The first AfryKamera Film Festival was organized by FilmGramm Foundation in cooperation with the South African Embassy during the months of April-June 2006. It aimed to use cinematography to bring Africa to the attention of the Polish public. The 1st AfryKamera premiered in Warsaw and also ran in Krakow, Poznan, Lodz, Torun and Konin. The unbelievable media interest and good ticket sales during the first festival in 2006 confirmed our belief that Africa is a theme of immense interest to a growing number of people. Since the very 1st edition, AfryKamera has been well covered in the Polish media, which confirms the great marketing potential of such an event for Africa in general, as well as, for sponsors and patrons.
As it stands AfryKamera is the first African Film Festival in Central and Eastern Europe as well as the largest African-themed event in Poland and the wider region.
AfryKamera has managed to occupy a niche in the film festival market – although there are many international film festivals, they generally show a limited range of African films. AfryKamera is therefore the only festival in Poland dedicated purely to films from the continent. In the past few years the festival has decided to explore new avenues not only in the art of cinematography, but also in the presentation of African art, music, and culture.
The main events of the African Film Festival AfryKamera take place in Warsaw, Poland, traditionally in either Kino Luna or Kinoteka, the capital city's premier arthouse cinemas. The event in 2018 will last 10 days and presents 15-25 full length features and documentaries as well as some 20 short films from around the continent and from the African diapora. The key motto of the festival is "Made in Africa", as the focus is put on the quality of moviemaking on the continent and the enhanced capacity to make world-class movies.
14-й Международный кинофестиваль FICCI-ON в Сьюдад-Родриго направлен на продвижение образовательных, социальных и духовных фильмов, снятых по всему миру.
Таким образом, тема фестиваля будет основана на образовательных, социальных и ценностных принципах; в том числе все фильмы, способствующие развитию ребенка во всех его аспектах.
Основанные на ценностях фильмы, посвященные правам человека, а также межкультурному диалогу. Будет также место для фильмов, посвященных этнографическим темам, социальному осуждению или приверженности развитию культуры мира. Что касается духовных тем, то это очень обширный раздел, в который будут включены религиозные и/или духовные фильмы, независимо от вероисповедания и вероисповедания фильма и его авторов.
A TOP 10 NORTH AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL by USA Today - and the only one in Los Angeles.
Now in its 24th year, DANCES WITH FILMS (DWF:LA) is an original on the festival circuit, hailed by Indiewire as "widely recognized as the premiere showcase of innovative independent cinema, presenting amazing undiscovered talent to an industry audience in Hollywood," "the future of Independent Film," by Huffington Post and as "An innovator and leader in positioning raw and new talented directors," by CNN and voted one of Moviemaker Magazine's Top 25 Coolest Film Festivals on the planet (and the only one in Los Angeles to make the list in the only year it was actually voted on by filmmakers across the globe), Dances With Films presents more than 200 films each year to the LA Filmmaking and Film-going community.
Mission:
Dedicated to giving opportunities to creative talents who may not be considered 'Names', DWF stands out from the crowd with not only the community we've built, but by the success of our alumni and the shared loyalty of DWF relationships.
Success!
This year's EMMY AWARDS, had a sparkling amount of DWF alums, from presenting to sitting in the audience, including 2011 & 2012 alum, Gina Rodriguez presenting on stage to 2006 alum Alexander Skarsgard winning Best Supporting Actor to 2007 & 2012 alum Joel Watson, nominated for editing SHARK TANK. DWF has had many filmmakers go on to create series, such as the highly rated THE LAST SHIP, created by 2000 alum, Steven Kane. HBO’s critically acclaimed and hit series ‘Getting On” and “Big Love” were created by DWF Alums Will Scheffer and Mark Olsen after screening their feature film "Easter" at DWF 2004. Our TV/Web division, premiered TREADING YESTERDAY in 2016, which in now in development for a series. Jeremy Cloe, 2015 alum & ICA winner, recently won a student ACADEMY AWARD.
2008 actor alum Jesse Eisenberg was nominated for Best Actor in "The Social Network" for the 2011 Academy Awards. 2010 Audience Award winner "Go For It!" received a nationwide theatrical release through Lionsgate in 2011. Betsy Brandt "Breaking Bad'' & “Parenthood” was seen early on in her career in the Grand Jury Winner of 2005, "Shelf Life." And her co-star in “Breaking Bad” Bryan Cranston premiered his directorial debut with us in 2000! 2010 feature "Cost of a Soul" was seen nationwide at AMC Theatres in conjuction with Relativity Media's Rogue. - Just a few examples of our alumni accomplishments.
Some quotes:
"Dances with Film is an incredible film festival filled with a ton of hot, new talent. It's what Sundance should be and SXSW is – but it’s in our own backyard! They put on top notch industry panels and events which sync sponsors together with the filmmakers as well as other VIPs. Their events are well attended and are extremely well organized. It's a great platform for a sponsor to promote their own projects and enhance their profile in the Hollywood and Indie film community while picking up material and making new connections."
- Chris Charalambous, Head of Acquisitions, Freestyle Media
"Dances with Film is a great film festival. They treat their supporters and sponsors incredibly well, put on fantastic industry events and is an enormous wealth of new talent. Gersh has signed 3 new clients since becoming involved with DWF. We couldn't recommend it more highly."
- Frank Wuliger, Partner The Gersh Agency
Panels:
As you can see, DWF provides great exposure to the decision makers of the film industry. In fact past year's panels and 'conversations with' series rocked it with Producer, Stephanie Allain (DEAR WHITE PEOPLE, HUSTLE AND FLOW); Casting Director, David Rubin (TRUMBO, GRAVITY); EVP, Worldwide Distribution, Paramount Pictures, Syrinthia Studier; Packaging Agent, Gersh Agency, Gergen Crochet; SVP, Acquisitions and Co-Productions, Miramax, Rosanne Kortenberg; EVP, Theatrical Distribution, CBS Films, Steven Friedlander... just to name a few. Every year brings out industry stars, the caliber of which - you will rarely find at other fests.
Dances With Pilots!
In addition to narrative and documentary features and shorts (not to mention music videos!), DWF is thrilled to bring back the 4th installment of Dances With Pilots! as we present TV and Webisodes as a sidebar to the big fest.
Dances With Kidz!
We are pleased to present year 6 of Dances With Kidz! This program consists of films created for kids and most importantly... created BY kids. There is a pro section along with the kids section (18 and below).
2 Minute Short Film Challenge
And on the creative side, DWF also produces up to ten short films during the week of the festival. The 2 Minute Short Film Challenge has become an exciting favorite program at the festival. Utilizing the latest digital technology and pure filmmaking ingenuity, submitted scripts are shot, edited and screened in front of evening competition films during the festival.
Academy® Qualification:
We also qualify a slate of shorts for Academy Award® consideration through our friends at Laemmle Theatres and Double Exposure in Los Angeles. Short films that premiere with us actually have a higher possibility of being Academy® qualified than most any other short film competition in the country.
The Family:
Finally, the community of Dances With Films that has evolved since 1998 is a strong and loyal one. DWF offers the opportunity for filmmakers to strengthen and expand connections that will endure for years to come.
For more information on all the above statements, head over to www.danceswithfilms.com
OBJECTIVES: This non-competitive event aims to be a meeting place for independent film production and the public, we encourage the creation and production of audiovisual filmmakers from all over the world and provide a space to allow diffusion of contemporary and cultural film productions.
THEME: Works will be accepted whose aesthetic and thematic proposal refer to the cultural identity of the places of origin of the filmmakers, providing entertainment and cultural knowledge for the audience.
FFF 2017 accepts feature films, documentary, animation, medium and short films from established and emerging , independent filmmakers, film schools and media collectives from Ireland Europe and around the world.
Европейский фестиваль фантастического кино в Мурсии SOMBRA — это проект, направленный на распространение и использование в качестве справочной информации о фэнтезийных фильмах, снятых в Европе, а также поддержку европейского, национального и регионального производства, посвященного гендерным вопросам.
Международный кинофестиваль в Саленто — это праздник кино и кинематографистов, продвигающий международные независимые фильмы в знак признания того факта, что фильмы являются самой мощной формой культурного общения и связи между культурами и народами».
Международный кинофестиваль Саленто, основанный в 2004 году Луиджи Кампаниле, стал крупным культурным событием и лучшим кинофестивалем Южной Италии. Каждый год он знакомит кинематографистов со всего мира с уникальными ресурсами региона Саленто, в то же время празднуя историю и будущее киноиндустрии 5 днями мировых премьер, специальные мероприятия, семинары, художественные фильмы, короткометражные и документальные фильмы.
За последние несколько лет SIFF организовывает и проводит мировое турне, организуя фестиваль по международным направлениям, таким как Цюрих, Лондон, Гонконг, Нью-Йорк, Сантьяго дель Силе, Москва, Санкт-Петербург, Осло и другие, представляя мероприятие «Лучшее из фестиваля». Это дает SIFF возможность продемонстрировать некоторые из лучших фильмов, представленных на Фестивале, международной публике в престижных местах, таких как Итальянские культурные институты мира и кинотеатры, повышая видимость и признание таких произведений, которые пытаются найти распространение канал.
Cellar Door Film Festival (CDFF) is Ottawa’s first showcase of speculative cinema, which celebrates the creativity of the Ottawa film scene and spotlights the city as a setting for the sinister and supernatural. CDFF encourages film culture, education, and production in Ottawa by promoting the creation, screening, and distribution of local, national and international films in the Nation’s capital.
В 2024 году Международный кинофестиваль в Икике (Ficiqq) отметит свое 15-летие. Ficiqq — это уникальное событие в регионе Тарапака, которое финансируется по этому случаю Фондом развития аудиовизуальных технологий на 2024 год, спонсируется компанией SQM Yodo Nutrición Vegetal и продюсируется компанией Volcánica Films.
Город Логроно и артефакт хотят дать любителям кинематографистов шанс показать свои короткометражки Films.
Испаноамериканский фестиваль независимого документального кино и видео: Contra el Silencio Todas las Voces — это пространство для путешествий по различным реалиям и эстетике Мексики и Латинской Америки.
Фильм Contra el Silencio впервые вышел в 2000 году, когда в Мексике существовали практически единственные кинофестивали в Гвадалахаре (1986) и Гуанахуато (1998), и в целом в Латинской Америке ситуация не сильно изменилась, было очень мало мест, которые распространяли и признавали социальный документальный фильм.
В том же духе и стремлении продвигать и поддерживать создание документального фильма мы с радостью собрались на двенадцатое издание, которое состоится с 4 по 12 ноября 2022 года. В нем мы представим прогнозы конкурсных секций, специальных мероприятий, а также академических мероприятий и тренингов, способствующих критике и размышлениям.
Международный фестиваль фильмов ужасов, базирующийся в городе Гуанахуато, Мексика. Все мероприятия фестиваля являются некоммерческими.
Департамент культуры достопочтенного городского совета Сан-Николас-дель-Пуэрто и Пунто-Вуэла Сан-Николас-дель-Пуэрто объявляют 11-й фестиваль короткометражных фильмов ужасов и фэнтези «La Vieja Encina» 2025 года, который состоится 2, 3 и 4 октября 2025 года.
KloosterKino is the place to be for animated shorts in Nijmegen, the Netherlands. Three times a year we show the best animated shorts from all over the world in a friendly setting. The screenings take place in a historic cloister, which dates back to 1909, and are not subject to admission.
KloosterKino shows work by young filmmakers, but also pays attention to classic animated film. Throughout the year we also work with other festivals and cultural organizations to arrange screenings of animated shorts.
But why animated shorts? Well, first of all, because we love them! But also because too few animated shorts are shown theatrically in the Netherlands. KloosterKino wants to show animation in all its diversity: from stop-motion to CGI, from narrative to abstract, homegrown and from far away. In doing so, we hope to aid in the diffusion of the artistic animated short.
We intend to be an alternative to the larger animation festivals by offering screenings which are both accessible and challenging. We stand for high quality animated film in welcoming surroundings. Our target audience is not just the animation aficionado, but also those who normally don’t watch animation, but are open to a surprising and stimulating program of films.
KloosterKino is a nonprofit foundation, that depends on volunteers and gifts.
During the three days festival, the Food Film Festival attempts to cover all aspects of everything related to food. Aside from documentaries, feature films, animation, short and experimental films the festival boasts a variety of debate, lectures, live shows and workshops. This broad approach leads to the multifaceted program the subject deserves.
The Food Film Festival believes that good stories have the power to transform the world.
By creating a stage for food stories the Food Film Festival hopes to convey the love for food and at the same time it denounces the many problems related to our current day food system.
Международный кинофестиваль BioBioCine в Консепсьоне — это межкультурное собрание знаний и мудрости, выраженных в кинематографе, которое призвано стать пространством для диалога и размышлений, а также для распространения, продвижения, поддержки и повышения ценности национальной и международной кинематографии с территории и «Идентичность», определяемая в качестве контекста для ее ежегодного совещания.
Международный фестиваль BioBioCine приглашает на одиннадцатую версию работ из всех стран и культур. Его программа включает конкурсные и внеконкурсные категории художественных и научно-популярных художественных и короткометражных фильмов с акцентом на авторское кино, новых кинематографистов, эксперименты, межкультурный диалог и исконные нации.
FESTIVAL OF HORROR
Shortfilms (until 16 minutes)
Feature film (from 75 until 180 minutes)
Category: Horror – Thriller – Pulp – Exploitation – Gore – Trash – Fantasy – Zombie Movie – B Movie - Western
