Festival On The cinema (3)

On The cinema



Deadlines

02 Jan 2026
Call for entries

18 Jul 2026
Final deadline

3
mths

18 Sep 2026
Notification date

25 Jul 2026
19 Sep 2026

Address

Amelia Denis de Icaza,  1015, Panamà, Panamà, Panama


Festival description
Short film festival
Feature film festival


Festival requirements
 Film festival
 Fiction
 Documentary
 Animation
 Fantastic
 Terror
 Experimental
 Music Video
 Other
 Any Genre
 Any Theme
 Does NOT have submission fees
 International Festival
 Online and Physical Location
 Production date: Any
 Production countries: Any
 Shooting countries: Any
 Director nationalities: Any
 Debut Films 
 School projects 
 Short Films 
 Feature Films 
 AI Tools 
 Any language
 Subtitles 
Spanish
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Festival start: 25 July 2026      Festival end: 19 September 2026

The Festival on the Cinema was born in 2020, when many actors and film directors were left unemployed or suspended from their work in the arts due to the crisis caused by the pandemic. That's when the project began, interviewing them via Zoom to learn a little about their activities, with the intention of supporting them during this difficult time and giving them the opportunity to showcase their work while we were all locked down during the crisis. Sharing something positive was always something that kept us hopeful that everything would return to normal.

The prizes are free. However, if an international participant wins a prize, they must cover the shipping costs.

COMPETITION RULES
“ON THE CINEMA” FILM FESTIVAL

1. OBJECTIVE

The On The Cinema Film Festival aims to promote audiovisual creativity, encourage film production, and provide an exhibition space for emerging and professional creators, both nationally and internationally.

2. COMPETITION CATEGORIES

Audiovisual works may participate in the following categories:

- Digital Animation
- Music Video
- Short Fiction Film
- Feature Film
- Horror Short Film
- University Short Film

3. MANDATORY THEMATIC REQUIREMENT

All participating works must creatively and clearly include an element of earth, which can be interpreted in the following ways:

Literally (soil, sand, mud, nature, terrestrial landscapes)
Symbolicly (origin, roots, identity, connection with nature)
Narratively (as part of the plot or visual aesthetic)

This requirement is essential for acceptance into the festival.

4. SUBMISSION DATES

- Opening: January 2
- Closing: September 19

Submissions will not be accepted outside of this period.

5. PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS
Works must be original and owned by the participant.

National and international productions are accepted.

Works may be in any language (Spanish subtitles are required if the work is in another language).

Each participant may submit one or more works.

6. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Submission Format: MP4 (H.264 recommended)
Minimum Resolution: 1080p
duration:
Short Films: up to 20 minutes
Feature Films: minimum 60 minutes
Video Clips: maximum 10 minutes
Clear and synchronized audio

7. REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT METHODS

- National Participants (Panama): $2.00 USD
- International Participants: $5.00 USD

Payment Methods:

Western Union
Name: Leyden Nieto
ID: 8-828-983
Phone: +507 6560-7811
PayPal
Email: fotosleyden@gmail.com

Proof of payment must be submitted with your registration.

8. SUBMISSION OF WORKS

Via Festhome.com

Note: This email is solely for submitting works.

9. SELECTION PROCESS

Works will be evaluated by a specialized jury based on:

Creativity and originality
Use of the "earth" element
Technical quality
Narrative and direction
Emotional and artistic impact

10. awards

awards will be given in each category:

- Best Digital Animation
- Best Music Video
- Best Fiction Short Film
- Best Feature Film
- Best Horror Short Film
- Best Student Short Film

The jury may also award honorable mentions.

11. EXHIBITION RIGHTS

Participants authorize the On The Cinema Festival to exhibit the selected works during the event and in related cultural activities, for non-commercial purposes.

12. ACCEPTANCE OF THE RULES

Registration for the festival implies full acceptance of these rules.

13. INFORMATION AND CONTACT

WhatsApp: 6560-7811
Panama





  

 
  

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