Festival Internacional De Cine Diverso (4)

Inizio del Festival: 04 novembre 2026      Festival si chiude: 07 novembre 2026

The 4th International Diverse Film Festival marks a new chapter in the artistic and curatorial evolution of the festival. Under the concept “Revealed Memory,” this edition explores cinema as a living archive capable of preserving stories, identities, emotions, and experiences that have shaped the ways we understand diversity.

Rather than defining the selection criteria, “Revealed Memory” serves as the curatorial framework that inspires this year’s festival. We welcome fiction, documentary, animation, experimental, and hybrid short films that explore the diverse experiences, perspectives, and narratives of LGBTQIA+ communities across a wide range of genres, styles, and artistic approaches.

From November 4–7, 2026, Barranquilla, Colombia, will once again become a meeting point for filmmakers, artists, and audiences who believe in the power of cinema to foster dialogue, representation, reflection, and social transformation. Alongside its official selection, the festival will feature filmmaker talks, educational activities, workshops, and cultural experiences that strengthen the connection between cinema and community.

We believe that every film has the power to broaden the way we see the world. That is why the International Diverse Film Festival is a space where stories find a screen, a community, and new opportunities to be seen, shared, and celebrated.

Premi in contanti: 1,500€

Awards

The 2026 International Diverse Film Festival will present awards to the following short films:

Best National Fiction Short Film

Best National Non-Fiction Short Film

Best International Fiction Short Film

Best International Non-Fiction Short Film

Each category will receive:

The Hummingbird Statuette: a symbol of freedom, resilience, and beauty. This statuette represents the indomitable and vibrant spirit of the stories that live within us and serves as the official emblem of the festival.

Official recognition from the festival.

Opportunity for screening at partner international festivals.

Cash prize.

Participation Guidelines

* National and international short films featuring LGBTQIA+ narratives are eligible to participate.

* Short films completed in 2022 or later will be accepted.

* Films must have a minimum running time of 4 minutes and a maximum of 30 minutes, including end credits.

* Fiction, documentary, animation, experimental, and hybrid short films are eligible.

* If the original language of the film is not Spanish, it must include Spanish subtitles.

* Films that promote hate speech, misogyny, homophobia, transphobia, or any form of
discrimination will not be accepted.

* Submission is free of charge and must be completed exclusively through Festhome or the festival’s official submission form.

For complete participation guidelines, please visit:
www.festivaldecinediverso.com

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Terms and Conditions of Participation

International Diverse Film Festival 2026

By submitting a short film to the International Diverse Film Festival 2026, the participant agrees to the following terms and conditions governing the submission process, selection, exhibition, and potential future circulation of the submitted work.

1. Exhibition Rights

The participant authorizes the International Diverse Film Festival to screen their short film as part of the festival’s official program, to be held November 4–7, 2026, in Barranquilla, Colombia.

The participant also authorizes the festival to exhibit the film in future special screenings, educational activities, workshops, traveling showcases, or events organized by the festival, as well as in collaboration with partner festivals and institutions that promote cinema, diversity, and LGBTQIA+ rights.

This authorization is granted exclusively for cultural, educational, and promotional purposes and does not constitute a transfer of copyright or any commercial exploitation rights.

2. Copyright Responsibility

The participant declares that they hold all necessary rights for the submission and public exhibition of the short film, including but not limited to music, images, archival footage, performances, voices, and any other copyrighted material.

The International Diverse Film Festival shall not be held liable for any claims arising from copyright infringement or unauthorized use of third-party content. The participant assumes full legal responsibility for any such claims and agrees to indemnify and hold the festival harmless from any resulting legal or financial liability.

3. Promotional Use Authorization

The copyright holder authorizes the International Diverse Film Festival to use excerpts from the film, still images, trailers, posters, and other promotional materials for communication, press, publicity, and promotional purposes across print, digital, audiovisual media, and social media platforms.

4. Future Screenings

Selected films may be included in traveling showcases, special screenings, educational programs, or cultural events organized by the International Diverse Film Festival after the 2026 edition, provided that such screenings are non-commercial and intended to promote cinema, diversity, human rights, and culture.

5. Submission and Acceptance

Submitting a short film constitutes full acceptance of these Participation Guidelines and Terms and Conditions.

Any submission that does not comply with the established requirements may be disqualified from the selection process.

The International Diverse Film Festival reserves the right to resolve any matters not covered by these Terms and Conditions and to make the final decisions regarding the official selection and festival programming.