Cinema26 - V Semana Del Cine De Córdoba (5)

Inizio del Festival: 26 novembre 2026      Festival si chiude: 03 dicembre 2026

CINEMA26 – The 5th Córdoba Film Week aims to bring together a broad and varied selection of the best Spanish films released throughout the year, with a special focus on feature films and short films involving Andalusian production or participation.

The 5th edition of CINEMA26 will take place from November 26 to December 3, 2026.

Premi in contanti: 7,500€

AWARDS AND JUDGING

A jury composed of industry professionals will select the winning films for the Official Section across its various categories. The audience vote from screenings and a jury made up of representatives from various local cultural groups and associations will decide the “Martín Cañuelo” Audience Award.

The awards will be presented at the Festival’s Closing Gala.

1. OFFICIAL SECTION: Feature Films
Feature films of all genres featuring Andalusian production or Andalusian participation in the role of director, and which premiered on or after April 1, 2026.

All feature films in the OFFICIAL SECTION are eligible for the Bronze Fawn (*Cervatillo de Bronce*) for Best Feature Film – Fiction (€3,000 prize), the Bronze Fawn for Best Feature Film – Non-Fiction (€2,000 prize), and the “Martín Cañuelo” Audience Award (no cash prize).


2. OFFICIAL SECTION: Short Films

Short films of all genres produced or co-produced in Spain that premiered on or after October 15, 2025. Short films in the OFFICIAL SECTION are eligible for the Bronze Fawn for Best Short Film (€1,500 prize), the Cinema Córdoba Award (€1,000 prize), and the Cinema School Award (prize consisting of either a free filmmaking or acting course at the IAEC training center valued at €700, or support for the pre-production and production of a short film).

MAIN SECTIONS

1.Official Feature Film Selection: runtime between 60 and 120 minutes.

2.Official Short Film Selection: runtime between 5 and 20 minutes.


SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

All genres are accepted.

Films submitted or selected for the previous edition will not be accepted.

Participants may submit as many films as they wish.

Works must be submitted in their original language. Films shot in a language other than Spanish must have Spanish subtitles burned into the image.

The premiere date for feature films must be April 1, 2026, or later.

The premiere date for short films must be October 15, 2025, or later.


FEATURE FILMS

Feature films vying for a place in the OFFICIAL SELECTION must include Spanish production in their credits. Preference will be given to films involving an Andalusian production or co-production company and to those holding their premiere or preview screening within the framework of the festival.

Films must not have been previously screened at other festivals, showcases, film series, or public screenings within the province of Córdoba. If previously released in cinemas, they must have completed their commercial run prior to the event.

The organizers will cover transport, accommodation, and meal expenses for one person per project. Attendance at the screening by the director, producer, or one of the lead actors or actresses is mandatory. Failure to comply with this requirement means the film may remain in the program but will be excluded from the competition and ineligible for any cash prizes.

If selected, participants agree not to screen their work in the city of Córdoba until one month after the event, unless it is a national theatrical release.

Films produced or directed by members of the current CINEMA26 team are ineligible for the festival's competitive sections.

Acceptance of these rules and regulations is a mandatory requirement for selection.


SHORT FILMS

Short films included in the OFFICIAL SECTION must feature Spanish production or a Spanish director.

Films must not have been previously screened at other festivals, showcases, film series, or public screenings within the city of Córdoba.

Short films competing for the CINEMA Córdoba Award must meet and provide proof of one of the following requirements:

1) Filmed wholly or partially in the province of Córdoba.

2) Director or producer from Córdoba.

3) Production company based in Córdoba.

Short films competing for the CINEMA Escuela Award must meet and provide proof of the following requirements:

1) The director must be under 25 years of age.

2) The director must be from Córdoba or reside in the province of Córdoba.

3) The director must provide proof of affiliation with an educational institution or school based in the province of Córdoba.

At the appropriate time, the organizers may request a "making-of" video (minimum 1080p quality) from the production companies of short films competing for the CINEMA Córdoba or CINEMA Escuela awards, to be included in the festival's recap video. Attendance at the screening by the director and one of the lead actors is mandatory for inclusion in this category and eligibility for the cash prize.

Premiers or preview screenings taking place within the framework of the festival will be viewed favorably.

If selected, participants agree not to screen their work in the city of Córdoba until one month after the event has concluded.

Films produced or directed by members of the CINEMA26 team for the current edition are ineligible for the festival's competitive sections.

Acceptance of these rules and regulations is a mandatory requirement for selection.


REGISTRATION METHOD

Participation requires registration via the online platform FESTHOME, with the film entered in the appropriate category.

Registration is free of charge.

The submission deadline is October 1, 2026, for feature films and short films in the Official Selection. Short films competing for the CINEMA Escuela award may submit their entries until October 15, 2026.

The Organization assumes that the individuals or collectives registering their works hold the exhibition rights for said works, as well as the authorization to receive the award in the event of collective authorship. In any case, the Organization disclaims all liability arising from any breach of this condition or from claims regarding copyright payments for public communication or other intellectual property rights.


SELECTION

A selection committee, composed of industry professionals and members of the organization, will be responsible for selecting the films that will make up the program.

The Organization reserves the right to supplement the festival program with additional films outside of those submitted through this call for entries, should it deem appropriate. Decisions will be announced starting October 20, 2026, via email and subsequently published on the official website of CINEMA26 - V Film Week: www.cinemacordoba.com

Selected films (regardless of their section) must be submitted for screening by October 31, 2026, as a file using the H.264 codec, with a bitrate between 30 Mbps and 50 Mbps (progressive) and a minimum resolution of 1080p. If a downloadable copy is not available via FESTHOME, the organization will request it via email.


Along with the selected film, the following information must be attached to the email sent to "sessions@cinemacordoba.com":

● Two film stills in digital format (300 dpi, JPG, max. 1 MB)
● Film poster (300 dpi, JPG, max. 1 MB)
● High-quality film poster suitable for large-format printing for display at the venue entrance.
● Technical specifications sheet.
● Short synopsis (max. 100 words).
● Video file of the film trailer. Links to YouTube or similar platforms will not be accepted.

Films included in the OFFICIAL SELECTION are eligible for the following awards:

FEATURE FILMS

1. Bronze Fawn for Best Feature Film – Fiction (€3,000 prize)

2. Bronze Fawn for Best Feature Film – Non-Fiction (€2,000 prize)

3. “Martín Cañuelo” Audience Award (no cash prize)


SHORT FILMS

1. Bronze Fawn for Best Short Film (€1,500 prize)

2. Cinema Córdoba Award (€1,000 prize)

3. Cinema School Award (prize consists of a
free filmmaking or acting course at the IAEC training center, valued at €700, or support for the pre-production and production of a short film)

If a film wins an award, the representatives responsible for the film must attend the festival's Closing Gala, which will take place on Thursday, December 3, 2026, at the Teatro Góngora. The award recipient must be the director, producer, or one of the lead actors.

The Festival will cover travel and accommodation expenses for one person per film, provided they do not reside in the province of Córdoba. Failure to confirm attendance at the closing gala will result in the automatic forfeiture of the award, which will be passed on to the next highest-rated project. Participants authorize the Organization to use film stills, photographs, and excerpts from the films—as well as any material provided to the Organization—across any communication and promotional media for the purpose of promoting and publicizing the Festival. Documentation and materials submitted for selected works may appear in all advertising and promotional media for the event.


PRIZE RECIPIENTS AND PAYMENT METHOD

prizes will be paid to the individual or production company listed on the entry form.
Prize payments will be made via bank transfer upon submission of an invoice, where applicable. prizes are subject to applicable tax regulations.


AUTHORIZATION FOR USE

Those responsible for selected films included in the program grant RECORD: Asociación Profesional de Cine y Audiovisual de Córdoba (the association organizing the event) the right to screen said films during the festival for cultural and non-profit purposes.


CONSENT AND PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION

Participants consent to the processing of the personal data contained in their entry application by the Reccord Association for the purpose of managing registrations for activities and events, based on consent, legal obligation, and public interest.

Participants may exercise their rights of access, rectification, erasure, objection, restriction of processing, and data portability by proving their identity and sending an email to sessions@cinemacordoba.com with the subject line "Ejercitar derechos de acceso" (Exercising access rights). Failure to provide the required data will make participation in the competition impossible.


ACCEPTANCE OF RULES

Participation in this call for entries implies full acceptance of these rules, as well as the decisions made by the organizers and the jury; failure to comply will result in disqualification. The organizers reserve the right to make the final interpretation of these rules.