AutoCine El Sur Mutxamel Film Festival – May 14/15, 2027 | Alicante, Spain

Our History
+4,500 films screened at our drive-in theater
+2.3 million viewers in our 45-year history
+25,000 followers on Facebook
+18,500 followers on Instagram
+2,700 reviews on Google

Welcome to the AutoCine El Sur Mutxamel Film Festival, a unique open-air cinema event hosted at a historic drive-in theater that has been operating since 1980, located in Mutxamel (Alicante, Spain).

This event is organized and managed by the owners of the drive-in theater themselves, ensuring a professional, high-quality experience. With over 4,500 films screened and more than 2.3 million viewers over 45 years, we are committed to creating a truly memorable event for both filmmakers and audiences.

Our festival has an open theme, embracing both independent cinema and commercial films, with the goal of showcasing a wide range of creative voices from around the world.

Selected films will be screened in a nostalgic drive-in setting, where the audience can enjoy your work from the comfort of their cars, with food and drinks delivered directly to their vehicle.

Why submit?
• Outdoor screening at a legendary Spanish drive-in cinema
• Exposure to local and international audiences
• Mixed programming: independent and commercial cinema
• A family-friendly atmosphere under the stars

Experience your film like never before: outdoors, under the stars, on a giant screen, and in front of a real audience.

ESPAÑOL:
AutoCine El Sur Mutxamel Film Festival – 14/15 de mayo de 2027 | Alicante, España

Nuestra historia
+4.500 películas proyectadas en nuestro autocine
+2,3 millones de espectadores en nuestros 45 años de historia
+25.000 seguidores en Facebook
+18.500 seguidores en Instagram
+2,700 reviews en Google

Bienvenidos a AutoCine El Sur Mutxamel Film Festival, un evento único de cine al aire libre celebrado en un histórico autocine en funcionamiento desde 1980, ubicado en Mutxamel (Alicante, España).

Este evento es organizado y gestionado por los propios propietarios del autocine, lo que garantiza una experiencia profesional y de alta calidad. Con más de 4.500 películas proyectadas y más de 2,3 millones de espectadores a lo largo de 45 años, nuestro compromiso es crear un evento verdaderamente memorable tanto para cineastas como para el público.

Nuestro festival tiene una temática abierta, acogiendo tanto el cine independiente como el cine comercial, con el objetivo de mostrar una amplia gama de voces creativas de todo el mundo.

Las películas seleccionadas se proyectarán en un entorno nostálgico de autocine, donde el público podrá disfrutar de tu obra desde la comodidad de su coche, con comida y bebida entregada directamente a su vehículo.

¿Por qué participar?
• Proyección al aire libre en un legendario autocine español
• Exposición ante audiencias locales e internacionales
• Programación mixta: cine independiente y comercial
• Un ambiente familiar bajo las estrellas

Lugar y servicios:
• Ubicación: AutoCine El Sur, C/ Cerezo s/n, 03110 Mutxamel, Alicante, España
• Servicio completo de bar y comida entregado al coche
• Transmisión de audio vía FM
• Espacio pet-friendly
• Aparcamiento gratuito

Sé parte de un festival diferente — auténtico e inolvidable.
Celebra tu película en una pantalla gigante bajo las estrellas y conecta con el público de la forma más clásica.

Awards & Prizes

-Best Short Film
-Best Documentary
-Best Music Video
-Best Indie Short
-Best Short Script
-Best Feature Script
-Best Trailer

Rules & Terms

AutoCine El Sur Mutxamel Film Festival
Terms & Rules
1. ACCEPTED CATEGORIES
• Short Films: duration between 0 and 30 minutes, including credits.
• Short Scripts: up to 30 pages.
• Feature Scripts: from 30 to 180 pages.

2. LANGUAGE & SUBTITLES
• Films and scripts in any language are accepted.
• If the film is not in Spanish or English, it must include subtitles in either Spanish or English.
• Scripts must be written in Spanish or English.

3. PRODUCTION DATE
• There are no restrictions on the year of production.
(For example, works from 2020 or earlier are eligible).

4. ONLINE PROJECTS
• Films that are already available online (YouTube, Vimeo, other platforms, etc.) are accepted.

5. RIGHTS & AUTHORSHIP
• The applicant must own all legal rights for the exhibition and use of the submitted material.
• The festival is not responsible for the unauthorized use of copyrighted material by the participant.

6. PROMOTION
• All projects registered for the festival will receive free promotion on the festival's official Instagram account to help increase visibility. By registering, you give us permission to promote your project on Instagram. If you don't want this promotion, just let us know, and we won't promote it.

7. SCREENINGS
• Selected short films will be screened on the big screen at AutoCine El Sur in Mutxamel (Alicante, Spain), as part of the official public program.
• The screened categories will include:
Best Short Film, Best Documentary, Best Trailer, Best Independent Short Film, and Best Music Video.

8. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS
• By submitting a film or script, the participant agrees to all rules and conditions stated above.
• The organization reserves the right to modify the schedule or conditions if necessary, always in the best interest of the event and its participants.

10 Reviews
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  • Esteban Valdez

    Really solid festival! Very open and accepting.

    May 2026
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you so much Esteban! We really appreciate the feedback. Creating an open, welcoming, and friendly space for filmmakers is exactly what we aimed for in this first edition. Thanks for being a part of it, and we hope to see your work on our big screen again next year!

  • El Refranero Vacío Films

    La combinación de festival de cortometrajes y auto cine nos parece una manera súper viva de poder llevar a cabo un festival de este estilo. Muchas gracias al festival por haber valorado nuestro trabajo, haberlo tratado con tanto cariño y seguro que para el próximo proyecto nos volvemos a presentar! :D

    May 2026
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    Response from festival:

    ¡Muchísimas gracias por tus palabras y por ese entusiasmo! Nos alegra un montón que os parezca una combinación tan viva; esa es la magia que buscábamos al unir el cortometraje con la pantalla gigante del autocine. Para nosotros ha sido un placer enorme valorar vuestro trabajo y tratarlo con el cariño que merece. ¡Tenemos muchísimas ganas de ver con qué nos sorprendéis en vuestro próximo proyecto! Os esperamos con los brazos abiertos en la próxima edición. ¡Un abrazo grande! :D"

  • Oleksii Kopachynskyi

    An absolute gem of a festival! Huge thanks to the organizers and the selection committee for their dedication to supporting independent filmmakers. The communication was flawless, transparent, and incredibly welcoming throughout the entire process. It’s an honor to be part of Festival de Cine Auto Cine El Sur Mutxamel. Keep up the amazing work, you are doing something truly special for the cinema community! Highly recommended!

    May 2026
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you so much for your amazing words Oleksii and your incredible energy! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you felt welcomed and supported by our team throughout the whole process. Reviews like yours let us know we are on the right track. Thank you for being a part of this first edition, and we can't wait to see your future work on our big screen!

  • Kyle Cheatley

    An absolute gem of a film festival! I was honoured to win the award for best short screenplay. It was amazing to watch the winning films at the incredible outdoor drive-in cinema,
    I will definitely be attending future screenings and entering my work as part of future competitions. All staff involved were very friendly and accommodating.

    May 2026
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you so much Kyle for making the trip to join us in person, and huge congratulations again on your award for Best Short Screenplay! It was an absolute pleasure having you with us for our very first edition. We are thrilled that you enjoyed the unique drive-in experience and that our team made you feel at home. Having talented creators like you present is what truly brings the festival to life. We already look forward to welcoming you and your future screenplays back next year!

  • David Wittkower

    While I was not able to attend this festival, I was very honored that my film won Best Documentary for 2026. Communication was excellent as I waited for answers and appreciated the heads up in the process as it went along. I hope for future entries and acceptances that I will make the trip and attend the festival.

    May 2026
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you so much for your kind words, and congratulations on your well-deserved win for Best Documentary 2026! We are thrilled to hear that you felt supported and well-informed throughout the process, even from afar. It was an honor to showcase your work.