Festival Internacional De Cortometrajes Sobre Personas Mayores (FICMA Salamanca) (11)

Фестиваль начинается: 15 Октябрь 2026      Фестиваль заканчивается: 24 Октябрь 2026

The International Festival of Intergenerational Short Films on the Elderly (FICMA) was born within the Federation of Associations of the Elderly of Salamanca (FAMASA) with the aim of providing a cultural offer that contributes to improving the quality of life of the elderly, even with dependence or disfunctions by bringing them closer to a full citizenship and offering the cultural heritage of which they are protagonists. It is celebrated every year between September and October since 2016 in the city of Salamanca, being a meeting of intergenerational culture

The Festival poses as a place of debate and discourse for questions such as: How has cinema treated old age? The reflection of the role of the elderly in the family, sentimental, emotional and social relationships. The positive or negative consequences of cinema into stereotypes and believings about the elder and even if it treats the same way both man and women.

The importance of dignifying the intergenerational relationships between youngsters and elderlies becames vital in order to find ways towards a better future.

OBJECTIVES

The goal of the FICMA is to achieve the people from Salamanca to be closer to the cinema from a third age perspective. This festival is a golden opportunity to offer a cinema party to the city and an active and positive vision from this part of the population.

The festival has as a goal to show the positive part of the elders and to reforce the intergenerationals relationships.

Денежные призы: 1,800€

The communication to the authors from the selected films will be notified through phone or e-mail. Simultaneously, the list of the works selected will be published on the social media of the festival and the Federation.

The prizes will be:
Fiction: 700€ and a prize.
Documental: 500€ and prize.
Especial from the public: 300€ and prize.
The Golden Charrito: 300€ and prize. (*)
(* This prize is only for films recorded in Salamanca that shows its most famous places)

In this part, it will be contemplated the next conditions:

The jury reserves any right to give the special accésit to any films presented.
The prizes can be subject of fiscals retentions.
Participant will be responsible of owning all of the rights over the films.

RULES OF THE 11th FICMA INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
INTRODUCTION

The 11th FICMA International Short Film Festival is a cultural initiative aimed at promoting audiovisual creation and fostering a positive, active, and inclusive image of older people in society.

Through this competition, the festival seeks to highlight stories that reflect values such as dignity, experience, intergenerational solidarity, and social inclusion, helping to combat age-related stereotypes.

The festival serves as a meeting point for creators, audiences, and professionals in the audiovisual field, encouraging dialogue and social awareness through cinema.

ORGANIZING ENTITY

The 11th FICMA International Short Film Festival is organized by the Federation of Associations of Older People of Salamanca (FAMASA), with the collaboration of public institutions and organizations linked to the social and cultural sectors.

For any inquiries or further information, interested parties may contact:

federacion.famasa@gmail.com

1. GENERAL CONDITIONS

The 11th FICMA International Short Film Festival is open to individuals and legal entities, either individually or collectively, provided they meet the following conditions:

Each participant may submit a maximum of two short films.
Works must be original and may be fiction, documentary, or
animation.

All short films must include Spanish subtitles, regardless of the original language.

Preference will be given to works that promote positive values related to older people or individuals in situations of dependency, avoiding themes focused exclusively on death or loneliness.

Works produced before 2024 will not be accepted.

Works previously submitted to earlier editions of the festival will be accepted.

The duration of the short films must be between 3 and 10 minutes, excluding credits.

Works must have been produced in digital video format.

Accepted formats will be those supported by the FESTHOME platform, with .MP4 or equivalent compatible formats recommended.

The file name must include the title of the short film and the name of the author.

2. HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Registration must be completed exclusively through the platform FESTHOME (www.festhome.com), where participants must fill in all required information.

Submission implies:

Full acceptance of these rules.

The accuracy of the information provided.

Authorization for the screening of the work within the framework of the festival.

The organization reserves the right to request additional documentation to verify the submitted information.

3. FESTIVAL DATES
Submission period: from May 11 to August 31, 2026.

Festival activities: from October 1 to October 15, 2026.

Official screenings: to be scheduled within the festival program.

Closing Gala: October 24, 2026.

The organization reserves the right to modify these dates for justified reasons.

4. SELECTION COMMITTEE AND JURY

All submitted works will be reviewed by a Selection Committee, responsible for determining their eligibility.
The organization may reject works due to technical deficiencies or failure to comply with these rules.

An official jury will be appointed, composed of representatives of FAMASA, technical staff from the City Council of Salamanca, and audiovisual professionals.

The jury’s decisions will be final, confidential, and not subject to appeal.

The jury may:

Declare awards void.

Grant special mentions.

Interpret these rules and resolve any issues not covered herein.

5. awards

The following categories are established:

Best Fiction Short Film: €700 and trophy

Best Documentary Short Film: €500 and trophy

Audience Award: €300 and trophy
Golden Charrito Award: €300 and trophy (for works linked to or set in Salamanca)

Notes:

awards may be declared void.

The jury may grant special mentions without monetary prize.

Prize amounts are subject to applicable tax regulations.

6. AWARD CEREMONY
awards will be presented during the Closing Gala (October 25, 2026).

Award winners or their representatives must attend upon prior confirmation.

In the event of unjustified absence, the monetary prize may be allocated to a social or charitable organization.
Selected short films will be screened in free public sessions during the festival.

7. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS AND USE OF WORKS
Participants declare that they hold all intellectual property, industrial, and image rights to the submitted works.

The organization assumes no responsibility for potential infringements of third-party rights.

Authors authorize the organization to:
Screen the works during the festival.

Use excerpts (maximum 1 minute) for promotional purposes.
Disseminate the works in cultural, educational, or social activities on a non-profit basis.

Short films may be broadcast on digital platforms, including YouTube, strictly for promotional and cultural purposes.

Award-winning works may become part of the festival archive and be used in future editions, always respecting authorship.

8. GUARANTEES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Participants guarantee that their works:

Do not infringe third-party rights.

Comply with current legislation on intellectual property, image rights, and protection of minors.

The organization reserves the right to exclude any work that:

Violates these rules.

Contains discriminatory, offensive, or inappropriate content contrary to the festival’s values.

Participation implies the granting of a non-exclusive license for exhibition rights under the terms described.


9. DATA PROTECTION

In accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and applicable Spanish legislation:

Personal data will be processed by the organizing entity for the purpose of managing participation in the festival.
The legal basis for processing is the participant’s consent and the execution of the call.

Data will not be shared with third parties except where legally required.

Participants may exercise their rights of access, rectification, erasure, restriction, and objection by contacting the organization.

10. ACCEPTANCE OF THE RULES

Participation in the 11th FICMA International Short Film Festival implies:

Full acceptance of these rules.

Submission to the decisions of the organization and the jury.

Acceptance that the organization will resolve any issues not covered in these rules.