Derechos Humanos Ecos Shorts Festival (2)

Festival start: 31 May 2025      Festival end: 31 May 2025

Ecos Shorts Festival was born as a meeting space for filmmakers, producers, and film enthusiasts, with the aim of strengthening the love for the seventh art and showcasing works of great creative value both nationally and internationally. This event celebrates the magic of cinema by exploring powerful narratives and offering a unique platform for the recognition of both emerging and established talent.

We seek to recognize cinema as a narrative and artistic tool that inspires, moves, and connects audiences, while also enhancing the aesthetic and technical quality of the short film format.

HUMAN RIGHTS CYCLE:
In this opportunity, the festival focuses on stories that denounce, make visible, and reflect on contemporary social issues related to human rights. Through a carefully curated selection of short films, the audience is invited to question injustices, empathize with diverse struggles, and recognize the power of cinema as an agent of social transformation. This cycle aims to raise awareness, promote respect for human dignity, and open spaces for dialogue around equity, memory, freedom, and justice.

BEST NATIONAL SHORT FILM (COLOMBIA)
First Place
Second Place
Third Place

BEST INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM
First Place
Second Place
Third Place

AWARDS AND HONORABLE MENTIONS:
Festival Laurel
Certificate

The festival will accept short films that meet the following criteria:

Themes: Must present original, exciting, and relevant stories for diverse audiences.

Production: Should stand out for their narrative, audiovisual, and technical quality.


EVALUATION CRITERIA

A specialized jury composed of directors, screenwriters, film critics, and production experts will evaluate the short films based on the following criteria:

Creativity and Originality: The ability to innovate in storytelling, present unique concepts, and capture the viewer’s attention.

Cinematography: The use of lighting, framing, and color to enhance the visual narrative.
Sound: The quality of sound design, including music, effects, and dialogue, and its contribution to the viewer's immersion.

Audiovisual Production: Consistency in art direction, locations, costumes, and special effects.
Editing: The ability to structure the narrative smoothly and effectively.

Performances: The interpretive quality of the actors and their ability to bring the characters to life.

Eligibility: Open to filmmakers and producers of any nationality.