Festival Internacional De Cine De Lima Pucp (30)

Festival Start: 06 August 2026      Festival Ende: 15 August 2026

The Pontifical Catholic University of Peru, through its Cultural Center (CCPUCP), annually organizes the Lima PUCP Film Festival. This festival promotes the best and latest in Latin American cinema, fostering a connection between filmmakers and audiences. It is a vital meeting point not only for film professionals but also for Peruvian and Latin American audiences. Throughout its 29 years, it has significantly contributed to improving the distribution of independent films and giving them greater visibility throughout the year, thus also increasing the reach of Peruvian audiovisual projects.

Our mission is to be the leading platform for the exhibition, networking, and promotion of independent cinema, with national and international reach, contributing to improved film consumption, distribution, and production. Similarly, the Lima PUCP Film Festival fulfills its mission of cultivating audiences through diverse academic activities, such as workshops, masterclasses, book presentations, and discussions with filmmakers; and through paid and free screenings throughout the country.

Internationally, our vision is to consolidate the Lima PUCP Film Festival as the leading Latin American film festival in the region. And nationally, our vision is to establish ourselves as the home of Peruvian cinema, expanding our activities to a wider area of ​​Peru.

Geldpreise: 24,500€

JURIES AND AWARDS

The juries responsible for awarding the prizes are:

Peruvian Competition Jury

Latin American Fiction Competition Jury

Latin American Fiction Competition Photography Jury

International Critics' Jury

Latin American Fiction Competition Jury

Latin American Documentary Competition Jury
PUCP Community Jury for Best Peruvian Film in Competitive Sections

LGBTQ+ Jury

The awards, which will be announced at the closing ceremony on Saturday, August 15, 2026, are as follows:

Jury Awards – Peruvian Competition

Best Peruvian Film – Includes a Spondylus Trophy and USD 4,000.00 awarded to the Peruvian production or co-production company of the film.

Best Direction – Includes a Spondylus Trophy and USD 1,000.00 awarded to the film’s director.

Special Jury Prize – Includes a Spondylus Trophy.

Jury Awards – Latin American Fiction Competition

Best Latin American Fiction Film – Includes a Spondylus Trophy and USD 5,000.00 awarded to the film’s director.

Special Jury Prize – Includes a Spondylus Trophy.

Best Direction – Includes a Spondylus Trophy.

Best Actor – Includes a Spondylus Trophy.

Best Actress – Includes a Spondylus Trophy.

Best Screenplay – Includes a Spondylus Trophy.

Best First Feature – Includes a Spondylus Trophy and USD 2,500.00 awarded to the film’s director.

Jury Award for Cinematography – Latin American Fiction Competition

Best Cinematography – Includes a Spondylus Trophy.

International Critics’ Jury Award – Latin American Fiction Competition

Best Fiction Film – Includes a Spondylus Trophy and USD 2,500.00 awarded to the film’s director.

Jury Award – Latin American Documentary Competition

Best Latin American Documentary – Includes a Spondylus Trophy and USD 5,000.00 awarded to the film’s director.

Audience Award

Audience Award for the highest-rated film across the Peruvian Competition, Latin American Fiction Competition, and Latin American Documentary Competition – Includes a Spondylus Trophy and USD 2,500.00 awarded to the film’s director.

PUCP Community Award

Best Peruvian Film across the Peruvian Competition, Latin American Fiction Competition, and Latin American Documentary Competition – Includes a Spondylus Trophy and USD 2,000.00 awarded to the film’s director.

Spondylus Award for Best LGTBIQ+ Film

Award for the Best LGTBIQ+-themed film from the Fiction, Documentary, and Peruvian Competition sections. Granted by the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru.

OTHER AWARDS

The Lima PUCP International Film Festival offers associated institutions the possibility of granting additional awards in one or more sections. The final list of awards for which the films will compete will be announced at the press conference and on the official Festival website.

STANDARD DEADLINE: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28
EXTENDED DEADLINE: TUESDAY, MARCH 31

The 30th Lima PUCP International Film Festival, organized by the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru through its Cultural Center, features the participation of public and private institutions from Peru and abroad, and will take place from August 6 to 15, 2026.

In its 29 editions to date, the Lima PUCP International Film Festival has established itself as a significant cinematic gathering.

COMPETITIVE SECTIONS
PERUVIAN COMPETITION

Works of any genre with a minimum duration of 45 minutes, selected by the Festival’s Selection Committee. Eligible films must be produced or co-produced by a Peruvian company, completed in 2025 or 2026, and must not have been screened in Peru.

LATIN AMERICAN FICTION COMPETITION

Feature films with a minimum duration of 60 minutes by Latin American filmmakers, selected by the Festival’s Selection Committee. Eligible films must have been completed in 2025 or 2026 and must not have been screened in Peru.

LATIN AMERICAN DOCUMENTARY COMPETITION

Works with a minimum duration of 45 minutes by Latin American filmmakers on any subject matter, or by filmmakers from other countries whose films deal with Latin American themes. Eligible films must have been completed in 2025 or 2026 and must not have been screened in Peru.

Selected fiction and documentary films must comply with the following screening conditions:
Exhibition Copy: DCP
Backup Copy: MP4 or H.264 file
Subtitles:

Original language Spanish: English subtitles

Original language English: Spanish subtitles

Other languages: Spanish and English subtitles

The creation and shipment of the DCP, KDM, and subtitles are the responsibility of the film representatives.
The Lima PUCP International Film Festival encourages the attendance of filmmakers.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Regular Submission:

From January 20 to February 28, 2026.

Filmmakers wishing to participate in the competitive sections of the Lima PUCP International Film Festival may submit their works through any of the following options:

Festhome platform

FilmFreeway platform

Send the online submission form available HERE, duly signed, including a screening link to the film with a password that does not expire, to: convocatoriafestival@pucp.edu.pe

Extended Submission:

From March 1 to March 31, exclusively through the online form, duly signed, including a screening link with a non-expiring password, sent to: convocatoriafestival@pucp.edu.pe
.
Access the form HERE.
The extended submission has a fee of USD 20.00.
To obtain the payment link, contact Leslie Rojas, Festival Direction Office: krojas@pucp.pe

IMPORTANT:

If the film’s original language is not Spanish, the screening link must include Spanish subtitles so it can be evaluated by the Selection Committee.

Please indicate whether the submitted version is the final cut or a work in progress.

Submission is considered a sworn declaration.

JURIES AND AWARDS

The juries responsible for awarding the prizes are:

Jury – Peruvian Competition

Jury – Latin American Fiction Competition

Jury – Cinematography – Latin American Fiction Competition

International Critics’ Jury – Latin American Fiction Competition

Jury – Latin American Documentary Competition

PUCP Community Jury – Best Peruvian Film in Competitive Sections

LGTBIQ+ Jury

The awards, which will be announced at the closing ceremony on Saturday, August 15, 2026, are as follows:

Awards – Peruvian Competition

Best Peruvian Film – Spondylus Trophy and USD 4,000.00 awarded to the Peruvian production or co-production company.
Best Direction – Spondylus Trophy and USD 1,000.00 awarded to the director.
Special Jury Prize – Spondylus Trophy.

Awards – Latin American Fiction Competition

Best Latin American Fiction Film – Spondylus Trophy and USD 5,000.00 awarded to the director.
Special Jury Prize – Spondylus Trophy.
Best Direction – Spondylus Trophy.
Best Actor – Spondylus Trophy.
Best Actress – Spondylus Trophy.
Best Screenplay – Spondylus Trophy.
Best First Feature – Spondylus Trophy and USD 2,500.00 awarded to the director.

Award – Cinematography Jury (Latin American Fiction)

Best Cinematography – Spondylus Trophy.

Award – International Critics’ Jury (Latin American Fiction)

Best Fiction Film – Spondylus Trophy and USD 2,500.00 awarded to the director.

Award – Latin American Documentary Competition

Best Latin American Documentary – Spondylus Trophy and USD 5,000.00 awarded to the director.

Audience Award

Award for the highest-rated film across the Peruvian Competition, Latin American Fiction Competition, and Latin American Documentary Competition – Spondylus Trophy and USD 2,500.00 awarded to the director.

PUCP Community Award

Best Peruvian Film across the Peruvian Competition, Latin American Fiction Competition, and Latin American Documentary Competition – Spondylus Trophy and USD 2,000.00 awarded to the director.

Spondylus Award for Best LGTBIQ+ Film

Award for the best LGTBIQ+-themed film from the Fiction, Documentary, and Peruvian Competition sections. Granted by the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru.

OTHER AWARDS

The Lima PUCP International Film Festival offers associated institutions the possibility to grant additional awards in one or more sections. The final list of awards will be announced at the press conference and on the Festival’s official website.

COMMITMENT OF SELECTED FILMS

Representatives of selected films are required to read and comply with this call for entries, the Festival regulations, and the participation agreement.

Unless a formal request indicates otherwise, the individuals who sign the submission form and the participation agreement will be considered the official representatives of the film before the Festival and the sole interlocutors authorized to negotiate all matters related to participation. They will also be solely responsible toward any other company or person involved in the film’s production.

Individuals associated with the production and direction of selected films agree to keep their selection confidential until the press conference announced by the 30th Lima PUCP International Film Festival, which will take place during the third week of July 2026. The Festival will communicate the exact date and time.

Participation in the Festival authorizes the use of images, trailers, stills, posters, and other materials from the selected films for all Festival publications, print materials, social media, official channels, promotional videos, and advertising spots. This authorization is granted without territorial or time limitations. Participants declare and guarantee that they possess all necessary rights to grant this authorization and agree to release the Festival from any liability arising from third-party claims related to intellectual property or copyright. The Festival’s Communications Department will contact production and/or distribution companies to coordinate promotional materials.

If the promotional materials provided are incomplete, the Festival reserves the right to create missing content at its discretion.

The Festival reserves the right to withdraw any film that fails to meet delivery deadlines (DCP, subtitles, promotional materials, etc.), whose materials are technically unsuitable, or whose representatives fail to comply with agreed commitments. The Festival may also disqualify a film or participant in cases of conflicts of interest, breaches of event protocols, violations of ethical codes, or legal infractions that may harm the Festival or its sponsors.

Decisions made by the Selection Committee and Festival management are final and cannot be appealed.

PARTICIPATION OF SELECTED FILMS

Production and distribution companies of selected films agree to include the phrase COMPETITION – 30th LIMA PUCP INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL in all promotional materials, including for awarded films.

Films in competition will have a press and promotional campaign designed by the Festival. If the film has its own press team, coordination with the Festival’s press team will be required. The Festival does not participate in independent events organized by competing films in order to safeguard neutrality.

The Festival will schedule selected films in the sections, venues, and time slots it deems appropriate and may modify the programming if necessary. Once selection is confirmed, the film may not be withdrawn or screened elsewhere in Peru before its Festival premiere unless the Festival Director issues written authorization.

The Selection Committee and Festival management reserve the right to create additional festival sections or modify these regulations.

Any matter not covered in these regulations, or any question arising from their interpretation, will be decided by the Festival management.

COMMITMENT AGAINST GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE AND DISCRIMINATION

The Lima PUCP International Film Festival is committed to ensuring a safe, tolerant, and discrimination-free environment for all staff, attendees, collaborators, guests, and participants. In alignment with the institutional principles of the University, the Festival rejects any form of gender-based violence or discriminatory behavior. We invite all organizations, participants, and guests to contribute to an atmosphere of safety and respect throughout all Festival activities. Participation in the Festival implies acceptance of these principles.

Download our Protocol for the prevention, care, and protection of victims of sexual harassment and gender-based violence HERE.

For more information, contact:
Leslie Rojas: krojas@pucp.pe
| +51 1 6161620

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