The Calella Shorts Film Fest is born with the ambition to become a meeting point for young creators, film enthusiasts, and professionals in the audiovisual world. This festival celebrates creativity, innovative storytelling, and emerging talent, offering a platform for new filmmakers to showcase their work and connect with a broader audience.

The festival proudly collaborates with INS Bisbe Sivilla, whose students will present several of their audiovisual projects. Their participation makes the festival not only a cultural event but also an educational and professional experience. It encourages hands-on learning, creative development, and exchanges between students, teachers, and industry experts.
Young directors will have the opportunity to see their work on the big screen, receive feedback from the audience and jury, and be part of a program that highlights emerging talent from Calella and the wider Maresme region.

Calella: A City with a Cinematic Soul
Nestled between the Mediterranean Sea and the Montnegre Natural Park, Calella is a vibrant coastal city with a rich cultural heritage. Renowned for its beaches, tourism, and Mediterranean character, Calella has also become a natural stage for film productions, photo shoots, and audiovisual projects.
Over the years, its streets, beaches, and iconic locations have attracted producers and filmmakers who see Calella as an open-air set. Its mix of historical architecture, picturesque corners, and natural landscapes makes it an inspiring setting for visual creativity.
The Calella Shorts Film Fest seeks to strengthen this connection between the city and cinema, celebrating artistic vision and local talent while promoting film culture throughout the region.

What You Will Find at the Festival
• Screenings of Selected Short Films
Works by young talents, students, and emerging creators across genres and styles.
• Special Participation from INS Bisbe Sivilla
Student audiovisual projects showcasing the creativity and hard work of the school’s film-involved programs.
• Awards and Recognitions
A professional jury will evaluate and reward outstanding works for their creativity, technique, and originality.

ESPAÑOL:
El Calella Shorts Film Fest nace con la ambición de convertirse en un punto de encuentro para jóvenes creadores, amantes del cine y profesionales del mundo audiovisual. Este festival celebra la creatividad, la innovación narrativa y el talento emergente, ofreciendo una plataforma para que nuevos cineastas puedan mostrar sus obras y conectar con un público más amplio.

El festival colabora orgullosamente con el INS Bisbe Sivilla, cuyos alumnos presentarán varios de sus proyectos audiovisuales. Su participación convierte el festival no solo en un evento cultural, sino también en una experiencia educativa y profesional. Fomenta el aprendizaje práctico, el desarrollo creativo y el intercambio entre estudiantes, docentes y expertos de la industria.

Los jóvenes directores tendrán la oportunidad de ver sus trabajos en la gran pantalla, recibir comentarios del público y del jurado, y formar parte de un programa que destaca el talento emergente de Calella y del conjunto de la comarca del Maresme.

Calella: una ciudad con alma cinematográfica

Ubicada entre el mar Mediterráneo y el Parque Natural del Montnegre, Calella es una ciudad costera vibrante con un rico patrimonio cultural. Conocida por sus playas, su turismo y su carácter mediterráneo, Calella se ha convertido también en un escenario natural para producciones cinematográficas, sesiones fotográficas y proyectos audiovisuales.

A lo largo de los años, sus calles, playas y rincones icónicos han atraído a productores y cineastas que ven en Calella un plató al aire libre. Su combinación de arquitectura histórica, rincones pintorescos y paisajes naturales la convierten en un entorno inspirador para la creatividad visual.

El Calella Shorts Film Fest busca reforzar esta conexión entre la ciudad y el cine, celebrando la visión artística y el talento local mientras impulsa la cultura cinematográfica en toda la región.

Qué encontrarás en el festival

• Proyecciones de cortometrajes seleccionados
Obras de jóvenes talentos, estudiantes y creadores emergentes de distintos géneros y estilos.

• Participación especial del INS Bisbe Sivilla
Proyectos audiovisuales de los alumnos que muestran la creatividad y el esfuerzo de los programas formativos del centro.

• Premios y reconocimientos
Un jurado profesional evaluará y recompensará las obras más destacadas por su creatividad, técnica y originalidad.

-BEST SHORT FILM
-BEST STUDENT
-BEST MUSIC VIDEO
-BEST SHORT DOCUMENTARY
-BEST FILMMAKER
-BEST SHORT SCRIPT
-BEST FEATURE SCRIPT
-JURY AWARD
-AUDIENCE AWARD

Rules & Terms – Calella Shorts Film Fest
1. General Eligibility

The Calella Shorts Film Fest is open to filmmakers of all ages, backgrounds, and nationalities.

All genres are accepted: fiction, documentary, animation, experimental, etc.
Shorts: 0-30min
Short Documentary: 0-30min
Short Script: 0-30 pages
Feature Script: 30-180 pages

2. Production Year

There is no production year limit. We accept both new and older works without restrictions.

3. Premiere Status

We do not require any type of premiere (world, national, or regional).

Projects that have already been screened elsewhere are fully eligible.

4. Online Availability

Films already available online (YouTube, Vimeo, social media, personal website, etc.) are accepted.

5. Promotion
In some cases we promote registered projects on social networks; by registering you give us consent to publish your project poster and synopsis, for promotional purposes only.

6. Language & Subtitles

Films in any language are welcome.

If the film is not in English, Spanish, or Catalan, subtitles in one of these languages are required.

7. Rights & Permissions

By submitting, the filmmaker declares they hold all necessary rights for exhibition.

The festival may use stills, posters, or short excerpts (max. 30 seconds) for promotional purposes.

8. Selection Process

All submissions will be reviewed by the festival team.

Selected films will be notified via email.

The festival reserves the right to program the films as it sees fit.

9. Screening & Venue

Selected films will be screened on June 11th, 2027 at (Calella).

10. Awards

A jury will present several awards recognizing creativity, originality, and technical quality.

Awards have no cash prize unless otherwise announced.

11. Fees & Refunds

Submission fees (if applicable) are non-refundable.

Participation is voluntary and does not imply financial compensation.

12 Agreement

By submitting a film, the filmmaker accepts these Rules & Terms in full.

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  • Racheal Leigh

    Thanks so much for awarding my AI vertical thriller two awards in the 2026 Festival! Was wonderful to be able to take part!

    June 2026
    Response from festival:

    Thank you Racheal!

  • I'm so glad I submitted to the festival. I'm so proud to be an award winner!

    June 2026
    Response from festival:

    Thank you Kelly!

  • Pedro Luis

    For a first-year festival, this event was truly impressive and impactful. The communication with participants was excellent, and the response times were outstanding. The overall organization and attention to detail made the experience very positive. I look forward to seeing this festival grow in the coming years.

    June 2026
    Response from festival:

    Thank you Pedro!

  • Great festival, an honour to be included!

    June 2026
    Response from festival:

    Thanks Mike!

  • Eliott Hourlier

    A fantastic festival organized by a superb team. Thank you so much!

    June 2026
    Response from festival:

    Thank you Eliott!