Europe Film Festivals - 2026

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

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.

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

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.

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

Internationally recognized short film festival in Berlin presenting curated, competitive programs. Academy Awards qualification applies to designated short film awards.

Internationally recognized documentary film festival in Portugal presenting politically and artistically engaged non-fiction works in competitive programs. Academy Awards qualification applies to designated documentary short awards.

International film festival dedicated to cinematography, showcasing documentary, feature, and series work. Academy Awards qualification applies to the designated Documentary Short competition.