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Discover Bold Visions at 404 Festival

Where Cinema Meets Art, Technology, and Voice.

10 April : Mitzu : Strada Aviator Popișteanu 54 : București : Romania

Celebrating Unconventional Voices in Cinema

404 Festival is an international short film festival that champions innovative storytelling, providing a platform for filmmakers who defy norms and explore the boundaries of art, technology, and personal expression.

A framed poster featuring a red and black design reminiscent of a ladybug with large stylized 3D glasses. The text at the top is in Spanish, indicating an international short film festival named 'Ciudad de Soria'. The poster is positioned on a wooden chair in a well-lit room with shadows falling across the wall. Beside the chair, there is a portion of a woven wall hanging visible.

A framed poster featuring a red and black design reminiscent of a ladybug with large stylized 3D glasses. The text at the top is in Spanish, indicating an international short film festival named 'Ciudad de Soria'. The poster is positioned on a wooden chair in a well-lit room with shadows falling across the wall. Beside the chair, there is a portion of a woven wall hanging visible.

Where Art Meets Cinema

Explore, Create, Inspire

Our mission is to inspire and provoke through visual storytelling, showcasing the most important narratives that emerge beyond mainstream cinema, and revealing new layers of creativity and expression.

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Submission schedule

Submissions start 1 April 2025.

3 April 2025.

Deadline for submission of applications

Ordinary term

3 April 2025.

3 April 2025.

Extended period

Final deadline

3 April 2025.

3 April 2025.

Date of notification

Date of Event

3 April 2025.

Explore Unique Cinema

Discover films that challenge norms and inspire new visual storytelling beyond mainstream boundaries.

Artistic Film Showcase

A platform for innovative filmmakers to share their unique stories and perspectives.

Risk-Taking Narratives

Encouraging bold storytelling that defies conventions and embraces artistic exploration.

Innovative Storytelling

Highlighting films that reveal new layers of creativity and challenge conventional perceptions.

Visual Stories

Explore unconventional films that challenge perceptions and inspire creativity.

The side of a building features bold black text stating 'FILM IS NOT DEAD'. Climbing plants with green leaves grow up the wall, and there is a small, barred window near the bottom. The area appears somewhat industrial, with wires and fittings visible around the structure.

The side of a building features bold black text stating 'FILM IS NOT DEAD'. Climbing plants with green leaves grow up the wall, and there is a small, barred window near the bottom. The area appears somewhat industrial, with wires and fittings visible around the structure.

A dimly lit street scene featuring the facade of a cinema. The marquee displays movie titles such as 'Cyrano', 'The Duke', and 'Ali & Ava Preview'. The building is modest with several windows and the entrance is illuminated. A person is visible in front of the cinema.

A dimly lit street scene featuring the facade of a cinema. The marquee displays movie titles such as 'Cyrano', 'The Duke', and 'Ali & Ava Preview'. The building is modest with several windows and the entrance is illuminated. A person is visible in front of the cinema.

A modern event tent structure with the text 'Red Sea International Film Festival' is set against the backdrop of a traditional building featuring intricate wooden windows and decorative lattice panels.

A modern event tent structure with the text 'Red Sea International Film Festival' is set against the backdrop of a traditional building featuring intricate wooden windows and decorative lattice panels.

A person is sitting on a bench in a minimally decorated gallery room, facing a black-and-white movie projected onto the wall. The person appears to be watching the film intently. The room has high ceilings and some natural light coming in from the top.

A person is sitting on a bench in a minimally decorated gallery room, facing a black-and-white movie projected onto the wall. The person appears to be watching the film intently. The room has high ceilings and some natural light coming in from the top.

404 Festival opened my eyes to unique storytelling that defies conventions and inspires creativity in filmmaking.

Alex Turner

An individual is sitting alone in a dimly lit, old-style cinema theater with rows of empty red seats. A black-and-white film is being projected on a small screen at the front, displaying a close-up of a person's face. The walls are painted in a faded green color, and there are visible signs of wear and age.

An individual is sitting alone in a dimly lit, old-style cinema theater with rows of empty red seats. A black-and-white film is being projected on a small screen at the front, displaying a close-up of a person's face. The walls are painted in a faded green color, and there are visible signs of wear and age.

★★★★★