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International Film Festival of Panama
April 7 - 13, 2016


Deadline December 22, 2015
 

The International Film Festival of Panama is pleased to announce that the open call for submissions for all filmmakers who wish to apply to screen their films during the 2016 edition of the festival will be open until December 22nd, 2015.

Directors or producers of any country are invited to nominate their films. Films must run feature-length (60 minutes or longer) and must have finished production no earlier than 2014. IFF Panama will accept nominations for works of fiction, animation, experimental films, and documentaries which have not been publicly screened in the Republic of Panama.

 

All terms & conditions and instructions for submitting film material to IFF Panama can be found on the Festival’s official website: www.iffpanama.org.

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World Human Rights Awards (WARTA) 
December 18-22, 2015


Final deadline November 29, 2015

World Human Rights Awards (WARTA) is established to celebrate the United Nations World Human Rights Day (December 10). We are part of a big festival group www.internationalfilmfestivals.org who dedicate its programs in celebrating and promoting the United Nations International Days to create awareness towards issues such as humanity, peace, environment, health, women, culture, tolerance, human rights, etc. WARTA strives to give recognition to people, who work and dedicate his/her life for Human Rights. We are awarding Human Rights Man of the Year, Human Rights Woman of the Year, Human Rights Platinum Award, Human Rights Gold Award, and Human Rights Silver Award. We will not limit the awards to certain numbers. If a person or a film qualified to the juries standard, they will get the recognition.

Website I Submit I Contact Irene ChristinaDigital Gym

 

NYC Indie Film Fest
April 27 to May 1, 2016!


Earlybird Deadline November 30, 2015

NYC Independent Film Festival is a celebration of the true independent filmmaker, documentaries, short and feature-length films, music videos, and animation. Whether a submission is comedic, dramatic, or something in between, The NYC Indie film Fest is eager to embrace fresh ideas and storytelling.

In addition to showcasing the best indie films to the entertainment industry and the NYC public, the festival will also offer a variety of prizes. During the 6th Annual Festival we gave away prizes with a total cash value of over 28,000 USD. 

All screenings take place in the historic center of NYC, Time Square which is the perfect home for an event geared toward creating incredible opportunities for independent voices.

Profile on filmfestivals.com I Website I Facebook I Twitter I  SUBMIT I Contact Dennis Cieri

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Hollyshorts Film Festival
August 11 – 20, 2016

Early Bird deadline February 5, 2016

The 12th Annual HollyShorts Film Festival and Film Conference/Film Market, scheduled for August 11-20, 2016 at the world famous TCL Chinese 6 Theatres, is now accepting submissions. (www.withoutabox.com/login/4655)   HSFF, 4 times named to MovieMaker Magazine “Top 25 Fests Worth the Entry Fee” lists, has featured over 400 projects showcasing stars and filmmakers including Sofia Loren, Bill Plympton, Anthony and Joe Russo, and Felicia Day. 

In 2015, HSFF awarded over $150,000 in prizes, including $60,000 in post services courtesy of COMPANY 3 and METHOD STUDIOS for Best Short, Director, Music Video, Cinematography, VFX, and Commercial, and $15,000 Grand Prize cash courtesy of ZYPE.  www.hollyshorts.com

 

 Profile on filmfestivals.com I Website I Winners I Facebook I Twitter ISUBMIT I Contact Daniel Sol

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Global Short Film Awards - New York & Cannes
February 14- 15, 2016


Deadline: January 15, 2016

Global Short Film Awards recognize excellence in highly creative and imaginative films under 15 minutes long. These short films will be suitable to meet the increasing content demand for intelligent phones, digital and hand held devices as well as internet, commercial, art, science and educational applications. For the premier issue, finalists and a winner will be selected in 2-D and 3-D formats in each category. Submit online No cost to enter. Winners in each category will be announced February 15-16, 2016 in New York. Winning films will be shown during the Cannes Red Carpet Fashion and Awards event at the Carlton Intercontinental Hotel in Cannes, France on May 21, 2016.

 

Profile on filmfestivals.com I Website I Facebook I Twitter I Submit IContact Andres Aquino

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WoFF: World of Film International Festival 
September 29 – October 2, 2016


Earlybird Deadline January 17, 2015

In 2016, WoFF returns for its third edition with great energy and ideas, generated from a wonderful 2015 festival.

Our focus remains on independent cinema from all around the globe, by showcasing the work of first feature filmmakers and female directors in our two main sections, First Features and The Female Perspective, respectively.

Profile on filmfestivals.com I Website I Winners I Facebook I Twitter ISUBMIT I Contact Martin Petrov

 

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New York Festival's World's Best Television & Films April 16, 2016

 

Deadline Extended

New York Festival's World's Best TV & Films competition honors programming in all lengths and forms from over 50 countries. Dedicated to both the Television and Film industries, categories mirror today's global trends and encourage the next generation of story-tellers and talent: Animation, Comedy, Corporate, Drama, Documentary, Feature Films, Movie Trailers, Music Videos, News, Promos, Reality TV Drama, Sports, Telenovelas, Webisodes, Best Performance by an Actor/Actress, Special Event, Innovation, Technical Production Team, CSR, Best Screenplay, Video Art, and Best Host. 

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Myrtle Beach Film Festival April 20th - 23rd 2016.  


Submissions close january 1st, 2016

Myrtle Beach International Film Festival. Ranked one of the top 25 film festivals in the World worth the submission by Movie Maker Magazine. Ranked one of the best by Film International. MBIFF billed as "The East Coast's answer to the Sundance Film Festival" is in the call for entry stage which will end January 1st 2016. The 11th annual MBIFF will take place April 20th - 23rd 2016.   

This marks the 11th year for the Myrtle Beach International Film Festival. The MBIFF has continued to grow every year. We are open to all genres, and believe in the independent spirit of film . MBIFF also has a budget category, so a film with a 10 thousand dollar budget does not compete against a project with a 10 million dollar budget (with the exception of the overall winner). Selected by Movie as Maker Magazine one of the top 25 film festivals worth the submission, one of the top festivals in the world by Film International, and touted by many as one of the most important indendepent film festivals in the festival circuit . We are passionate about film and it shows!

We have selected what we feel to be the most diverse panel in the film festival circuit. From professionals to film makers, liberals to conservatives. If a panel member has a problem with the content it will be placed with a panel member that does not find a problem with content. We are looking for projects that have, a vision, a story, and are done with passion.

The MBIFF screens projects in a multi-million dollar theater, housing state of the art technology.

We look forward to viewing your film /project!

Myrtle Beach Film Fest on filmfestivals.com I Website  I Submit I Facebook I Twitter I Contact Jerry Dalton  

 

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Pawparazzi Film Festival  January 23

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Late Deadline January 5, 2016

Hosted by Pets in the City Magazine and Best Friends Animal Society, the PAWPARAZZI film festival coincides with the nearby Park City area Sundance film festival. PAWPARAZZI film festival is international and it is open to amateurs and professionals alike. The PAWPARAZZI Film Festival is for all species of animals large and small. The films are to provide a venue for People to protect and save animals as well as to celebrate the joy that animals bring to our lives. Submit your short films of ten minutes or less to the following categories:

• Drama 
• Comedy 
• Animation 
• Documentary/Advocacy 
• Youth/Student

Blog on filmfestivals.com I Website  I Submit I Contact Debbie Myers I Twitter I

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The Sonoma International Film Festival (SIFF) 
March 30 - April 3, 2016

Final deadline is February 2, 2016. 

The Sonoma International Film Festival (SIFF) is presented by the Sonoma Film Society, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, as a welcoming, entertaining and inspiring cinematic experience that supports and promotes independent films, celebrates the cultural diversity in the Sonoma Valley through film, and funds visual arts in education.

Named one of America's "Top Ten Destination Film Festivals," Sonoma prides itself on giving every filmmaker the royal treatment. Celebrated as one of the friendliest and most uplifting festivals on the circuit. SUBMIT

Sonoma International Film Festival's blog I Website I Submit I Facebook I Twitter I Contact Kevin McNeely

 

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Animaze 2016 Montreal International Animation Film Festival June 2 -5, 2016

Submissions close April 15, 2016

In partnership with filmfestivals.com

Montreal International Animation Film Festival is a people's film festival an dindutry conference dedicated to the art of animation for film and technology. 
All genres and forms are welcome.
Software an award prize. Visibility in out travelling show in Berlin, Cannes Annecy, Glasgow and more.

Animaze - Montreal International Animation Film Festival's blog I Website I Submit I Facebook Twitter I Contact Laurie Gordon

 

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Maryland International Film Festival - Hagerstown
April 1 - 3, 2016


Submit by November 27, 2015

For 5 years, we've been bringing in the finest films from around the world. The film festival became a 501(c)3 and launched in 2009 and now screens more then 70 films each year! Hollywood Director Joe Carnahan is our creative director. He has brought us such films as "The Grey" and "The A-Team" with Liam Neeson and now has Bad Boys 3 in pre-production. Most of our previous winners of Best Feature have obtained distribution. Last year's winner BEREAVE just signed a distribution deal and said, " I wish to take a moment to tell you that your hospitality and your wonderful festival helped our film stand out for distribution. Thank you for that and we'll be sending you more of our work in the future.” So join us!

We look forward to having you screen at our 5th year anniversary!

Maryland International Film Festival's blog I Website I Submit I  Facebook I Twitter I  Contact Tracie Hovey

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GEFF L’Europe autour de l’Europe / Grande Europe Film Festival Paris  March 16th to April 17th

Film submission deadline: December 15, 2015

The Compétition presents long features and documentaries (60’ and longer) (co)produced in Europe, never released in France. The films compete for the following prizes awarded to the author of the best film:
Prix Sauvage – Loup Dansant: bronze wolf statuette and a monetary prize;
Prix Luna: Luna statuette awarded by the jury of cinema students and young professionals.

The section Present is dedicated to the recent documentary films (50’ and longer) (co)produced in Europe during the last three years 
Subscription fee : free  -  Participation rules    SUBMIT

Evropa Film Akt's blog I Website http://evropafilmakt.com I Facebook  I Contact Irena Bilic I SUBMIT

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The 49th Annual WorldFest-Houston International Film & Video Festival  April 8 to 17, 2016


In partnership with filmfestivals.com

Enter the Festival that discovered Spielberg, Lucas, Coppola, Ang Lee, the Coen Brothers, David Lynch, and John Lee Hancock with their first awards!

Competition in 10 major categories! More than 200 specialized sub-categories offer fair competition and a chance for a Remi Award!

The 49th Annual WorldFest-Houston offers Screening Shorts, Docs, Features, Music Videos, Experimental & Student Films on Big 60' AMC Theater screens, with over 600 Intl filmmakers attending the ten-day International Film Festival.. SUBMIT.

WorldFest Houston's blog Website: http://www.worldfest.org I Submit I Facebook I Twitter I Contact Hunter Todd Digital Gym

Fantasporto 2016 36th edition February 26th - March 5th

Submissions close December 5th 

in partnership with filmfestivals.com

The selection for shorts is only for fantasy ones, like always. Submissions are open and we are accepting online submissions.

Since we are making a new site that will be ready only later in October we propose you to send us the screener(s) for the selection commitee to see and, if the film(s) is(are) chosen, we will ask you all the materials needed. SUBMIIT

Fantasporto's blog I Website  I Submit I  Facebook I Twitter I Contact Mario Dorminsky

 

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