Festival Internacional De Cine Animal Y Ambiental - FICAA (7)

Início do Festival: 05 Dezembro 2026      Fim do Festival: 05 Dezembro 2026

The International Animal and Environmental Film Festival of Mexico City (FICAA) welcomes you to its 7th Edition, where, as every year, we accept films from all five continents.

The mission of the Festival is to promote values, causes, and activist struggles through Art, opening multiple opportunities to showcase the work of outstanding filmmakers. Throughout the year, we host various cultural events and film discussions in partnership with the Instituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN), UAM, ENAC–UNAM, and governmental cultural spaces that open their doors to support this dissemination.

Winning films that accept the terms and conditions will be hosted for one month on IMCINE’s platform “Nuestro Cine MX”, providing nationwide exposure throughout Mexico.

Main Themes for This Year

ANIMAL

ENVIRONMENTAL

CINEMA: “FREEDOM OF BELIEF”, “CONSPIRACIES”, “EXTRATERRESTRIALS”, “ENERGY AND SPIRIT”

(There is a dedicated section on our website explaining in detail all types of films invited to participate.)

EXPLANATION OF FILMS FOR THE INVITED CAUSE

This section is dedicated to films that explore the many ways in which human beings seek to understand the invisible, the unknown, and the meaning of existence, from spiritual, scientific, philosophical, social, and symbolic perspectives.

We accept works with themes such as:

Conspiracy theories and hidden power

Extraterrestrials, abductions, contact, and non-human life

Religions and spiritual practices (Christian, Catholic, Buddhist, among others)

Energy, consciousness, and exploration of the inner self

Angels, entities, and non-visible planes

Miracles, paranormal phenomena, and unexplained events

Science and the search for the origin of the universe, life, and consciousness

Accepted Formats and Genres

We accept feature films, music videos, short films, one-minute films (cineminutes), and documentaries, in all cinematic genres, including fiction, documentary, animation, experimental works, and hybrid proposals.

Accepted in All Categories

Animations

Short Films

Feature Films

Documentaries

One-Minute Films (Cineminutes)

Music Videos

Awards and Recognition

As a festival driven by Animal and Environmental awareness, and with this year’s invited cause being “Cinema: Freedom of Belief, Extraterrestrials, and Conspiracy Theories”, all submitted projects will receive a Participation Laurel, recognizing the artistic value and work of each film, even if they are not selected for the final screening program. Official Selection films will receive an Official Selection Laurel.

Final winners will receive the FICAA 2026 statuette, along with digital laurels and a digital diploma.

The final awards ceremony takes place in December, welcoming guests from different countries and regions of Mexico to receive their statuettes in person.

The First Place in each category receives the Official FICAA Statuette.
The Second and Third Place winners receive a digital certificate and digital laurels.
Important:
The delivery of the FICAA statuettes takes place exclusively on the awards ceremony day, as each statuette is produced with prior planning and customized with the director’s name and the film’s title.
At FICAA, every award is personalized.

1. Call for Entries
The International Animal and Environmental Film Festival (FICAA) invites producers and filmmakers from Mexico and around the world to submit their films.
The submission period will take place from December 19, 2025, to September 10, 2026.

2. Evaluation Criteria
All categories will be evaluated across different criteria, including National, International, Budget Level, Amateur, Student, and Professional, among others.
Additionally, there will be specific divisions that may include awards for Directing, Producing, Cinematography, Storytelling, and other areas, at the discretion of the jury.

3. Invited Cause 2026
This year’s Invited Cause is “Cinema: Freedom of Belief, Extraterrestrials, and Conspiracy Theories.”
Films addressing these themes will also be accepted as part of the FICAA 2026 program.

4. Jury Decisions
The jury may grant awards or Special Mentions in situations determined by the jury committee.

5. awards Ceremony Attendance
If winners are unable to attend the awards ceremony, their Winner Laurels (if applicable) will be sent digitally by email.
The Official FICAA Statuette is delivered exclusively on the day of the awards ceremony.

If seats are requested for the event and the winners do not attend, they risk losing their laurel and automatically forfeiting their category.
This policy exists because all statuettes are custom engraved with the director’s name and the film title.
We do not ship statuettes afterward, nor do we deliver them at offices.

6. Communication Responsibility
Participants must regularly check the email address registered on the submission platform for announcements and instructions.
The Festival is not responsible for missed communications, failure to follow instructions, or missing materials related to screenings or awards due to lack of response.

7. Additional Communication Channel
Once participants begin receiving official emails, they will also be provided with the Festival’s WhatsApp contact to ensure timely communication regarding closing dates and awards information.

8. Additional Statuettes
If a winning production requires an additional statuette, this is possible but subject to an extra cost.

9. Official Categories

* Short Film (1 minute – 29 minutes)
* Feature Film (30 minutes and over)
* Animated Short Film (1 minute – 29 minutes)
* Animated Feature Film (30 minutes and over)
* Documentary Short Film (1 minute – 29 minutes)
* Documentary Feature Film (30 minutes and over)
* Student Short Film (1 minute – 29 minutes)
(Proof of student status required for at least one crew member)
* Student Feature Film (30 minutes and over)
(Proof of student status required for at least one crew member)

10. Genres
All genres are welcome.
The talent and vision of each filmmaker are fully accepted, including but not limited to fiction, comedy, animation, horror, experimental, and more.

Film Exhibition

Films will be used in two different ways:

1. On-Site Monthly Screenings
A continuous outreach program will take place in different districts of Mexico City, as well as at universities and cultural venues, as part of the Festival’s events.

2. online Screening
Selected films will be exhibited on an online platform for a maximum of one month, allowing them to continue competing in other festivals without conflict.

Laurels and awards

Categories will be divided into National and International, with different laurels awarded accordingly:

* Winner Laurel – Overall category winner
* Audience Choice Winner Laurel – Awarded based on audience votes
* Official Screening Laurel – Awarded to films selected for monthly screenings
* Official Selection Laurel – Awarded to Festival finalists
* Honorable Mention Laurel – Awarded to films that made a distinctive impact
* Special Category Laurel – (Cinematography, Production, Director, etc., at the sole discretion of the jury)

Important Dates

* Submission deadline: September 10, 2026

* Official Selection Announcement: October 15, 2026

* Closing Ceremony & awards: Early December 2026