Festival Internacional de Cine Adventista - Medellín (1)

Festival start: 07 May 2026      Festival end: 08 May 2026

FICA – International Adventist Film Festival is a cultural platform that celebrates cinema as a space for reflection, dialogue, and hope.

In its first edition, FICA seeks stories of individuals who share Jesus with others in creative and authentic ways, carrying out their mission within everyday and unconventional contexts.

These films portray characters whose unexpected paths create meaningful impact in the lives of new believers and entire communities.

All selected stories will be presented in documentary format, emphasizing a human, intimate, and honest cinematic perspective.

The first-place winner will be awarded the opportunity to re-film their short film, originally produced using mobile devices, with professional cinematic equipment.

This process will be carried out through a peer-to-peer collaborative model, in which each creative role of the project will receive guidance from a professional filmmaker.
The director of the short film will work alongside a professional film director, and likewise, each creative department (cinematography, sound, production, among others) will receive direct mentorship throughout the process.

This award aims to strengthen audiovisual training, support emerging talent, and elevate the winning story to a new cinematic level.

???? This award applies exclusively to the first-place winner.

1. Official Section

For its first edition, FICA accepts films in the following section: Documentary.

2. Duration

Maximum length: 3 minutes (including credits).

3. Eligibility Requirements

The filmmaker must be an active member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

4. Language and Subtitles

Films may be submitted in any language.
Films that are not in Spanish must include Spanish subtitles.

5. Content Guidelines

Submitted films must comply with the following principles:

Respect for human dignity

Promotion of ethical and constructive values

Absence of hate speech or discrimination

No political, partisan, or ideological content

FICA does not accept films whose primary purpose is political or ideological propaganda.

6. Submission Format

Films must be submitted digitally through the Festhome platform.

Selected films must be provided in a high-quality digital file suitable for exhibition.

7. Selection Process

All submissions will be reviewed by the FICA Selection Committee.

Official selections will be notified through Festhome and the festival’s official communication channels.

The decisions of the selection committee are final and not subject to appeal.

8. Rights and Permissions

By submitting a film, the filmmaker declares that they hold all necessary rights for exhibition, including music, images, and performances.

FICA reserves the right to screen selected films during the festival and related cultural activities, always crediting the filmmakers.

9. Acceptance of the Rules

Submission to FICA implies full acceptance of these rules and the festival’s curatorial principles.