FESCILMAR - International Short Film Festival, opens its session in Spain with projection in Venezuela, Dissemination and promotion of Venezuelan, Latin American and global cinematography in two countries simultaneously; And its entire cultural realm. It tries to show cinematic works that entertain, but above all, that exert an educational influence on children, young people and the general population.

The Jury will award the following prizes:

International Competition:
Best Fiction Short Film Best Short Film Comedy

Best Lgbt Short Film

Best Video Clip

Best Horror Short Film Best Documentary Short Film
Best Animated Short Film Best Student Short Film Best Web Series

Individual Awards:

Best Actor Best Actress

Best Director Best
Best Screenplay
Screenplay Best Address
better production

Special Mentions, if the jury considers it.

Article submission deadline: August 31, 2026

(1) It will take place from September 25 to September 27, 2026 and artists of any nationality may participate.

Our festival will be in person in agreement with Fescilmar Venezuela.

Screenings at cajigal theater Barcelona- Venezuela
Barcelona- Spain
2) Fiction, documentary, video clips, webseries, experimental short films may participate, with a maximum duration of 45 minutes.
any genre...

3) The works must have been completed after January 1, 2024.

5) Registration will be made only through FilmFreeway

6) Categories:

Short film Drama Short Comedy Experimental short film LGBT short film Fantasy short film Horror short film Documentary short film Short animated short film Web series for students – C

Selected participants will be announced on September 10, 2026.

7) The works will be selected by a pre-selection committee that will determine which short films will compete in the Official Short Film Section and which will compete.

8) The organization will agree on the date and order of exhibition of the films, committing to screen them only within the Festival.

9) The Official Jury, made up of professionals from the film industry, will be in charge of awarding the awards.

11) The decisions of both the selection committee and the Official Jury will be final. The prizes awarded will be presented at the closing gala

12) Registration implies acceptance of all the bases. – the registration fee will be 10 EUR

Off platform:
10 euros for paypal: infofescilmar@gmail.com

13) NOTIFICATION

Likewise, those responsible for each short will be communicated by email. OFFICIAL SELECTION

PROGRAMMING AND EXHIBITION RIGHTS

During the celebration of the contest, the organization reserves the right to exhibit the selected films in as many public sessions as it deems appropriate.

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  • My experience at this festival has been terrific. I'm looking forward to having new work to present. Thank you so much for everything. Hugs, friends.

    May 2026
  • A beautiful and inspiring experience with Fescilmar Festival.
    It’s always meaningful to connect with a festival that values creativity and artistic expression.

    The atmosphere feels welcoming and supportive, especially for independent and emerging filmmakers.
    I truly appreciate the opportunity to share my work with an international audience.

    Thank you for your dedication and for creating such a thoughtful platform.
    Looking forward to future collaborations.

    April 2026
  • I thank the jury and organizers for the official selection and screening of my short film "The Screenwriter". Communication is good especially via Instagram where you can see videos a pictures of the event.

    October 2025
  • THANK YOU FOR A GREAT FESTIVAL

    September 2025
  • Dirceu Martins Alves

    Quiero dar las gracias al Festival Fescilmar por la selección especial de mi film Money!
    Mi equipo y yo estamos muy honrados y felices en formar parte! Un saludo grande a todos ustedes desde Brasil!

    November 2024