SCHOOL SHORT FILM COMPETITIONS

CHRONICLE OF THE FICL 2025 SCHOOL SHORT FILM COMPETITION

The event was held at the Atlántida Multiplex Cinemas in Arrecife, with institutional representation led by Echedey Eugenio and Rosmen Quevedo, who emphasized the City Council's involvement in these types of cultural initiatives. However, the spotlight was on the participants, who presented fresh and critically insightful works.

At the primary school level, 'The Blackout' from CEIP Doctor Alfonso Spínola in Teugise emerged as the big winner. In secondary school, 'A Hijab' from CEO Montaña Roja in Playa Blanca moved audiences with its sensitivity and narrative power. And in high school, 'The Nugget' from the Pancho Lasso School of Art took first prize. Additionally, a special mention was given to 'The Future of the Country,' also from the same school based in Arrecife.

The awards ceremony was supported by Aquapark, Rancho Texas, and the Líneas Romero Foundation. The audience also included a large number of students from local schools and institutes.

Jury

The jury was made up of prominent figures from the artistic and audiovisual scene , such as Iván Umpiérrez (audiovisual producer), Marina Carnicero (professor and graduate in Music History) and Begoña Carrasco (doctor in Art History), who were in charge of evaluating the school projects.

DELIVERY DATE EXTENDED. APRIL 26

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

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:

REGISTRATION FORM

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.

Rules of the 8th School Short Film Contest 2026 26th Lanzarote International Film Festival

PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS

Registration is free and open to all students from Primary, Secondary (ESO), Bachillerato, and/or vocational training cycles in Lanzarote.
All films will be accepted regardless of their original production format, although projection formats will only be MP4 or MOV with H264 or H265 codec. The projection resolution will be 1920x1080, and the minimum recommended file size is 2 GB.
Only works produced in 2025 and 2026 may be submitted. Works from previous years will not be accepted.
Films may not exceed 10 minutes, including credits.
Works may be produced in any genre: documentary, fiction, report, interview, journalistic report, music video, advertisement, animation, etc.
The theme is free, but works that infringe upon the integrity of others based on gender, race, or religion will not be accepted.
Students may create their short films with or without the help of their teachers.
There will be three categories:
- A) Primary
- B) Secondary (ESO)
- C) Bachillerato and/or vocational training
Participants in all categories may submit an unlimited number of short films.
All works must include an opening title with the Festival logo (the title will be provided to educational centers).

REGISTRATION

The registration and submission period ends on May 4, 2026, at 20:00 hours.
Submissions must be made online via platforms such as WeTransfer, Mega, Dropbox, Drive, or similar, sent to certamenescolarficl@gmail.com, in addition to completing all required information in the registration form. Physical submissions (hard drive or USB) may also be accepted with prior contact at +34 679 61 54 75.
The copy submitted during pre-registration must be the final and definitive version of the short film. If selected, new versions will not be accepted.

REGISTRATION FORM

(Details to be completed in the official registration form.)

SELECTION

From all submissions, a committee designated by the organization will make a pre-selection of up to 30 short films. The decisions of the selection committee are final.
The organization will notify all participants of the results personally and in writing (to the email provided during registration). The list will also be published on the official Festival website: www.festivaldecinedelanzarote.com on May 18, 2026.
Selected short films will be screened at the Awards Gala on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at the Teatro hall of Multicines Atlántida, with the organization reserving the right to limit the number of works screened according to the gala’s time constraints.

JURY

To determine the winners, the organization will appoint a jury composed of three members related to culture and cinema.
The jury will be appointed one week before the start of the contest, and its decisions are final.
The jury may declare a prize void.

PRIZES

Only one winning film per category will be awarded, although the jury may grant special mentions in each category.
The winning short film in each section will receive the corresponding prize.

GENERAL RULES

All submitted works will become part of the Festival archives.
Producers and directors authorize the use of excerpts from the selected works (maximum 1 minute) for Festival promotion in any media.
Producers and directors of selected works authorize the use of the films for exhibition within different sections of the Festival if deemed appropriate by the organization.
Submission of a work within the specified 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 screening of selected works and activities due to force majeure.
The organization reserves the right to amend any of these rules for reasons of force majeure or due to the prevailing health situation.
Submitted short films must be completely original and unpublished, including script, images, and music. The organization is not responsible for any copyright infringement in the submitted projects.
The organization will provide technical support for participants.

INFORMATION

For any questions regarding these rules, contact:
Email: certamenescolarficl@gmail.com
Phone: +34 679 61 54 75

Submission of works within the deadlines implies acceptance of all rules.
Any questions about the interpretation of these rules will be resolved by the Festival organization.
Personal data will be handled according to Article 12 of Organic Law 15/1999.
The organization reserves the right to modify dates, cancel, or suspend screenings and activities due to force majeure or health circumstances.

LANZAROTE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

Jury