Ciudad del Este Independent Film Festival is a cinematographic encounter that exhibits films of format of short film and feature, as well as music video; National and international. The festival will be held from September 16 to 19, in several locations in Ciudad del Este; Dates in which 80 films of all genres will be screened. The invitation is open to filmmakers, directors, distributors, producers, actors, producers and the entire local and international artistic community.

Awards & Prizes

The following items will be awarded:
Fiction Feature Film award
Experimental Feature Film award
Documentary Feature award
Student Feature award
Fiction Short Film award
Experimental Short Film award
Animation Short Film award
Documentary Short Film award
Student Short Film award
Musical Video award

Rules & Terms

3.- Shorts films and music videos may be played for a maximum of 30 minutes (including credits). And feature films that last longer than 31 minutes.
4.- Films must be presented in original language, or subtitled in English or Spanish.
5.- EXHIBITION. The Festival will agree on the order and date of exhibition of each work. Entries may be selected for out-of-competition samples.
6.- The admission fee will be: (...)

7.- There is no registration limit for the number of films per director or producer
8.- Digital film files will be accepted through festival accounts on the platforms.
9.- Once sent to the call, the film cannot be removed
10.- In no case will be paid for the rights of exhibition of a work (screening fee).
11.- SELECTION AND JURY. The selection of the works will be the responsibility of the Organization of the Festival by means of an international jury, formed by professionals of the cinematographic means. Your ruling will be final.
12.- The notification of the films selected in each category will be made on September 10.
13.- AWARDS. The following items will be awarded:
Fiction Feature Film award
Experimental Feature Film award
Documentary Feature award
Student Feature award
Fiction Short Film award
Experimental Short Film award
Animation Short Film award
Documentary Short Film award
Student Short Film award
Musical Video award
14.- Contact:
Ciudad del Este Independent Film Festival
Mabel Duarte
cineceiff@gmail.com

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  • Süleyman Özdemir

    Dear Festival Officials, Dear Festival Jury, First of all, I believe that cinema serves as a bridge to a beautiful and livable world, helps societies understand each other, contributes to the development of a culture of friendship and universal brotherhood, and increases awareness about the environment and nature.

    I offer my deepest gratitude for the honor of including my film 
    "An Anatolian Song
    Bir AnadoluTürküsü" in your film festival.

    Because independent cinema is very important and should be supported.

    Long live cinema!

     With friendly greetings..

    December 2025
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  • GERARDO GOUVERNEUR

    The team behind the Venezuelan short film ANYTHING FOR HER is very proud to have been part of the “Official Selection” of the 10th edition of the CIUDAD DEL ESTE INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL. A well-organized festival that highlights respect for filmmakers.

    September 2025
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  • denis gouzerh

    A superb festival on a human scale. Thank you to the jury members and the spectators who appreciated my film. It is an honor and a pleasure to have been selected for the Ciudad del Este festival.

    September 2025
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  • Arne Körner

    We’re so honored that our film was screened so far from Germany—thank you! And to top it off, it even won Best Documentary. What an incredible thrill. I just wish I could have been there to celebrate with you all.

    September 2025
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  • ROBERTO PILI

    We are really proud to parteciped and won at this Festival with our project "LUCY - A pioneer destiny"!!!

    September 2024
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