Primer Festival Vertical Santo Tomás (1)

Festival start: 02 July 2026      Festival end: 02 July 2026

The Santo Tomás Talca 2026 Vertical Audiovisual Festival is the inaugural edition of a competition dedicated exclusively to the vertical format (9:16), organized by the Communication and Design Department of Instituto Profesional Santo Tomás, Talca campus.

The festival will take place on July 2, 2026, and aims to be a space for encounter, experimentation, and recognition for audiovisual creators of all ages and nationalities.

The open call includes four categories: Adaptation (exclusive to Santo Tomás Digital Audiovisual Communication students), Music Video, AI-generated Videos (open to all of Latin America), and Schools (for high school students from the Maule Region). All works must be in 9:16 format, 1080p resolution at 30 fps, with a runtime between 2 and 10 minutes.

Each category awards a Best Short Film prize and a Special Jury Mention, evaluated by a jury of national and international professionals from the audiovisual, arts, and cultural sectors.

Submission deadline: June 15, 2026, 5:00 PM (Chile time)
Contact: fevest.st@gmail.com

Adaptation

Best Short Film
Special Jury Mention

Music Video

Best Short Film
Special Jury Mention

AI-Generated Videos

Best Short Film
Special Jury Mention

All winners will be commemorated with a physical or digital diploma.

FESTIVAL RULES & REGULATIONS — SANTO TOMÁS TALCA 2026 VERTICAL AUDIOVISUAL FESTIVAL

1. FESTIVAL NAME

First Santo Tomás Talca 2026 Vertical Audiovisual Festival

2. DATES

Applications open: May 18, 2026
Submission deadline: June 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM (Chile time)
Festival date: July 2, 2026

3. TYPE OF WORKS

Short films recorded or adapted and edited in vertical format 9:16 at 30 fps.

4. CATEGORIES

• Adaptation
Exclusive to current students of the Digital Audiovisual Communication program at Santo Tomás, from any campus nationwide. Works must consist of a reinterpretation or adaptation of an existing work into vertical format.

Format: 9:16, 1080p, 30 fps
Runtime: 2 to 10 minutes
Awards: Best Short Film and Special Jury Mention

• Music Video
Open to audiovisual filmmakers and creators presenting music videos developed in vertical format.

Format: 9:16, 1080p, 30 fps
Runtime: 2 to 10 minutes
Awards: Best Short Film and Special Jury Mention

• AI-Generated Videos
Open to participants from all of Latin America, focused on audiovisual creation and experimentation using artificial intelligence tools.

Format: 9:16, 1080p, 30 fps
Runtime: 2 to 10 minutes
Awards: Best Short Film and Special Jury Mention

• Schools
Aimed at high school students from the Maule Region of Chile.

Format: 9:16, 1080p, 30 fps
Runtime: 2 to 10 minutes

5. WHO CAN PARTICIPATE

Open to all audiovisual enthusiasts and filmmakers of all ages, cities, and nationalities.

6. SELECTION CRITERIA

Aspect ratio: 9:16 (vertical)
Minimum resolution: 1080p at 30 fps
All submissions will be evaluated by a team of national and international professionals

7. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Project information:

Title of the work
Synopsis
Runtime
Year of production
Country of origin

Content file:

Screening link (Vimeo, YouTube or other) or uploaded file
Good playback quality
Access password (if applicable)

Technical requirements:

Format: 9:16, 1080p, 30 fps
Runtime between 2 and 10 minutes
Minimum resolution as stated in these regulations

Language:

Original language of the short film
Subtitles if required by the festival

Team:

Director's full name
Complete credits

Additional materials:

Poster or image of the short film
Still frames
Director's biography

8. GENERAL CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION

Submitting an entry implies full acceptance of these regulations.
By applying, the participant declares they hold the rights for public screening of the work, in accordance with Chilean Law N° 17.336 on Intellectual Property.
If third-party works are included, the applicant must have express authorization from the copyright holder.
The organization reserves the right to make decisions in cases not covered by these regulations.
The organization will determine the screening venues and schedules for selected works.
Submission of an entry requires confirmation of the exhibition rights of the work.

9. JURY

Composed by prominent figures from the audiovisual world, arts, and culture, both national and international.
Persons directly related to any competing work are disqualified from serving on the jury.
The jury's decision is final and cannot be appealed.

10. INFORMATION & CONTACT

Submission platform: FestHome
Email: fevest.st@gmail.com
Inquiries accepted in Spanish and English.