VII INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION OF FILM AND SCIENCE 2025
The International Exhibition of Cinema and Science is an event that will take place at Centro Cultural Doctor Madrazo (Santander, Spain), between the 3th and 9th of November, 2025. Is admitted any work of any genre related to science and scientific divulgation.
The objective of the exhibition is to promote the production and divulgation of works that foster the positive and progressive values of science and technology, and that serve as a consultation for any type of audience. The subject is totally free and can refer to own or other people's research, hot topics in the society or scientific community, personal scientific-technical passions, basic science concepts, scientific milestones, historical figures, the science of the future or past, etc.
1st day is dedicated to non professional shortfilm category, in wich 6 to 10 are in competition to join the professional one. For that part, the public votes for the Selection Award (that will become next edition "Best non-professional shortfilm").
2nd day is dedicated to the professional shortfilm category in wich is the winner of the first day.
The point of our festival is to put non-professional moviemakers at light and allow them to make decisive meetings. That's why we organise each year the jury's masterclass and a podcast about professional world. But more than the competition, we organise interactive activities about cinema and cinema associations from the region, to allow the young public to discover the world of cinema.
SciFiBCN is the International Science Fiction Film Festival of Barcelona. The festival aims to promote and showcase new perspectives on the genre, offering a platform for filmmakers from around the world to present their work. It features a competitive short film section, recognizing productions that stand out for their originality, artistic quality, and ability to push the boundaries of science fiction.
ESPIELLO, INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF ETHNOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTARY is organized by the Service of Culture of the Comarca de Sobrarbe (an institution that it groups to 19 town halls) along with a wide participation of neighbors of the zone who form the Permanent Commission of the festival. It is celebrated during March and April in Boltaña, a small population of the Pyrenees of Huesca (Spain).
Espiello is the only festival with this specialization in the country. It has an international competition of ethnographic documentary and some different sections out of competition and other activities whith topics related to the documentary and the visual anthropology.
Action movies, despite being one of the most watched genres in the world, still does not have the respect it deserves, and has always been underestimated at the most important festivals and award ceremonies, which is why TACFEST born, we want to pay homage to the genre that has given us more action heroes to admire than any other.
TACFEST is organized by the ACCM (Cinema Association of Castilla La Mancha).
La sezione culturale della Pro Loco di Trezzano Sul Naviglio indìce, in collaborazione con l'associazione cultura IVenticinque, il Comune e la Biblioteca di Trezzano sul Naviglio, la terza edizione del concorso internazionale dedicato ai cortometraggi Noir “Appuntamento in nero”.
Il concorso si articola nell’unica sezione cortometraggi di genere noir/crime/giallo/thriller, spy-story, giallo psicologico, noir e tutti i loro sottogeneri (storico, scientifico, tecnologico ecc.).
The cultural section of the Pro Loco of Trezzano Sul Naviglio announces, in collaboration with the culture association IVenticinque, the Municipality and the Library of Trezzano sul Naviglio, the third edition of the international competition dedicated to Noir short films "Appointment in Black".
The competition is divided into a single noir / crime / crime / thriller, spy-story, psychological mystery, noir and all their sub-genres (historical, scientific, technological, etc.) short films section.
The 3rd International Comedy Film Festival will present to the public contemporary worldwide film production dedicated to the comedy genre in its various variants, enabling the circulation of films that do not find space in the traditional commercial distribution and exhibition medium.
The 1st Tango Festival in Pasto, “Between Tangos and Volcanoes”, invites the audiovisual filmmaking community to participate with their films.
Objective
Marere Film Festival main objective is to promote and screen feature films related to art in any of its major artistic forms (cinema, painting, sculpture, architecture, music, dance, literature, and their derivatives), as well as other audiovisual and cinematic works that bring culture closer to the public.
Dates and Venue
The second edition of Marere Film Festival will be held from March 17 to 22, 2026, in Jávea. The central location will be the Jayan Cinema, located at C/ Santísimo Cristo del Mar 14, CP 03730 Jávea (Alicante).
We are the organizing team of Taiwan’s 6th Da-Ho Award Microfilm Competition—a leading short film contest that annually receives over 300 submissions and awards over NT$1,000,000 (approx. USD $30,000) in prizes. Rooted in Taiwan, the Da-Ho Award is dedicated to celebrating short films that explore kindness, inspiration, family, and social care.
This year, we are proud to launch a new Asian International Category, aimed at amplifying stories across Asia and encouraging cross-border creative exchange. This category offers 4 prizes totaling USD $10,000.
El Festival "Be Free" es un proyecto educativo y participativo para concienciar a niños, jóvenes y adultos sobre la violencia, considerada como la coacción física o psíquica ejercida hacia una persona para conseguir objetivos en contra de su voluntad, conocer los tipos de la misma: violencia de género (sobre la mujer), violencia doméstica o intrafamiliar (la vulneración se produce con cualquier miembro de la unidad familiar) y violencia de pareja (entendido como cualquier acto dañino producido en la intimidad de la pareja indistintamente de que la victima sea hombre o mujer, e incluyendo en esta tipología también a las parejas homosexuales), los diferentes tipos de maltrato (físico, psicológico, sexual, económico, social, ambiental y patrimonial) y sus repercusiones en la época actual (la influencia de los medios de comunicación y publicitarios, el poder de las redes sociales como medida de control, la evolución del machismo en los adolescentes y el aumento del individualismo, aplicando una falsa "normalidad" y "aceptación social" ante actos violentos desde la perspectiva del espectador, es decir, mirar hacia otro lado ante la visión de una situación de maltrato) cuyo objetivo es la lucha contra esta violencia, aprender a reconocer el maltrato y potenciar la igualdad de sexos.
Em Cena – Film Festival is an independent event that celebrates national and regional audiovisual production, promoting diversity, inclusion, and access to culture.
Held in Jaraguá do Sul – SC, on November 28, 29, and 30, 2025, the festival will feature non-competitive screenings of short, medium, and feature-length films, as well as music videos, covering different genres and audiences, with a special focus on invited productions from Jaraguá do Sul.
The program includes sessions in different venues across the city: CAI – Centro de Artes Integradas (Center for Integrated Arts), the Community Center, Arena Jaraguá (drive-in), and the shopping mall cinema.
The Seashell International Film Festival is a sparkling Event with 4 days of screenings on one of the most Beautiful Coasts of central Italy, which selects Short Films, Feature Films, Documentaries and Music Videos. Not a classic Festival inside a Theater, but an informal Event full of screenings, in a Wonderful Summer Atmosphere, in front of the Sea Shore, whose peculiarity is to encourage Networking among Participants.
CATEGORIES:
• Short Films (less than 40 minutes)
• Feature Films (minimum 40 minutes)
• Documentaries (no runtime limits)
• Music Videos (less than 10 minutes)
Welcome to FirstCut, one of India’s premier international student film festivals, organized by FLAME University, Pune.
FirstCut provides a dynamic platform for young filmmakers across the globe, encouraging them to explore film as a medium of growth and change.
In 2025, FirstCut Take 11 received 565+ submissions from students representing 55+ countries.
At the final event, shortlisted films will be screened for a live audience and evaluated by a distinguished jury from the Indian film industry. The screenings will be followed by engaging panel discussions and talks with renowned film personalities.
We believe creative freedom is essential, which is why participants have complete freedom in choosing their themes and styles.
In addition to categories in fiction, animation, and non-fiction, FirstCut offers the unique "Nano" film category, challenging students to create super short films.
The Cultural Británico cordially greets you and opens the call for entries to the “XII INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL FOR CHILDREN, CINI 2026”, to be held in Lima, Peru, from February 4 to 8, 2026.
This festival is held in the auditoriums of the Centro Cultural Británico, located in the districts of Surco, San Miguel, San Borja, Pueblo Libre, San Martín de Porres, Santa Anita, San Juan de Lurigancho, Camacho, and Miraflores.
All screenings to be held during the “XII INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL FOR CHILDREN, CINI 2026” will be free of charge for the general public.
A non-competitive showcase of community cinema and independent audiovisual work
Street Cinema is a traveling outdoor film screening series held in community-based, alternative, and publicly accessible spaces. The initiative aims to bring cinema and audiovisual creation to territories that have been historically excluded from traditional cultural circuits.
In its first edition, the showcase focused on the theme “Stories from the Southern Edge,” featuring local narratives, neighborhood memories, and voices from the periphery. The second edition explores narratives around transportation, reflecting on movement, transit, and the daily experience of living in the south.
The call is open to:
Community filmmakers
Audiovisual collectives
Individuals who create videos spontaneously as tools for storytelling, memory, or social reflection.
Street Cinema fosters filmmaking from and for the community, creating spaces for gathering, conversation, and reclaiming public space through the moving image.
XXVI MOSTRA INTERNACIONAL DE CURTAMETRAXES VILA DE NOIA
The XXVI Mostra Internacional de Curtametraxes Vila de Noia extends the submission deadline and publishes the official regulations for this year’s edition.
The Mostra Internacional de Curtametraxes Vila de Noia announces the extension of the short film submission deadline until 2:00 p.m. on September 15, 2025.
This decision was made after considering the feedback received from several distributors, directors, and film industry professionals regarding the regulations published on June 15. Those rules introduced substantial changes compared to previous editions, and given that they were implemented late in the year, they risked limiting the participation of many filmmakers who usually adapt their works to the traditional criteria of the Mostra.
Consequently, the organization has published the official and definitive regulations for the XXVI edition, returning to the historical framework of the festival. These rules ensure a stable, transparent, and respectful regulatory environment for the filmmaking community.
With this measure, the Mostra Internacional de Curtametraxes Vila de Noia reaffirms its commitment to professionalism, transparency, and the promotion of audiovisual creation, guaranteeing the conditions necessary to maintain the trust of participants, distributors, and the general public.
Concello de Noia
Animals spending their entire lives behind bars. Lives waiting for their last moments in the cold air of slaughterhouses. And there, those suffering inside laboratories.
AFI, an organization working toward a world without lab animals, wants to listen to these voiceless beings and thus is hosting the <1st AFI Animal Film Festival>.
Through the language of film, we convey their voices, and envision a world where all life coexists.
LIVE SCREENINGS August 14-16 ,2026
"Actors must act, writers must write, film makers must make films...,directors, producers and audiences will come...That's Entertainment."
Bistrița Romania International Film Festival continues to provide a vibrant platform for filmmakers from around the world to showcase their work. Our goal is to unite a diverse audience and offer a stage for films that captivate through unique storytelling, all within a brief yet impactful format.
Bistrița România International Film Festival is now open for submissions for its 4th edition .
In 2026 BRIFF continues its partnership with ArtCast Teleki, a festival of music, exhibitions, workshops, and poetry, taking place at the historic Teleki Castle.
Across the past three editions,beyond the main festival, we have also hosted retrospective screenings of the best films from previous years in locations such as Gallery Garden, Soho Music Hall, the Courtyard of the Bistrița Museum, and Ivory Restaurant & Lounge.
For 2026, our goal is simple: to present as many submitted films as possible to diverse audiences, both during the festival itself and through special screenings organized throughout the year.
All the Winners will receive the Official Laurels and the winning-category achievement certificate after the Live Event.
ALL TECHNICAL AND PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES FOR FREE BY SUBMITTING YOUR FILM IN ANY COMPETITION.
Launched in June 2024, the Abia International Film Festival (ABIFF) debuted with a spectacular inaugural edition held from 20th to 22nd December 2024. It was a transformative celebration of creativity, storytelling, and culture, attracting filmmakers, enthusiasts, and industry professionals from across Nigeria and beyond. The next edition promises to be even bigger and better—stay tuned as we announce the official dates soon!
