Calella Shorts Film Fest (1)

Festival start: 12 June 2026      Festival end: 13 June 2026

Calella Shorts Film Fest was born with the ambition of becoming a meeting point for young creators, film lovers, and professionals in the audiovisual world. This festival celebrates creativity, narrative innovation, and emerging talent, offering a platform for new filmmakers to showcase their work and connect with a broader audience.

The first edition of the festival will take place on June 12, 2026, in one of Calella’s most iconic cultural venues: Sala Mozart, a historic theater that embodies the artistic spirit of the city and provides the ideal setting for a day dedicated to cinema.

The festival proudly collaborates with INS Bisbe Sivilla, whose students will present several of their audiovisual projects. Their participation turns the festival into not only a cultural event, but also an educational and professional experience. It fosters hands-on learning, creative development, and exchange between students, teachers, and industry experts.

Young directors will have the opportunity to see their work on the big screen, receive feedback from the audience and the jury, and be part of a program that highlights emerging talent from Calella and the entire Maresme region.

Calella: a city with a cinematic soul

Located between the Mediterranean Sea and the Montnegre Natural Park, Calella is a vibrant coastal city with a rich cultural heritage. Known for its beaches, tourism, and Mediterranean character, Calella has also become a natural setting for film productions, photo shoots, and audiovisual projects.

Over the years, its streets, beaches, and iconic corners have attracted producers and filmmakers who see Calella as an open-air film set. Its blend of historical architecture, picturesque locations, and natural landscapes creates an inspiring environment for visual creativity.

The Calella Shorts Film Fest aims to strengthen this connection between the city and cinema, celebrating artistic vision and local talent while promoting film culture throughout the region.

What you will find at the festival

• Screenings of selected short films
Works by young talents, students, and emerging creators across various genres and styles.

• Special participation of INS Bisbe Sivilla
Audiovisual projects by students that reflect the creativity and dedication of the school’s training programs.

• Talks and sessions with guests
Conversations with filmmakers, audiovisual professionals, and expert educators.

• Awards and recognitions
A professional jury will evaluate and reward the most outstanding works for their creativity, technique, and originality.

• A warm and cultural atmosphere
Sala Mozart provides a welcoming, cinematic environment for all attendees.

-BEST SHORT FILM
-BEST STUDENT
-BEST MUSIC VIDEO
-BEST SHORT DOCUMENTARY
-BEST FILMMAKER
-BEST SHORT SCRIPT
-BEST FEATURE SCRIPT
-JURY AWARD
-AUDIENCE AWARD

Terms and Conditions – Calella Shorts Film Fest


1. General Eligibility

Calella Shorts Film Fest is open to filmmakers of all ages, backgrounds, and nationalities.

All genres are accepted: fiction, documentary, animation, experimental, etc.

Categories and durations:

Short Film: 0–30 minutes

Documentary Short Film: 0–30 minutes

Short Film Screenplay: 0–30 pages

Feature Film Screenplay: 30–180 pages


2. Year of Production

There is no production year limit. Both recent works and older projects are eligible without restrictions.

3. Premiere Status

No type of premiere is required (world, national, or regional).

Projects previously screened at other festivals or venues are fully eligible.

4. Online Availability

Films already available online (YouTube, Vimeo, social media, personal website, etc.) are accepted.

5. Promotion

In some cases, the festival may promote submitted projects on social media.

By submitting, participants authorize the festival to publish the poster and synopsis of their project for promotional purposes only.

6. Language and Subtitles

Films in any language are accepted.

If the film is not in English, Spanish, or Catalan, it must include subtitles in at least one of these languages.

7. Rights and Permissions

By submitting a project, participants declare they hold all necessary rights for its exhibition.

The festival may use images, posters, or short excerpts of the work (up to 30 seconds) for promotional purposes.

8. Selection Process

All submissions will be evaluated by the festival team.

Selected projects will be notified by email.

The festival reserves the right to schedule and program the works at its discretion.

9. Screening and Venue

Selected projects will be screened on June 12, 2026, at Sala Mozart (Calella).

10. Awards

A jury will grant various awards in recognition of creativity, originality, and technical quality.

Awards do not include monetary prizes unless otherwise specified.

11. Fees and Refunds

Submission fees (if applicable) are non-refundable.

Participation is voluntary and does not imply financial compensation.

12. Acceptance of Terms

Submitting a project implies full acceptance of these Terms and Conditions.