Olot Film Festival (1)

Festival start: 17 June 2026      Festival end: 17 June 2026

The Olot Film Festival was created with the ambition of becoming a global reference for independent cinema and short films. Our program is committed to giving visibility to new voices in the audiovisual landscape, offering the public a diverse selection of works that explore innovative languages and bold narratives.
One of the pillars of the festival is its collaboration with the Institut d’Educació Greda of Olot, where students actively participate by presenting documentaries created as part of their studies. This initiative promotes local talent and strengthens the connection between students and professionals in the field, creating a space for learning, experimentation, and cultural dialogue.
More than just a film competition, the Olot International Film Festival aims to be a meeting point for creators, audiences, and institutions, opening the city’s doors to creativity and artistic exchange.
Venue: Cines Olot
The Olot Film Festival will take place at Cines Olot, a modern cinema complex located at Josep Ayats Street, 10, 17800 Olot.
Cines Olot features eight fully equipped screening rooms, including 3D projection theaters, making it the most complete multiplex in the Garrotxa region. In addition to commercial releases, Cines Olot plays an important cultural role in the city, organizing film series, screenings in original versions, concerts, operas, and special events.
The multiplex opened its doors more than 20 years ago, the result of a local family project with a long history in film exhibition, with the goal of offering Olot a high-quality cultural and entertainment center.

-Short film
-Independent Short / Student
-Documentary
-Short Documentary
-Feature Film
-Independent Feature / Documentary
-Music Video

-Short Script
-Feature Script
-First Time Screenwriter
-Best Screenwriter

-Best Filmmaker
-Best First Time Filmmaker
-Best Female Filmmaker
-Best First time Female Filmmaker
-Best Independent Filmmaker / Student
-Best Actor
-Best Actress
-Best producer
-Best Cinematography
-Best Edit
-Best Sound Design/ Soundtrack
-Best Trailer
-Best Poster

-Best Experimental
-Best Animated
-Best Comedy
-Best Drama
-Best Sci-fi/Fantasy
-Best Horror/Thriller
-Best Spanish/Hispanic / Latino
-Best AI
-Best LGBTQ+
-Environmental / Outdoor
-Best Dance
-Best Women
-Best Children

Rules and Terms

Participation Requirements

The Olot International Film Festival accepts films in all languages and from any year of production.

Films that are not in Spanish or English must include Spanish or English subtitles.

Short Films

Maximum duration: 30 minutes, including credits.

All genres and formats are accepted.

Screenplays

Short film scripts: up to 30 pages.

Feature film scripts: up to 180 pages.

General Conditions
By submitting their work, participants confirm that they own the rights to it and authorize the festival to screen it if selected.

The submission fee is non-refundable.

The festival reserves the right to use excerpts, stills, and promotional materials from the selected works for marketing and press purposes.

Selection and Awards
All submitted works will be reviewed by the festival’s selection committee.

Selected works will be notified by email.

Awards and recognitions will be announced during the closing ceremony of the festival.

Promotion
As part of our mission to give greater visibility to creators, the festival will promote selected projects through our official Instagram account.

By submitting your film, you authorize us to publish its synopsis and poster for promotional purposes on social media.

Acceptance of the Rules
By submitting your work to the Olot International Film Festival, you agree to fully comply with these rules and terms.