The Akida International Film Festival is an annual event held in Seville, Spain, dedicated to showcasing short films from around the world. Established in 2022 by a young filmmaker Nick Kremm, the festival aims to promote emerging talent and celebrate the art of short filmmaking.

The inaugural edition took place in September 2023 at Avenida 5 Cines, featuring over 40 short films from 20 countries. The festival's success continued with its second edition in September 2024, which saw a significant increase in participation, receiving more than 3,500 submissions from 114 countries.

The festival's program includes a diverse range of genres, such as drama, comedy, thriller, and documentary, with special sections for young filmmakers, student productions, and local works from Seville. Screenings are held at notable venues like Avenida 5 Cines and the historic Cine Cervantes, providing filmmakers and audiences with a rich cinematic experience.

In addition to film screenings, the Akida International Film Festival organizes conferences and special events that promote inclusivity and cultural exchange. Collaborations with organizations like COCEMFE Sevilla and Fundación Tres Culturas highlight the festival's commitment to social issues and the promotion of diverse voices in cinema.

The festival has garnered support from various Spanish institutions, including Unión Cine Ciudad, the Ayuntamiento de Sevilla, and Sevilla City Office, solidifying its reputation as a significant cultural event in the region.

ENGLISH: The awards for the 2025 edition are:

BEST Drama

BEST Thriller

BEST Documentary

BEST Romance

BEST Comedy

BEST Cinematography

BEST Actress

BEST Actor

BEST Direction

BEST Original Story

BEST Set Design

Audience Award

ESPAÑOL: Los premios para la edición de 2025 son

MEJOR Drama

MEJOR Suspense

MEJOR Documental

MEJOR Romance

MEJOR Comedia

MEJOR Fotografía

MEJOR Actriz

MEJOR Actor

MEJOR Dirección

MEJOR Historia Original

MEJOR Escenografía

Premio Del Público

ENGLISH:

- The film must complete the category in which it is listed.

- Subtitles are necessary to submit.

- We accept directors of all ages.

- At least 1 person from the production (Director, Producer, Actor or other) must attend the festival for 1 week as long as the specific film is streaming.

- The form can only be completed by: the director, the producer, the production manager, marketing executives or other administration posts.

- All films are going to be qualified by professionals and judges that passed from cinematographic knowledge exams.

- The festival’s goal is to promote and help small filmmakers and productions. Support indie cinema and entertain people with culture and knowledge.

ESPAÑOL:

- La película debe completar la categoría en la que figura.

- Los subtítulos son necesarios para enviar.

- Aceptamos directores de todas las edades.

- Al menos 1 persona de la producción (Director, Productor, Actor u otro) debe asistir al festival durante 1 semana mientras la película específica se esté transmitiendo.

- El formulario sólo puede ser llenado por: el director, el productor, el jefe de producción, los ejecutivos de marketing u otros cargos de la administración.

- Todas las películas serán calificadas por profesionales y jueces que aprobaron exámenes de conocimientos cinematográficos.

- El objetivo del festival es promover y ayudar a los pequeños realizadores y producciones. Apoya el cine independiente y entretiene a la gente con cultura y conocimiento.

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  • Carlos García-Espejo Sayago

    Ha sido una experiencia increíble poder participar en este festival!

    October 2024
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    Response from festival:

    Carlos, ¡fue un placer tenerte a ti y a tu película presencialmente en nuestro festival! ¡Esperamos verte en nuestra próxima edición!

  • I was very glad to be selected in this festival. The organization of the festival and communication with it was excellent. Thank you for having me!

    October 2024
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    Response from festival:

    Piro thank you for participating in this edition. It was a pleasure having you in our festival!