# Islantilla International Film Festival concludes

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/islantilla-international-film-festival-proceedings
> Updated: 2026-08-30T21:09:26.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 3.

The 19th edition of the Islantilla International Film Festival Under the Moon has concluded. Prior to the final ceremonies, the festival hosted a ‘Minifórum’ cycle on August 26, featuring free animated film screenings for children at the El Camaleón Park outdoor auditorium. Selected works included ‘April’, ‘Kronoshock’, ‘Las aventuras del joven Félix’, ‘Superescolares 2. Una mente sana’, and ‘The Piano’.

The festival officially closed with the Luna de Islantilla Awards ceremony at the Hotel Estival Islantilla. In the official jury categories, the documentary ‘Plus Ultra’ by Elías Pérez was named Best Feature Film, while ‘Furia’, directed by Fran Moreno Blanco and Santi Pujol Amat, received the award for Best Short Film. Audience choice awards were given to the feature ‘Un hombre de verdad’ by Liteo Pedregal and the short film ‘Hasta enterrarlos’ by Marco Araújo.

Special honors included the ‘Luis Ciges’ Award for career achievement, presented to director and producer Javier Fesser, and the RTVA Award for Andalusian audiovisual creation, awarded to the short film ‘Las Malas’ by Elisa Moreno. This edition saw significant global engagement, with 1,160 productions submitted from five continents.

## Claims

- The documentary ‘Plus Ultra’ by Elías Pérez won Best Feature Film. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The short film ‘Furia’ by Fran Moreno Blanco and Santi Pujol Amat won Best Short Film. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The audience awards went to the feature film ‘Un hombre de verdad’ and the short film ‘Hasta enterrarlos’. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Javier Fesser received the ‘Luis Ciges’ Award for his career. (single source)
- The 19th edition of the festival received 1,160 productions from five continents. (single source)
- The RTVA Award for Andalusian audiovisual creation was given to the short film ‘Las Malas’. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-30: Islantilla Film Festival concludes with Luna de Islantilla awards

The 19th Islantilla International Film Festival concluded with ‘Plus Ultra’ winning Best Feature Film and ‘Furia’ winning Best Short Film. Javier Fesser received a career achievement award.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/islantilla-film-festival-concludes-with-luna-de-islantilla-awards

### 2026-08-24: Islantilla Film Festival hosts animated film cycle for children

The 19th Islantilla International Film Festival Under the Moon will host free animated film screenings for children on August 26 at El Camaleón Park.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/islantilla-film-festival-hosts-animated-film-cycle-for-children

### 2026-08-22: Islantilla International Film Festival announces Luna Award finalists

The 19th Islantilla International Film Festival has announced its finalists, with 11 feature films and 12 short films competing for Luna Awards.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/islantilla-international-film-festival-announces-luna-award-finalists

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