The Casa del Reloj Short Film Festival is a cinematographic event of short films from all over the world that will take place at Hospedería Casa del Reloj, Campos del Río (Murcia), Spain, from March 18th - 21st, 2025. The festival aims to gather a diverse collection of short films from across the globe, providing a platform for filmmakers to showcase their creativity and storytelling prowess.

The festival is known for its inclusive approach, welcoming entries from a variety of genres, whether drama, comedy, horror, or experimental, as long as the films do not exceed a runtime of 30 minutes. This wide-ranging acceptance encourages a rich tapestry of cinematic expressions, fostering a vibrant community of filmmakers and enthusiasts alike.

Attendees of the Casa del Reloj Short Film Festival can look forward to an engaging program filled with screenings, discussions, and networking opportunities. The venue, Hospedería Casa del Reloj, offers a charming and intimate setting, enhancing the overall experience for both filmmakers and viewers. The festival not only provides a stage for emerging talent to gain recognition but also contributes to the cultural vitality of Campos del Río by drawing attention to this quaint Spanish town. Through its celebration of short films, the festival aims to cultivate a deeper appreciation for the cinematic arts and support the growth of independent filmmakers from around the world.

Awards & Prizes

Best Short Film in all genres, with a prize of 500€ and a diploma. There will be prizes for runner-ups too.

Rules & Terms

1. Short Films: Short films of all nationalities and any kind of gender (fiction, documentary, animation, experimental, etc) can be submitted. The short films shouldn't last no more than 30 minutes and they have been produced from January 2023. If the language is not English or Spanish, it will include subtitles in English or Spanish.

2. Registration will take place across the platform FilmFreeway. Works sent by any other means will not be accepted.

3. Fees: There will be an entry fee for each submission.

4. Selection: A selection committee will be responsible for choosing the films that will participate in the projections. Those selected will have to send a copy in .mp4 or .mov format, via digital download platforms.

5. Awards: The Best Short film in all genres as well as the Audience Award for Best Short Film, will receive a prize of 100€ and a diploma.

6. Exhibition rights: The selected short films transferred their exhibition rights only to the days of contest projection (March 18th, 2025).

7. Acceptance of rules: Registration of the short films implies acceptance of these rules.

Organizer:

Hospedería Casa del Reloj
Campos del Río (Murcia, España)