From June 12 to 15
Girona

is a space dedicated to showcasing emerging talent and
providing a platform for selected works to reach a wider audience.

Presentation of the Festival

What is the festival?

The Girona Independent Film Festival is an annual event organized by the Girona Independent Film Association, held from June 6 to June 15 in the historic city of Girona. This festival was created with the aim of supporting independent feature film filmmakers who do not have a distributor. It is a space dedicated to showcasing emerging talent and offering a platform for selected works to reach a wider audience.

Festival Vision

To become a leading supporter of independent cinema at both national and international levels.

To promote diversity and originality in fiction cinema.

To establish itself, in the medium term, as a marketplace or meeting point between local authors from the Girona region and professionals in the audiovisual sector to facilitate the theatrical release of their projects.

Awards

Screening of the winning film in various independent cinemas across Spain.

Distribution of the film through a professional distribution company.

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RULES & REGULATIONS

  • 1. FESTIVAL OBJECTIVE
The Girona Independent Film Festival is a platform for directors and authors of independent fiction feature films without a distributor. The festival aims to promote these productions by providing an opportunity for their exhibition and commercial distribution.
  • 2. DATES AND LOCATION
  • Festival dates: June 12-15
  • Location: Girona, Cataluña
  • Screenings and activities: Held at the Truffaut Cinema in Girona
  • 3. PARTICIPATION CONDITIONS
3.1 General Requirements
  • Independent fiction feature films without a distribution contract in Spain are eligible.
  • Films must have a minimum duration of 70 minutes.
  • Both national and international productions are accepted.
  • Special consideration will be given to narrative originality and cinematic quality.
3.2 Language and Subtitles
  • Films must be presented in their original version.
  • If the language is neither Catalan nor Spanish, subtitles in one of these two languages must be included.
3.3 Registration Process
  • Submissions must be made through the festival's website or via Festhome.
  • The submission deadline is April 31.
  • Participants must provide a complete technical sheet of the film.
  • 4. SELECTION PROCESS
  • Feature films will be evaluated by a selection committee composed of festival organizers and distribution professionals.
  • Four finalist feature films will be selected for the official competition.
  • 5. AWARDS
5.1 Best Film Award
  • The winning film will receive:
    • Commercial screening: Exhibition in theaters of the Promio chain, specialized in independent cinema.
    • Guaranteed distribution: Through a specialized company, ensuring its commercial release in Spain within a maximum of 12 months.
  • 6. JURY
The jury will be composed of four professionals from the film industry:
  • A representative from an independent film distribution company.
  • A renowned director.
  • A member of the festival organization.
  • A film critic.
  • The jury's decision is final.
  • 7. FESTIVAL PROGRAM
  • Thursday, June 12: Pre-screening of a film from the Adicine chain.
  • Friday, June 13: Screening of two competing feature films.
  • Saturday, June 14: Screening of the remaining two competing feature films and a masterclass by a guest filmmaker.
  • Sunday, June 15: Special screening by a renowned filmmaker, closing ceremony, and awards presentation.
  • 8. GENERAL CONDITIONS
  • Submitting a film to the festival implies acceptance of these rules.
  • The organization may use excerpts from selected films for festival promotion.
  • Participants guarantee they own the rights to exhibit the submitted works.
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