FESTIVAL CORTO CORTISMO DE MIGUELTURRA (14)

Início do Festival: 18 Novembro 2026      Fim do Festival: 19 Dezembro 2026

The national-regional Festival "Corto Cortismo" of Miguelturra (Ciudad Real), aims to promote short films as a means of audiovisual expression, contributing to their recognition, dissemination and appreciation as an essential means of transmitting culture. Considering it at all times CINEMA with capital letters and taking this format as a fundamental and essential part of CINEMA, we encourage you all to participate in it, as a platform for the exhibition of good work, which is surely being done by many people who He loves CINEMA as a profession and as one of the means of projection of Culture.

Our Festival presents a double modality of participation: regional and national, this, in turn, divided into the section of adult fiction short films, and the modality of children-family animation short films.

The regional modality will host all those works that come to us from people or teams that, in some way, have links with the region of Castilla-La Mancha and have been carried out in the last year.

For its part, the national modality will exhibit those works that are presented and that have been made in the last two years and have not been presented in previous editions of this Festival.

Prêmios em dinheiro: 6,300€

NATIONAL AWARDS:

- Best National Fiction Short Film Award: €600 + Festival award.

- Best Female Director Award (national or regional): €600 + Festival award.

- Best Animated Short Film Award: €450 + Festival award.

- Best National Documentary Award: €450 + Festival award.

- Special Jury Award: €300 + Festival award.

- Special Social Commitment Award: €300 + Festival award.

REGIONAL SECTION AWARDS:

- "Corto Cortísimo" Award: €650 + commemorative festival award.

- Hilario Rivero Special Award for Best Idea (presented by the CINEFÓRUM MIGUELTURRA Cultural Film Association): €450 + Festival award.

- Special Award for Best Amateur Work (presented by Festival partner companies): €300 + Festival award.

- Special Award for Best Regional Documentary (presented by Festival partner companies): €450 + Festival award.

- Runner-up Awards (€250 + diploma), presented by the official "Corto Cortísimo" technical team:

Runner-up Award for Best Cinematography
Runner-up Award for Best Editing
Runner-up Award for Best Screenplay
Runner-up Award for Best Original Score
Runner-up Award for Best Acting
Runner-up Award for Best Directing
Runner-up Award for Best Emerging Director

NATIONAL DOCUMENTARY COMPETITION RULES

The National Documentary Competition’s final phase will take place from November 19 to 22, 2026. Participation is open to short films involving production, direction, and/or technical crew from Spain. In other words, individuals may participate either independently or as part of any of these groups.

Submitted works must be original and may cover any documentary subject matter. Works that were finalists or prize-winners in previous editions of "Corto Cortismo" are ineligible for the competition.

Production of the works must have been completed after October 1, 2025.

PARTICIPATION

Participation may be carried out by following these steps:
• Sending the work on DVD or Blu-Ray, or using the platforms listed below that allow for proper online viewing; a download option must be provided if the work is selected for the screening phase.
• Each work must not exceed 29 minutes in duration.
• Works must be accompanied by the following identifying information, presented as a data sheet:
• Short film title.
• Technical specifications.
• duration.
• language.
• Name of the director, producer, and/or technical crew.
• Address.
• Contact telephone number.
• Email address.
• Submission of two still images (frames) from the competing short film in JPG format, along with the film's poster (if applicable).
• If sent by regular mail, the work must be properly protected—at a minimum, within its appropriate case—and the exterior must be labeled with two still images from the short film (on the same side or on both sides).
• Works may be submitted from August 10, 2026, until 12:00 midnight on Sunday, September 20, 2026.
Submission materials and all accompanying documents may be sent via:

• The FESTHOME platform.
• Email to the following address: concurso@festivalcortocortismo.es
• Regular mail to the following address: Asociación Cultural Cinefórum Miguelturra, C/ Ramón y Cajal, 51, C.P. 13170, Miguelturra (Ciudad Real).
Short films submitted for selection will remain in the possession of the Festival organization unless reclaimed by the author. Shipping costs to the festival are the responsibility of the participant, while return shipping costs are covered by the Festival organization.

Short films with original dialogue in a language other than Spanish must be subtitled in Spanish; otherwise, they will be rejected.


SELECTION

Works that ultimately compete in the final phase will be selected by the Festival's Official Technical Jury. A screening copy must be provided for all short films selected for the semi-final phase.

The Organization may propose including a work in a section other than the one originally entered.
The Official Technical Jury will be composed of film industry professionals and individuals with expertise in culture, media, and audiovisual arts.

The Organization will determine the screening dates and order, committing to screen the films solely within the context of the Festival, with the exception of promotional events linked to the Festival's organization and sponsors.

The winning short film will be determined by a popular vote among attendees at the various scheduled screenings. The Award for Best National Fiction Short Film will go to the film receiving the most support after applying a vote-weighting system based on attendance.

Rights holders of short films winning an award or honorable mention in any category agree to grant reproduction rights for the production of a promotional DVD or for promotional screenings of the Festival, provided these are free of charge and non-profit.

Authorization from the authors (whether material or intellectual creators) of the selected works is implied throughout the Festival's screening phase; neither the Miguelturra City Council nor the Cinefórum Miguelturra Cultural Association shall incur any contractual obligations toward the authors or any collecting societies regarding the works.

CLOSING GALA AND awards

The awards will be presented at the final closing gala, to be held at the Teatro-Cine Paz or CERE in Miguelturra on December 19, 2026, starting at 6:00 PM. Attendance by the winner—or a representative or team member of the winning short film—is mandatory in order to receive the cash prize.

• CALATRAVA CULTURAL PARK AWARD FOR BEST NATIONAL DOCUMENTARY SHORT FILM: €450 and a commemorative festival trophy, awarded to the best national documentary short film.

All cash prizes are subject to applicable personal income tax (IRPF) withholdings as required by law.
Full information about the Festival can be found:
On the website: www.festivalcortocortismo.es
For any clarifications or inquiries:
Email: concurso@festivalcortocortismo.es
On Facebook: Festival de Cortometrajes “Corto Cortismo” de Miguelturra or @cortocortismo
And by phone: 686 80 17 55, 616 10 69 01, and 616 75 59 01.

Registration implies full acceptance of the aforementioned rules.



RULES: NATIONAL FICTION SHORT FILM SECTION

The final phase of the National Competition will take place from November 19 to 22, 2026.

Participation is open to short films involving production, direction, and/or technical crew from Spain. In other words, individuals may participate either independently or as part of any of these groups.

Submitted works must be original and may cover any fiction theme. Works that were finalists or award winners in previous editions of "Corto Cortismo" are ineligible for the competition.

Production on the works must have been completed after October 1, 2025.


PARTICIPATION

Participation may be carried out by following these steps:

• Sending the work on DVD or Blu-Ray, or using the platforms listed below that allow for proper online viewing; a download option must be provided if the work is selected for the screening phase.

• Each work must not exceed 25 minutes in duration.
• Works must be accompanied by the following identifying information, presented as a data sheet:
• Short film title.
• Technical specifications.
• duration.
• language.
• Name of director, producer, and/or technical crew.
• Address.
• Contact telephone number.
• E-mail address.

• Submission of two still images (frames) from the short film in JPG format, along with the poster (if applicable).

• The work—which must be properly protected (at a minimum, within its case)—must be labeled on the outside with two still images from the short film (on the same side or on both sides).

• Works may be submitted from August 10, 2026, until 12:00 midnight on Sunday, September 20, 2026.

• The media and all documents may be submitted:

• Via the platform FESTHOME.

If submitting via email, use the following address: concurso@festivalcortocortismo.es

• If submitting via regular mail, use the following address: Asociación Cultural Cinefórum Miguelturra, C/ Ramón y Cajal, 51, C.P. 13170, Miguelturra (Ciudad Real).

Short films submitted for selection will remain in the possession of the Festival organization unless reclaimed by the author. Shipping costs are to be borne by the participant, while return shipping costs will be covered by the Festival organization.

Any short film with original dialogue not in Spanish must be subtitled in Spanish. Failure to do so will result in rejection.


SELECTION

Works that ultimately compete in the final phase will be selected by the Festival's Official Technical Jury. All short films selected for the semi-final phase must provide a screening copy.

The Organization may propose including a work in a section other than the one originally entered.

The Official Technical Jury will be composed of film industry professionals and individuals with expertise in culture, media, and audiovisual fields.

The Organization will determine the screening dates and order, committing to screen the films solely within the Festival, with the exception of promotional events linked to the Festival's organization and sponsors.

The winning short film will be determined by a popular vote among attendees at the various scheduled screenings. The Award for Best National Fiction Short Film will go to the film receiving the most support after applying vote weighting based on attendance.

Rights holders of short films winning an award or mention in any category agree to grant reproduction rights for the production of a promotional DVD or for promotional screenings of the Festival, provided these are free of charge and non-profit.

Author authorization is implied throughout the Festival's screening phase; ...the creators (whether intellectual or material) of the works selected during the Festival—without any contractual obligations on the part of the Miguelturra City Council or the Cinefórum Miguelturra Cultural Association toward the author (intellectual or material creator of the work) or any other collective management organization.


CLOSING GALA AND awards

The awards will be presented at the final closing gala, which will take place at the Teatro-Cine Paz or CERE in Miguelturra on December 19, starting at 6:00 PM. This detail will be communicated well in advance. Attendance by the winner—or a representative or team member from the winning short film—is a mandatory requirement to receive the cash prize.

• CORTO CORTISMO Award: €600 and a commemorative festival trophy, awarded to the best fiction short film as voted by the audience.

• SPECIAL JURY Award: €300 and a commemorative festival trophy, awarded to the short film selected by the Festival Jury based on its technical cinematic qualities. ENTRIES FROM ALL OTHER FESTIVAL CATEGORIES ARE ALSO ELIGIBLE FOR THIS AWARD.

• SPECIAL AWARD FOR BEST FEMALE DIRECTION: €600 and a commemorative festival trophy, awarded to the short film deemed by the Festival Jury to feature the best female direction. ENTRIES FROM ALL OTHER FESTIVAL CATEGORIES ARE ALSO ELIGIBLE FOR THIS AWARD.

• SPECIAL SOCIAL COMMITMENT Award: €300 and a commemorative festival trophy, awarded to the short film selected by the Festival Jury for presenting a work that reflects the values ​​of engagement and solidarity associated with the award. ENTRIES FROM ALL OTHER FESTIVAL CATEGORIES ARE ALSO ELIGIBLE FOR THIS AWARD.

All cash prizes are subject to the applicable personal income tax (IRPF) withholding as established by law. Full information about the festival can be found:

online at: www.festivalcortocortismo.es
For any questions or clarifications:
Email: concurso@festivalcortocortismo.es
On Facebook: Festival de Cortometrajes “Corto Cortismo” de Miguelturra or @cortocortismo
And by phone: 686 80 17 55, 616 10 69 01, and 616 75 59 01.


Registration implies full acceptance of the aforementioned rules.

ANIMATION SECTION RULES

The Animation Competition’s final phase will take place from November 19 to 22, 2026. Participation is open to short films involving production, direction, and/or technical crew from Spain. In other words, individuals may participate either independently or as part of any of these groups.
Only one short film per producer, director, or technical team will advance to the final competition phase.

Submitted works must be original and may cover any fictional or documentary theme. Works that were finalists or award winners in previous editions of "Corto Cortismo" are ineligible for the competition.

The purpose of this section is to cater to child and family audiences; Therefore, submitted works focused on adult themes will be assigned to a different section of the festival at the organization's discretion.

Production of the works must have been completed after January 1, 2025.

PARTICIPATION

Participation may be arranged by following these steps:

• Sending the work on DVD or Blu-Ray, or using the platforms listed below that allow for proper online viewing; a download option must be provided if the work is selected for the screening phase.
• Each work must not exceed 20 minutes in duration.
• Works must be accompanied by the following identifying information, presented as a data sheet:
• Short film title.
• Technical specifications.
• duration.
• language.
• Name of the director, producer, and/or technical team.
• Address.
• Contact telephone number.
• Email.
• Submission of two still images (frames) from the short film in JPG format, along with its poster (if available).

If sent via standard mail, the entry must be properly protected—at least within a suitable case—and clearly identified on the outside with two film stills (on the same side or on both sides).

• Entries may be submitted from August 10, 2026, until 11:59 PM (midnight) on Sunday, September 20, 2026.

• The media and all accompanying documents may be submitted:

• Via the platform FESTHOME.

• Via email to the following address: concurso@festivalcortocortismo.es
• Via standard mail to the following address: Asociación Cultural Cinefórum Miguelturra, C/ Ramón y Cajal, 51, C.P. 13170, Miguelturra (Ciudad Real).
Short films submitted for selection will remain in the possession of the Festival organization unless reclaimed by the author. Shipping costs are to be borne by the participant, while return shipping costs will be covered by the Festival organization.
Short films with original dialogue in a language other than Spanish must include Spanish subtitles; otherwise, they will be rejected.


SELECTION

Works admitted to the competition will be selected by an official technical jury appointed by the Organization. This jury may propose entering a work in a category other than the one originally selected or declare the competition void if an insufficient number of entries is received to hold the event properly.

The official technical jury will be composed of film industry professionals and individuals with expertise in culture, journalism, and audiovisual media.

The Organization will determine the screening dates and order, committing to screening the films exclusively within the scope of the Festival, with the exception of promotional events. The winning short film will be determined by a direct vote from the audience attending screenings of the films, which are aimed at children and families.

The rights holders of short films that win an award or receive an honorable mention in any category agree to grant reproduction rights for the production of a promotional DVD or for promotional screenings of the festival, in all cases free of charge and on a non-profit basis.

Submission implies authorization from the authors or rights holders for the festival to screen the selected works during the event. Neither the Miguelturra City Council nor the Cinefórum Miguelturra Cultural Association assumes any contractual obligations toward the work's creator (material or intellectual) or any rights management society.

CLOSING GALA AND awards

The awards will be presented at the closing gala, to be held at the Teatro-Cine Paz in Miguelturra on December 19, 2026, starting at 6:00 PM. Attendance by the winner—or a representative or team member of the winning short film—is mandatory to claim the cash prize.

• CORTO CORTISMO Award: €450 and a commemorative festival trophy.

Applicable personal income tax (IRPF) withholdings will be deducted from the cash prize.

Full festival information is available:
Website: www.festivalcortocortismo.es

For inquiries or clarification:
Email: concurso@festivalcortocortismo.es
Facebook: Festival de Cortometrajes "Corto Cortismo" de Miguelturra or @cortocortismo
Phone: 686 80 17 55, 616 10 69 01, and 616 75 59 01.
Registration implies full acceptance of the aforementioned rules.


REGIONAL SECTION RULES

The final phase of the Regional Competition will take place from November 19 to 22, 2026.

Participation is open to short films involving production, direction, and/or technical crew from the Castilla-La Mancha region. In other words, individuals may participate either independently or as part of any of these groups. The management of the “Corto Cortismo” Festival will verify the connection of the submitted works to the autonomous community of Castilla-La Mancha.

Only one short film per producer, director, or technical crew will be accepted for the competition.

Submitted works must be original and may cover any fictional or documentary theme. Works that were finalists or prize-winners in previous editions of “Corto Cortismo” are ineligible for the competition.

Production of the works must have been completed after October 1, 2025.

PARTICIPATION

Participation may be carried out by following these steps:

• Sending the work on DVD or Blu-Ray, or using the platforms listed below that allow for proper online viewing; a download option must be provided if the work is selected for the screening phase.

• Each work must not exceed 25 minutes in duration.
• Each work must be accompanied by the following identifying information, presented as a data sheet:

• Title of the short film.
• Technical specifications.
• duration.
• language.
• Name of the director, producer, and/or technical crew.
• Address.
• Contact telephone number.
• E-mail.
• Submission of two still images (frames) from the short film in JPG format, along with its poster (if available).

• A copy of the National ID (DNI) of the director, producer, or technical crew member, proving their connection to the Castilla-La Mancha region.

The entry must be suitably protected—at a minimum, within its appropriate case—and clearly identified on the outside with two stills from the short film (on the same side or on both sides).

• Entries may be submitted from August 10, 2026, until 12:00 midnight on Sunday, September 20, 2026.

• The submission medium and all accompanying documents may be sent via:

• The platform FESTHOME.

• Email to the following address: concurso@festivalcortocortismo.es

• Regular mail to the following address: Asociación Cultural Cinefórum Miguelturra, C/ Ramón y Cajal, 51, C.P. 13170, Miguelturra (Ciudad Real).
Short films submitted for selection will remain in the possession of the Festival organization unless reclaimed by the author. Shipping costs to the festival are the responsibility of the participant, while return shipping costs are covered by the Festival organization.

Short films with original dialogue in a language other than Spanish must be subtitled in Spanish. Failure to do so will result in rejection.


SELECTION

Works ultimately entered into the competition will be selected by an Official Technical Jury appointed by the Organization; this jury may propose that a work participate in a category or competition other than the one originally entered.

The Official Technical Jury will be composed of film industry professionals and individuals with expertise in culture, journalism, and audiovisual media.

The Organization will determine the screening dates and order, committing to screen the films solely within the context of the Festival, with the exception of Festival promotional events.

The winning short film will be determined through a two-stage voting process. A public vote among attendees will identify the three short films receiving the most votes from the audience. From among these entries, the Festival's official technical jury will select the winning short film.
Additionally, following review by the Official Technical Jury, works demonstrating a higher level of professionalism will be selected separately from amateur films and documentaries; the latter two categories will be eligible for their own special awards, distinct from the more professional short films entered in the competition.

Rights holders of short films that win an award or receive a mention in any category agree to grant reproduction rights for the production of a promotional DVD or for promotional screenings of the Festival, in all cases on a free, non-profit basis.

Submission implies authorization from the authors or rights holders for the festival to screen the selected works during the event. Neither the Miguelturra City Council nor the Cinefórum Miguelturra Cultural Association assumes any contractual obligations toward the work's creator (material or intellectual) or any rights management organization.

CLOSING GALA AND awards
The awards will be presented at the closing gala, to be held at the Teatro-Cine Paz or CERE in Miguelturra on December 19 starting at 6:00 PM. Attendance by the winner—or a representative or team member from the winning short film—is mandatory to receive the cash prize.

Registration implies full acceptance of the aforementioned rules.

• CORTO CORTISMO Award: €650 and a commemorative festival trophy.

• HILARIO RIVERO Special Award for Best Idea (presented by the CINEFÓRUM MIGUELTURRA Film Cultural Association): €450 and a diploma.

• Special Award for Best Direction: €300 and a commemorative festival trophy.

• Special Award for Best Amateur Work (presented by festival partner companies): €300 and a diploma.

• CALATRAVA PARQUE CULTURAL Special Award for Best Regional Documentary Short: €450 and a diploma. • Runner-up awards, consisting of €250 and a diploma, presented by the Official Technical Jury of CORTO CORTISMO:

• Runner-up Award for Best Cinematography
• Runner-up Award for Best Editing
• Runner-up Award for Best Screenplay
• Runner-up Award for Best Original Score
• Runner-up Award for Best Acting
• Runner-up Award for Best Debut Direction
All cash prizes are subject to the applicable personal income tax (IRPF) withholding as required by law.

The four main award categories are mutually exclusive and cannot be combined with runner-up awards, unless the Technical Jury rules otherwise in a duly justified, exceptional case. No film may compete for more than two runner-up awards simultaneously. The festival organizers reserve the right to declare any award category void if the jury deems it appropriate.

Full information about the Festival can be found:
On the website: www.festivalcortocortismo.es
For any clarifications or inquiries:
E-mail: concurso@festivalcortocortismo.es
On Facebook: Festival de Cortometrajes "Corto Cortismo" de Miguelturra or @cortocortismo
And by phone: 686 80 17 55, 616 10 69 01, and 616 75 59 01.

Registration implies full acceptance of the aforementioned rules.