Baar | 3º Festival De Cine Argentino En Barcelona (3)

Festival start: 21 October 2026      Festival end: 26 October 2026

The Festival is being held for the third time in Barcelona, preserving the essence of this unique cinematic experience. The aim of the Festival is to present Spanish and international audiences with a selection of Argentine short and feature films, in an effort to highlight contemporary artistic trends and the talented Argentine filmmakers, featuring films produced from January 2025 to the present day. This edition of the Festival seeks to build cultural bridges between Argentina and Spain through the seventh art. We believe the festival will be an effective means of fostering mutual understanding and strengthening the ties between both nations.

Likewise, we hope this event will provide an opportunity for the Argentine community in Barcelona to strengthen its cultural bonds, and for Spanish and Catalan audiences to appreciate and discover the richness of Argentine cinema. The initiative has been enthusiastically received by both the local community and residents interested in exploring contemporary Argentine cinema.

Individual objectives:

To project Argentina and Spain as cinematic settings and centers of film production.

To promote cultural diversity through the production and promotion of new films.

To support emerging creative initiatives in contemporary cinema, especially films shot in Argentina and Spain.

To promote the creation of social ties between Spain and Argentina.

To strengthen cooperative relationships between companies and creators.

BAAR has the official support of the Argentine Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

SECTIONS OF THIS THIRD EDITION (STAY TUNED!):

OFFICIAL COMPETITION SECTION: Exclusive feature films and short films made in Argentina from 2025 onward.

ARGENTINES AROUND THE WORLD SECTION: Feature films and short films by Argentines living abroad.

IN THE FOLD SECTION: Films from other countries that establish narrative ties with Argentina.

BAARCITO SECTION: Feature films and short films aimed at children.

PANORAMA SECTION: Feature films and short films of any genre that are not part of the official competition.

BRIDGES SECTION: Contemporary feature films that may be screened at any time of the year.

CATEGORIES:

Feature films

Short films

Documentaries

Feature films and short films distinguished by the Argentine Film Academy

The films will be screened at Cinemes Girona, one of the most renowned venues in the city of Barcelona. These screenings will also be attended by prominent figures from the Spanish and international film and cultural industries.

Some of the awards to be presented include:

Best Film in Competition Award, as decided by the jury.

Best Fiction Short Film in Competition Award, as decided by the jury.

Best Film by Argentines Around the World Award.

Best Film in the IN THE FOLD section Award.

A hand-carved award created by a prestigious international artist will be presented to the Best Film in Competition.

Terms and Conditions of Participation (+ Annex)

1. Eligibility

1.1 Films produced in Argentina from January 2025 to the present are invited to participate, as well as films by Argentine filmmakers residing abroad. Works made by foreign filmmakers will also be considered if Argentine values are reflected, whether thematically or through Argentine participation in the film.

1.2 This call applies to fiction and documentary feature films.

1.3 This call also applies to fiction and documentary short films.

1.4 As a prior requirement, films by Argentine filmmakers shot in another language must include Spanish subtitles in .srt format.

2. Submission of Applications

2.1 There is no submission fee for this edition.

2.2 Interested parties may apply by uploading the project through the Festhome platform or by sending the link and required information to programacion@baarfestival.com
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2.3 Spanish subtitles must be submitted together with the film.

2.4 The final deadline to submit a project is the last day of August 2026.

3. Film Selection

3.1 Applications will be evaluated by the Festival’s Artistic Committee. Only films pre-selected to participate in the Festival will be notified during October 2026.

3.2 Once a film has been selected, its producers or administrators may not withdraw it.

3.3 Participation in the Festival and submission via Festhome imply the granting of the right to screen the film during the Festival, as determined by the Festival.

3.4 The selection of each film will remain strictly confidential between the organizing team and the producers or representatives of each film until the Festival decides to announce it officially and publicly.

4. Requirements Prior to Film Selection

In order to view and promote the selected films, the following materials must be submitted. Failure to deliver these materials within a reasonable timeframe will be grounds for cancellation of participation.

4.1 The film in DCP format will be prioritized for screening.

4.2 High-definition promotional materials for the film, to be used in the creation of Festival promotional content such as printed and digital advertisements and cinema trailers. All materials are the responsibility of the applicants. The Festival will handle the translation of texts into Spanish or Catalan at no additional cost to the applicant and/or producers.

4.3 Written confirmation from the applicant and/or producers stating that they hold the screening rights for the film in Spain and assume all costs related to granting these rights for the purposes of the Festival. In cases where there is official representation or distribution in Spain, confirmation that the film will be granted free of charge within the competitive section of the Festival is required. Certification must be in English or Spanish.

5. ANNEX

Some of the films submitted to the Festival may be selected to take part in alternative screenings organized by the same institution during the Festival or throughout the year. These screenings take place in various venues across the city of Barcelona (or beyond) and are primarily aimed at promoting and giving visibility to Argentine cinema by bringing it closer to diverse audiences. These complementary activities help expand the reach of the selected productions and consolidate their presence within the cultural circuit of the autonomous community. For this reason, the earlier a film is submitted, the greater its chances of participating in this initiative. Certain films may be screened in alternative spaces in addition to official cinema screenings, and their participation may fall outside the competitive section.

Consent for Communications

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