La Setmana de cinema independent de Girona (2)

Festival start: 11 June 2026      Festival end: 14 June 2026

The Girona Independent Film Festival is a platform for directors and authors of independent fiction feature films without a distributor. The festival aims to promote these productions by providing an opportunity for their exhibition and commercial distribution.
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AWARDS

Best Film Award

The winning film will receive:

- Commercial screening: Exhibition in theaters of the Promio network, specialized in independent cinema.

- Guaranteed distribution: Through a specialized company, ensuring its commercial release in Spain within a maximum period of 12 months.

GIRONA INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL RULES

1. FESTIVAL OBJECTIVE

The Girona Independent Film Festival is a platform for directors and authors of independent fiction feature films without a distributor. The festival aims to promote these productions by providing an opportunity for their exhibition and commercial distribution.

2. DATES AND LOCATION

Festival dates: June 11 to June 14 2026
Location: Girona, Catalonia

Screenings and activities: Held at the Truffaut Cinema in Girona

3. PARTICIPATION CONDITIONS

3.1 General requirements

Independent fiction feature films without a distribution contract in Spain may participate.

Films must have a minimum duration of 70 minutes.

National and international productions are allowed.

Narrative originality and cinematic quality will be especially valued.

3.2 language and subtitles

Films must be presented in their original version.

If the language is not Catalan or Spanish, they must include subtitles in one of these two languages.

3.3 Registration process

Registrations will be made through the festival’s website or Festhome.

The registration deadline is March 31.

Participants must attach a complete technical sheet of the film.

4. SELECTION PROCESS

Feature films will be evaluated by a selection committee composed of festival organizers and distribution sector professionals.

Four finalist feature films will be selected for the official competition.

5. Awards

5.1 Best Film Award

The winning film will receive:

- Commercial screening: Exhibition in theaters of the Promio network, specialized in independent cinema.

- Guaranteed distribution: Through a specialized company, ensuring its commercial release in Spain within a maximum period of 12 months.

6. JURY

The jury will be composed of four film industry professionals:

- An independent film distributor.
- A recognized director.
- A member of the festival organization.
- A film critic.

The jury's decision will be final.

7. FESTIVAL PROGRAM

Thursday, June 11: Preview of a film from the Adicine network.

Friday, June 12: Talk at the Cinema Modern and screening of two feature films in competition.

Saturday, June 13: Talk at the Cinema Museum, screening of the two remaining feature films and masterclass by a guest author.

Sunday, June 14: Visit to the Cinema Museum, special screening, closing ceremony and awards ceremony.

8. GENERAL CONDITIONS

Registration for the festival implies acceptance of these rules.

The organization may use excerpts from the selected films for festival promotion.

Participants guarantee ownership of the exhibition rights of the submitted works.