Fuerteventura Film Commission Short Film Festival Extends Submission Deadline Until 28 November

The Fuerteventura Film Commission has extended the submission deadline for its Short Film Festival until 28 November, providing additional opportunities for filmmakers and content creators to take part in a competition that transforms Fuerteventura’s identity and cultural heritage into cinema.

For this edition, all short films must be inspired by Nuestra Señora de La Peña, Fuerteventura’s patron saint. Entries may be submitted in any audiovisual format, including fiction, animation, experimental film or video art, with no restrictions regarding genre.

Projects can be submitted through the online form available at:

www.aridafilms.com/festival

or by email at:

festival@aridafilms.com

According to Nereida Calero, Councillor responsible for the Fuerteventura Film Commission, the festival “reaffirms the Cabildo’s commitment to supporting the audiovisual sector while strengthening the island’s local creative community.”

The competition is organised in collaboration with Fuerteventura filmmaker Adrián Tejero and his production company Árida Films, who are responsible for the festival’s technical and creative coordination, helping to create a space where imagination and audiovisual innovation can thrive.

As part of the festival initiative, Tejero recently premiered the short film The Naked Promise, which is now available to watch online:

The jury, composed of prominent professionals from Fuerteventura’s audiovisual sector, including Miguel Letang, Pedro Estoico and Adrián Tejero, will be responsible for selecting the winning short film.

The competition winner will receive a single cash prize of €700.