Noctámbulo Festival Internacional De Cine Fantástico (2)

Festival start: 23 October 2025      Festival end: 26 October 2025

Second Edition of the International Fantastic Film Festival Noctámbulo – Madrid 2025

The International Fantastic Film Festival Noctámbulo, after a successful first edition held in a hybrid format (online and in-person), returns in 2025 to Madrid, aiming to establish itself as a must-attend event for enthusiasts of horror, fantasy, and science fiction.

This new installment features an exciting program designed to captivate both filmmakers and passionate audiences, including:

Exclusive screenings of feature films and short films competing internationally for the prestigious Noctámbulo Award.

Retrospectives of genre classics and world premieres, offering audiences a journey through timeless masterpieces alongside the most innovative works of the contemporary scene.

International competitions, recognizing excellence in categories such as Direction, Screenplay, and Short Film, promoting visibility for emerging and established creators alike.

Networking spaces, designed to facilitate connections between directors, producers, and distributors, fostering collaborations and deals to promote new projects.

Talks and panels with key figures of the genre, alongside a special section dedicated to B-movies, paying homage to this iconic style within the fantastic genre.

The Noctámbulo Festival 2025 aims to become a platform for emerging talent while celebrating the creativity of seasoned filmmakers, offering a unique experience for those who love diving into the mysteries, horrors, and extraordinary tales of cinema. An unmissable event for professionals in fantastic and horror cinema.

Cash Prizes: 5,000$

SHORT FILM

1. Best Spanish Short Film (Official)
2. Best Direction (Official)
3. Best Cinematography (Official)
4. Best Screenplay (Official)
5. Original Idea Screenplay (Official)
6. Best Actress (Official)
7. Breakthrough Actress (Official)
8. Young Actress (Official)
9. Best Actor (Official)
10. Breakthrough Actor (Official)
11. Young Actor (Official)
12. Best International Short Film (Official)
13. Best Animated Short Film (Official)
14. Best Effects (Official)
15. Best Makeup (Official)
16. Best Trailer (Official)
17. Best Original Music (Official)

FEATURE FILM

1. Best Spanish Feature Film (Official)
2. Best Direction (Official)
3. Best Cinematography (Official)
4. Best Screenplay (Official)
5. Original Idea Screenplay (Official)
6. Best Actress (Official)
7. Breakthrough Actress (Official)
8. Young Actress (Official)
9. Best Actor (Official)
10. Breakthrough Actor (Official)
11. Young Actor (Official)
12. Best International Feature Film (Official)
13. Best Effects (Official)
14. Best Makeup (Official)
15. Best Trailer (Official)
16. Best Original Music (Official)

AUDIENCE AWARD

1. Suspense Cinema
2. Horror Cinema
3. Experimental Cinema
4. Best Character
5. Best Short Film
6. Best Feature Film

JURY AWARD

1. Best Feature Film Selection
2. Best Short Film Selection
3. Best Actor in a Feature Film
4. Best Actor in a Short Film
5. Best Actress in a Feature Film
6. Best Actress in a Short Film
7. Best International Feature Film
8. Best International Short Film

CALL FOR ENTRIES: NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL SHORT AND FEATURE FILM COMPETITION 2025

2025 Call for Entries
International Fantastic Film Festival Noctámbulo – Madrid Edition


Welcome to all fans of fantastic cinema. In 2025, Madrid, Spain, will host the Second International Fantastic Film Festival Noctámbulo, showcasing the best in horror, fantasy, and science fiction cinema.

Submissions are now open for the selection of feature films and short films. We invite filmmakers, producers, directors, and production companies to submit their films and become part of an exceptional celebration of fantastic cinema.

The International Fantastic Film Festival Noctámbulo announces its call for Spanish and international films, both short and feature-length, encompassing the fantastic genre: horror, fantasy, science fiction, and related subgenres. Films included in the Official Selection will be organized into various sections at the discretion of the committee.

Important Dates

Festival Start: October 23, 2025
Festival End: October 26, 2025
Submissions Open: November 23, 2024
Submission Deadline: August 10, 2025
Early Deadline: March 31, 2025
Standard Deadline: May 31, 2025
Late Deadline: June 30, 2025
Extended Deadline: August 10, 2025
Call for Entries
The International Fantastic Film Festival Noctámbulo invites filmmakers, producers, directors, and studios worldwide to participate in its 2025 edition. This call is open to feature films and short films in the fantastic, horror, science fiction genres, and their related subgenres, across both national and international categories.

Sections and Awards

Short Film / Cortometraje

Best Spanish Short Film (Official)
Best Director (Official)
Best Cinematography (Official)
Best Screenplay (Official)
Best Original Idea (Official)
Best Actress (Official)
Best Breakthrough Actress (Official)
Best Young Actress (Official)
Best Actor (Official)
Best Breakthrough Actor (Official)
Best Young Actor (Official)
Best International Short Film (Official)
Best Animated Short Film (Official)
Best Special Effects (Official)
Best Makeup (Official)
Best Trailer (Official)
Best Original Score (Official)

Feature Film / Largometraje

Best Spanish Feature Film (Official)
Best Director (Official)
Best Cinematography (Official)
Best Screenplay (Official)
Best Original Idea (Official)
Best Actress (Official)
Best Breakthrough Actress (Official)
Best Young Actress (Official)
Best Actor (Official)
Best Breakthrough Actor (Official)
Best Young Actor (Official)
Best International Feature Film (Official)
Best Special Effects (Official)
Best Makeup (Official)
Best Trailer (Official)
Best Original Score (Official)

Audience Award

Best Suspense Film
Best Horror Film
Best Experimental Film
Best Character
Best Short Film
Best Feature Film

Jury Award

Best Feature Film Selection
Best Short Film Selection
Best Actor in a Feature Film
Best Actor in a Short Film
Best Actress in a Feature Film
Best Actress in a Short Film
Best International Feature Film
Best International Short Film

Prizes and Recognition

Cash prizes will be distributed among all official categories for both short and feature films, according to the allocation established by the festival.

In addition to cash prizes, trophies and recognition diplomas will be awarded.

Prizes are personal and non-transferable.

Submission Requirements

Short Films
Production Date: From 2023 onwards.
Maximum Duration: 30 minutes.
Subtitles: Required in Spanish and English, provided as separate SRT files.

Feature Films
Production Date: From 2023 onwards.
Duration: Between 31 and 120 minutes.
Subtitles: Required in Spanish and English, provided as separate SRT files.

Submission Platform

All submissions must be made exclusively through:FESTHOME

General Conditions

Selected films must provide promotional materials (photos, posters, trailers, etc.) in digital format.

Participation implies authorization for the festival to use excerpts from the film (up to 3 minutes) for promotional purposes.

The festival does not cover travel, accommodation, or per diem expenses for film representatives.

Submission and selection imply full acceptance of these rules.

Legal Responsibilities

The entrant will be solely responsible for their short or feature film regarding copyright and/or civil, criminal, or any other type of liability derived from its content.

Acceptance of Rules and Unforeseen Circumstances

Participation in the International Fantastic Film Festival Noctámbulo implies full acceptance of these rules and any potential annexes.
Any unforeseen circumstances not covered by these rules will be resolved by the festival organizers.

In case of disputes, the decision of the organizers will prevail.

Special Regulations for Force Majeure

If the festival cannot take place in person due to force majeure, the submission fee paid via the platform will not be refunded, as these fees are used to cover selection processes.

Contact
For inquiries, contact us via email at:
seleccion2025@noctambulofilmfestival.com

For more information, visit our official platforms or reach out directly. We look forward to seeing your films!