Toledo hosts 19th Corto-Joven short film competition

The 19th edition of the Corto-Joven Ciudad de Toledo short film competition begins on Wednesday, September 23, at Sala Thalía. Organized by the Toledo Youth Department and the Colectivo Cultural Imagina, the event is part of the 38th Youth Week.

Twenty-two finalist short films will be screened over three days, from September 23 to 25. The competition features three main award categories: a National Prize of 1,200 euros, a Castilla-La Mancha Prize of 1,000 euros, and a Special Prize for Toledo and its province of 1,000 euros. The latter includes an invitation to the Sitges International Film Festival.

The contest targets filmmakers aged 14 to 35 and includes various genres such as animation, documentary, fiction, action, thriller, and fantasy. This year's lineup features 17 male directors and 8 female directors. The event also coincides with the 25th anniversary of Colectivo Cultural Imagina.