Festivals: call for entries

Call for Entries – 38th Film Festival Dresden

 

FILMFEST DRESDEN is looking forward to new short films! We are now accepting submissions for the 38th festival edition in 2026.

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Call for Entries – 43rd Fajr International Film Festival

 

I'm delighted to announce that submissions are now open for the 43rd edition of the Fajr International Film Festival, taking place from November 26 – December 3, 2025, in Iran.

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SIFFA 2025: call for a programme director

 

This year Independent Film Festival SIFFA is celebrating its 10th anniversary and the 15th edition of the festival in the very heart of London - at the prestigious Piccadilly Vue Cinema. The festival will bring together Earopean Stars, filmmakers, and magical pre-Christmas atmosphere of London.

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Tuesday, 01 July 2025 00:00

"Deal at the Border": Two awards for best direction in Russia!

 

“Deal at the Border” made by Dastan Zhapar Ryskeldi wins Prize for best direction at the "Golden Raven" IFF in Anadyr' and Prize for Best direction at the Eurasia Festival, Sochi. Dastan is currently taking part in a film festival in Vietnam.

 

Dastan Zhapar Ryskeldi wins Prize for best direction at the "Golden Raven" IFF in Anadyr'

 

 

 

"Deal At The Border", 2024, Kyrgyzstan, 104'

 

World premiere: Busan IFF - 2024

 

Director: Dastan Zhapar Ryskeldi

Production: Kyrgyzfilm studio named after T.Okeyev, Creative Center & CTR 

Starring: Abylai Maratov, Omurbek Izrailov, Meerim Atantaeva, Begaiym Asanakunova etc.

 

Sinopsis: 

Aza and Samat, two drug runners navigating the secret routes in the mountains of Central Asia, stumble upon Nazik, a young girl fleeing from slavery. When Nazik is recaptured by a local criminal, facing a grim return to captivity, Aza resolves to rescue her, whatever it takes.

 

Winners of "Golden Raven" Film Festival