Ramiro Blas Named Ambassador of the Fourth Fuerteventura Natural Film Set Award at Notodofilmfest
The actor has presented his short film PLANÄNDERUNG (Change of Plans), produced entirely with a professional crew from Fuerteventura.
The Fuerteventura Film Commission and the online short film festival Notodofilmfest have once again joined forces for the fourth edition of the Fuerteventura Natural Film Set Award, a category that places the island at the heart of the festival as both a filming location and a source of inspiration for filmmakers.
This year, the award is championed by Argentine actor Ramiro Blas, who stepped behind the camera to direct PLANÄNDERUNG (Change of Plans), a short film shot in Fuerteventura and produced entirely by audiovisual professionals based on the island.
The film was presented today by its director alongside Lola García, President of the Cabildo of Fuerteventura, and Nereida Calero, Councillor responsible for the Fuerteventura Film Commission.
Lola García explained that the initiative aims “not only to promote local talent, but also to strengthen the film industry as a cultural and economic driver for Fuerteventura.” She added that “our island, with its unique landscapes and incomparable light, once again becomes the perfect setting for stories that inspire and move audiences. These are landscapes that we must continue to protect.”
Nereida Calero thanked Ramiro Blas for supporting this year’s edition of the award, noting that “his involvement will help further strengthen the Fuerteventura Natural Film Set Award, whose purpose is to encourage audiovisual creativity while showcasing the island’s landscapes as a source of inspiration and a world-class filming location.”
She also encouraged filmmakers to take part in the competition, not only by competing for the Fuerteventura Natural Film Set Award, but also for the festival’s general awards, which will be presented in January 2026 at Callao Cinemas in Madrid.
Argentine actor and presenter Ramiro Blas, widely known for his roles in the television series Locked Up (Vis a Vis) and The Boarding School: Las Cumbres, spoke of his affection for Fuerteventura.
In 2023, Blas worked on Islands, a German feature film directed by Jan-Ole Gerster and filmed entirely in Fuerteventura.
“When I first arrived on the island, I felt embraced by both its people and its extraordinary natural environment,” he explained. “It was an experience that connected perfectly with my greatest passion in life. So when I was invited to become ambassador for the Fuerteventura Natural Film Set Award, I couldn’t say no. I wanted to express what makes Fuerteventura different from the other islands and to highlight its truly unique surroundings.”
Blas also stressed the importance of working with local talent during the production of the short film.
“For this project, we relied entirely on professionals and residents from Fuerteventura. It was important to make use of the island’s human talent and creative potential. The people here possess remarkable skills and an extraordinary wealth of experience.”
Several members of the production team attended the presentation and spoke about the experience of working with Blas on a short film that uses comedy and visual storytelling techniques to showcase the quality and professionalism of audiovisual productions in Fuerteventura.
The production team included Ramiro Blas (Director), Pedro Estoico (Producer), Iván Alonso (Camera and Editing), José Luis Valdivia and María Soto (Sound), Miguel Letang (Art Department), Bruno Pacienza (Assistant Camera), Marilyn Bautista (Make-up and Hair) and Nomi Bonken (Actress).
Registration and Competition Rules
The submission deadline for the current edition of Notodofilmfest is Thursday, 9 October.
Further information and the full competition rules are available on the festival website:
Participants may also contact the Fuerteventura Film Commission directly for further information.
The award is open to all short films shot in Fuerteventura, with a cash prize of €1,000 for the winning production. Entries must be original works, have a maximum running time of three and a half minutes, and include English subtitles. There is no limit on the number of entries per filmmaker.
Founded in 2001, Notodofilmfest has become one of Spain’s best-known online film competitions, created to support emerging audiovisual talent and provide a platform for new filmmakers through the internet.