Short film festivals host screenings and student competitions

Various regional film festivals are hosting events for short film enthusiasts and students. In Benissa, Spain, the Cine de Benissa will host a free screening on October 3, 2026, to showcase the award-winning films from the second edition of ‘Benissa en Corto’. The session features winners across several categories, including the Pere Bigot National Prize and the Equality Prize.

In Chile, the deadline for the 17th Regional Festival of School Micro-Short Films 2026 is October 2, 2026. Organized by the Fundación Conecta Cultura and Teatro Regional Lucho Gatica, the competition invites students and teachers from the O’Higgins Region to submit original short films of up to five minutes. The festival aims to promote artistic expression and community reflection through digital media.