FICCSUR is a film festival that takes place in one of the most beautiful cities of the South American cone, Valparaiso. We hope to have a worldwide festival of films, from all continents, from all cultures, with multiple languages, where the only common language is the film. With the support of the Illustrious Municipality of Valparaíso, we are going to hold a festival in several venues, where more than 80 films will be live screening, including feature films and short films, national and international.

- Best Nanometraje
- Best Fiction Short film
- Best documentary short film
- Best Animation Short Film
- Best experimental short film
- Best Horror Short Film
- Best fiction feature film
- Best Documentary Feature film
- Best animation feature film
- Best Experimental Feature film
- Best horror feature film
- Best Video musical
- Best screenplay

1 - The scope of the Festival is international. Works from all over the world can be presented.
2 - Each filmmaker can present as many films as he wants, in any language, provided he is subtitled in Spanish or English.
3 - The theme is free, as long as it does not violate good customs and human dignity and respect.
4 - The call begins on August 22. The deadline on May 06, 2026.
5 - Deadlines:
- Starting: before August 27
- Starting: before September 27
- Early bird one: before October 20
- Early bird two: before November 15
- Normal one: before December 13
- Normal two: before January 10
- Afternoon one: before February 10
- Afternoon two: before March 10
- Extended one: before April 10
- Extended two: before May 06
6.-: Definition of categories: (duration includes credits)
- Nanometraje: films whose duration is less than 4 minutes.
- Short films: films lasting between two and 35 minutes.
- Feature films: films lasting more than 35 minutes.
- Video clips: any length
- Movie scripts
7.- Categories in competition:
- Nanometraje
- Short fiction
- Short documentary
- Short Film Animation
- Experimental Short Film
- Short terror-horror
- Video musical < 35 min
- Movie scripts < 300 pages
- Feature film fiction
- Feature film documental
- Feature film animation
- Feature film experimental
- Feature film terror-horror
8 - Submission can be made directly on the festival website: http://ficcsur.wixsite.com/ficcsur; Or through XXXXXXXX.
9 - The registration fee is as follows:
- Starting: before August 27: Short film and video clip: $ 10; Feature film: $ 10
- Starting: before September 27: Short film and video clip: $ 10; Feature film: $ 11
- Early bird one: before October 20: Short film and video clip: $ 11; Feature film: $ 12
- Early bird two: before November 15: Short film and video clip: $ 11; Feature film: $ 13
- Normal one: before December 13: Short film and video clip: $ 12; Feature film: $ 13
- Normal two: before January 10: Short film and video clip: $ 12; Feature film: $ 14
- Afternoon one: before February 10: Short film and video clip: $ 13; Feature film: $ 14
- Afternoon two: before March 10: Short film and video clip: $ 13; Feature film: $ 15
- Extended one: before April 10: Short film and video clip: $ 14; Feature film: $ 16
- Extended two: before May 06: Short film and video clip: $ 15; Feature film: $ 18
10 - The curatorship committee of the pre-selection of the Festival will choose up to a maximum of 10 films for each category, which will be called Official Selection, and will participate in the final competition. This selection will be communicated to the authors. Notification day: may 11.
11 - The festival is live screening. The selected films will be projected according to a calendar prepared in advance, and communicated to the selected ones through the web site of the festival, as well as by the social networks.
12 - The jury will be composed of representatives of the collaborating entities and personalities of the cinematographic field, selected by the Festival Management Committee.
13 - PRIZES
- Best Nanometraje
- Best Fiction Short film
- Best documentary short film
- Best Animation Short Film
- Best experimental short film
- Best Horror Short Film
- Best fiction feature film
- Best Documentary Feature film
- Best animation feature film
- Best Experimental Feature film
- Best horror feature film
- Best Video Clip
- Best movie script
14 - The Jury may award any SPECIAL JURY PRIZE in general or individual categories, not specified in the present bases.
15 - Participants fully accept the bases of this contest, as well as the resolution by the Festival Management of any problem not indicated in this document.
16 - The winners are committed to the fact that in subsequent projections mention of the award received at the Festival, as well as to place the image of the laurel of the festival in their promotional posters. To this end, they will be provided with laurel and logo of the Festival.

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  • Soegimitro BOOM

    Thank you, Southern Cone International Film Festival, for selecting my AI film BEHIND THE MASK: JERRY as an Official Selection.

    This recognition means a lot to me as an AI filmmaker from Indonesia. BEHIND THE MASK: JERRY is a story about magic, mystery, love, and a father’s sacrifice, and I am truly grateful that the festival gave this film the opportunity to be part of its international selection.

    I appreciate the festival’s support for independent filmmakers, creative storytelling, and new forms of cinema, including AI-assisted filmmaking.

    Thank you to the festival team, juries, and everyone supporting this journey.

    Soegimitro Boom
    AI Filmmaker Indonesia 🇮🇩

    May 2026
  • Jiancheng Ding

    A wonderful festival, with a great selection work.

    May 2026
  • Ha sido una experiencia maravillosa, muchas gracias por premiar mi guión de largometraje. Les deseo suerte y éxitos. Un abrazo.

    May 2025
  • Guliz Mutlu

    "Asphalt Adonis" honored with Official Selection at FICCSUR Film Festival in Valparaiso, Chile. FICCSUR, has quickly established itself as a festival with a keen eye for compelling narratives and a dedication to showcasing diverse voices in cinema. Its location in Valparaiso, one of the most beautiful and artistically inspiring cities in the South American cone, adds an extra layer of allure to the entire experience. I am deeply honored that FICCSUR recognizes the merit of "Asphalt Adonis" and has provided me with this incredible platform. The festival celebrates the power of storytelling and fosters a deeper understanding of the human experience through the art of film.

    The Paintress and Filmmaker
    Güliz Mutlu

    Short Experimental Film
    Asphalt Adonis
    https://youtu.be/l4rmTgaTrio

    May 2025
  • Very interesting festival with good energy. Great staff, helpful kind and very professional.
    Thank you for everything

    May 2024