# Spanish film festivals and competitions

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/spanish-film-festivals-and-competitions
> Updated: 2026-10-23T06:39:46.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

Various film festivals and competitions have been announced across Spain. The 52nd Ibero-American Film Festival of Huelva has released its ‘Talento Andaluz’ selections, featuring five Andalusian productions competing for the ‘Colón de Plata’ for Best Andalusian Direction. 

Additionally, new competitions have launched in other municipalities. The Alcalá Film Jam, part of the ALCINE 55 festival in Alcalá de Henares, requires participants to create a short film within 72 hours while prohibiting the use of artificial intelligence. Meanwhile, the ‘Ilipa, Cortos a Conciencia’ festival in Alcalá del Río is accepting entries for films focused on social themes such as equality, human rights, and sustainability.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-23: Spanish municipalities launch short film festivals

Alcalá de Henares and Alcalá del Río have announced new short film festivals, featuring rapid-production challenges and social awareness themes with various cash prizes.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spanish-municipalities-launch-short-film-festivals

### 2026-10-05: Huelva Ibero-American Film Festival announces Andalusian talent selections

The 52nd Ibero-American Film Festival of Huelva has announced its ‘Talento Andaluz’ section, featuring five Andalusian films competing for the audience-voted ‘Colón de Plata’ award.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/huelva-ibero-american-film-festival-announces-andalusian-talent-selections

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