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Ecos Shorts Festival 10.0

Festival overview

About Ecos Shorts Festival 10.0

Physical film festival with submission categories including Best International Short Film and Best International Short Film + FILM REVIEW.

In 2026, Ecos Shorts Festival returns with a series of events that bring cinema to the forefront, featuring screenings, carefully selected programs, and the celebration of outstanding short films that leave a lasting impression. This is a space for filmmakers, producers, and film lovers to connect through short films and engage more deeply with cinema.

The festival showcases creative and meaningful works from national and international voices, and celebrates the art of storytelling. It explores powerful narratives and offers a platform for the recognition of both emerging and established talent.

We believe in the short film as a complete and powerful format, capable of expressing ideas and emotions with clarity and depth. Ecos is also a space to share perspectives between generations, between new talent and experienced filmmakers.

Schedule

Important Dates

Call for Entries Opens
May 21, 2026
Final Submission Deadline
November 23, 2026
Notification Date
November 24, 2026
Festival Starts
November 26, 2026
Eligibility

Rules & Eligibility

General Rules+
  1. EVALUATION CRITERIA A specialized jury composed of directors, screenwriters, film critics, and production experts will evaluate the short films based on the following criteria Creativity and Originality: The ability to innovate in storytelling, present unique concepts, and capture the viewer’s attention.

  2. Cinematography: The use of lighting, framing, and color to enhance the visual narrative.

  3. Sound: The quality of sound design, including music, effects, and dialogue, and its contribution to the viewer's immersion.

  4. Audiovisual Production: Consistency in art direction, locations, costumes, and special effects.

  5. Editing: The ability to structure the narrative smoothly and effectively.

  6. Performances: The interpretive quality of the actors and their ability to bring the characters to life.

  7. Eligibility: Open to filmmakers and producers of any nationality.

  8. CRITERIOS DE EVALUACIÓN Un jurado especializado compuesto por directores, guionistas, críticos de cine y expertos en producción evaluará los cortometrajes bajo los siguientes criterios Creatividad y Originalidad: La capacidad de innovar en la narrativa, presentar conceptos únicos y mantener la atención del espectador.

  9. Fotografía: El uso de

Current Categories, Deadlines & Fees

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Best International Short Film

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Best International Short Film + FILM REVIEW

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Mejor cortometraje nacional (COLOMBIA, TODOS LOS GÉNEROS)

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Best Directing

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Best Short Screenplay

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Best Documentary Short Film

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Best Animated Short Film

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Best Experimental Short Film

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Best Horror Short Film

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Best Sci-fi Short Film

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Best Fantasy Short Film

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