Sol International Film Festival (12)

영화제 시작: 09 7월 2026      영화제 끝: 12 7월 2026

SOL Film Festival is an international short film festival held in Torrevieja (Spain), bringing together filmmakers and audiences around contemporary cinema. The festival promotes both national and international talent, featuring the presence of directors and actors, a professional jury, and activities open to the public. Each edition is built around a specific theme, establishing itself as a cultural meeting point by the Mediterranean.

현금 수상: 3,000€

## AWARDS (€3,000 in total)

* **BEST FICTION SHORT FILM AWARD**
€1,000 and Trophy

* **BEST ANIMATION SHORT FILM AWARD**
€500 and Trophy

* **BEST DOCUMENTARY SHORT FILM AWARD**
€500 and Trophy

* **“SOL TORREVIEJA” AWARD FOR BEST SHORT FILM FROM THE VALENCIAN COMMUNITY**
€500 and Trophy

* **AUDIENCE AWARD “UNED TORREVIEJA”**
€500 and Trophy

All cash prizes include VAT and will be subject to the applicable personal income tax (IRPF) withholdings in accordance with Spanish law.

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## NON-MONETARY AWARDS

The following awards will also be granted in the Official Sections without financial endowment:

* **BEST DIRECTOR**
* **BEST SCREENPLAY**
* **BEST ACTRESS**
* **BEST ACTOR**
* **SPECIAL JURY MENTION**
* **LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD**
* **FESTIVAL GODMOTHER AWARD**
* **FEMALE GAZE AWARD**
(awarded to the best short film directed by a woman and with a gender perspective)

IMPORTANT DATES:

Submission period: April 7, 2026 – May 25, 2026

Official Selection announcement: from June 15, 2026

Official Section screenings: July 9 – 11, 2026

Closing Gala: July 12, 2026


SHORT FILM REQUIREMENTS

Participation is open to individuals over 18 years old or legal entities of any nationality.

Films must have been produced after January 1, 2024.

Maximum duration: 59 minutes.

Films in Spanish must include english subtitles (embedded or in .srt format).

Films in other languages (original version) must include Spanish subtitles (embedded or in .srt format).

Trailers, unfinished works, or films submitted in previous editions will not be accepted.

For the Official Section, recommended formats are .mov or .mp4, with a minimum resolution of 1080p and an aspect ratio of 16:9.