TERRA FILM FESTIVAL (3)

Festival start: 05 July 2025      Festival end: 12 July 2025

TERRA FILM FESTIVAL is an international environmental short film festival. We welcome productions that address ecological, territorial, green, human, animal, and climate-related topics, among others, from a variety of genres. At TERRA, we aim to bring together filmmakers, audiences, and cultural agents in a shared space. More than just a film festival, we create a platform for cinematic outreach, environmental awareness, and the growth of creators who believe in cinema as a form of resistance and care.

Selected films will be part of our in-person event on July 5, 2025, held at Teatro Lumière in Medellín, featuring a program of screenings, open conversations, and awards for participating projects.

Our commitment is to showcase short films with deep and lasting impact.
Let your story resonate.

Why submit your short film to TERRA?
Be part of a live screening at Teatro Lumière in Medellín—a unique venue where film, art, and culture meet
Engage in exchanges with the audience and fellow filmmakers
Join an international network of filmmakers and cultural agents committed to the environment
Gain visibility through our social media platforms
Compete for awards and special recognitions

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Location: Medellín, Colombia ????️
Medellín is a city with a rich cultural scene, recognized nationally and internationally. Surrounded by mountains and rivers, the city blends history, independent art, and social movements that have made cinema a tool for reflection, memory, critique, and collective action.
The festival takes place in a cultural space that hosts film cycles, workshops, fairs, and community-led creative processes.

Program Highlights
National and international short film showcase
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A curated selection of short films offering both local and global perspectives, giving the audience a diverse and meaningful cinematic experience.

Filmmaker Talks
An open space for filmmakers and audiences to engage in conversation. These talks allow for a deeper understanding of the creative process, production challenges, artistic influences, and the stories behind the films.

Open Forum
We promote open participation and inclusive access to culture.

Feel, create, participate, and share! Attendees and filmmakers will discover how cinema can spark reflection on our relationship with the Earth.
— TERRA Film Festival

Terra Film Festival will recognize and award short films that explore themes related to the environment. Honorary mentions and special recognitions will be given for outstanding achievements in directing and screenwriting, celebrating the talent and passion behind each story.

Best International Short Film
Best Short Script
Best National Short (Colombia)
Animated Short Film
Documentary Short Film
Experimental Shorts & Music Videos
Sci-Fi, Horror & Fantasy Shorts Films
Microfilms (up to 120 seconds)
Best Female Director
Best Male Director

RULES & TERMS

Theme: Broadly environmental — including nature, climate, water, territory, extractivism, activism, ecofeminism, animal life, urban ecology, indigenous or place-based stories, and more.

Genres: Fiction, documentary, animation, experimental, hybrid, and other forms.

Screening: All selected films will be screened in person in Medellín, Colombia.

Event date: July 5, 2025.

Rights: By submitting, you authorize TERRA to use stills, clips, and trailers for promotional purposes.
Note: We do not accept films that include animal cruelty.

Student discount: To access student fee rates, you must provide proof of student status (student ID or certificate).