Blog: Film festivals

Goal: Select the program that will represent Spain in the World Contest of the International Film Union (UNICA) 2026, this year in Lugano (Switzerland).

1st Guará Film Festival / Shorts

The 1st Guará Film Festival / Shorts is an independent event celebrating the diversity of Brazilian cinema, held in Guaramirim, Santa Catarina, from November 30 to December 2, 2024. Focused on giving visibility to new voices in audiovisual, the festival offers a non-competitive showcase with free screenings for the public.

THE FESTIVAL:

The International “Cinema Povero” Film Festival is open to everybody: rich film-makers, poor film-makers of any gender or religion all welcome provided they have developed a beautiful, original idea on a limited budget.

In the ancient Greek myths, ambrosia is the food or drink of the Greek gods, conferring longevity or immortality upon whoever consumed it. It was with ambrosia Hera "cleansed all defilement from her lovely flesh", and with ambrosia Athena prepared Penelope in her sleep, so that when she appeared for the final time before her suitors, the effects of years had been stripped away, and they were inflamed with passion at the sight of her.

The consumption of ambrosia was typically reserved for divine beings. In the Odyssey and the Iliad, Homer uses the word ambrosia for three things: the food of the Olympians, a salve used to treat corpses, and as a perfume to cover up the smell of uncured seal skins. Regardless of all this confusion, the word is now used metaphorically to mean anything so fragrant, so delicious that it seems divine "delightful food and drink".

Food and drink is a necessity of life, right? We are what we eat – mentally, physically, emotionally, and even spiritually. We live in a world of extremes with food starvation on one side to gluttony on the other. And yet there are those who live with abundance at their fingertips and the means to healthy and delicious meals yet chose to feast on empty nutrition. Small things can and do bring joy. Foodie loves both the simplicity and complexity of food and drink, respects food, eats mindfully, give thanks for every bite or sip, curious to know how food is prepared, preserved, and planted, always on the lookout to learn, grow, share, and serve.

Ambrosia Food & Drink Film Festival solely dedicated to films focused on food and drink, as well as those films, where food and drink is an important part of the synopsis (or may be for one memorable scene). We admit short and feature films, animation, documentary, web series, music video, how-to cooking and recipe video and commercials with, or about food/drink, cuisine, cooking, baking, restaurants, cafes, pubs, eating, drinking, tasting and/or meals, wine, tea, coffee and soft drinks, delicious dishes from upmarket restaurant with famous chef, fast food, vegetarian food, healthy food, simple food and street food.

We are back to show your short films on the big screen! We have been growing fast and have earned the trust of cinemas, and we are excited to keep growing with you.

We will show your films on our big screen. Where public can score your film. Not only public we have special jury board who also score your film.

We will publish Top 50 films in our magazine. Also we will take interview with Directors and whole filmmaking team.

Finally Top 3 Seednie Golden award will goes to Best persons who made that incredible moments.

Porto Femme - International Film Festival is a place for the exhibition and dissemination of multiple and diverse artistic visions. A concrete action in the struggle for equal representation, focusing on new identity representations that seek to deconstruct stereotypes and erase invisibilities. The Festival aims to create a visibility space for women and/or non-binary identities in the cinematographic world, uniting them internationally.
Feminist solidarity is our guiding thread, and we want to continue creating feminist spaces through an innovative, intersectional, and intergenerational way of working characterized by support, diversity, creativity, and experimentation, serving as a point of sharing, debate, and creation for all those who love cinema.

These films intend to educate and inform the public about social and political issues that affect women and minority identities worldwide and give voice to several groups and struggles.

Our curation aims to reflect the diversity of genres, themes and languages. PORTO FEMME is a festival with a varied and appealing offer to the public, including competitive sessions, exhibitions, workshops, debates, Q & A sessions, exhibitions, among others.

film/Documentory/music vedio/Animation/VFX/CGI/2D/3D/other

*Mumbai Entertainment International Short Film Festival*

*Organized BY*
mumbai Entertainment
& Yogeshpatilfilms

*world all contries participated now*

The Descubierto Film Festival emerges as a meeting point between audiences and audiovisual creators of fantastic genre cinema. It pays special attention to young audiences from decentralized areas of the La Libertad region and seeks to become a platform for stories told from different perspectives. The competitive film selections, including short and feature films, aim to gather works with fantastic themes, bold visual languages, and innovative approaches. Additionally, there will be a regional film showcase with works by local filmmakers and parallel activities designed to complement the cultural programming.

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The 13th Torino Underground Cinefest will take place in late September 2026 at the splendid "Cinema Baretti", in the heart of "San Salvario", one of the city’s most vibrant districts. Once again, this edition confirms the partnership with the distribution company "Piano B", which will ensure theatrical and television distribution of selected feature films and documentaries deemed most suitable for commercialization. Thanks to the collaboration with "Streeen!", several selected titles will also have the opportunity to be distributed via streaming.

Cash prizes will be awarded for Best Feature Film, Best Short Film, and Best Documentary. In addition, special awards will be presented for Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Cinematography, Best Editing, and Best Sound Design. An Audience Award and mentions from our media partners are also planned.

The festival is supported by media partnerships and cultural organizations from the region.

*IMPORTANT:* *FOR SALES AND VARIOUS CATALOGUES: NO SCREENING FEES ARE EXPECTED!*

“It is obvious that art cannot teach anyone anything, since in four thousand years humanity has learnt nothing at all.”
― Andrei Tarkovsky

ESI International Film Festival
Films that talk about gender, diversity, sexuality and inclusion.

The International Short Film Festival of Les Corts is a film event organized by the students of the Cultural Management Research Project of Les Corts High School, with the support of professionals from the cultural field of Barcelona.

The screenings will take place in different places: at the Centre Cívic Josep Maria Trias i Peitx, at the Centre Cívic Pere IV of Les Corts, at the Espai Jove La Panarra and at the District's headquarters, Plaza Comas, during the months of May and June 2025.

The Festival awards two prizes: an audience award for the best Catalan-produced short film and an audience award for the best international-produced short film.

The award-winning short films will be programmed (with the prior acceptance of their authors) in the Pantalla Barcelona cycle of the Barcelona City Council, at the Centre Cívic Josep Maria Trias i Peitx and at the headquarters of the District. Both screenings will be in open-air cinema format.

To students, university filmmakers, and young creators around the world:

It is with great excitement that we invite you to participate in the fifteenth edition of the LANTERNA International University Film Festival, which will take place on April 2026, at Universidad Anáhuac México, Campus Norte.

This is not just another year. We are celebrating fifteen years of giving voice to bold, powerful, and deeply human stories. Fifteen years of discovering new talent, of seeing the world through the lens of those who dare to express what they feel, live, and dream.

That’s why, for this special edition, we open our call to all university students who want to share their vision through cinema. You may submit short films of any genre, produced between 2024 and 2026, directed or created during your time as a student.

Our goal is to gather the best of contemporary university cinema—films that challenge, that move, that dare to experiment or embrace simplicity with honesty. Cinema made with passion, with limited resources but unlimited creativity. The kind of cinema that connects.

Participation is free and open to students from anywhere in the world. In the coming days, we’ll be publishing the full guidelines, categories, and submission forms on our official website and social media.

We would love to see your story be part of this edition that celebrates the past, present, and future of student filmmaking. And we can’t wait to share this journey with thousands of people who, like you, believe cinema can transform.

With admiration and hope,
Carlotta de Pompeis
Director
LANTERNA International University Film Festival

Welcome to IMAGINATION FILMS INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL 2026

"Imagination Films" one of the renowned film production company is going to organize it's 3rd international film festival. Imagination Films has produced feature film "Main vaada Nibhahu" and a short film "My Mother My World" which has received 22 awards, 19 official selection and 2 honorable mention in various film festivals. for more information kindly refer to our website www.imaginationfilms.in

The 1st Imagination Films International Festival 2024 was successfully conducted at Hotel Central Park, BHILAI on 25th August 2024 in which the festival has received 53 films from 25 countries.

The 2nd Imagination Films International Festival was conducted on 8th June 2025 at the same venue i.e. Hotel Central Park,Bhilai. This time the festival has received nearly 3 times the entries i.e. 147 entries from 40 countries.

The 3rd edition will also be conducted in Bhilai on 16th August 2026.

IFIF believes:
Let your imagination soar high & If you think you can, you can.

The objective of IFIF is to empower short films across the globe and to nurture the development of newborn filmmakers.

Along with Short Films, Short Documentaries, Music Videos, short Animation film will also be eligible to submit their creations.We have added Best AI Short Film in our 3rd edition.

IFIF is committed to nurture regional art and culture and we are providing equal opportunity to local artist to show their talent hence local film makers can submit their short film and music video in Chhattisgarhi language also without English subtitles.We have added one more category for Chhattisgarh i.e best animation short film (Chhattisgarh).

There are overall 21 categories !

The XI edition of the Guayaquil International Film Festival will be celebrated in from july 30th – august 6th, 2026 from the city of Santiago de Guayaquil, Ecuador. With screenings in theatres and workshops, forums, and master classes. The biggest filmmaking experience in town.

Maravíllame, the University of Cádiz International Short Film Festival, aims to promote film culture and facilitate the exchange of talent and knowledge between the academic and professional spheres.

It will take place on 14, 15 and 16 April 2026 in Jerez de la Frontera, and its programme includes a screening of short films made by university students, a competition with awards in the categories of fiction short film and documentary short film, UCA advertising spot, audiovisual services short film and SEA-EU short film; masterclasses, round tables and workshops with the participation of national and international professionals and teachers.

In addition, spaces will be provided for professionals and university students to meet with the aim of creating networks and synergies that will help to develop the Spanish film industry and promote the young talent being trained in our universities.

Welcome to the Northstar Filmfare International Film Festival—an avant-garde cinematic journey that extends beyond traditional boundaries. Focused on empowering emerging filmmakers in the dynamic world of cinema, NFIFF emphasizes globally showcasing your work, securing press coverage, and fostering connections with influential figures in the industry.

At NFIFF, we warmly embrace filmmakers from around the world, anticipating films that embody courage, determination, and unique voices. Our commitment extends to supporting content creators and cultivating an environment where creativity thrives.

In the realm of NFIFF, the spotlight illuminates filmmaking every month. Winners receive an exclusive laurel and certificate, tangible recognition of their accomplishments. Submit your masterpiece today and explore new horizons in the world of filmmaking with NFIFF.

A STEP TOWARD THE OSCARS
for FOX, NBC, CBS and Authority Magazine.

REVIEWS
"My favorite festival" Alex Proyas (I Robot, The Crow, Dark City)

"Other nominees included already famous people! It really was an honor to be nominated alongside such great nominees" Lisa Hurel.

“I truly cannot say enough good things about the Paris Art and Movie Awards. My experience with this event was easily the best and rewarding” - Ev Duran.

"One of the most organized and professionally run festivals I've been to! The official selections were of a high standard and the networking was incredible" - Jami Ramberan.

"One of the best festival experiences I've had. Magnifique!" Warren Paul Glover.

"The Fisherman's Diary" won twice at the PAMA in 2020, and is now selected to the 2021 , to represent its country.

"Game Changer" won an, his director Aviv Mano then worked on Disney’s COCO and TOY STORY 4 (2018).

"The Wishgranter" won an, an EMMY AWARD, and a (2016).

"Legacy of Lies" is distributed by Lionsgate (2020).

"Sgt Stubby", an unlikely hero, got a distribution deal at (2018).

"Curpigeon" got selected to, won the AMAZON VIDEO DIRECT Film Festival Stars (2016).

"Whisper" screened at FILMQUEST (2015).

"None of That" was STAFF PICK by (2015).
through the years included:

- John Lunn, 2 times Prime Time Emmy Award Winner, composer of "Downton Abbey"
- Monica Cruz, "Un Paso Adelante"
- Olivia Sandusky, journalist, NBC
- Mark Dacascos, actor, "John Wick III"
- Samuel Arnold, actor, "Emily in Paris"
- Patrick Fabian, actor, Emmy Award Nominee “Better Caul Saul"
- Claire Kopsky, Emmy Award-winning Journalist, CBS
- Jamie Campbell, producer, "Sex Education"
- Cindy Mollo, Eddie Award Winner, 4 time Emmy nominee, editor for "Ozark"
- Rena Owen, actress, "Star Wars Ep II" & "ep. III"
- Fola Evans-Akingbola, actress, "The Night Agent", "Siren", "Game of Thrones'
- Michelle Tesoro, SXSW winner, Eddie Award Winner, editor, "The Queen’s Gambit"
- Paz de la Huerta, actress, Boardwalk Empire
- Brent Huff, director & actor "The Rookie", 'The Rookie Feds", 'The West Wing"
- Max Markson -rep. A. Schwarzenegger, Mel Gibson, JCVD...
- Cole Sibus, actor "Stumptown', Olympic Gold Medal Athlete
- Mina Sundwall, actress, Netflix’s “Lost in Space”, DC’s “Legends of Tomorrow”

Our line up included through the years: Kirsten Dunst, Sam Rockwell, Vladimir Cosma, Kristanna Loken, Mark Dacascos, Caterina Murino, Andrew J. West, Hugo Becker, Jansen Panettiere, Leslie Bibb, Melanie et Alain Doutey, Macarena Gomez, French Prime Minister Edith Cresson, French Minister Frederic Lefebvre, Emma Bell...


We celebrate filmmakers and we focus on the humans making the movies : each director/attendee gets to talk about his movie.

You meet new audience, screen and show your latest work, connect with fellow professionals, share your passion with screenings and special events all over the city, including red carpets, movie premieres, parties, filmmaker’s networking, numerous Q&A's, international spotlights, industry talks and masterclasses, art performances and exhibitions, live music…


AN INDEPENDENT MOVIE FESTIVAL WITH
- Awards
- Photocall
- Artistic Recognition
- Networking
- award ceremony

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.

The Experimental Film Fest 2026

The Experimental Film Fest features Avant-Garde and Experimental films in any sub-genre. We want the unusual, the macabre, the offbeat, the beautiful, the ugly, and the truly experimental film. Explore the medium in ways that are not only unconventional but entertaining. Remember that you want an audience for your films, so be sensitive to the eyes, ears, and emotions of those who will experience your work.

Student films are judged with all other films for awards, but are also judged separately for Best Student Film. This award is meant to encourage young filmmakers to participate in film festivals and to bring new talent to the screen for audiences.

***WE DO NOT OFFER FEE WAIVERS***

Be sure to listen to The Experimental Film Podcast and arrange to be a guest.

The awards carry the following prizes:

Festival Winner - $100
Critic's Choice - $75
Audience Favorite - $75
Best Student Film - $50
Best Animation - $50

2026 FESTIVAL DATE IS SEPTEMBER 19, 2026

Bank of the Arts 317 Middle St, New Bern, NC 28560

The Wayuu Film and Video Show was born in 2008 as an initiative of young filmmakers worried about not having spaces for dissemination and exhibition of their work in La Guajira.

Alliances are quickly made between the Wayuu Women's Force Organization and the Jain Wain’juin Audiovisual Foundation (Venezuela).

The young filmmakers David Hernández Palmar, Miguel Iván Ramírez and Leiqui Uriana, with great interest and enthusiasm, show their first cycle of Wayuu cinema on the improvised screens of a wall of the town of Uribia, beginning the Wayuu Culture Festival First cycle of the Wayuu Film and Video Exhibition. Thus, this space was born to promote an exchange where communities, spectators and the general public could contribute critically to the achievements, as well as helping to recognize in us as Wayuu the possibility of telling our own stories.