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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Home Film News "Deal at the Border" wins Best film award in Vietnam!
Sunday, 06 July 2025 00:00

"Deal at the Border" wins Best film award in Vietnam!

 

“Deal at the Border” made by Dastan Zhapar Ryskeldi wins Best film award a film festival in Vietnam.

Dates of Danang Asian Film Festival: 29.06 - 05.07.2025

 

My review about "Deal at the Border" here

 

 

 

 

"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.