Muestra Audiovisual ’Cortos De La Polis Joven’ (16)

Festival start: 27 November 2025      Festival end: 28 November 2025

The Universidad Estatal a Distancia (UNED) of Costa Rica, through the Centro Agenda Joven en Derechos y Ciudadanía, in support of young audiovisual producers and filmmakers and with special attention to the young population in the country, is launching the 16th Audiovisual Showcase “Cortos de la Polis Joven”. The event aims to promote audiovisual production in Costa Rica through a culture of visual expression that reflects the creative imagination of young Costa Ricans and their daily experiences.

“Cortos de la Polis Joven” seeks to present these productions to all kinds of audiences within the university as well as to the local and international community, in order to foster and develop Costa Rican cinematographic production and culture. We believe it is important to open a space for discussion on how young people’s perceptions change over time regarding politics, social issues, daily life in the country, and other topics related to the region.

Finally, another objective is to raise awareness among young people about the production, exhibition, and creation of audiovisual works and the arts in general, as a medium to communicate ideas and engage in experimentation.

****Topic of the showcase: "Celebrating Human Rights"

****Subtopic of the showcase: "Hecho en casa (Homemade)" (Only costarican productions)

The theme of the 16th Short Film Showcase “Cortos de la Polis Joven” will be "Celebrating Human Rights", which will include a special thematic category called "Hecho en casa" (Homemade).

Regarding the theme "Celebrating Human Rights", submissions may address any topic that, in some way, expresses the importance of guaranteeing, defending, and experiencing human rights on a daily basis (for example: education, politics, multiculturalism, environment, sexualities, the right to choose, human dignity, social equality, migration, among others).

Only the first 100 films submitted via Festhome will be considered for the festival.

Promo video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/e8LKo9IlKM8

The winning productions will obtain a digital certificate given by the organization of the event.

The event won't give any cash prizes.

General rules:

Age: 12 to 35 years old

Maximum length of the shortfilm: 30 minutes (including credits)

Topic of the film showcase: "Celebrating Human Rights"

All cinematographic genres allowed.

PLEASE READ THE RULES BEFORE SENDING YOUR SHORTFILM: https://bit.ly/4oQMizl

Only the first 100 films send by Festhome will be taking in count for the festival.