A List Film Festival Directory
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.
Academy Awards Consideration
Academy Awards (OSCARS) qualifying film festival, the most prominent short film festival in the Arab world.
Call for Submissions Worldwide - National Premiere
We champion new voices and celebrate excellence in filmmaking throughout our programme. We also recognise filmmakers’ achievements through our 14 Awards, three of which are Academy Award® qualifying.
Call for Documentary Submissions Worldwide
Leading international documentary film festivals based in Asia, aims to promote ‘Peace, Life and Communication,’ through arts in documentary form.
For African and Diaspora Filmmakers
Major African festival in Ouagadougou for African and diaspora filmmakers.
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 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.
Goya Qualifying Short Film Festival Submissions
Oscar-qualifying Spanish festival focused on short films for international directors and audiences.
Academy Awards and BAFTA Consideration
International short film festival in Egypt where qualifying winners become eligible for Academy Awards and BAFTA consideration.