Festival start: 01 December 2025
Festival end: 03 December 2025
The World Wide Filmmaker Fest is an international festival dedicated to excellence and innovation in the independent film and audiovisual industry. Organized by Tireless Films, this event aims to provide visibility and recognition to emerging and professional filmmakers from around the world.
With a hybrid and itinerant format, the festival will launch its first edition in Madrid in 2025, with future editions planned in different regions of Spain. Its programming includes a diverse selection of short films, feature films, music videos, web series, digital advertising, and innovative audiovisual formats, along with networking opportunities, masterclasses, and workshops led by industry professionals.
The World Wide Filmmaker Fest is more than just a festival; it is a global platform for showcasing talent, fostering growth, and connecting filmmakers who seek to challenge the norms of traditional cinema and explore new storytelling formats in the digital era.
The prizes in each category will be awarded both for works produced in Spain and for international works independently.
The winners will receive:
Official certificate of recognition.
Statuette from the World Wide Filmmaker Fest.
Featured promotion on the festival's website and official networks.
Additionally, the possibility of awarding prizes with additional benefits is contemplated in the categories in which agreements are reached with sponsors. The organization will inform the participants in a timely manner before the awards ceremony.
MAIN CATEGORIES
Short Films
Best Fiction Short Film – Spain
Best Fiction Short Film – International
Best Documentary Short Film – Spain
Best Documentary Short Film – International
Best Animation Short Film – Spain
Best Animation Short Film – International
Best Short Film Made with Mobile Phone – Spain
Best Short Film Made with Mobile Phone – International
Feature Films
Best Fiction Feature Film – Spain
Best Fiction Feature Film – International
Best Documentary Feature Film – Spain
Best Documentary Feature Film – International
Best Animation Feature Film – Spain
Best Animation Feature Film – International
Video Clips
Best Video Clip – Spain
Best Video Clip – International
Best Lyric Video – International
Best Visualizer – International
Best Video Clip Made with Mobile Phone – International
Series
Best Series Pilot – Spain
Best Series Pilot – International
Best Web & Social Series – Spain
Best Web & Social Series – International
Advertising
Best TV / Digital Advertising – Spain
Best TV / Digital Advertising – International
Best Social Media Short Ad – Spain
Best Social Media Short Ad – International
Alternative Digital Formats
Best Wedding Video – Spain
Best Wedding Video – International
Best Making Of – Spain
Best Making Of – International
Best Corporate Video – Spain
Best Corporate Video – International
SPECIAL MENTIONS
Special Mention: Best Production Made with a Mobile Phone
Special Mention: Best Drone Sequence
Special Mention: Best B Roll Sequence
Special Mention: Best Timelapse / Hyperlapse
Special Mention: Best Sound Design
Special Mention: Best Soundtrack
Special Mention: Best Work Made by Students
Special Mention: Social Commitment
Special Mention: Spirit of the World Wide Filmmaker Festlmmaker Fest
OFFICIAL RULES
The first edition of the World Wide Filmmaker Fest will be held in Madrid in 2025, Organized by Tireless Films SL. It is a global event dedicated to excellence and innovation in the independent film and audiovisual industry. You can see the schedule on the festival website, www.worldwidefilmmakerfest.com , where the dates of activities and awards ceremony will be announced in due course. Below are the official rules for the 2025 festival:
COMPETITIVE SECTIONS
The participating works may be registered in the following categories and within the established period to be eligible for one of the awards:
SHORT FILMS <30' (Spain / International)
FICTION Short Film
DOCUMENTARY Short Film
ANIMATION Short Film
FEATURE FILMS >30' to <100' (Spain / International)
FICTION Feature Film
DOCUMENTARY Feature Film
ANIMATION Feature Film
VIDEO CLIPS <10' (Spain / International)
Video clips
Lyric Videos
Visualizers
SERIES FORMAT <30' (Spain / International)
Series Pilot
Web & Social Series
ADVERTISING <1' (Spain / International)
TV / DIGITAL Advertising
SOCIAL MEDIA SHORT AD
ALTERNATIVE DIGITAL FORMATS <5' (Spain / International)
Corporate Video
Wedding Videos (Trailers)
Making Of
IMPORTANT DATES
Registration opening: February 1, 2025
Registration closing: September 30, 2025
Notification of selected works: October 31, 2025
Festival (screenings and events): December 2025
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
All producers and/or directors, natural or legal persons, who own the rights to the works may participate in any of the competitive sections.
The works must have been produced after January 1, 2022.
Works by filmmakers from anywhere in the world may be registered, regardless of their place of production or residence.
All works, regardless of the original language, must have subtitles in Spanish or English.
Accepted formats for screening:
Digital formats: QuickTime, H.264, ProRes.
Embedded subtitles or delivered in .SRT file.
REGISTRATION PROCESS
Registration platforms: Registrations are made exclusively through Festhome.
Registration fees:
Short films: €6
Feature films: €10
Series €8
Video clips, Advertising and Alternative Formats: €5
Number of registrations: Each participant can register only one work per Section.
There may be discounts for registration fees at early dates of the call, these will be notified on each of the platforms.
PRIZES
The prizes of each category will be awarded both for works made in Spain, and for international works independently.
The winners will receive:
Official certificate of recognition.
Statuette from the World Wide Filmmaker Fest.
Featured promotion on the festival's website and official networks.
Additionally, the possibility of awarding prizes with additional benefits in the categories in which agreements are reached with sponsors is contemplated. The organization will inform the participants in a timely manner before the awards ceremony.
MAIN CATEGORIES
Short Films
Best Fiction Short Film – Spain
Best Fiction Short Film – International
Best Documentary Short Film – Spain
Best Documentary Short Film – International
Best Animation Short Film – Spain
Best Animation Short Film – International
Best Short Film Made with Mobile Phone – Spain
Best Short Film Made with Mobile Phone – International
Feature Films
Best Fiction Feature Film – Spain
Best Fiction Feature Film – International
Best Documentary Feature Film – Spain
Best Documentary Feature Film – International
Best Animation Feature Film – Spain
Best Animation Feature Film – International
Video Clips
Best Video Clip – Spain
Best Video Clip – International
Best Lyric Video – International
Best Visualizer – International
Best Video Clip Made with Mobile Phone – International
Series
Best Series Pilot – Spain
Best Series Pilot – International
Best Web & Social Series – Spain
Best Web & Social Series – International
Advertising
Best TV / Digital Advertising – Spain
Best TV / Digital Advertising – International
Best Social Media Short Ad – Spain
Best Social Media Short Ad – International
Alternative Digital Formats
Best Wedding Video – Spain
Best Wedding Video – International
Best Making Of – Spain
Best Making Of – International
Best Corporate Video – Spain
Best Corporate Video – International
SPECIAL MENTIONS
Special Mention: Best Production Made with a Mobile Phone
Special Mention: Best Drone Sequence
Special Mention: Best B Roll Sequence
Special Mention: Best Timelapse / Hyperlapse
Special Mention: Best Sound Design
Special Mention: Best Soundtrack
Special Mention: Best Work Made by Students
Special Mention: Best Video Production
Special mention: Social Commitment
Special mention: Spirit of the World Wide Filmmaker Fest
CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION
Participants guarantee that they have all necessary rights to the works entered and release the festival from any third-party claims.
The festival may use fragments, images and trailers of the selected participating works for the historical memory, making of and the promotion of the event in its successive editions.
The winning works will be stored in a private digital Archive of the festival for 2 years, unless otherwise notified by the author.
The Festival organization will establish the order and date of screening, within the framework of the activities of the current 2025 edition of each selected film, reserving the right to screen it in any of its physical or digital venues, in accordance with the programming of the same.
Once selected, the work cannot be withdrawn from the competitive or screening program.
SCREENINGS AND FORMAT
Hybrid mode: Screenings will be held in person and virtually, with controlled access for the duration of the festival.
Technical requirements: Participants will receive detailed instructions for sending screening files and promotional materials.
JURY AND SELECTION
The initial selection process will be carried out by a technical team designated by the organization to obtain the selected works.
Evaluation: An international jury composed of 3 professionals from the sector per section will evaluate each of the selected works in each category, according to criteria such as: creativity, innovation, narrative and visual impact.
Final decisions: All votes and decisions of the jury will be final and will not be subject to appeal.
EQUALITY POLICIES
The festival does not discriminate creators based on sex, sexuality, nationality, religion, ethnic origin, age or any factor irrelevant to the evaluation of audiovisual works.
VERY IMPORTANT
The submission and registration of short films implies acceptance of these rules, as well as the assumption of responsibility by the director and/or producer regarding the image and sound rights of their audiovisual work.
By registering, you also expressly accept that the World Wide Filmmaker Fest may screen your short film, free of payment of exhibition rights, during the dates of the festival and in the physical or digital rooms or screens necessary for the development of the festival's activities.
The festival reserves the right to cancel any work that presents technical irregularities, intellectual property rights or for violation of human rights, incitement to hatred, lack of respect, non-compliance with rules or other reasons that the organization considers. Likewise, the organization is not responsible for a possible cancellation of the festival or modification of the dates, modification of the festival rules, for reasons of force majeure.
DATA PROTECTION
In compliance with the provisions of article 5 of Organic Law 15/1999, on the Protection of Personal Data, of December 13, and its implementing regulations, we inform you that the data you have provided us will be integrated into a file owned by the World Wide Filmmaker Fest and for whose processing THE ORGANIZING COMPANY, TIRELESS FILMS, SL with address at Calle Era Alta 29, NAMBROCA, TOLEDO, is responsible for the correct management of the development of the World Wide Filmmaker Fest 2025 mentioned in this same document. After the end of the event, said file will be destroyed, no copy of it being kept.
We also inform you that you may at any time exercise your legal rights of access, rectification, cancellation and opposition, as well as revoke your consent, by sending a written communication to the address Calle Era Alta 29, NAMBROCA, TOLEDO, indicating "LOPD" as the reference, and attaching a copy of your ID.
Participation in this competition implies full acceptance of these rules, without any reservations, as well as all resolutions adopted by the Festival organization.
Participants in this festival consent to their personal data being processed in accordance with the provisions of Organic Law 15/1999, of December 13, on the Protection of Personal Data, for the development of this event, as well as to communicate news, updates and general information about the World Wide Filmmaker Fest.
CONTACT
Email: info@worldwidefilmmakerfest.com
Official website: www.worldwidefilmmakerfest.com
Cortometraje Documental
Short Films 30'< (2022+)
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CORTOMETRAJES <30' (España / Internacional)
Cortometraje Documental: Producciones que abordan historias reales, investigando temas de impacto social, político, cultural o personal, con un enfoque reflexivo y cinematográfico.
SHORT FILMS <30' (Spain / International)
Documentary Short Film: Productions that address real-life stories, investigating social, political, cultural, or personal topics with a reflective and cinematic approach.
Cortometraje Ficción
Short Films 30'< (2022+)
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CORTOMETRAJES <30' (España / Internacional)
Cortometraje Ficción: Obras narrativas de cualquier género que exploran el arte de contar historias en formato breve, destacando por su originalidad, guion y puesta en escena.
SHORT FILMS <30' (Spain / International)
Fiction Short Film: Narrative works of any genre that explore the art of storytelling in a short format, standing out for their originality, script, and cinematography.
Cortometraje de Animación
Short Films 30'< (2022+)
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CORTOMETRAJES <30' (España / Internacional)
Cortometraje Animación: Proyectos realizados con técnicas de animación tradicionales o digitales, ya sea en 2D, 3D, stop motion u otros estilos innovadores.
SHORT FILMS <30' (Spain / International)
Animated Short Film: Projects created using traditional or digital animation techniques, whether 2D, 3D, stop motion, or other innovative styles.
Largometraje Documental
Short and Feature Films >31' 100'< (2022+)
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LARGOMETRAJES >30' a <100' (España / Internacional)
Largometraje Documental: Producciones que exploran hechos reales con una mirada creativa y un enfoque narrativo sólido, abordando temas de interés humano, social o cultural.
FEATURE FILMS >30' to <100' (Spain / International)
Documentary Feature Film: Productions that explore real-world events with a creative perspective and a solid narrative approach, addressing human, social, or cultural topics.
Largometraje Ficción
Short and Feature Films >31' 100'< (2022+)
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LARGOMETRAJES >30' a <100' (España / Internacional)
Largometraje Ficción: Obras cinematográficas que superan los 30 minutos, desarrollando narrativas profundas, personajes complejos y estilos visuales únicos en cualquier género.
FEATURE FILMS >30' to <100' (Spain / International)
Fiction Feature Film: Cinematic works over 30 minutes that develop deep narratives, complex characters, and unique visual styles in any genre.
Largometraje de Animación
Short and Feature Films >31' 100'< (2022+)
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31 Mar 25
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LARGOMETRAJES >30' a <100' (España / Internacional)
Largometraje Animación: Películas animadas con mundos imaginarios, estéticas innovadoras y técnicas diversas que combinan arte visual y narrativa cinematográfica.
FEATURE FILMS >30' to <100' (Spain / International)
Animated Feature Film: Animated films featuring imaginary worlds, innovative aesthetics, and various techniques that blend visual artistry with cinematic storytelling.
Videoclips
Short Films >1' 10'< (2022+)
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VIDEOCLIPS <10' (España / Internacional)
Videoclips: Producciones audiovisuales que acompañan una pieza musical, utilizando lenguaje cinematográfico, creatividad visual y dirección artística para potenciar la música.
Lyric Videos: Videos diseñados para representar la letra de una canción de manera artística, combinando tipografía animada, efectos gráficos y edición rítmica.
Visualizers: Conceptos visuales abstractos o narrativos creados para acompañar una canción, utilizando animaciones, gráficos en movimiento y arte digital.
MUSIC VIDEOS <10' (Spain / International)
Music Videos: Audiovisual productions accompanying a musical piece, using cinematic language, visual creativity, and artistic direction to enhance the music.
Lyric Videos: Videos designed to represent a song's lyrics artistically, combining animated typography, graphic effects, and rhythmic editing.
Visualizers: Abstract or narrative visual concepts created to accompany a song, utilizing animations, motion graphics, and digital art.
Series
Short Films 30'< (2022+)
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FORMATO SERIE <30' (España / Internacional)
Piloto de Serie: Episodios piloto de series en desarrollo, ya sean de ficción, documental o animación, con el potencial de convertirse en una producción continuada.
Web & Social Series: Contenidos Seriados para plataformas digitales y redes sociales, adaptados a formatos breves, dinámicos y de alto impacto visual.
SERIES FORMAT <30' (Spain / International)
Series Pilot: Pilot episodes of developing series, whether fiction, documentary, or animation, with the potential to become a full production.
Web & Social Series: Serialized content created for digital platforms and social media, adapted to short, dynamic formats with high visual impact.
Publicitarios
Short Films 2'< (2022+)
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PUBLICITARIOS <1' (España / Internacional)
TV / Digital Advertising: Piezas publicitarias de alto nivel creativo diseñadas para televisión o plataformas digitales, con mensajes directos y estéticas impactantes.
Social Media Short Ad: Anuncios publicitarios breves optimizados para redes sociales, diseñados para captar la atención en pocos segundos y generar interacción con la audiencia.
ADVERTISING <1' (Spain / International)
TV / Digital Advertising: High-level creative advertising pieces designed for television or digital platforms, delivering direct messages with striking aesthetics.
Social Media Short Ad: Brief advertisements optimized for social media, designed to capture attention in just a few seconds and generate audience engagement.
Video Corporativo: Producciones audiovisuales desarrolladas para empresas, marcas o instituciones con fines de comunicación, branding o promoción interna y externa.
Videos de boda (Trailers): Montajes cinematográficos de bodas en formato tráiler, capturando momentos únicos con una estética emocional y narrativa envolvente.
Making Of: Documentales breves que muestran el proceso detrás de la creación de una obra audiovisual, revelando el trabajo del equipo y los desafíos del rodaje.
ALTERNATIVE DIGITAL FORMATS <5' (Spain / International)
Corporate Video: Audiovisual productions developed for businesses, brands, or institutions for communication, branding, or internal and external promotion.
Wedding Videos (Trailers): Cinematic wedding trailers capturing unique moments with an emotional aesthetic and engaging storytelling.
Making Of: Short documentaries that showcase the behind-the-scenes process of an audiovisual production, revealing the team's work and the challenges of the shoot.
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