FICIMAD (Festival Internacional de Cine Independiente de Madrid) is an international film festival held annually in Madrid with screenings in the most emblematic cinemas in Madrid.
FICIMAD seeks to create transformative experiences for film lovers and creators of all ages and backgrounds by promoting and supporting independent cinema, beyond market demands. Our mission is to stimulate and encourage new filmmaking talent, honoring the great masters of world cinema, and expanding audience horizons.
We are committed to treating all people with respect, dignity and fairness by removing physical, social and economic barriers to participation. FICIMAD offers screenings, discussions, professional development and opportunities to meet, listen and learn from filmmakers around the world.
In addition to discovering new talents through the screening of documentaries, dramas and short films, attendees can enjoy live music performances, tastings of Spanish cuisine, discussion panels with the most prominent creators and figures in the film industry, among other activities.
Driven by our passion for cinema, FICIMAD fosters the understanding of world cultures through the art of cinema. We believe that cinema has a unique ability to celebrate the complexity of the human condition and that it is our responsibility to steward that power to create meaningful change in our world.
FICIMAD will screen a large number of films in some of the best cinemas in Madrid. All selected films will have a detailed review in the Official FICIMAD Magazine, but the selection of a film will not entail its screening. FICIMAD will choose the screening of the films according to its own criteria, always seeking to distribute the largest number of films to the maximum possible audience.
Each film designated as an "Official Competitor" will receive a high-resolution image of our Festival Laurels to be used for marketing and promotional purposes. All winners will receive high-resolution images of the Certificates of Award.
ANY LENGTH MOVIE AWARDS:
DON QUIXOTE TROPHY for Best Movie
GOLDEN HELMET OF MAMBRINO for Best Director
Additional Movie Awards:
Best Narrative Feature
Best Narrative Featurette
Best Narrative Short
Best Thriller
Best Comedy
Best Horror
Best LGTBTQ
Best Sci-Fi
Best Film Noir
Best Western
Best Animation Feature
Best Animation Short
Best Documentary Feature
Best Documentary Featurette
Best Documentary Short
Best Indie Film
Best Micro Film
Best Music Video
Best Web Series
Best Experimental Film
Best Director
Best Actor
Best Actress
Best Film Editing
Best Visual Effects
Best Cinematography
Best First Time Director
Best Student Film
Best Trailer
Best Screenplay - Short
Best Screenplay - Featurette
Best Screenplay - Feature