Engativá is the third most populous locality in Bogotá; however, it is one of the least developed in terms of culture and cinema. There is talk of the cultural movements in Bosa, Kennedy, Ciudad Bolívar, and Suba, but Engativá is not mentioned. We are organizing this event to put the locality on the national and international map, with a large-scale event and outstanding films from around the world. Join us in making Engativá the epicenter of cinema in Bogotá and turning the Engativá International Film Festival into one of the country's most important film events.
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Engativá es la tercera localidad más habitada de Bogotá; sin embargo, es una de las menos desarrolladas en términos culturales y cinematográficos. Se habla del movimiento cultural de Bosa, Kennedy, Ciudad Bolívar y Suba, pero no se menciona a Engativá. Organizamos este evento para poner a la localidad en el panorama nacional e internacional, con un evento de gran magnitud y películas destacadas de todo el mundo. Únete a nosotros para convertir a Engativá en el epicentro del cine en Bogotá y hacer del Festival Internacional de Cine de Engativá uno de los eventos cinematográficos más importantes del país.
1. FECHA Y LUGAR DEL CERTAMEN: Del 9 al 14 de junio del 2026, en la ciudad de Bogotá, Colombia.
2. FECHA DE RECEPCIÓN: Desde el 13 de agosto de 2025 hasta el 31 de marzo de 2026, estará dividido en tres deadlines: Early Deadline (Del 13 al 31 de agosto de 2025), Regular Deadline (Del 1 de septiembre del 2025 al 10 de marzo de 2026), y Extended Deadline (Del 10 al 31 de marzo de 2026).
3. FECHA DE NOTIFICACIÓN DE LA SELECCIÓN OFICIAL Y LANZAMIENTO DEL FESTIVAL: La notificación de los seleccionados en el festival se hará el 15 de abril de 2026 por medio de un correo electrónico. El Lanzamiento del Festival y la socialización de la Selección Oficial a la prensa y diferentes medios se hará en abril de 2026, junto con el anuncio de los aliados, patrocinadores, lugares de proyección, socios, imagen oficial, trailer y jurado.
4. CATEGORÍAS Y COSTOS DEL CERTAMEN: El Festival se dividirá en las siguientes categorías:
Cortometraje Nacional de Ficción: Película de ficción de entre 1 y 30 minutos de duración, ya sean Live Action o Animación de temática libre, realizados en Colombia o por colombianos.
Cortometraje Nacional Documental: Película documental de entre 1 y 30 minutos de duración, ya sean Live Action o Animación de temática libre, realizados en Colombia o por colombianos.
Largometraje Nacional: Película de ficción o documental con más de 60 minutos de duración, ya sean Live Action o Animación de temática libre, realizados en Colombia o por colombianos.
Cortometraje Internacional de Ficción: Película de ficción de entre 1 y 30 minutos de duración, ya sean Live Action o Animación de temática libre, realizados por cualquier persona en cualquier país del mundo.
Cortometraje Internacional Documental: Película documental de entre 1 y 30 minutos de duración, ya sean Live Action o Animación de temática libre, realizados en cualquier parte del mundo.
Largometraje Internacional: Película de ficción o documental con más de 60 minutos de duración, ya sean Live Action o Animación de temática libre, realizados en cualquier parte del mundo.
Engativá de Película: Película de ficción o documental de cualquier duración, técnica o temática realizada en la localidad de Engativá.*
Para las películas locales se requerirán pruebas de su realización en la localidad, ya sean éstas videos o fotografías de detrás de cámaras o certificados de residencia de la localidad. Cualquier película que se inscriba en esta categoría y no certifique su realización en Engativá será descalificada automáticamente, sin derecho a réplica o cambio de categoría por parte del equipo curatorial.
Precios de inscripción por deadline:
Cortometraje Nacional de Ficción: Early Deadline (0 USD) / Regular Deadline (3 USD) / Extended Deadline (5 USD)
Cortometraje Nacional Documental: Early Deadline (0 USD) / Regular Deadline (3 USD) / Extended Deadline (5 USD)
Largometraje Nacional: Early Deadline (0 USD) / Regular Deadline (5 USD) / Extended Deadline (7 USD)
Cortometraje Internacional de Ficción: Early Deadline (4 USD) / Regular Deadline (7 USD) / Extended Deadline (12 USD)
Cortometraje Internacional Documental: Early Deadline (4 USD) / Regular Deadline (7 USD) / Extended Deadline (12 USD)
Largometraje Internacional: Early Deadline (10 USD) / Regular Deadline (15 USD) / Extended Deadline (20 USD)
Engativá de Película: Early Deadline (0 USD) / Regular Deadline (0 USD) / Extended Deadline (0 USD)
5. OBRAS PARTICIPANTES: Podrán participar películas de todo el mundo. Si la película está en inglés o un idioma diferente al español se requieren subtítulos en español. Si la película está en español, no se requiere nada más. Solo se aceptan obras del año 2023 en adelante.
6. INSCRIPCIÓN: Los postulantes deberán ingresar en FilmFreeway o FestHome y diligenciar la inscripción correspondiente. No se aceptarán películas enviadas por ningún otro medio.
7. ENVÍO DE LAS OBRAS: Para el envío de obras se deberá subir el archivo digital de la película en alta definición (.MOV o .MP4 en H.264 o H.265) a una plataforma virtual (Dropbox, PCloud, Google Drive, etc.) y enviar vía email el enlace de descarga. En el correo deberá anexarse el documento donde el FESTIVAL tiene el derecho de exhibición del material.
8. RECONOCIMIENTO: Se entregarán reconocimientos oficiales (certificación de Selección Oficial) a las obras seleccionadas que lo soliciten. Además, se enviarán los laureles correspondientes para los Press Kits y pósters a todas las obras seleccionadas.
9. REQUERIMIENTOS: Aparte del archivo de video en alta calidad, se requiere un Press Kit básico (póster, 5 fotogramas de la película, banner, fotografía del director, tráiler). En caso de ser seleccionado, el postulante deberá colocar los laureles del FESTIVAL en el póster y banner.
10. CONDICIONES DE PARTICIPACIÓN: Al inscribirse, los responsables de las películas clasificadas en la Selección Oficial aceptan que sus películas se exhiban en las diferentes actividades del FESTIVAL en su edición 2026 y en eventos posteriores. También aceptan el uso de extractos de imágenes de las películas para fines promocionales del FESTIVAL a través de medios de comunicación. El material enviado no será devuelto y pasará a formar parte del archivo del FESTIVAL. El FESTIVAL no se hace responsable de posibles infracciones relacionadas con derechos de autor, siendo éstas responsabilidad de quien inscribe la obra. Los gastos de envío para la inscripción de las obras correrán por cuenta de los participantes. El FESTIVAL INTERNACIONAL DE CINE DE ENGATIVÁ es un evento cinematográfico no competitivo, y no se paga fee por exhibición.
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1. DATE AND LOCATION OF THE FESTIVAL: June 9–14, 2026, in Bogotá, Colombia.
2. SUBMISSION PERIOD: From August 13, 2025, to March 31, 2026. The period will be divided into three deadlines: Early Deadline (August 13–31, 2025), Regular Deadline (September 1, 2025 – March 10, 2026), and Extended Deadline (March 10–31, 2026).
3. OFFICIAL SELECTION NOTIFICATION & FESTIVAL LAUNCH: Selected films will be notified via email on April 15, 2026. The Festival Launch and press announcement of the Official Selection will take place in April 2026, along with the presentation of allies, sponsors, screening venues, partners, official image, trailer, and jury members.
4. CATEGORIES & ENTRY FEES: The Festival will be divided into the following categories:
National Fiction Short Film: Fiction films between 1 and 30 minutes in length, Live Action or Animation, with free theme, produced in Colombia or by Colombians.
National Documentary Short Film: Documentary films between 1 and 30 minutes in length, Live Action or Animation, with free theme, produced in Colombia or by Colombians.
National Feature Film: Fiction or documentary films over 60 minutes in length, Live Action or Animation, with free theme, produced in Colombia or by Colombians.
International Fiction Short Film: Fiction films between 1 and 30 minutes in length, Live Action or Animation, with free theme, produced by any person in any country in the world.
International Documentary Short Film: Documentary films between 1 and 30 minutes in length, Live Action or Animation, with free theme, produced anywhere in the world.
International Feature Film: Fiction or documentary films over 60 minutes in length, Live Action or Animation, with free theme, produced anywhere in the world.
Engativá de Película: Fiction or documentary films of any length, technique, or theme, produced in the locality of Engativá.*
For local films, proof of production in the locality will be required (either behind-the-scenes photos/videos or residency certificates). Any film entered in this category without proof of production in Engativá will be automatically disqualified, with no right to appeal or change of category by the curatorial team.
Entry fees per deadline are as follows:
National Fiction Short Film: Early Deadline (USD 0) / Regular Deadline (USD 3) / Extended Deadline (USD 5)
National Documentary Short Film: Early Deadline (USD 0) / Regular Deadline (USD 3) / Extended Deadline (USD 5)
National Feature Film: Early Deadline (USD 0) / Regular Deadline (USD 5) / Extended Deadline (USD 7)
International Fiction Short Film: Early Deadline (USD 4) / Regular Deadline (USD 7) / Extended Deadline (USD 12)
International Documentary Short Film: Early Deadline (USD 4) / Regular Deadline (USD 7) / Extended Deadline (USD 12)
International Feature Film: Early Deadline (USD 10) / Regular Deadline (USD 15) / Extended Deadline (USD 20)
Engativá de Película: Early Deadline (USD 0) / Regular Deadline (USD 0) / Extended Deadline (USD 0)
5. ELIGIBLE WORKS: Films from all over the world may participate. If the film is in English or any language other than Spanish, Spanish subtitles are required. If the film is in Spanish, nothing additional is required. Only works produced in 2023 or later will be accepted.
6. SUBMISSION: Applicants must register through FilmFreeway or FestHome and complete the corresponding entry form. Films submitted through any other means will not be accepted.
7. DELIVERY OF WORKS: The high-definition digital file (.MOV or .MP4 in H.264 or H.265) must be uploaded to a virtual platform (Dropbox, PCloud, Google Drive, etc.) and the download link sent via email. The email must also include a document granting the FESTIVAL the right to exhibit the material.
8. RECOGNITION: Official recognitions (Official Selection certificate) will be awarded to selected works upon request. In addition, laurels for Press Kits and posters will be sent to all selected works.
9. REQUIREMENTS: In addition to the high-quality video file, a basic Press Kit is required (poster, 5 still frames from the film, banner, director’s photograph, trailer). If selected, the applicant must place the FESTIVAL laurels on the poster and banner.
10. TERMS OF PARTICIPATION: By submitting, the representatives of the films selected for the Official Selection accept that their films will be screened in the various activities of the 2026 edition of the FESTIVAL and in future events. They also authorize the use of still images from the films for promotional purposes of the FESTIVAL in the media. Submitted material will not be returned and will become part of the FESTIVAL archive. The FESTIVAL is not responsible for possible copyright infringements, which are the sole responsibility of the submitter. Shipping costs for submitting works are the responsibility of the participants. The ENGATIVÁ INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL is a non-competitive event, and no screening fees are paid.
1. DATE AND LOCATION OF THE FESTIVAL: From May 13 to 17, 2026, in Bogotá, Colombia.
2. RECEPTION DATE: From July 10, 2025, to February 15, 2026, divided into three deadlines: Early Deadline (July 10 to 31, 2025), Regular Deadline (August 1, 2025, to January 15, 2026), and Late Deadline (January 16 to February 15, 2026).
3. NOTIFICATION DATE OF THE OFFICIAL SELECTION AND FESTIVAL LAUNCH: Notification of the selected films will be made on April 15, 2026, via email. The Festival Launch and the announcement of the Official Selection to the press and various media will take place in April 2026, along with the announcement of partners, sponsors, screening venues, partners, official image, trailer, and jury.
4. CATEGORIES AND COSTS OF THE FESTIVAL: The Festival will be divided into the following categories:
- National Fiction Short Film: Fiction film between 1 and 30 minutes in length, either Live Action or Animation of free theme, made in Colombia or by Colombians.
- National Documentary Short Film: Documentary film between 1 and 30 minutes in length, either Live Action or Animation of free theme, made in Colombia or by Colombians.
- National Feature Film: Fiction or documentary film over 60 minutes in length, either Live Action or Animation of free theme, made in Colombia or by Colombians.
- International Fiction Short Film: Fiction film between 1 and 30 minutes in length, either Live Action or Animation of free theme, made by anyone in any country in the world.
- International Documentary Short Film: Documentary film between 1 and 30 minutes in length, either Live Action or Animation of free theme, made by anyone in any country in the world.
- International Feature Film: Fiction or documentary film over 60 minutes in length, either Live Action or Animation of free theme, made by anyone in any country in the world.
- Engativa Film: Fiction or documentary film of any length, technique, or theme made in the locality of Engativá*
*For local films, proof of their production in the locality will be required, whether these are videos or behind-the-scenes photos or residence certificates from the locality. Any film that registers in this category and does not certify its production in Engativá will be automatically disqualified, with no right to appeal or change category by the curatorial team.
Registration fees per deadline for the following categories are:
- National Fiction Short Film: Early Deadline (0 USD) / Regular Deadline (3 USD) / Late Deadline (5 USD)
- National Documentary Short Film: Early Deadline (0 USD) / Regular Deadline (3 USD) / Late Deadline (5 USD)
- National Feature Film: Early Deadline (0 USD) / Regular Deadline (5 USD) / Late Deadline (7 USD)
- International Fiction Short Film: Early Deadline (4 USD) / Regular Deadline (7 USD) / Late Deadline (12 USD)
- International Documentary Short Film: Early Deadline (4 USD) / Regular Deadline (7 USD) / Late Deadline (12 USD)
- International Feature Film: Early Deadline (10 USD) / Regular Deadline (15 USD) / Late Deadline (20 USD)
- Engativa Film: Early Deadline (0 USD) / Regular Deadline (0 USD) / Late Deadline (0 USD)
5. AWARDS: The following awards will be given:
- Best National Fiction Short Film
- Best National Documentary Short Film
- Best National Feature Film
- Best International Fiction Short Film
- Best International Documentary Short Film
- Best International Feature Film
- Best Local Film
These awards will include a trophy presented at the award ceremony to the filmmakers present. If the filmmaker is not present, they must cover the shipping costs. Additionally, the jury will select the best film for the 'Grand Jury Prize' for both short films and feature films, with these winners receiving a cash prize to be determined in the future.
6. ELIGIBLE WORKS: Films from around the world can participate. If the film is in English or a language other than Spanish, Spanish subtitles are required. If the film is in Spanish, nothing else is required. Only works from the year 2022 onwards are accepted.
7. REGISTRATION: Applicants must register on FilmFreeway or FestHome and complete the corresponding registration; films sent by any other means will not be accepted.
8. SUBMISSION OF WORKS: For the submission of works, the digital file of the film in high definition (.MOV or .MP4 in h.264 or h.265) must be uploaded to a virtual platform (Dropbox, PCloud, Google Drive, etc.) and the download link sent via email. Additionally, the email must attach the document where the FESTIVAL has the right to exhibit the material.
9. RECOGNITION: Official recognitions (Official Selection certification) will be awarded to the selected works in each category after being announced, and the corresponding laurels will be sent for the Press kit and poster.
10. REQUIREMENTS: Besides the high-quality video file, a basic Press Kit is required (Poster, 5 frames from the film, Banner, Director's photograph, Trailer). If selected, the applicant must place the FESTIVAL laurels on the poster and banner.
11. CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION: By registering, the persons responsible for the films selected in the Official Selection accept that their films will be screened in the various activities within the development of the FESTIVAL in its 2026 edition. Extracts of the films' images may also be used for promotional purposes of the FESTIVAL through media outlets. The submitted material will not be returned and will become part of the FESTIVAL archive. The FESTIVAL is not responsible for possible copyright infringements, which are the responsibility of the person registering the work. Shipping costs for registering works will be the responsibility of the participants.
12. JURY: The jury will be composed of specialized filmmakers from across the country or abroad and will be announced in April 2026 at the festival launch along with the announcement of the official selection of the FESTIVAL. The jury will decide the winners of each main category and the 'Grand Jury Prize'. The jury's decision is final.
