Festival Internacional de Cine de Engativá (3)

Festival start: 19 May 2026      Festival end: 24 May 2026

Engativá is the third most populous locality in Bogotá; however, it is one of the least developed in terms of culture and cinema. There is talk of the cultural movements in Bosa, Kennedy, Ciudad Bolívar, and Suba, but Engativá is not mentioned. We are organizing this event to put the locality on the national and international map, with a large-scale event and outstanding films from around the world. Join us in making Engativá the epicenter of cinema in Bogotá and turning the Engativá International Film Festival into one of the country's most important film events.

The ENGATIVÁ INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL is a non-competitive event, and no screening fees are paid.

1. DATE AND LOCATION OF THE FESTIVAL: June 9–14, 2026, in Bogotá, Colombia.

2. SUBMISSION PERIOD: From August 13, 2025, to March 31, 2026. The period will be divided into three deadlines: Early deadline (August 13–31, 2025), Regular deadline (September 1, 2025 – March 10, 2026), and Extended deadline (March 10–31, 2026).

3. OFFICIAL SELECTION NOTIFICATION & FESTIVAL LAUNCH: Selected films will be notified via email on April 15, 2026. The Festival Launch and press announcement of the Official Selection will take place in April 2026, along with the presentation of allies, sponsors, screening venues, partners, official image, trailer, and jury members.

4. CATEGORIES & ENTRY FEES: The Festival will be divided into the following categories:

National Fiction Short Film: Fiction films between 1 and 30 minutes in length, Live Action or Animation, with free theme, produced in Colombia or by Colombians.

National Documentary Short Film: Documentary films between 1 and 30 minutes in length, Live Action or Animation, with free theme, produced in Colombia or by Colombians.

National Feature Film: Fiction or documentary films over 60 minutes in length, Live Action or Animation, with free theme, produced in Colombia or by Colombians.

International Fiction Short Film: Fiction films between 1 and 30 minutes in length, Live Action or Animation, with free theme, produced by any person in any country in the world.

International Documentary Short Film: Documentary films between 1 and 30 minutes in length, Live Action or Animation, with free theme, produced anywhere in the world.

International Feature Film: Fiction or documentary films over 60 minutes in length, Live Action or Animation, with free theme, produced anywhere in the world.

Engativá de Película: Fiction or documentary films of any length, technique, or theme, produced in the locality of Engativá.*

For local films, proof of production in the locality will be required (either behind-the-scenes photos/videos or residency certificates). Any film entered in this category without proof of production in Engativá will be automatically disqualified, with no right to appeal or change of category by the curatorial team.

Entry fees per deadline are as follows:

National Fiction Short Film: Early deadline (USD 0) / Regular deadline (USD 3) / Extended deadline (USD 5)

National Documentary Short Film: Early deadline (USD 0) / Regular deadline (USD 3) / Extended deadline (USD 5)

National Feature Film: Early deadline (USD 0) / Regular deadline (USD 5) / Extended deadline (USD 7)

International Fiction Short Film: Early deadline (USD 4) / Regular deadline (USD 7) /
Extended deadline (USD 12)

International Documentary Short Film: Early deadline (USD 4) / Regular deadline (USD 7) / Extended deadline (USD 12)

International Feature Film: Early deadline (USD 10) / Regular deadline (USD 15) / Extended deadline (USD 20)

Engativá de Película: Early deadline (USD 0) / Regular deadline (USD 0) / Extended deadline (USD 0)

5. ELIGIBLE WORKS: Films from all over the world may participate. If the film is in english or any language other than Spanish, Spanish subtitles are required. If the film is in Spanish, nothing additional is required. Only works produced in 2023 or later will be accepted.

6. SUBMISSION: Applicants must register through FestHome and complete the corresponding entry form. Films submitted through any other means will not be accepted.

7. DELIVERY OF WORKS: The high-definition digital file (.MOV or .MP4 in H.264 or H.265) must be uploaded to a virtual platform (Dropbox, PCloud, Google Drive, etc.) and the download link sent via email. The email must also include a document granting the FESTIVAL the right to exhibit the material.

8. RECOGNITION: Official recognitions (Official Selection certificate) will be awarded to selected works upon request. In addition, laurels for Press Kits and posters will be sent to all selected works.

9. REQUIREMENTS: In addition to the high-quality video file, a basic Press Kit is required (poster, 5 still frames from the film, banner, director’s photograph, trailer). If selected, the applicant must place the FESTIVAL laurels on the poster and banner.

10. TERMS OF PARTICIPATION: By submitting, the representatives of the films selected for the Official Selection accept that their films will be screened in the various activities of the 2026 edition of the FESTIVAL and in future events. They also authorize the use of still images from the films for promotional purposes of the FESTIVAL in the media. Submitted material will not be returned and will become part of the FESTIVAL archive. The FESTIVAL is not responsible for possible copyright infringements, which are the sole responsibility of the submitter. Shipping costs for submitting works are the responsibility of the participants. The ENGATIVÁ INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL is a non-competitive event, and no screening fees are paid.