Festival De Cine Global Santo Domingo (fcgsd) (18)

Festival start: 28 January 2026      Festival end: 04 February 2026

Since its first edition, the Santo Domingo Global Film Festival (FCGSD) has taken firm steps to grow both nationally and internationally while remaining true to its mission. The festival aims to offer Dominicans, as well as all visitors to the country during the event, the opportunity to access the unique perspective that cinema provides on "global issues" through "personal stories." In doing so, it seeks to foster learning and adaptation in a world driven by knowledge and globalization.

The festival’s mission remains to bring the best international narrative and documentary films to a diverse audience, advancing the understanding of the global challenges we face. Beyond this, it has contributed—whether significantly or modestly—to enhancing cinematic culture in the Dominican Republic and increasing interest in an industry that holds great potential for the country in the 21st century. The FCGSD serves as a platform that supports, among other areas, both local and international film production within the Dominican Republic.

Objectives:
Utilize cinema to strengthen the country’s economic development.
Enrich the cinematic culture of the Dominican Republic.
Screen films that entertain while deepening the understanding of global issues.
Attract people from different sectors and social classes to experience and reflect on films.
Increase the international visibility of the Dominican Republic in the global press.
Showcase a wide variety of films that are not usually accessible to the Dominican public.
Present films that resonate with youth while expanding their appreciation of cinema.
Promote the Dominican Republic as a desirable and viable option for the global film industry.
Bring a modern cinematic culture to schools in the Dominican Republic, using film as a tool to understand global issues, propose solutions, and foster individual opportunities.

AWARD

The awards ceremony will take place on the closing night of the Festival.

The winners will receive a certificate of recognition.

No cash prizes will be awarded.

The jury's decision is final.

The winners will be notified on the day of the awards and the Festival will disseminate the results on its official platforms.

1. FILM REGISTRATION
The following terms and conditions regulate the registration of a cinematographic work ("The Film") in the Santo Domingo Global Film Festival ("The Festival") to be considered in this edition.
Registration will be carried out exclusively through the Festival's official platforms.
This document precedes any other document prepared by the Festival or third parties.
For inquiries, write to: FTerms@tamoencine.org.

2. DECLARATIONS OF THE APPLICANT
By submitting a film to the Festival, the applicant declares that:
It has the authorization of all rights holders of the film.
You have settled the applicable copyright for the script, images, music or other intellectual property materials.
The film is original or has the necessary authorizations for the use of protected content.
It does not infringe third party rights, nor does it present defamatory or illegal content.
It is not involved in litigation of any kind.
It has not been previously exhibited at festivals or events in the Dominican Republic.
Authorizes the Festival to use fragments of the film for promotional purposes.

3. COMPETITION CATEGORIES
Films must be registered in one of the following categories:
Fiction Opera Prima competition "Jimmy Sierra" (70 min. or more, not including end credits).
Documentary Opera Prima competition "Fernando Báez" (70 min. or more, not including end credits).
Opera Prima animated feature competition "Carlos Cabral" (70 min. or more, not including end credits).
Opera Prima Fiction/documentary short film competition "Claudio Chea" (15 min. or less, including end credits).
"Corto Global" fiction short film competition (15 min. or less, including end credits).
"Corto Global" documentary short film competition (15 min. or less, including end credits).
Animated short film competition (15 min. or less, including end credits).

Films submitted to competition may be selected for any non-competitive section. The directors of the short films must be between 18 and 55 years old.

4. REGISTRATION PROCESS
Registration must be completed through the designated platforms.
An online link for the assessment must be provided.
Physical shipments on DVD, Blu-ray or other formats will not be accepted, with exceptions.
The film must be available for technical tests at least 15 days before the opening of the Festival.
Films cannot demand payment for screening rights.
Registrations of any nationality are accepted.
Films in another language must have mandatory subtitles in Spanish and optional subtitles in English.
Films completed more than 18 months before the opening of the Festival will not be considered.
Award-winning films must mention the award in their promotional material.

5. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE FESTIVAL
The Festival:
It will appoint a Selection Committee and a professional jury.
It will show the selected films according to its schedule.
It will not be held responsible for breaches of copyright.
It will notify those selected two weeks before the official announcement.
It will publish the list of finalists one month before the opening of the Festival.
You are not obliged to comment on selections or disqualifications.
Ensures secure storage of films during the selection process.
Reserves the right to include, modify or delete any section of the Terms without prior notice.