Festival De Cortometrajes Ya Casi No Quedan Canis IV (4)

Início do Festival: 23 Janeiro 2027      Fim do Festival: 24 Janeiro 2027

The Ya Casi No Quedan Canis Short Film Festival returns for its fourth edition on January 23 and 24, 2027, solidifying its position as an essential event on the Spanish independent and urban film scene. This year, the festival returns to the Río Ebro Civic Center in Zaragoza, a neighborhood cultural space that embodies the spirit of creation, community, and authentic cinema that characterizes YCNQC.

For two days, the fourth edition will offer an Official Selection comprised of 10 short films chosen for their narrative strength, originality, and ability to explore social, cultural, and urban themes with a direct and unfiltered perspective. In addition to the screenings, the festival once again features a format that combines film screenings, interaction with the filmmakers, and complementary experiences. This year, the festival returns to the Río Ebro Civic Center in Zaragoza, a neighborhood cultural space that symbolizes the spirit of creation, community and authentic cinema that characterizes YCNQC. For two days, the fourth edition will offer an Official Selection comprised of 10 short films chosen for their narrative strength, originality, and ability to explore social, cultural, and urban themes with a direct and unfiltered gaze. In addition to the screenings, the festival once again features a format that combines film screenings, interaction with the filmmakers, and complementary experiences.

Best Short Film
Best Director
Best Actor
Best Actress
Audience Award
Special Jury Prize
Best Music Video

Short Film Competition Rules – 4th YCNQC Festival 2027

1. Competition Objective

The Ya Casi No Quedan Canis Short Film Festival seeks to promote and highlight talent in independent cinema, with special attention to works that explore themes related to neighborhood culture, social cinema, the quinqui/neoquinqui style, and other distinctive elements of urban and street cinema.


2. Participation Requirements

Participation Category:
Short films of all genres are accepted.

Theme: Works that address neighborhood culture, quinqui and neo-quinqui cinema, local customs, and chav culture, while maintaining the essence of YCNQC, will be especially valued.

Duration:
The maximum allowed duration is 30 minutes.

Language:
Short films can be in any language, but must include Spanish subtitles if the original language is not Spanish.


3. Registration and Submission

Registration deadline:
September 6, 2026.

How to Register:
Those interested can submit their short film through Festhome or by contacting the organizers directly.

Required Materials:
Short Film: viewing link (platforms such as Vimeo or YouTube with private access).

Trailer: link to the trailer (if available).

Poster: promotional image of the short film. Technical and artistic information: details about the production team, cast, and other relevant information.

Frames: at least three representative frames from the short film.4. Selection Process and awards

Selection:
The YCNQC organization will evaluate the submitted short films and select those that will be part of the Official Selection.

Selection Notification:
Participants will be notified of their short film's inclusion in the Official Selection before October 4, 2026.

Awards:

Best Short Film
Best Director
Best Actor
Best Actress
Audience Award
Special Jury Prize


5. Rights and Permissions

Exhibition Rights:
Selected filmmakers grant the festival the right to exhibit their short films during the event and future editions or related activities. They may be included in the festival's official catalog.

Intellectual Property:
Participants retain copyright. By submitting their short films, they authorize the festival to use stills, posters, or excerpts for promotional purposes related to the event.


6. Contact and Inquiries
Any questions or inquiries can be directed to the organization: acdcascajo@gmail.com