IndiFest - Barcelona Indigenous Film Festival - aims to promote the identity and rights of indigenous peoples through their own audiovisual narratives.

The festival consists of in-person screenings and online programming, complemented by other advocacy activities such as discussions with Indigenous representatives and communicators in direct dialogue and exchange with the public.

IndiFest is an initiative promoted by alterNativa Intercanvi amb Pobles Indígenes (a member organization of CLACPI), an organization that aims to give Indigenous peoples their own voice and demand compliance with their internationally recognized rights.

Awards & Prizes

JURY AWARDS

The IndiFest organizing committee will invite an international jury composed of at least half of individuals from Indigenous Peoples. All jury members will have experience in the audiovisual media or social transformation and will have no direct connection to any of the works in the festival.

JURY PRIZE FOR BEST FEATURE FILM (45 minutes or longer)
The prize consists of:
Laurel wreath and IndiFest award certificate
Promotion on social media and the festival website
Cash prize of €1,000

JURY PRIZE FOR BEST SHORT FILM (1 to 45 minutes)
The prize consists of:
Laurel wreath and IndiFest award certificate
Promotion on social media and the festival website
Cash prize of €500

The jury may make any special mentions it deems necessary or declare any of the prizes void if none of the entries meet the established criteria.

AUDIENCE AWARD

Through an online voting system, the public will be able to rate the festival's productions, and the highest-rated one will receive the following prize:

AUDIENCE AWARD FOR BEST FEATURE FILM (45 minutes or longer)

Laurel and IndiFest award certificate.
Promotion on social media and the festival website.
Cash prize of €100.

AUDIENCE AWARD FOR BEST SHORT FILM (1 to 45 minutes)

IndiFest Laurel and Award Certificate.
Promotion on social media and the festival website.
Cash prize of €100.

Rules & Terms

JURY AWARDS

The IndiFest organizing committee will invite an international jury composed of at least half of individuals from Indigenous Peoples. All jury members will have experience in the audiovisual media or social transformation and will have no direct connection to any of the works in the festival.

JURY PRIZE FOR BEST FEATURE FILM (45 minutes or longer)
The prize consists of:
Laurel wreath and IndiFest award certificate
Promotion on social media and the festival website
Cash prize of €1,000

JURY PRIZE FOR BEST SHORT FILM (1 to 45 minutes)
The prize consists of:
Laurel wreath and IndiFest award certificate
Promotion on social media and the festival website
Cash prize of €500

The jury may make any special mentions it deems necessary or declare any of the prizes void if none of the entries meet the established criteria.

AUDIENCE AWARD

Through an online voting system, the public will be able to rate the festival's productions, and the highest-rated one will receive the following prize:

AUDIENCE AWARD FOR BEST FEATURE FILM (45 minutes or longer)

Laurel and IndiFest award certificate.
Promotion on social media and the festival website.
Cash prize of €100.

AUDIENCE AWARD FOR BEST SHORT FILM (1 to 45 minutes)

IndiFest Laurel and Award Certificate.
Promotion on social media and the festival website.
Cash prize of €100.

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  • Jade Dandan Evangelista

    We are deeply grateful to IndiFest Festival de Cinema Indígena de Barcelona in Barcelona, Spain, for officially selecting Wetsitales: The Origin of the Echo and Wetsitales: Agyu from Ayuman: Mungan’s Story. It is a true honor to have these works recognized by a festival that uplifts Indigenous voices, stories, and cinema. We are especially proud to share the world premiere of these films on this meaningful international platform. Thank you for welcoming Wetsitales into your official selection and for helping bring our stories to a wider audience.

    June 2026
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  • Fred Rahal

    Ha sido un verdadero honor participar en el IndiFest – Festival de Cine Indígena de Barcelona con nuestra película Sukande Kasáká | Tierra Enferma.

    El festival es un espacio profundamente comprometido con el fortalecimiento de las voces y luchas de los pueblos originarios de todo el mundo. Su curaduría refleja sensibilidad, coherencia y respeto hacia las narrativas presentadas, y el equipo ha sido atento y acogedor en todo momento.

    Participar en IndiFest fue mucho más que una proyección: fue un encuentro de territorios, lenguas y espiritualidades, donde el cine se convierte en un puente entre culturas.

    Agradecemos de corazón al equipo del festival por esta oportunidad y por el trabajo inspirador que vienen realizando desde hace tantos años.

    — Fred Rahal
    Sukande Kasáká | Tierra Enferma

    October 2025
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  • Pedro Hcb

    Fantastic festival! Great selection and organization. it was an honor to participate.

    October 2024
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  • Keradó Cortometraje

    Estamos muy felices de haber participado con nuestro proyecto KERADÓ y de haber recibido el premio a Mejor Cortometraje. El equipo humano del Festival es muy profesional y cálido, nos hizo sentir como en casa, la programación de películas del Festival ofrece películas de mucha calidad y con temáticas muy relevantes, que hacen reflexionar sobre la crisis climática y la resistencia de los pueblos indígenas. Sin duda una gran experiencia haber asistido y participado del Indifest.

    October 2023
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  • Elvert Bañares

    It is a huge honor to have been selected in IndiFest Festival de Cinema Indigena de Barcelona. Though we weren't able to attend in person, we always feel we're part of the in-person festival. The communications were always warm and the festival collaterals are so beautiful, they exude the beauty, enthusiasm and kindness of the organizers.

    The festival is active in its posts and we've followed all of them, giving us the feeling that we've been really part of the festivities. Thank you so much IndiFest team! Our 2022 was so meaningful and you've been a huge part of the treasured memories. Our gratitude to all of you!

    Madamo gid nga salamat kag padayon!

    March 2023
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