FicGibara 2027 film festival preparations

The FicGibara 2027 film festival, scheduled for April 13 to 17 in Gibara, Cuba, has announced its upcoming program and call for entries. Organized by the Ministry of Culture, the Cuban Institute of Cinematographic Art and Industry (ICAIC), and local governments, the event follows the “Low-Budget Cinema Manifesto” established by Humberto Solas in 2001.

The festival invites filmmakers from Cuba and abroad to submit feature films, shorts, documentaries, animations, and experimental works produced between 2025 and the January 5 registration deadline. The event will utilize outdoor spaces and alternative energy sources to host screenings, multicultural activities, and academic forums. The festival will present the Lucia Awards, which serve as the primary honors for the competition.

For the 21st edition, the festival has reintroduced the Factoría del Cine Pobre. This initiative is designed to support creators in eastern Cuba and Camagüey by decentralizing film production and training away from Havana. The program aims to bridge gaps in resource access and professional training through workshops, script development, tutoring, and production assistance.