Welcome to the Erotic Film Festival Barcelona.

We are a welcoming and inclusive space for reflection and exploration, encouraging discussions on eroticism, sexuality, and identity. We showcase the beauty and complexity of the erotic through the lens of cinema, believing in the power of storytelling to capture the essence of human desire and connection.

Contrary to the typical porn-related visuals that many might associate with erotic content, this genre is incredibly varied and nuanced. We highlight the vast diversity within erotic cinema, showcasing different bodies, sexualities, gender identities and expressions. As the world becomes more accepting of these differences, it is natural for us as humans to express this evolution through various forms of art. We need more platforms for this type of creative expression, and we are driven to bring it to a broader audience.

By presenting a wide range of sub-genres and themes, we emphasise the artistry and creativity that define this often-overlooked genre. Join us at the Erotic Film Festival Barcelona to celebrate and explore the multifaceted nature of erotic cinema.

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The Erotic Film Festival Barcelona programme can be experienced in two ways: online and in the cinema.

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For one week, viewers worldwide can enjoy selected films for free on our online platform, with the option to donate. By showcasing a portion of the programme online, we celebrate the beauty, diversity and complexity of eroticism in a way that is accessible to all, regardless of geography or financial constraints.

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The Cinema Programme will feature a selection of films from the wider programme shown at an intimate screening event in Barcelona with tickets available to the general public. Films selected for the Cinema Programme will include two free tickets for the filmmaker with further available at a discounted rate.

Some films may only be included in the Online Programme, while others will only be in the Cinema Programme, and some will feature in both programmes. The programming team will decide which strand a film features in, and it will depend on a number of factors, including programme variety and duration. All films selected, regardless of their programme, will be eligible for the Film of the Festival award.

โฆพ Film of the Festival - decided by the programmers
โฆพ Audience Award - decided by audience vote at the cinema

A) Eligibility Requirements
1. Films completed on or after 1 Jan 2023, are eligible for consideration.
2. Films in any language can be submitted. Submissions not in English or Spanish should include English subtitles.
3. Entrant confirms and warrants required legal authority to submit the entry to the Festival and to use all music, images, and content in the entry.
4. The undersigned shall indemnify and hold harmless Erotic Film Festival Barcelona from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees, and costs of the court) that may be incurred by reason of any claim involving copyright, trademark, credits, publicity, screening, and loss of or damage to the screening videos entered.
4. There is no premiere policy. Qualifying films are permitted to have already been screened at other festivals and be freely available online.
5. All submissions must be completed original works.
6. You have obtained the consent and release for every individual appearing in your Content.
7. You have verified that each individual appearing in your Content was at least eighteen (18) years of age at the time of production and you have collected, examined, and maintained sufficient records of this age verification.
8. No individual appearing in your Content has been convicted of any crimes relating to sexual assault, sexual exploitation of a minor, trafficking, and other related criminal offenses.
9. The Content complies with our Terms and does not contain or comprise prohibited material such as child sexual abuse material, non-consensual content, revenge porn, blackmail, misleading content, or depictions of individuals under the age of eighteen (18).
10. Does not violate any applicable law, including communications that would give rise to criminal or civil liability
11. Does not advocate or otherwise condone any illegal activity
12. Does not infringe the intellectual property rights of any third party
13. Does not violate or infringe the rights of any person or entity, including a personโ€™s right to privacy
14. Does not consist of, or contain computer viruses, malicious computer code, computer trojans, political campaigning, commercial solicitation, chain letters, mass mailings, or any form of โ€˜spam.โ€™

B) Submission Guidelines
1. Only complete entries (including fee payment and screener) will be considered.
2. Entrants are permitted to submit works-in-progress (i.e., without final colour correction or sound mixing), but please note that the programming committee will only consider the version submitted. Subsequent cuts or replacement copies will only be accepted at the request of the programming committee.

The submission categories are:
- Romantic Erotica
- Queer Erotica
- Fetish & BDSM Erotica
- Fantasy, Period & Sci-Fi Erotica Erotica
- Experimental and Avant-Garde Erotica

All films must be 45 minutes or less.

C) Judging & Selection
1. Films are selected for Festival presentation by the Erotic Film Festival Barcelona programming committee. If a film is selected, the Festival office will contact the entrant by email. We will aim to notify selected filmmakers at least two weeks before the first day of the festival edition.
2. The Festival does not provide feedback or screening notes to entries that are not selected.
3. Selected films must provide:
- a public or private, non-password protected Vimeo link of the full, completed film, which can be embedded on the Erotic Film Festival Barcelona website for the full one week duration of the festival edition
- a film poster and/or stills for promotional and website use
4. All selected films are judged during the Festival. The Festival does not provide feedback or screening notes to entries that are not selected.

D) Entry Fees
1. All submissions for the Erotic Film Festival Barcelona are to be paid through FilmFreeway.
2. The submission fee is non-refundable.
3. Entry fees are not refundable. Fees cover registration, consideration by the programming department, and notification of the results.
4. There are no fee waivers.

E) Promotion
1. Selected films must acknowledge that Erotic Film Festival Barcelona reserves the right to promote the films on the Erotic Film Festival Barcelona website and social media using both images and video that you provide.
2. Erotic Film Festival Barcelona is hereby granted the right to utilise an excerpt from any film submitted and accepted for exhibition at the Festival for promotional purposes, including future editions of the festival.

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  • Nathan King

    Great communication and the festival did a lot of work promoting my film and the other films!

    January 2025
  • Mike Booth

    Attended November 2024. Great selection of films - funny, sexy, moving, educational - and a fun evening in a cozy venue. Organisers very passionate and welcoming. Hope it becomes an annual event!

    January 2025
  • CornPop Bright

    Great communication and a great festival.

    December 2024