FESTIVALS
Since 2005, every Film Fest International event has culminated in a red carpet awards ceremony. Each ceremony has become the absolute cornerstone to our events. Over the years we have handed out thousands of awards, many of which have made a huge difference to the career of the Filmmakers or Script-writers who picked them up. Each event is a glamorous affair. Filmmakers & Script-writers from around the World dress in black-tie attire and enjoy an evening of beautiful food and exceptional company. <more>
Accolade is unique and the industry leader of virtual film competitions. Attracting both powerhouse companies as well as talented new filmmakers, it is an unparalleled, truly international awards competition, not a traditional film festival – which allows filmmakers from around the world to enter their films in this prestigious competition. <more>
Arthouse Urban Film Fest is a by Arthouse Film Society. After the successful inaugural fest we are back with the 3rd year call for entry. We are looking for engaging film from any genre. Arthouse Urban Film Fest is an annual breeding space of independent filmmakers. Over the years, independent filmmaking has changed a lot; the Asian independent filmmaking market is increasing steadily. We at ArtHouse resonates the idea “United we stand, divide we fall”. That’s why the inception of Arthouse Urban Film Fest, an effort to unite worldwide independent filmmakers in a single platform. We know the path is not an easy way, but we believe independent filmmaking is the true way of practising art through filmmaking medium. <more>
Welcome to the Austin International Art Festival page, an IMDB qualified film festival. This is a festival for both short and featured films. We accept films from all over the world, from American filmmakers and international ones. The main criterion for participating in the festival is artistic criteria and merits. We hope to provide a suitable environment for introducing short and feature films. The festival believes that many films are produced in today’s world, and many of these films want to know their outcome as soon as possible. With this in mind, our program will be held seasonally. At first, all the works are reviewed and evaluated by the jury, and then, the jury announces the best result. <more>
London always has something new and exciting to offer. Its effervescence awakens the senses and triggers a hunt after the best experience out there.
Entertainment has never been so competitive. On this vivid competitive scene BELIFF film festival raises the bar by scouting the best independent films each year and bringing them exclusively to Cinema Phoenix in East Finchley- a rare good looking art-deco cinema and the oldest in London ( opened in 1910). Belief was founded by IOANA and VLAD DOROFTE in 2016. BELIFF is a platform for independent filmmakers with talent to showcase their creations to a large audience and reach out to professionals in the industry. Films will be judged by a panel of professionals and will be given award . There will be an additional judging, from the public, to which also an awards will be handed. To see the list of awards handed please click on the following AWARDS link. <more>The Best Shorts Competition is unique in the industry. Attracting both powerhouse companies as well as talented new filmmakers, The Best Shorts is an exceptional, truly international awards competition, not a traditional film festival – which allows filmmakers from around the world to enter their films in this prestigious competition. <more>
The 29th edition of the Kolkata International Film Festival organized by the Information and Cultural Affairs Department, Government of West Bengal is scheduled to be held between 5 – 12 December, 2023 in Kolkata, the cultural capital of the State. Accredited by the International Federation of Film Producers’ Association or FIAPF in short, 29th KIFF promises to be more exciting, appealing and satisfying to the cine lovers as they will continue to feel the charm of world class cinema in the City of Joy. <more>
Coventry Pride is a registered charity, which relies entirely on donations, grants and community volunteers. Our core aim is to promote equality, diversity and advances in education, in order to eliminate discrimination against the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and others (LGBT+) Community. <more>
Cult Critic, the review aggregator is a platform that concentrates on the art and business of independent filmmaking. Specifically designed as a digital conduit for indie and art house filmmakers, Cult Critic is one component within the Human Lab Corporation Studios business model. HLC is the umbrella company providing a complete array of supporting mechanisms for the indie filmmaker from festival to distribution. <more>
The Dallas Shorts is an international seasonal online film festival. The festival is a short film festival that puts the spotlight on short films – a category that unfortunately doesn’t get the mainstream attention it deserves. The festival wants to promote films that pay special attention to representing an alternative vision of reality. The festival is an international seasonal online festival. The results of the winning films in the various categories will be published at each seasonal deadline. <more>
The Deep Focus Film Festival aims to foster an environment in which independent filmmakers can better understand the audience’s reactions to their work. Our goal is to give each film selected a thoughtful response from a professional filmmaker and peer. We understand that each of you have invested your time and creative efforts turning your ideas into reality, and we would like to reward that effort with the respect it deserves. <more>
Depth of Field International Film Festival, a FilmFreeway GOLD Verified festival. It also honors us to be a FilmFreeway Top 100 Reviewed festival Alumni. Find out why filmmakers call us “one of the most helpful festivals ever. <more>
Cannes Film Festival Awards highlights a selection of the best films in Europe, South America, and the rest of the world at: Cinéma Les Arcades Cannes in 2017. Our main mission is to create a bridge between East and West, to bring more diversity in to different countries and promote cinema to an international audience. By making the unfamiliar familiar, we are helping to spread the beauty of all our unique culture, building friendship through films, the arts, and cultural heritage. <more>
FLiCKERFEST 2024 Official entries for our International, Australian & Documentary competitions are now closed, except for invited entries. If you want us to consider your film as a late entry, please email: coordinator@flickerfest.com.au FlickerUp Youth competition entries extended deadline: 22nd Nov. Celebrating its 33rd year in 2024, Flickerfest has grown to become Australia’s leading competitive International Short Film Festival celebrating masterful, creative and impactful storytelling and the most original voices from filmmakers across the globe. Flickerfest will screen in January 2024 under the stars over 10 days in the peak of the Australian summer at the iconic Bondi Beach with select highlights of the festival touring to 50+ venues Australia wide. <more>
Vienna Indie Short Festival is an online based seasonal film festival. During each edition, our jury selects the winners of each category through private screenings. Our judges consist of industry professionals from 5 different countries. Such a multicultural team behind our festival helps make our festival thrive amongst Independent Festivals. After private screenings, the jurors will announce the name of the winners and we will reveal them through our social medias. <more>
Global Shorts is a Los Angeles-based international awards competition that recognizes and promotes short films with a runtime of 55 minutes or less. It is a sister competition of One-Reeler, which accepts films 12 minutes or less. So why a second competition? You asked for it! The number-one request we’ve received from our One-Reeler submitters (and would-be submitters) over the years is to extend the competition’s 12 minute limitation. <more>
The IndieFEST Film Awards are unique in the industry. Attracting both powerhouse industry veterans as well as talented new filmmakers it is an exceptional, truly international awards competition, not a traditional film festival – which allows filmmakers from around the world to enter their films in this prestigious competition. The IndieFEST is about helping industry professionals who create fresh, standout entertainment achieve the publicity and credibility they deserve. Serving filmmakers is the IndieFEST’s primary goal.<more>
Jean Luc Godard / Cult Critic, the review aggregator is a platform that concentrates on the art and business of independent filmmaking. Specifically designed as a digital conduit for indie and art house filmmakers, Cult Critic is one component within the Human Lab Corporation Studios business model. HLC is the umbrella company providing a complete array of supporting mechanisms for the indie filmmaker from festival to distribution. <more>
The widest panorama of contemporary short films, classical and latest achievements of Ukrainian cinema, special events and world premieres, educational and professional sections — all in our five-day marathon in the city center. It’s a happening for those who is fond of real cinema – the most important art for us! <more>
LIAFF / LBMA is not just a film festival; it’s a monthly screening event that brings together the finest works of risk-taking filmmakers from across the globe. Our mission is to provide a platform for those filmmakers who pour their heart and soul into telling stories that captivate, challenge, and inspire. <more>
Each festival screens a diverse range of projects and talents during a month-long event comprising online screenings & in-person networking sessions. During the screenings, the Official Selections are invited to join the Lift-Off Network Hub, to access focus groups and online workshops throughout the event. <more>
The NYC Independent Film Festival provides a showcase for the best independent cinema, from NYC and around the world, to the public and entertainment industry. The weeklong celebration screens the best indie films, offers educational panels and presentations helmed by industry professionals, and holds live performances. The Festival gives filmmakers the opportunity for potential distribution and funding, as well as awarding the top films across numerous categories, all whole giving them the opportunity to mingle and network with press, supporters, and fans. <more>
NewFilmmakers & NEWFILMMAKERS.AI have taken an exciting new direction called NewFilmmakersPlus which will move our festival into the digital age and allow us to reach international audiences. <more>
The sole purpose of LBMA is to develop a film culture that inspires and brings together cross-cultural innovations that enrich people’s lives with entertainment and services that inform, educate and entertain. With the help of digital media technology and crowdfunding, it is now getting easier for anyone to just take up a camera and make a film. The most important ingredient in the mix are finding your own voice, creative ideas, and mastering the skills necessary to make a captivating experience. <more>
Sydney Indie Short Festival is an online seasonal film festival. The Festival is dedicated to international short films of all genres, especially low or no-budget ones, plus student films. From the pool of official selection, which has a very competitive acceptance rate, Sydney Short chose the nominees and award winners of the season. Each season, our jury selects the winners of each category through “private” screenings. Every submitted film has a chance to be a winner in the competition. Suppose you’re looking for an opportunity to showcase your film in the best possible way to spread the news about it and experience a joyful festival atmosphere. In that case, the Sydney indie short Festival is what you need. <more>
Welcome to Virgin Spring Cinefest, a monthly international film festival dedicated to celebrating the captivating world of independent art-house cinema from across the globe. Our festival pays homage to the iconic Ingmar Bergman’s masterpiece, ‘Virgin Spring.’ Serving as a dynamic platform, we invite emerging filmmakers from all backgrounds, genres, and budget constraints to share their remarkable stories. Every month, our distinguished jury conducts private screenings to honor outstanding films, crowned by an exclusive interview with the Film of the Month winner. To culminate our cinematic journey, the year concludes with an exhilarating annual live festival, featuring filmmaker interactions, vendors, distinguished guests, and a grand awards ceremony. <more>
Welcome to the WRPN Women’s International Film Festival, where distribution and feedback opportunities abound for films made by women, or films that carry subject matter relating to concerns particular to women’s issues. WWIFF is a sister festival to the Depth of Field International Film Festival, a FilmFreeway “Top 100 Reviewed” festival alumni. <more>
Phoenix Shorts is an online IMDb qualified festival. We encourage the breadth and variety of views and supporting the best up-and-coming filmmakers from around the world. Each month, our jury selects the winners of each category through private screenings. Every submitted film has a chance to be a winner in the monthly competition. If they get selected by the programming team of , the winners of each month will be then considered for the online competition. <more>
World Film Carnival – Singapore is a monthly live screening film festival. Live screening takes place every month at different prestigious venues in Singapore. In Southeast Asia, Singapore has emerged as a prime place for film production. With a slew of media companies setting up offices, Singaporean names are emerging in the film and television industries. With high-profile events and conferences on the rise, the Lion City is quickly becoming a global force in the increasingly high-staking game of content creation. <more>
The Munich Short Film Awards is an online festival and competition dedicated to low-budget short indie film and script projects. Every edition, the festival selects and promotes the winners of each category through private screenings and evaluations by our team of dedicated professionals. The festival seeks all genres. The event selects international projects and is devoted to short filmmaking, independent cinema, arthouse projects and short cinema. <more>
