Muestra De Cine Social Luminiscente (11)

Festival start: 14 November 2026      Festival end: 21 November 2026

Muestra de Cine Social
Luminiscence.


Presentation

The Social Film Festival organized by Luminiscente Estudio since 2013 has no competitive character, our intention is to screen projects with a clear social commitment, bringing the works presented to the public closer so that a link can be created between filmmakers, the public and organizers.

Cash Prizes: 300€

Cash Prizes
Categories:

Audience Award 100 €
Online voting with unique email verification.

Best Told Story Award (short film) 300 €
Decided by the organizers.

Best Interpretation of Reality Award (short film) 300 €
Decided by the organizers.

Best Documentary Award 100 €
Decided by the organizers.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE 11th SOCIAL FILM SHOWCASE

Organized by Luminiscente Estudio Coop. V.
Alicante, 2026


1. ORGANIZATION AND PURPOSE

The Social Film Showcase is an annual event organized by Luminiscente Estudio since 2013. Its purpose is to give visibility to audiovisual projects with a clear social commitment, creating a bond between filmmakers, audiences, and organizers through cinema.

The Showcase is not a jury‑based competition; however, the organization awards recognitions based on its own criteria and audience participation (see section 8).


2. DATES AND SCREENING FORMAT

The 11th Social Film Showcase will take place entirely online during the week of November 14–21, 2026, with the following schedule:

• Saturday, November 14 (7:00 PM) – Opening screening open to the general public, with a live presentation and a showcase of selected short films (documentaries are not part of this opening session).
• Monday, November 15 to Friday, November 20 – On‑demand viewing for the general public (free registration) of all selected works (short films and documentaries), plus private sessions for schools and educational centers upon request.
• Saturday, November 21 (7:00 PM) – Live closing ceremony, including viewing statistics and award announcements.
Throughout the week, viewers can leave ratings and vote for their favorite short film (one vote per person, email verification required). Documentaries are not eligible for the Audience Award but are considered for the organization’s awards.


3. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

3.1 Short Films

• Maximum duration: 20 minutes (including credits).
• Completion date: After November 1, 2024.
• Theme: Free, though social commitment and a critical perspective are highly valued.

3.2 Documentaries

• Maximum duration: 60 minutes.
• Completion date: After November 1, 2024.
• Theme: Free, with preference given to those addressing social issues rigorously and sensitively.
• Note: Selected documentaries will not be screened in the opening session on Saturday, November 14, but will be available on demand throughout the week and will be eligible for the Best Documentary Award.

3.3 General Rules

• language: Works in Valencian or Spanish are accepted. Works in other languages must have Spanish subtitles.

• Origin: Filmmakers from anywhere in the world.
• Number of works per filmmaker: Maximum two works per author or collective (two shorts, two documentaries, or one of each).


4. SUBMISSION AND FEE

• Submission period: From May 18, 2026, to October 16, 2026 (inclusive).

• Submission method: Exclusively through the Festhome platform (email or external links will not be accepted).

• Submission fee: €3 per work.

◦ All fees collected go entirely toward awards and the management of the Showcase.


5. SELECTION PROCESS

The organizing committee of Luminiscente Estudio Coop. V. will review works in order of arrival and carry out an initial filter. Pre‑selected works will move to a second round, where the following will be assessed:

• Minimum technical quality (image and sound suitable for a decent screening).
• Relevance of the message and consistency with the spirit of the Showcase.
• Originality and ability to generate dialogue.
The committee will notify filmmakers of the final selection before November 1, 2026. The number of selected works will depend on total duration and the available screening time during the week.


6. RIGHTS GRANTED

Participation in the Showcase implies granting Luminiscente Estudio Coop. V. the rights to use the work exclusively for the following purposes:

• Screening during the Showcase week (online access for the general public and private sessions in schools).
• Use of clips (maximum 30 seconds or 10% of the duration) in promotional videos for the Showcase.
• Screenshots for posters and social media.
For any other use (commercial distribution, inclusion in permanent catalogs, etc.), explicit permission will be requested from the filmmaker.


7. awards AND RECOGNITIONS

7.1 Cash prizes

Category Amount Notes
Audience Award (most voted short film) €100 online vote with unique email verification.

Best Told Story Award (short film) €300 Decided by the organization.

Reality Interpretation Award (short film) €300 Decided by the organization.

Best Documentary Award €100 Decided by the organization.

7.2 Special Mentions (no cash prize)
Digital diplomas will be awarded in the following categories, whenever the organization deems it deserved (for both short films and documentaries):

• Direction
• Performance
• Cinematography
• Sound or Original Music
• Makeup or Character Design
• Collective Effort

7.3 Official Selection Diploma
All selected works will receive the Official Selection Diploma of the 11th Social Film Showcase.


8. ACCEPTANCE OF THE TERMS
Submitting a work to the Showcase implies full knowledge and acceptance of these terms. Any unforeseen matter will be resolved by the organization at its sole discretion.

Contact: luminiscencestudio@gmail.com
Organized by: Luminiscente Estudio Coop. V.