Welcome to the Madrid Shorts Film Festival, a cinematic spectacle in which the most engaging and inventive short stories are brought to life on film. This prestigious event honors the art of short filmmaking by displaying a diverse range of short films from throughout the world. Our carefully picked selection will captivate your senses and transport you on an extraordinary journey through the emotions and concepts developed by the industry's best emerging and veteran filmmakers.
Madrid, a city rich in culture, life, and creativity, values art, diversity, and uniqueness. Madrid has a long history of artistic and cultural innovation in Spain, with a rich history in visual arts, fashion, design, and film. Famous films shot in the city include 'Pan's Labyrinth' (Guillermo del Toro, 2006), 'The Skin I Live In' (Pedro Almodóvar, 2011), and 'Volver' (Pedro Almodóvar, 2006). In recent years, its fringes have served as the appropriate backdrop for films such as 'The Invisible Guest' (Oriol Paulo, 2016), 'Julieta' (Pedro Almodóvar, 2016), and the hit TV series 'Money Heist' (lex Pina, 2017-2021).
The Madrid Shorts Film Festival, a manifestation of the essence and aspirations of Madrid, is much more than a mere competition. Its purpose is to foster a community of artists that share a love of movies.
The Madrid Short Film Festival operates on a seasonal basis, with winners announced every three months. A shortlist is drawn up quarterly, from which a finalist is selected. The best short films of each season are screened at a prestigious cinema for an audience during an annual event.
Main Categories
Best Short Film
Best Animated Short FIlm
Best International Short Film
Best Spanish Short Film
Best Documentary Short Film
Additional Categories
Best Experimental Short
Best Environment Short
Screenplay Categories
Best short screenplay
Best TV series pilot script
Technical Categories
Best Director
Best Cinematography
Best Actress
Best Actor
Best Supporting Actress
Best Supporting Actor
Best Original Score
Best Sound
Best Producer
Best First-time Director
1.Winners in each category will be announced every three months. They will receive a certificate of achievement as well as free publicity on our social media platforms, which will include posters, teasers, and behind-the-scenes images.
2. A shortlist for the main categories, as well as Best Director, Best Actress, and Best Actor, will be compiled for each quarterly event. A winner will be chosen from among the finalists.
3. The top short films from each quarterly event will be exhibited in front of a live audience at the renowned Artistic Metropol cinema. Although admission is free, the Madrid Shorts Film Festival does not cover any expenses (travel, lodging, etc.).
4.The annual winners, who will be announced with the winners of the same quarterly event during Season IV, will receive further distinction in the main and special categories, as well as for Best Director, Best Actress, and Best Actor. They will also receive a gratis interview space on our website.
