Worldwide Film Festivals - 2026

International A-list film festival call for entries for first and second feature and short films by emerging directors.

Collectively curated film festival in France showcasing a small selection of independent feature films and documentaries, with sustained support for theatrical distribution in France.

Call for entries for a world-leading international film festival in France presenting feature and short films in official and parallel selections, with Academy Awards qualification for designated short film awards.

Non-competitive international showcase in France presenting documentary, feature, and short films by established auteur filmmakers. Academy Awards and BAFTA qualification applies to designated short film awards.

FIAPF-accredited international film festival in China presenting competitive sections for feature films, documentaries, and short films, with a focus on world premieres.

International short film festival in Los Angeles presenting live action, animated, and documentary short films. Academy Awards qualification applies to designated short film awards.

International animation film festival in Japan presenting competitive programs for short and feature films. Academy Awards qualification applies to designated animated short film awards.

Internationally recognized film festival in Cleveland presenting feature films, documentaries, and short films. Academy Awards qualification applies to designated live action, animated, and documentary short film awards.

FIAPF-accredited international film festival in Switzerland presenting competitive programs for feature films and short films.

Internationally recognized short film festival in Greece presenting competitive programs for short films. Academy Awards qualification applies to designated short film awards, including Golden Dionysos and Grand Prix recipients.