The Olot Film Festival was created with the ambition of becoming a benchmark space for independent cinema and short films on a global scale. Our program is committed to showcasing new voices in the audiovisual landscape, offering the public a diverse selection of works that explore innovative languages and bold narratives.

One of the pillars of the festival is the collaboration with the Institut d’Educació Greda of Olot, where students actively participate by presenting documentary pieces created within their academic framework. This initiative promotes local talent and strengthens the connection between students and industry professionals, building a space for learning, experimentation, and cultural dialogue.

More than just a film competition, the Olot International Film Festival seeks to be a meeting point for creators, audiences, and institutions, opening the city’s doors to creativity and artistic exchange.

Venue – Cines Olot
The Olot Film Festival will be held at Cines Olot, a modern cinema complex located at Josep Ayats Street, 10, 17800 Olot.

Cines Olot features eight fully equipped theaters, including 3D screening rooms, making it the most complete multiplex in the Garrotxa region. Beyond commercial releases, Cines Olot plays an important cultural role in the city by hosting film cycles, screenings in original version, concerts, operas, and special events.

The multiplex opened its doors more than 20 years ago, the result of a local family project with a strong background in film exhibition, aiming to offer Olot a high-quality cultural and entertainment hub.

Awards & Prizes

-Short film
-Independent Short / Student
-Documentary
-Short Documentary
-Feature Film
-Independent Feature / Documentary
-Music Video

-Short Script
-Feature Script
-First Time Screenwriter
-Best Screenwriter

-Best Filmmaker
-Best First Time Filmmaker
-Best Female Filmmaker
-Best First time Female Filmmaker
-Best Independent Filmmaker / Student
-Best Actor
-Best Actress
-Best producer
-Best Cinematography
-Best Edit
-Best Sound Design/ Soundtrack
-Best Trailer
-Best Poster

-Best Experimental
-Best Animated
-Best Comedy
-Best Drama
-Best Sci-fi/Fantasy
-Best Horror/Thriller
-Best Spanish/Hispanic / Latino
-Best AI
-Best LGBTQ+
-Environmental / Outdoor
-Best Dance
-Best Women
-Best Children

Rules & Terms

Rules & Terms

Eligibility

The Olot International Film Festival accepts films of all languages and from all years of production.

Films not in Spanish or English must include subtitles in either Spanish or English.

Short Films

Maximum running time: 30 minutes, including credits.

All genres and formats are accepted.

Screenplays

Short Scripts: up to 30 pages.

Feature Scripts: up to 180 pages.

General Conditions

By submitting, applicants confirm they hold the rights to the work and authorize the festival to screen it if selected.

Submission fees are non-refundable.

The festival reserves the right to use excerpts, stills, and promotional materials from selected works for marketing and press purposes.

Selection & Awards

All submissions will be reviewed by the festival’s selection committee.

Selected works will be notified via email.

Awards and recognitions will be announced at the closing ceremony of the festival.

Promotion

As part of our mission to give creators greater visibility, the festival will promote selected projects through our official Instagram account.

By submitting, you grant us permission to publish your film’s synopsis and poster for promotional purposes on social media.

Acceptance of Rules

By submitting your work to the Olot International Film Festival, you agree to fully accept and comply with these Rules & Terms.
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  • Jonathan Zarantonello

    Superb experience, festival absolutely recommended!

    June 2026
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  • Eunju Hyun

    A wonderful festival with excellent communication and great respect for directors. highly recommended!

    June 2026
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you so much, Eunju! Hearing that you felt respected and well-informed means everything to us. As a festival, supporting directors and their vision is always our top priority. Thanks for the high recommendation, it truly keeps us going!

  • José Alejandro Almonte

    Buen festival, recomendable para los grades cineasta y escritores

    June 2026
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    Response from festival:

    ¡Qué detallazo de comentario José Alejandro! Trabajamos duro para ser ese espacio que tanto cineastas como escritores se merecen ¡Mil gracias por todo!

  • Gloria Lanuza

    I am looking forward to seeing this wonderful festival continue to grow! Great communication, wonderful energy and many very compelling projects submitted and chosen. Thank you Olot Film Festival.

    June 2026
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you so much, Gloria! ❤️ Reading things like this completely recharges our batteries. We really put our hearts into keeping the communication smooth and bringing good vibes to the festival, so it means the world that you noticed. Thanks for being part of this growth—can't wait for the next one!

  • Mark Absher

    I thoroughly enjoyed my experience with this festival! They were very informative—even providing additional, unexpected communications regarding status of reviews, etc. And you get the benefit of exposure to international venues and juries, which assures a more rounded review. I highly recommend this festival.

    June 2026
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you so much for this Mark! We’re thrilled to hear you felt well-informed throughout the process—we really try to keep things transparent and clear. Thanks for recommending us, hope to see you around next year!