Film Festivals
For African and Diaspora Filmmakers
Major African festival in Ouagadougou for African and diaspora filmmakers.
Academy Awards Consideration for Short Documentaries
International documentary film festival where winning short documentaries become eligible for Academy Awards consideration.
Filmmakers of African Descent - World Premiere
International film festival showcasing documentary and feature films by filmmakers of African descent. The festival offers a high-profile platform for screenings, industry visibility, and professional networking.
Academy Awards and BAFTA Consideration
International short film festival in Egypt where qualifying winners become eligible for Academy Awards and BAFTA consideration.
Goya Qualifying Short Film Festival Submissions
Oscar-qualifying Spanish festival focused on short films for international directors and audiences.
Academy Award Consideration for Short Films
US festival call for contemporary cinema with more than $180,000 in cash and in-kind support. Particularly suited to standout films from emerging filmmakers, high-quality new work, and films with strong premiere potential.
Call for Submissions Worldwide
A leading Nordic showcase of international cinema, recognized as a key platform for launching new documentary and narrative works for theatrical distribution.
Academy Awards Consideration
Academy Awards (OSCARS) qualifying film festival, the most prominent short film festival in the Arab world.
Call for Feature Film Submissions Worldwide
FIAPF-accredited international film festival in Iran presenting competitive sections for feature films from around the world.
Submissions Qualify for Academy Award Consideration
An Oscar-qualifying festival call for submissions for short films in animation, comedy, documentary, and drama under 40 minutes.