SAFICXS Festival Internacional de Cortometrajes Lesbianos en Argentina (2)

Festival start: 26 June 2027      Festival end: 28 June 2027

SÁFIC@S International Film Festival: Queer, Non Binary and Lesbian cinema in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
We showcase short films created by members of the lesbian, transvestite, transgender and non-binary community on Argentinian screens.

By watching films from around the world, we can see, hear, reflect on and experience how love is expressed and how female characters relate sexually and emotionally.

Honouring Sappho's heritage, we ask ourselves as a community what does Sapphic mean today?

We will be screening films during Pride Month in Argentina, June 26 -28th, in Rosario (Santa Fe) and Buenos Aires.

Jury Awards: We will have a jury of audiovisual professionals and researchers who will grant one award per section and may also provide a special mention for each category. The prize consists of:

- a certificate
- a new screening of the winning pieces in November 2027.

An Audience Choice Award will also be presented, based on voting that will take place both in person and through social media.

The SÁFICXS International Audiovisual Festival brings to Argentine screens short films made by people who self-identify as part of the Lesbian, Travesti, Trans, Intersex, and Non-binary collective. We see, listen, reflect, and feel by watching on screen how lesbian personalities and characters express themselves and relate to one another. Honoring the legacy of the poet Sappho, a Greek woman who lived on the island of Lesbos in the 7th century BC, whose verses worshipping the Goddess Aphrodite and moved by the beauty of femininity generated the term that names us as a diverse identity even today. We ask ourselves as a community: What does "sapphic" mean today?

The screenings of the selected films will be in-person and will take place in Buenos Aires, from June 26 to 28, 2027, in the context of Pride Month.

ARTICLE 1

Works of all audiovisual genres that have a duration between 30 seconds and 30 minutes, made in any country, by women, lesbians, travestis, trans, intersex, or non-binary people are welcome to participate. We accept films from all years; however, priority will be given to works made from January 2023 onwards.

ARTICLE 2

Film submission in all categories for Argentine content will be free of charge. For foreign productions, a fee in USD will be charged according to the territory of origin. The call for entries will be open from August 7, 2026, to May 21, 2027.

ARTICLE 3

The 2027 edition of the SAFICXS Audiovisual Festival will include the following Categories:

3.1 ARGENTINE SHORT FILM COMPETITION

Films between 30 seconds and 30 minutes from all provinces of Argentina. All cinematic genres and audiovisual techniques are welcome: fiction, documentary, music video, dance film, video art, experimental cinema, animation, AI-generated, and others. The film must present or represent a sapphic or lesbian story. We are not looking for films made by cis men. We want to see and program films made by lesbians, women, bisexuals, travestis, trans, intersex, and non-binary people.

3.2 INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM COMPETITION

Films between 30 seconds and 30 minutes from all countries across the five continents, except Argentina. All cinematic genres and audiovisual techniques are welcome: fiction, documentary, music video, dance film, video art, experimental cinema, animation, AI-generated, and others. The film must present or represent a sapphic or lesbian story. We are not looking for films made by cis men. We want to see and program films made by lesbians, women, bisexuals, travestis, trans, intersex, and non-binary people.

3.3 INTERNATIONAL VERTICAL CINEMA SHOWCASE

Films between 30 seconds and 3 minutes from all countries across the five continents, including Argentina. All cinematic genres and audiovisual techniques are welcome: fiction, documentary, music video, dance film, video art, experimental cinema, animation, AI-generated, and others. The format must be 9:16; all recording devices and equipment are valid (cameras, mobile phones, iPhones, tablets, photo cameras), provided it is in vertical framing and has a cinematic narrative. The film must present or represent a sapphic or lesbian story. We are not looking for films made by cis men. We want to see and program films made by lesbians, women, bisexuals, travestis, trans, intersex, and non-binary people.

3.4 INTERNATIONAL YOUTUBE FAN EDIT SHOWCASE

Films between 2 and 10 minutes from all countries across the five continents, including Argentina, made by a fan who edits sapphic-lesbian content solely for the purpose of entertainment or reflection, without profiting economically or infringing on copyright law. All characters, names, places, titles, songs (including lyrics and music), dialogue, clips, etc., belong to their respective owners. Any copyright infringement is unintentional. The film must present or represent a sapphic or lesbian story. We are not looking for films made by cis men. We want to see and program films made by lesbians, women, bisexuals, travestis, trans, intersex, and non-binary people.

3.5 INTERNATIONAL VIDEO REELS SHOWCASE

Films between 2 and 10 minutes from all countries across the five continents, including Argentina, made by an individual or a group investigating and sharing about sapphic-lesbian themes, artworks, and personalities. For the purpose of entertaining, reflecting, strengthening the LBTIQ community, and fostering interaction with audiences, with respect and creative feedback. All rights to the characters, names, places, titles, songs (including lyrics and music), dialogue, clips, etc., belong to their respective owners. Any copyright infringement is unintentional. Only one episode of your podcast may be submitted. It must present or represent a sapphic or lesbian story. We are not looking for films made by cis men. We want to see and program films made by lesbians, women, bisexuals, travestis, trans, intersex, and non-binary people.

3.6 International Sapphic Series Showcase

Episodes between 30 seconds and 30 minutes from all countries across the five continents, including Argentina. All cinematic genres and audiovisual techniques are welcome: fiction, documentary, animation, AI-generated, and mobile art. The film must present or represent a sapphic or lesbian story. We are not looking for series created by cis men. We want to see and program content created by lesbians, women, bisexuals, transvestites, trans, intersex, and non-binary people. Submit one of the episodes from your series and share the link where more content from your series can be viewed. We would also love to see the trailer for the full series, which you can upload to your film profile on this platform. By sharing the trailer through our social media channels, we can also contribute to the growth and visibility of your series.

ARTICLE 4

Regarding the cinematic genres that can participate in the SAFICXS Film Fest: All are welcome: fiction, documentary, music video, dance film, video art, experimental cinema, and others.

ARTICLE 5

Each selected film will have 1 in-person screening. Once the Festival communicates the selection of the film, its producer or representative must send the requested materials to be used for the digital catalog, website, press, advertising, and promotion of the film at the Festival. Films will be presented in their original language, with Spanish subtitles if they are in a foreign language.

ARTICLE 6

To submit a film to the Festival selection, it is necessary to hold the copyright to the audiovisual work. The following steps must be completed:

a) Register via FESTHOME.

b) Send a download link with the screening copy in the highest possible resolution.

c) Provide promotional material for the short film: poster, photo of the director, and film stills.

ARTICLE 7

The schedule for the 2027 edition of the Saficxs Film Fest is:

- Call for entries opening: August 7, 2026

-Call for entries closing: May 21, 2027

-Extended call for entries closing: May 21, 2027

- Notification of selected films: June 7, 2027

-Event screenings: June 26 to 28, 2027

- Screenings of winning films: November 2027 (since the Pride March historically takes place in Buenos Aires on the first Saturday of that month).

ARTICLE 8

Jury awards: We will have a jury of audiovisual professionals and researchers who will grant one award per section and may also provide a special mention for each category. The prize consists of:

- A certificate

- A new screening of the winning pieces in November 2027

An Audience Choice Award will also be presented for each category, based on voting that will take place both in person and through social media.

ARTICLE 9

The festival organizers will appoint the members of the juries for each section. Decisions will be made by absolute majority. Jury members firmly commit to not publicly expressing their opinions regarding the films under their consideration before the official announcement of the awards.

ARTICLE 10

Once a film is selected, it cannot be withdrawn from the Festival.

10.1. Producers and distributors of films that are part of the Competitions commit to including the phrase “Official Selection of the SAFICXS International Film Festival” in all their advertising and press material, using the official Festival laurels.

10.2. Producers and distributors of films that receive awards commit to highlighting them in all their advertising and press material, using the official Festival laurels.

10.3. The graphic files for the official laurels will be sent via email for use.

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