival konzentriert sich vor allem auf Filme aus dem Nahen Osten, Zentralasien, Kaukasus und Anatolien sowie Werke, die Frieden und Freundschaft als wahre Lehren der heiligen Propheten ankündigen.

Darüber hinaus bietet das Fajr International Film Festival eine einzigartige Plattform in dieser geografischen Region für den Austausch von Berufserfahrungen und internationalen Begegnungen. Darüber hinaus werden nach Möglichkeit intensive Schulungen für junge Filmemacher angeboten.

Inzwischen bietet der International Film Market, besser bekannt als IFM, eine hervorragende Chance für den Erwerb und Verkauf von Filmrechten, Koproduktionsprojekten und bietet Unterstützung bei der Produktion und Vorführung neuer iranischer Filme. In dieser Ausgabe wird der Markt als Online-Veranstaltung gebildet werden.

Nach der Absage des Festivals im Jahr 2020 aufgrund des Ausbruchs von COVID-19 wird die 38. Ausgabe des Internationalen Filmfestivals Fajr vom 26. Mai bis 2. Juni 2021 in Teheran unter der Leitung des iranischen Filmemachers Mohammad Mehdi Asgarpour stattfinden.

Die FIFF 2021 Filme — Official Selection werden physisch gezeigt.

Das Salento International Film Festival Feiert Filme und Filmemacher, fördert internationale Independent-Filme, in Anerkennung der Tatsache, dass Filme die stärkste Form der kulturellen Kommunikation und Verbindung zwischen Kultur und Menschen sind.

Das im Jahr 2004 von Luigi Campanile gegründete Internationale Filmfestival von Salento entstand als bedeutendes kulturelles Ereignis und Top-Filmfestival in Süditalien. Jedes Jahr führt es Filmemacher weltweit in die einzigartigen Ressourcen der Region Salento ein und feiert gleichzeitig die Geschichte und Zukunft der Filmindustrie mit 5 Tagen Weltpremieren, Sonderveranstaltungen, Seminaren, Spielfilmen, Kurzfilmen und Dokumentarfilmen.

In den letzten Jahren hat SIFF eine Welttournee organisiert und durchgeführt, die das Festival zu internationalen Destinationen wie Zürich, London, Hongkong, New York, Santiago del Cile, Moskau, San Petersburg, Oslo und mehr führt und die Veranstaltung „Best of the Fest“ präsentiert. Dies gibt SIFF die Möglichkeit, einige der besten Filme, die auf dem Festival präsentiert werden, einer internationalen Öffentlichkeit an renommierten Orten wie italienischen Kulturinstituten der Welt und Kinotheatern zu präsentieren, was die Sichtbarkeit und Wertschätzung solcher Werke erhöht, die Schwierigkeiten haben, eine Verteilung zu finden kanal.