We are a vibrant international youth short film festival dedicated to promoting the next generation of filmmakers from Peru and around the globe. In 2025 we received over 3,000 submissions from 157 countries. Our jury consists of established international filmmakers and actors, and the red-carpet event in November was inaugurated by the artistic director of Festival de Cine de Lima, Josué Mendez. As the only educationally focused film festival in the region, we created it to fill a vital gap in South America's creative landscape but with global outreach. The festival celebrates emerging talent, offering young storytellers the opportunity to share their vision, compete for recognition, and connect with both peers and seasoned professionals. With categories ranging from super-short films to longer form narratives, Visiones Nuevas is more than a showcase—it's a launchpad for fresh voices, innovative approaches and the cinematic futures of tomorrow. The festival will include workshops and talks from industry practitioners.

Awards & Prizes

Visiones Nuevas offers a diverse range of award categories to recognise outstanding contributions in the field of filmmaking. All short-listed films will receive laurels.
Winning titles will be listed on the website.

Rules & Terms

1. Filmmaker's Age: Directors must be aged between 14 and 24 years old.
2. Student Status: Entrants must be current high school or university students at the time of production.
3. Film Completion: Films must be completed within 1-2 years of the festival date.
4. Short Film Length: Films should be between 3 to 20 minutes in duration.
5. Film Language: Films can be any language. Films must include English subtitles if not in spoken English. Captions are encouraged but not required for films in English.
6. Content Restrictions: Films should not contain nudity, graphic violence, or extreme language. They must be suitable for a general/PG audience.
7. Copyright: All music, images, and footage used in the film must be original or properly licensed. No unlicensed copyrighted material is allowed.
8. Submission Format: Films should be submitted as high-resolution digital files (HD 1920x1080+) via FilmFreeway. Vimeo/YouTube links are also accepted. if a link is password protected your submission must include password details. Final entries MUST be upload to a shared drive in highest file size/quality available and with .strt file with English subtitles
9. Entry Fee: This year there is no entry fee for submissions. From 2027 there will be a nominal charge.
10. Multiple Entries: Multiple submissions UP TO 4 films max. are allowed, and entrants can enter in multiple categories.
11. Group Projects: Group projects are allowed, but all directors must be listed. Advisory roles for adults/mentors are permitted but no professional involvement.
12. Geographic Eligibility: The festival is open internationally to filmmakers from around the world.
13. Film Rights: Filmmakers must own all rights to their films. The festival may request non-exclusive screening rights for a 12-month period.
14. Delivery Requirements: If selected, entrants must provide a downloadable file, high-resolution stills, and/or poster that meet technical specifications and deadlines.
15. Prior Release: Films must not have had a prior commercial release and must not have been submitted to the festival before. Incomplete or corrupt files will be disqualified.
16. By submitting a film to the Visiones Nuevas - Lima International Youth Film Festival, entrants agree to abide by these terms and conditions.

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  • Hallupizza Estudio

    Estamos contentos de ser premiados por este festival de Peru, tienen una excelente comunicación y rapidez, estamos muy agradecidos por la oportunidad

    December 2025
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  • Marta Puchades Serrano

    We are very happy to be awarded with the Jury award for Best Screenplay in our category! At the beginning, there were a few communication issues, which is understandable for a first-year festival finding its rhythm. However, the team handled everything professionally, and the experience improved significantly as the event progressed. Overall, it was encouraging to be part of a growing festival with strong potential, and I’m looking forward to seeing how it develops in the future!

    December 2025
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  • chin weizi

    Good festival with constant communication and updates

    November 2025
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  • Un Elefante de Papel

    We were very honored to be awarded Best Experimental and Best Editor on the 2025 edition. The festival's team mantained excellent communication throughout the whole process and were very attentive. We are sure upcoming editions will continue offering great showcasing opportunities for youth.

    November 2025
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  • Vlad Sandor

    Such a great experience! Thank you for awarding my short film!

    November 2025
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