Ladies in Control by Cultura Groovy ()

Festival start: 18 February 2025      Festival end: 19 February 2025

Cultura Groovy invites you to experience intimate, high-quality short-film festivals in the heart of Barcelona. Each event offers a one-of-a-kind cinematic experience, showcasing the visionary work of talented filmmakers, with every director presenting their film in person.

Our festivals celebrate diversity in storytelling, exploring a wide range of themes, genres, and forms of expression. For this edition, "Ladies in Control," we are exclusively accepting films directed by women. (We want to highlight that we’re not limiting submissions to films about female topics—any story told by women storytellers is welcome.)

We aim to empower, support, and inspire women in the film industry, who often face prejudice, harassment, and systemic neglect. Your voice matters, and your stories deserve to be heard.

Female filmmakers, we warmly invite you to submit your work and attend in person. Join us to celebrate your craft, connect with other creatives, and be part of a growing community dedicated to elevating female voices in cinema.

We are accepting: Short films by female filmmakers with a runtime between 3 - 20 minutes, any genre

- Directors must be able to attend the event on time and in person in order to present themselves to the audience before their screening

- All films must include responses to the following: Synopsis (in English and Spanish), 3 high resolution stills from the film, full cast and credits list, and an official film poster

- Audio: STEREO MIX
- Subtitles: REQUIRED, must be in English if the film is produced in Spanish, must be Spanish if the film is produced in English

- Copyrights & Permissions: By submitting a film for consideration, the director confirms they hold the rights to all content, including music, and have obtained permission from all parties involved

- Each director is allocated a limited number of reserved seats for invitees (crew, talent, or supporters). No additional guests will be permitted beyond this list due to venue capacity limits.

- All directors will be asked to participate in the post-screening interview and will be uploaded to social media. This is a vital part of the festival experience, promoting interaction with the audience and fellow filmmakers. Participation is encouraged, but not mandatory.

- By submitting my film for consideration, I grant permission to use any 3 minute section of my film and related materials for promotion in social media and posters

- By submitting my film for consideration, I promise to actively promote the event through my social media, by reposting event details or sharing my own posts

- Filmmakers and guests are expected to respect the venue, staff, and other attendees. Any disruptive behaviour may result in removal from the event.