Welcome to in-FCTA, the Terra Alta Film Festival — a cinematic celebration rooted in one of Catalonia’s most striking and authentic landscapes.

This is not just a film festival. It is a meeting point between cinema and territory, where stories unfold through mountains, vineyards and historic villages. in-FCTA offers a complete experience: open-air screenings, immersive artistic encounters, industry activities, and shared moments around local culture and gastronomy.

We bring together a carefully curated selection of short films with spaces for dialogue, professional exchange and emerging talent. Whether you are taking your first steps or consolidating your career, in-FCTA is designed as a close, human-scale festival where filmmakers and audiences truly connect.

Rather than red carpets and distance, you will find proximity, conversation and meaningful encounters — with audiences, with other creators, and with the place itself.

Why participate?
A unique setting in rural Catalonia, far from conventional circuits
Strong competitive structure: HighLand Pro, HighLand No Pro, Talents, School, Youth and VR
€6,000 in cash awards + experiential prizes linked to the territory
Direct connection with audiences and real feedback
Industry-oriented activities, workshops and networking opportunities
A festival that values authorship, risk and diverse voices

Join us from August 2–8, 2026 and discover a festival where cinema is not only screened — it is lived.

in-FCTA is more than a festival. It’s a shared cinematic experience.

🌐 www.infcta.com
📩 info@infcta.com
📍 Bot, Terra Alta, Catalonia (Spain)

Awards & Prizes

Awards & Prizes – HighLand Pro (in-FCTA 2026)

The HighLand Pro section represents the core of in-FCTA’s competitive programme — a space dedicated to singular voices, cinematic risk and artistic excellence.

Awards recognise not only achievement, but vision: films that expand language, challenge form and resonate beyond the screen.

Official Awards
LoFato for Best Short Film – €2,000 + LoFato in-FCTA Trophy
LoFato for Best International Short Film – €1,000 + Terra Alta Experience + Trophy
LoFato for Best Director – Terra Alta Experience + Trophy
LoFato for Best Screenplay – Terra Alta Experience + Trophy
LoFato for Best Actress – Terra Alta Experience + Trophy
LoFato for Best Actor – Terra Alta Experience + Trophy
LoFato for Best Cinematography – Terra Alta Experience + Trophy
LoFato for Best Production – Terra Alta Experience + Trophy
Audience Award – €500 + Trophy
Special Mention for Best Catalan Short Film – Terra Alta Experience + Trophy
Recognition

All awards include the LoFato in-FCTA trophy, a distinctive mark of recognition within a festival committed to authorship and contemporary cinematic expression.

The Terra Alta Experience extends the award beyond the ceremony — offering filmmakers time, place and context to engage with the territory that defines the festival’s identity.

Rules & Terms

Rules & Terms – in-FCTA 2026

By submitting a film to the Terra Alta Film Festival – in-FCTA, participants fully agree to the following terms and conditions:

Eligibility
Short films must have been completed after January 1, 2024.
Running time varies depending on the section (maximum 20 minutes).
Films must not have been commercially released in the Terra Alta region.
Films must be submitted to one of the official sections: HighLand Pro, HighLand No Pro, Talents, School, Youth or VR.

Language & Accessibility
Films must be in Catalan or Spanish, or include subtitles in one of these languages (Catalan preferred).
Accessible subtitles (for deaf or hard-of-hearing audiences) and audio description are encouraged.

Submission
All entries must be submitted via Festhome or FilmFreeway.
Submission fees apply only to professional sections (HighLand Pro) and are €15.
A maximum of 2 films per director is allowed.
Incomplete submissions or expired screening links will not be considered.

Selection & Rights
Final selection is made by the festival’s programming team and direction.
Selected films may be screened up to three times during the festival and in related activities.
Participants confirm they hold all necessary rights and licenses.
By submitting, filmmakers authorize in-FCTA to use excerpts and materials for promotional purposes.

Awards
Monetary prizes will be awarded in accordance with the official call.
Attendance at the awards ceremony is required; if not possible, a video message must be provided.
Payments will be processed upon submission of the required legal documentation and invoice.
Experience awards include immersive cultural stays in Terra Alta.

Equality & Representation
in-FCTA promotes gender equality and diversity in audiovisual creation.
Participants may be asked to provide gender-related information for statistical purposes only.

Communication
Selected films will be notified via email.
Participants are encouraged to follow @infctafestival and mention the festival when announcing their selection.

Contact
For inquiries: info@infcta.com
More information: www.infcta.com