Rules of the 5th Mural and Film Poster Contest 26th Lanzarote International Film Festival

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PURPOSE

In preparation for the 26th Lanzarote International Film Festival and with the aim of reinforcing the cinematic atmosphere on the island, this contest was created to promote the creativity of professional artists, amateurs, and students, both from Lanzarote and around the world. At the same time, this activity serves as a powerful bridge between visual arts and cinematic culture, generating an experience that extends from the screen to public spaces.

THEME

This year’s theme is: “26TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LANZAROTE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL”, which may include film icons, movie settings, legendary characters, and anything related to the seventh art.

PARTICIPANTS

Participation is free and divided into three categories:

• General

• Youth School (12–17 years old)

• Children’s School (6–11 years old)

SUBMISSION LOCATION AND DEADLINES

Registrations will be made online via the following link:

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REGISTRATION FORM

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Submissions should be sent through the platform of your choice (WeTransfer, Drive, Mega, etc.) to the email: concursodibujoficl@gmail.com. The deadline for submissions is April 17, 2026, at 00:00h.

CONTEST PROCEDURE

Drawings, images, montages, or graphics that make up the work must be original. Works can be created by one or more artists, and each artist may submit up to five works. Works may be created manually or digitally. Manual works must be digitized for submission. If artificial intelligence tools are used, fully or partially, during the creative process, this must be expressly indicated. The jury will place special value on originality, artistic judgment, and the author’s personal contribution. All received works will become part of the Festival archive.

JURY COMPOSITION

To determine the contest winner, the organization will appoint a jury composed of three members connected to the fields of culture and cinema.

JURY EVALUATION CRITERIA

The jury will primarily evaluate the following factors when selecting the winner:

• Thematic relevance

• Originality

• Complexity

• Aesthetics

• Creativity

• Technique

• Use of artificial intelligence

ANNOUNCEMENT OF WINNERS AND PRIZE DELIVERY

The jury’s decision, which is final, will be published between May 4 and May 10, 2026 on the website www.festivaldecinedelanzarote.com. The organization will notify all participants personally and in writing (to the email provided during registration) before the public announcement. The winner will be contacted by phone and email.

EXHIBITION OF SELECTED WORKS

From all submitted works, a committee designated by the organization will pre-select between 19 and 24 works, which will be printed and displayed in the most emblematic streets of Arrecife until the end of the Festival.

SUBMISSION FORMAT

Due to the dimensions and technical requirements for printing the exhibition structures, works must be submitted in vertical format and, as a mandatory condition, in digital format with a minimum resolution of 155 dpi.

PRIZES

• 1st GENERAL PRIZE: €1,000

• 1st YOUTH SCHOOL PRIZE: To be determined

• 1st CHILDREN’S SCHOOL PRIZE: To be determined

All cash prizes are subject to applicable tax withholdings.

All submitted works will become part of the Festival archive and may be used by the organization for copying, reproduction, promotion, or other purposes deemed appropriate.

Submission of a work within the deadlines implies acceptance of these rules. Any questions regarding the interpretation of these rules will be resolved by the Festival organization. The organization guarantees that personal data of participants will be handled in accordance with Article 12 of Organic Law 15/1999 of December 13 on Personal Data Protection (LOPD). The organization reserves the right to modify Festival dates, cancel, or partially/totally suspend the exhibition of selected works and activities due to force majeure. The organization also reserves the right to amend any provisions of these rules for reasons of force majeure or due to the prevailing health situation.