Festival Internacional De Cine Miranchurito — Miranchurito Fest - 3ra edicion (3)

Festival start: 17 March 2027      Festival end: 21 March 2027

MIRANCHURITO FEST 2027 — Stories Beyond Borders, Cinema That Connects Communities

Pupiales, Nariño, Colombia | International Short Film Festival

Some stories begin in a small town and end up speaking to the world. Others travel from distant places and find a new way to be heard within a community.

MIRANCHURITO FEST was created to celebrate that encounter.

Based in Pupiales, Nariño, Colombia, our International Film Festival welcomes independent filmmakers, emerging talents, and creative voices from around the world who use cinema to explore identity, question reality, move audiences, and change the way we see one another.

We are looking for films with something to say. Stories that surprise us through their perspective, sensitivity, visual language, or ability to bring us closer to different realities. Whether you are taking your first steps in filmmaking or continuing an established creative journey, we want to discover new voices and celebrate the many ways stories can be told.

A Space for New Perspectives

MIRANCHURITO FEST welcomes fiction, documentary, and animation short films, with national and international categories and distinctions for debut works. We invite filmmakers exploring personal, social, experimental, cultural, and fantastic worlds, as well as those pushing the boundaries of cinematic storytelling.

We believe cinema does not end when the credits roll. It lives on in the conversations it inspires, the people it brings together, and the questions it leaves behind.

The Papialpa Statuette: Recognition with Identity

The Papialpa Statuette is the distinctive symbol of MIRANCHURITO FEST. It represents the festival’s commitment to authentic stories, creativity, and the value of voices that deserve to be heard.

Winning films will receive the award corresponding to their category and official festival recognition. Participants will receive a certificate of participation, subject to the terms of the call for entries.

Participation is about more than competing for an award. It is an opportunity to share your work with a cultural initiative seeking to bring cinema closer to the community and recognize the diversity of the people who make it possible.

Why Submit Your Film?

An international film festival rooted in Pupiales, Nariño, Colombia.

Categories for national and international short films.

A space for emerging filmmakers and debut works.

Recognition through the Papialpa Statuette and official certificates, according to the festival’s participation terms.

A commitment to connecting independent cinema with the community and encouraging cultural exchange.

Selection, screening, and participation conditions are detailed in the official rules for this edition.

Your Story Deserves to Be Seen

If you have a film that invites audiences to see the world differently, a story that deserves to reach new viewers, or a voice just beginning to find its way, we want to discover your work.

Submit through Festhome and become part of MIRANCHURITO FEST 2027.

MIRANCHURITO FEST — The world tells stories. We create a place for them to meet.

Winning at MIRANCHURITO FEST means being recognized by a community that celebrates cinematic art with passion, commitment, and respect for diverse storytelling.

Each awarded film will receive the “Papialpa” statue, the official symbol of the festival, representing creative spirit, narrative strength, and the ancestral power behind stories that deserve to be told.

The following distinctions will be granted by the official jury:

Best National Fiction Short Film

Best National Documentary Short Film

Best International Fiction Short Film

Best International Documentary Short Film

Best Animated Short Film

Best One-Minute Film (Filminuto)

Emerging Talent Award – Debut Film (Ópera Prima)

The Papialpa Statue is more than just an award — it is a symbol of creative identity, narrative resilience, and artistic value, bestowed upon works that stand out for their language, impact, and authenticity.

1. Short Film duration
Submitted short films must not exceed 30 minutes in total runtime, including opening and closing credits. Any film that exceeds this limit will not be considered for selection.

2. language and subtitles
All films in a language other than Spanish must include embedded Spanish subtitles or a synchronized .SRT subtitle file. This requirement ensures accessibility for the jury and audience. Lack of subtitles will result in disqualification.

3. Year of Production
Only films produced between January 2023 and February 2027 will be accepted. This requirement ensures the festival showcases current and relevant content.

4. Submission Format
Films must be submitted in high-quality digital format, preferably .MP4 or .MOV, with a minimum resolution of 1920x1080 (Full HD). Submissions are accepted via authorized platforms (e.g., Festhome) or through a direct download link (Google Drive or similar) sent to the official festival email. Physical copies or obsolete formats will not be accepted.

5. Originality and Copyright
All submitted works must be original, and participants must hold the full and verifiable rights for all elements included in their production, including but not limited to: visuals, music, sound, script, voice, actors, illustrations, animations, and any other content protected by intellectual property laws.

The participant declares and guarantees that:

• The work does not infringe upon the rights of third parties.

• They possess all necessary legal permissions, licenses, or rights assignments from all individuals and entities involved.

• In the case of including archival material, licensed music, or third-party elements, the participant must provide legal documentation proving legitimate use.

The festival is not responsible for any legal claims related to copyright, image rights, or any other legal violations. All legal responsibility lies solely with the participant.

6. Number of Entries per Participant
Each individual or entity may submit up to three different films per edition of the festival. Each submission must be registered separately and must meet all the requirements outlined in these rules.

7. Registration and Entry Fee
To complete the registration process, participants must:

• Complete the official online registration form.

• Pay the entry fee within the deadline specified in the official call for submissions.
Entry fees are non-refundable, even if the film is not selected or is later withdrawn by the participant. Payment of the fee implies full and unconditional acceptance of these rules and regulations.

8. Competition Categories
Films must be submitted to only one category per edition, as appropriate (Fiction Short, Documentary, Animation, etc.).

The organizing committee reserves the right to reassign a film to a different category if it better aligns with the festival’s curatorial criteria.

9. Mandatory Promotional Materials
At the time of submission, participants must include a digital press kit containing:

• Trailer or teaser (downloadable link or streaming)
• 3 to 5 high-resolution stills
• Official poster
• Synopsis (max. 500 characters)
• Director’s biography (max. 500 characters)
This material will be used exclusively for the non-commercial promotion of the festival.

10. Selection and Jury
The official selection will be made by a programming committee appointed by the festival. Selected works will enter the official competition and will be evaluated by a qualified and independent jury.
The decisions of the jury and the selection committee are final, non-negotiable, and not subject to appeal.

11. Exhibition and Promotional Use Authorization
By submitting a film, participants grant Miranchurito Fest the non-exclusive right to:

• Screen the film in in-person and/or virtual sessions during the festival.
• Use film fragments, stills, trailers, and promotional elements to promote the festival across digital media, social networks, print publications, and television.

This authorization does not involve the transfer of commercial rights nor implies the commercial use of the film without additional consent.

12. Personal Data Protection
All personal data provided by participants will be used exclusively for administrative and communication purposes related to the festival. In accordance with applicable data protection legislation (such as the EU General Data Protection Regulation - GDPR or equivalent local laws), personal data will not be shared with third parties without express consent.

13. Event Cancellation
In the event of force majeure, technical issues, social unrest, health emergencies, or organizational decisions, the festival reserves the right to reschedule, modify formats, or cancel the event without incurring any liability or obligation to compensate participants.

14. Acceptance of Terms
Submission of a film implies the full and unconditional acceptance of these rules. Any situation not covered in these regulations will be resolved exclusively by the festival’s organizing committee.