Festival start: 11 February 2026
Festival end: 11 November 2026
WELCOME TO THE TADEUS FILM & MUSIC INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL
A VISION THAT CONTINUES TO GROW
The Tadeus Film & Music International Festival is an international festival dedicated to cinema, music, and audiovisual creation, built around a contemporary, independent, and deeply authorial vision.
Our first edition was a success and exceeded our expectations. We received works from Spain, Russia, Colombia, Chile, Argentina, and the United States, building an international community of artists and creators from the very beginning.
The response we received during our first year confirmed something essential: there is a space for works that dare to cross the boundaries between cinema, music, and new forms of audiovisual expression.
That response inspires us to keep growing.
SECOND EDITION
Today, we begin our second edition with tremendous excitement and enthusiasm.
We are especially thrilled by the response Tadeus is receiving once again and by the opportunity to discover new works, new artists, and new perspectives from different parts of the world.
Each edition represents a new opportunity to expand our community and strengthen the identity of the festival.
Tadeus continues to grow while preserving its essence: discovering works with identity, sensitivity, and something of their own to say.
CINEMA + MUSIC + NEW PERSPECTIVES
Tadeus exists at the intersection of cinema, music, and audiovisual creation.
We welcome works that explore different ways of storytelling, experimentation, and expression through image and sound.
Our interests range from music videos and musical short films to experimental cinema, auteur audiovisual works, and new contemporary narratives.
We also embrace new technologies and Artificial Intelligence as a creative tool, recognizing that audiovisual language is undergoing a profound transformation.
But technology is never the center.
The creator's vision is.
AN INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY
Tadeus is an exclusively online festival, allowing creators to connect and participate without geographical boundaries.
Our goal is to build an international community where both emerging and established artists can find a space for recognition, connection, and visibility.
We do not seek to impose a single way of creating.
We seek identity.
Works that generate emotion, reflection, questions, or simply that difficult-to-explain feeling when something manages to stay in your memory.
OUR PERSPECTIVE
Tadeus pays particular attention to works exploring themes such as:
Identity · Transformation · Resilience · Social Justice · Nature · Animals · Technology · Consciousness · The Future · Human Relationships · New Forms of Expression
We believe in cinema and music capable of engaging with the present, questioning it, and imagining what comes next.
THE SECOND CHAPTER
The first edition allowed us to take the first step.
The second finds us with greater experience, a growing international community, and an enormous desire to discover the new stories that will arrive at Tadeus.
We are excited about what lies ahead.
Because every work carries a vision.
And every vision can open a door.
Welcome to the second edition of the Tadeus Film & Music International Festival.
Cinema. Music. Technology. Authorship. New Perspectives.
Tadeus Festival
An international platform for creators who dare to create beyond the obvious.
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CATEGORIES
1. Best Fiction Short Film
Narrative fiction works with an author-driven, creative, and cinematic approach.
2. Best Documentary Short Film
Documentary shorts that explore real stories through an artistic lens and meaningful content.
3. Best Animated Short Film
Animated works in any technique or style, whether traditional or digital.
4. Best Music Video
Music videos in which image and music engage in a creative and expressive dialogue.
5. Best Musical Short Film
Short films in which music is the central narrative axis of the work.
6. Best Performance in a Short Film
Recognition of outstanding performances (actors, actresses, singers, or performers) in short films or musical shorts.
7. Best Direction
Award honoring the artistic vision and leadership of the director in any category.
8. Best Original Score or Soundtrack
Recognition for original music composed specifically for the work.
9. Best Content Created with Artificial Intelligence
Works in which artificial intelligence is used as the primary creative tool, under the festival’s specific criteria.
10. Best Film on Animal Rights
Works that address, through any format or genre, themes related to the defense and respect of animals.
Special recognition awarded by Tadeus Animal Audiovisual Production to a work with a strong identity, aesthetic risk, and a distinctive language. It may come from any category and does not compete with the others.
The Festival Reserves the Right To:
Re-categorize submitted works.
Reject content that does not meet the established requirements (no refunds).
Special Awards
The jury may grant Honorable Mentions to outstanding projects, including those outside their original category.
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
THE ESSENCE OF TADEUS
Tadeus Film & Music International Festival is an international festival dedicated to works where cinema and music merge as a single expressive force.
A space created for filmmakers, musicians, audiovisual artists, and independent creators who explore the relationship between image, sound, emotion, technology, and authorship.
Founded and curated by artists with experience in music, cinema, and audiovisual creation, Tadeus was born from lived creative experience and from the need to build a festival that genuinely understands the creative process, the vulnerability of authorship, and the value of being truly seen.
The festival welcomes works that explore the relationship between image and sound with depth and freedom, while opening a space for contemporary themes and new perspectives.
Among its areas of interest are:
The relationship between humans and animals
Nature and ethical perspectives on life
Social and contemporary issues
Artificial intelligence as a creative, narrative, or conceptual tool
Experimental and innovative audiovisual languages
Music-driven cinema and visual storytelling
Tadeus embraces both emotional and technological exploration, always from an authorial perspective.
Tradition and experimentation coexist here. So do intimacy and innovation.
More than a showcase, Tadeus is a place of resonance.
A festival for creators who seek meaning, not noise.
FESTIVAL FORMAT
Tadeus is an exclusively online international festival.
The festival does not hold private or physical screening events. The submission process, selection, communication, awards, and recognition of works are conducted through the festival's official digital platforms.
The festival operates through:
Open international submissions
Curatorial review of submitted works
Official Selection announcements
International award categories
Online publication of official recognitions
Personalized official Tadeus awards
Publication of recognized creators and works on the official festival website
Selected and awarded participants may receive official recognition materials for use in their professional portfolios, press materials, and social media.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS & PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS
All submitted works must comply with the technical and communication requirements established by the festival.
Mandatory requirements
Spanish subtitles are mandatory for all audiovisual works containing dialogue, narration, or spoken content.
Works must be submitted in a high-quality audiovisual format suitable for professional evaluation.
All information regarding the work, creator, country, category, and year of production must be accurate and complete.
Participants must own or have obtained all necessary rights and permissions to submit the work to the festival.
Promotional materials
Selected participants may be requested to provide promotional materials, including:
Official flyer or poster
High-resolution artwork
Stills or photographs from the work
Artist, filmmaker, or project information
Short biography
Promotional Short / Reel of up to 30 seconds
Authorization for promotional use
By submitting a work to Tadeus Film & Music International Festival, the participant expressly authorizes Tadeus Festival to use and publish the promotional materials and excerpts provided in connection with the submitted work for the festival's official communication and promotional purposes.
This may include publication on:
The official Tadeus Festival website
Official social media platforms
Promotional reels and shorts
Festival announcements
Digital promotional campaigns
Press and communication materials related to the festival
The participant retains ownership and copyright of their work. This authorization concerns the promotional use of submitted materials and excerpts, and does not constitute a transfer of ownership or copyright to Tadeus Festival.
All promotional use will include appropriate creator and work credits whenever reasonably possible.
JURY & CURATORIAL EVALUATION
The festival's jury is composed of members of the creative and professional team of Tadeus, an audiovisual production company dedicated to music, cinema, and audiovisual creation.
Their professional experience in audiovisual production, music, visual storytelling, and creative development forms the basis of the festival's evaluation process.
Each submission is reviewed according to criteria appropriate to its category, including:
Artistic merit
Originality
Creative direction
Audiovisual language
Relationship between image and sound
Narrative and conceptual strength
Technical execution
Emotional and communicative impact
Innovation and authorial identity
Technology may be part of the creative process, but artistic vision remains at the center of the evaluation.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE & NEW TECHNOLOGIES
Tadeus recognizes artificial intelligence and emerging technologies as part of the evolving language of contemporary audiovisual creation.
Works created with AI or incorporating AI-generated elements are welcome, provided that the participant has the necessary rights to submit the work and discloses the use of AI when required by the festival.
At Tadeus, technology is a tool. Authorship remains at the center.
HOW THE FESTIVAL WORKS
01 — OPEN INTERNATIONAL CALL
Creators from around the world may submit their works during the official submission period.
02 — CURATORIAL & JURY REVIEW
Submitted works are reviewed by members of the Tadeus audiovisual production team, according to the artistic and technical criteria established for each category.
03 — OFFICIAL SELECTION
Selected works are announced through the festival's official communication channels and website.
04 — AWARDS
Outstanding works and creators receive official recognition and personalized Tadeus Festival awards according to the corresponding categories.
05 — ONLINE RECOGNITION
Official Selections, winners, and special mentions are published on the official Tadeus Festival website, creating a permanent digital record of their participation and recognition.
TRANSPARENCY & COMMITMENT
Tadeus is committed to maintaining a clear, professional, and respectful selection process.
All submitted works are reviewed by the festival jury.
Selections and awards are determined according to artistic and creative merit.
Official Selections, winners, and recognized works are publicly announced.
The festival is open to creators from different countries and cultural backgrounds.
Award recipients receive official festival recognition.
Personalized festival awards are issued to recognized creators.
Recognized creators and works may be featured on the official Tadeus Festival website and communication channels.
By submitting, participants authorize Tadeus Festival to use the promotional materials and excerpts provided for official festival promotion.
Participants retain ownership and copyright of their submitted works.
Submission does not guarantee Official Selection or an award.
At Tadeus, we believe recognition should not end with an announcement.
It should become part of the creator's journey.
TADEUS FESTIVAL
International Film & Music Festival
Cinema. Music. Authorship. New Perspectives.
An international online platform for creators who dare to create beyond the obvious.
Best AI-Generated Content
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Significant Use of AI: Artificial Intelligence must have been meaningfully applied in the production of the content. This can include:
– Script or dialogue creation (ChatGPT, Bard, etc.)
– Image or animation generation (DALL·E, Runway, MidJourney, Stable Diffusion, etc.)
– Voice synthesis or automated dubbing
– Editing and post-production (AI in visual effects, color grading, remastering, etc.)
Originality and Creativity: Innovative use of AI in storytelling, visual style, or technical development will be highly valued.
Human–AI Balance: Projects entirely generated by AI without human creative input will not be accepted. Filmmakers must demonstrate artistic direction and personal vision.
Duration: Applies to short films, music videos, or animations within the festival's time limits.
Process Transparency: A brief description must be included, explaining which AI tools were used and how they contributed to the final result.
Best Original Score or Soundtrack
Short Films >1' 10'< (2021+)
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Premia la composición musical original creada para cortometrajes, videoclips o cortos musicales, valorando creatividad, originalidad y coherencia con la obra. Se considerará tanto música instrumental como canciones compuestas específicamente para la obra.
No se permiten obras creadas total o parcialmente con inteligencia artificial bajo ninguna forma.
No se admitirán piezas cuyo único objetivo sea impactar sin respaldo artístico, ni obras con plagio o uso no autorizado de material ajeno.
Las obras rechazadas por incumplir estos criterios no serán elegibles para reembolso de la tasa de inscripción, según las políticas de la plataforma.
Best Short Film on Animal Rights
Short Films >1' 30'< (2021+)
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11 Jun 26
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Premia cortometrajes que aborden la protección, bienestar o reflexión sobre los derechos de los animales, desde cualquier enfoque: ficción, documental, animación o experimental. Se valorará la sensibilidad, el mensaje ético y la capacidad de generar conciencia o impacto artístico.
Se aceptan obras que utilicen AI como herramienta asistiva, siempre que la autoría creativa principal sea humana y el mensaje sobre derechos animales se mantenga claro.
No serán aceptadas obras con violencia real hacia animales; contenido sexual o explotación de personas o animales; material que promueva discriminación, odio o incitación a la violencia; ni obras cuyo único objetivo sea el impacto morboso sin propuesta artística clara.
El uso de metáforas, simbolismo o tratamiento poético está permitido siempre que sirva al mensaje y al relato.
Las obras rechazadas por incumplir estos criterios no serán elegibles para reembolso de la tasa de inscripción, según las políticas de la plataforma.
Best Performance in a Short Film
Short Films 30'<
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Recognizes the best acting performance in a short film, highlighting the expressiveness of the actor or actress, the depth of character development, the authenticity of the performance, and its impact on the story. Both lead and supporting roles will be considered, with attention to audience connection and dramatic or comedic strength, as appropriate.
Note: The submitted entry must clearly specify the name and role of the actor or actress being nominated. Incomplete submissions will not be accepted.
Best Direction
Short Films 30'<
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Awards the director who has demonstrated a strong and creative cinematic vision in their short film or music video. The evaluation will focus on the use of audiovisual language, the ability to direct actors and the technical team, narrative coherence, staging, and the visual and emotional impact of the work.
Best Music Video
Short Films >1' 6'< (2021+)
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Premia videoclips musicales en cualquier estilo o género, donde la creatividad visual, la dirección artística y la identidad estética de la obra potencien la música. Se valorará la integración entre imagen, ritmo y concepto, así como la originalidad de la propuesta audiovisual.
No serán aceptadas obras que incluyan violencia explícita o gráfica; contenido sexual explícito o erótico; explotación o abuso de personas vulnerables; discurso de odio o incitación a la violencia; ni maltrato animal real o representado de forma sensacionalista. Tampoco se admitirán obras cuyo único objetivo sea el impacto morboso sin una propuesta artística clara.
El uso de simbolismo, metáforas o tratamiento poético está permitido siempre que esté al servicio de la música y del concepto visual.
Las obras rechazadas por incumplir estos criterios no serán elegibles para reembolso de la tasa de inscripción, según las políticas de la plataforma.
Best Musical Short Film
Short Films 30'<
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Intended for short films where music is the central axis of the narrative, either as a plot element or as an expressive tool. The award will recognize the integration of image and sound, the originality of the concept, the quality of direction and production, and the work’s ability to convey emotions through music and cinema.
Best Animated Short Film
Short Films >1' 30'< (2021+)
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Premia cortometrajes de animación realizados en cualquier técnica, incluyendo 2D, 3D, stop motion, animación experimental o técnicas híbridas. Se valorará la creatividad, la calidad técnica, la originalidad del lenguaje visual y la coherencia narrativa o conceptual de la obra.
No serán aceptadas obras que incluyan violencia explícita o gráfica; contenido sexual explícito o erótico; explotación o abuso de personas vulnerables; discurso de odio o incitación a la violencia; ni maltrato animal real o representado de forma sensacionalista. Tampoco se admitirán obras cuyo único fin sea el impacto morboso sin una propuesta artística clara.
El uso de metáforas, simbolismo y estilos experimentales está permitido siempre que esté al servicio del relato o concepto.
Las obras rechazadas por incumplir estos criterios no serán elegibles para reembolso de la tasa de inscripción, según las políticas de la plataforma.
Best Fiction Short Film
Short Films >1' 30'< (2021+)
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Premia cortometrajes de ficción narrativa, experimental o híbrida, de cualquier temática y enfoque estético.
Se valorará la solidez narrativa, la propuesta visual, la dirección artística y la coherencia del lenguaje cinematográfico.
No serán aceptadas obras que contengan:
Violencia explícita o gráfica, incluyendo tortura, gore o glorificación del daño físico.
Contenido sexual explícito o erótico, pornográfico o de carácter fetichista.
Explotación sexual, abuso o sexualización de personas vulnerables.
Discurso de odio, discriminación o incitación a la violencia por motivos de género, orientación sexual, identidad, etnia, religión o especie.
Maltrato animal real o representado de forma sensacionalista o justificativa.
Contenidos cuyo único fin sea el impacto morboso, sin una propuesta artística o narrativa clara.
La sugerencia, el simbolismo y el tratamiento poético o metafórico sí son aceptados, siempre que estén al servicio del relato y no incurran en lo anteriormente mencionado.
Importante
Las obras que sean rechazadas por no cumplir con estos criterios no serán elegibles para reembolso de la tasa de inscripción, de acuerdo con las políticas de la plataforma.
Mejor Cortometraje Documental
Short Films >1' 30'< (2021+)
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Reconoce cortometrajes documentales de carácter artístico, social, cultural o musical. Se valorará la mirada autoral, la claridad del enfoque, la honestidad narrativa y el uso consciente del lenguaje audiovisual.
Se aceptan documentales observacionales, testimoniales, ensayísticos o híbridos, siempre que mantengan coherencia entre forma y contenido.
No serán aceptadas obras que incluyan violencia explícita o gráfica con fines sensacionalistas; contenido sexual explícito o erótico sin justificación documental clara; explotación del dolor humano o animal con fines morbosos; información falsa o manipulada presentada como hecho; ni discurso de odio o incitación a la violencia.
El uso de material de archivo o recursos experimentales está permitido siempre que esté claramente integrado al relato.
Las obras rechazadas por incumplir estos criterios no serán elegibles para reembolso de la tasa de inscripción, según las políticas de la plataforma.
Mejor Interpretación en Corto
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Premia la actuación destacada de actores o cantantes en cortometrajes de ficción, documental, animación o experimental. Se valorará la expresividad, autenticidad, capacidad de transmitir emociones y coherencia con la obra y su dirección artística.
No serán aceptadas interpretaciones que incluyan violencia real o sexual explícita no justificada; explotación de personas vulnerables; discurso de odio o incitación a la violencia; ni maltrato animal real o representado de forma sensacionalista. Tampoco se admitirán actuaciones cuyo único objetivo sea generar impacto morboso sin respaldo artístico.
Se permite el uso de recursos expresivos, estilísticos o simbólicos siempre que estén al servicio del personaje, la narrativa o la experiencia musical.
Las obras rechazadas por incumplir estos criterios no serán elegibles para reembolso de la tasa de inscripción, según las políticas de la plataforma.
Premio del Jurado – Visión Autoral (Categoría Curatorial)
Short and Feature Films
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Otorgado por Tadeus Animal Productora Audiovisual, este premio reconoce obras con identidad fuerte, riesgo estético o lenguaje propio, que destaquen por su originalidad, innovación o propuesta artística única. Puede provenir de cualquier categoría y no compite directamente con las demás.
Se valorará la visión autoral, la coherencia conceptual y la capacidad de generar reflexión, emoción o impacto visual, ofreciendo un puente creativo que conecte ideas, conciencia y sensibilidad artística.
Esta categoría celebra la creatividad audaz y la autenticidad de los autores, promoviendo propuestas que expandan los límites del lenguaje audiovisual.
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