Festival start: 21 November 2025
Festival end: 29 November 2025
Any individual or legal entity, whether participating individually or collectively, may take part without age restrictions. Submissions can include any audiovisual production in 4K, 2K, Full HD, HDV, or HD formats. Productions that have been previously screened or featured in other showcases and festivals are eligible. Submissions must have been completed during the current year or the previous year.
All works recorded in digital format will be accepted for all sections that form part of the official selection.
● LORCA Award for the best FEATURE FILM of the festival endowed with a statuette of Lorca made in bronze by Hnos.Moreno valued at €3,000
● LORCA Award for the best OPERA PRIMA of the festival endowed with a statuette of Lorca made in bronze by Hnos.Moreno valued at €3,000
● LORCA Award for the best ACTOR / FEATURE FILM of the festival endowed with a statuette of Lorca made in bronze by Hnos.Moreno valued at €3,000
● LORCA Award for the best ACTRESS / FEATURE FILM of the festival endowed with a statuette of Lorca made in bronze by Hnos.Moreno valued at €3,000
● LORCA Award for the best SUPPORTING ACTOR / FEATURE FILM of the festival endowed with a statuette of Lorca made in bronze by Hnos.Moreno valued at €3,000
● LORCA Award for the best SUPPORTING ACTRESS / FEATURE FILM of the festival endowed with a statuette of Lorca made in bronze by Hnos.Moreno valued at €3,000
● LORCA Award for the best DOCUMENTARY of the festival endowed with a statuette of Lorca made in bronze by Hnos.Moreno valued at €3,000
● LORCA Award for the best DIRECTION of the festival endowed with a statuette of Lorca made in bronze by Hnos.Moreno valued at €3,000
● LORCA Award for the best SCRIPT of the festival endowed with a statuette of Lorca made in bronze by Hnos.Moreno valued at €3,000
● LORCA Award for the best PHOTOGRAPHY of the festival endowed with a statuette of Lorca made in bronze by Hnos.Moreno valued at €3,000
● LORCA Award for the best B.S.O. of the festival endowed with a statuette of Lorca made in bronze by Hnos.Moreno valued at €3,000
● LORCA Award for the best ANIMATION of the festival endowed with a statuette of Lorca made in bronze by Hnos.Moreno valued at €3,000
● LORCA Award for the best INTERNATIONAL SHORT SHORT of the festival endowed with a statuette of Lorca made in bronze by Hnos.Moreno valued at €3,000
● LORCA Award for the best NATIONAL SHORT SHORT of the festival endowed with a statuette of Lorca made in bronze by Hnos.Moreno valued at €3,000
● LORCA Award for the best ANDALUSIAN SHORT SHORT of the festival endowed with a statuette of Lorca made in bronze by Hnos.Moreno valued at €3,000
● LORCA Award for the best GRANADINE SHORT of the festival endowed with a statuette of Lorca made in bronze by Hnos.Moreno valued at €3,000
● LORCA Award for the best SOCIAL SHORT SHORT of the festival endowed with a statuette of Lorca made in bronze by Hnos.Moreno valued at €3,000
● LORCA Award for the best SHORT COMEDY of the festival endowed with a statuette of Lorca made in bronze by Hnos.Moreno valued at €3,000
● LORCA Award for the best ACTOR / SHORT of the festival endowed with a statuette of Lorca made in bronze by Hnos.Moreno valued at €3,000
● LORCA Award for the best SUPPORTING ACTOR / SHORT of the festival endowed with a statuette of Lorca made in bronze by Hnos.Moreno valued at €3,000
● LORCA Award for the best ACTRESS / SHORT of the festival endowed with a statuette of Lorca made in bronze by Hnos.Moreno valued at €3,000
● LORCA Award for the best SUPPORTING ACTRESS / SHORT of the festival endowed with a statuette of Lorca made in bronze by Hnos.Moreno valued at €3,000
GRANADA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL RULES
The Organizing Committee of the Granada International Film Festival announces the competition for the VI edition and establishes the rules that will govern it.
RULES:
1. The VI edition of the Granada International Film Festival - LORCA awards (Granada) will take place from November 21 to 29, 2025. It is an international festival, which aims to promote a specific space for the discovery, screening and dissemination of unreleased feature films and short films.
2. Any person or legal entity can participate, individually or collectively, without age limit, and can do so with any audiovisual production in 4K, 2K, Full HD, HDV, or HD format. The productions presented may have been previously screened or exhibited at other shows and festivals.
3. Each director, producer and/or filmmaker can register as many works as they wish. These can be made in any language, but must be delivered subtitled in Castilian Spanish.
4. The festival's theme is open and aimed at a general public; however, the theme and genre of the productions are free. Quality and originality will be prioritized as the main objectives.
5. The registration process is as follows:
The submission of feature films, short films and documentaries through online submission platforms to festivals will be done exclusively through the following platforms: festhome.com.
6. Registration to the festival has a fee of 15 euros for the short film categories, 90 euros for the feature film category and 60 euros for the documentary category. The deadline for registration and receipt of productions ends on September 30.
7. The Organizing Committee will make a pre-selection of the works presented, especially assessing the aspects highlighted in point 4 of these RULES. This decision will be communicated through the festival's official website and social networks with the list of selected works.
8. Works of an advertising or touristic nature will not be admitted, nor those that use non-original material in more than 10% of the total work. Works that do not have the necessary technical quality for correct display will not be accepted either.
9. The OFFICIAL SELECTION will be made public on the Festival website from October 2025 and on the festival's social networks. The works of the submitted works may remain in the possession of the organization, which reserves the right to use them as promotional material for the Festival.
10. The authors must ensure that the content of their work does not infringe the intellectual property rights or other rights of third parties, and will exonerate the Organizing Committee from any legal liability.
11. The selected productions will be publicly screened during the days of the Festival, understanding that their authors or producers authorize said screening. In no case will the payment of screening fees be contemplated. Images from the short films and feature films may be used to promote the Festival regardless of the year. 12. A jury appointed by the Organising Committee and made up of a minimum of four people will decide the prizes, which are:
• LORCA Prize in 22 categories of the Festival, endowed with a statuette of Lorca made in bronze by Hnos. Moreno, valued at €3,000 each.
The trophies will be presented in November during the closing gala of the Festival.
13. The Jury will have the power to declare the prize or prizes it considers appropriate void, as well as to award a special trophy to highlight technical and/or artistic aspects of any of the works in competition. Its decisions will be final.
14. The production companies accept that, in the event of obtaining any of the prizes awarded, they will include a written reference to the awarding of the prize at the beginning of each and every copy of the film that they distribute for exhibition in theatres and/or audiovisual competitions, as well as in all printed information and promotional material.
This reference will consist of a text with the type of award received, invariably accompanied by the image of the list of winners provided by the Organizing Committee. The expense will not be borne by the Festival.
15. The closing ceremony and the awards ceremony will take place in November 2025.
16. It is an essential condition to receive the awards to attend the closing gala of the Granada International Film Festival (Granada). In the event that the interested party cannot attend, a representative may attend on their behalf and a video of thanks must be sent.
17. Any issue that arises during the Festival and is not contemplated in these RULES will be decided by the Organizing Committee. Participation in the Festival implies acceptance of these RULES.
18. All information can be found on the Festival website: http://www.festivaldecinegranada.com.
19. The registration fee for the FEATURE FILM category is 90 euros, for the SHORT FILM category 15 euros and for the DOCUMENTARY category 60 euros.
ASPECTS TO BE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT BY THE DIRECTORS OF THE SELECTED WORKS
Once the selection has been made, the producer of the work must send the following information:
• Digital photograph of the cover of the selected work in high quality in JPG format.
• Information material about the film.
• Biography, filmography and digital photograph of the director.
• Copy or download link of the selected work in DCP format
Failure to send this information within seven days of your request will result in the short film being removed from the exhibition.
Documentaries
Short and Feature Films >40' 130'<
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The Documentary Film Section of our festival is an open window to reality, offering a deep and authentic look at the events, people and places that shape our world. This category celebrates documentary film's ability to inform, inspire and provoke meaningful reflections on life and society.
Animation
Short Films 30'<
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The Animated Film Section of our festival is a vibrant tribute to creativity and limitless imagination. This category celebrates the art of animation in all its forms and techniques, offering a unique visual and narrative experience that enchants audiences of all ages.
Spanish National Team
Short Films 30'<
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International Selection
Short Films 30'<
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The International Film Section of our festival is a cinematographic journey through the cultures and landscapes of the world. This category celebrates the diversity and richness of global cinematography, offering a window into stories, traditions and experiences from different corners of the planet.
Film selection Andalucia
Short Films 30'<
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Not only the story will be valued, but also the plot, script, photography, direction, interpretation, sound design, soundtrack, etc.
The works must be Andalusian or, failing that, a component of the Andalusian team participates or was shot in the Andalusian region.
Feature Film
Feature Films >60'
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Not only the story will be valued, but also the plot, script, photography, direction, acting, sound design, soundtrack, etc. to qualify for the 22 categories that are eligible for awards.
In this section of fiction feature films that cover a wide range of genres, from drama and action, to science fiction, romance and thriller. Each work has been chosen for its ability to tell a powerful and immersive story, with exceptional cinematographic quality that stands out in its direction, script, acting and production.
Film selection of the city of Granada
Short and Feature Films
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For this category, it is an essential requirement that a member of the team be born in Granada, live in Granada or part of the work was shot in the city of Granada (Spain).
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