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Elipsis University Short Film Festival

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Festival overview

About Elipsis University Short Film Festival

Physical film festival in and the creative with submission categories including Ficción and Documentales.

The Elipsis University Short Film Festival, part of the Guayaquil International Film Festival and produced by Kashu Artistic Vortex, LLC. (Vórtice Artístico Marañón, S.A.S.), is a platform dedicated to showcasing national and international student films.

The festival highlights works created within academic and training environments and takes place across universities and cultural spaces in the cities of Esmeraldas, Guayaquil and Quito, with participating networks and screenings in Ecuador; additionally, this year’s edition includes countries like USA, Colombia, and Mexico.

Schedule

Important Dates

Call for Entries Opens
Mar 21, 2026
Final Submission Deadline
Sep 30, 2026
Notification Date
Oct 22, 2026
Festival Starts
Nov 17, 2026
Festival Ends
Nov 20, 2026
Eligibility

Rules & Eligibility

General Rules+
  1. Our Vision: The Elipsis University Short Film Festival is a sanctuary for youth cinema, dedicated to preserving the cinematic memory of a filmmaker’s formative years.

  2. We believe these early works capture a unique spark—an urgent need to explore the world through fresh eyes.

  3. Elipsis is a platform for the inquisitive, the bold, and the creative, honoring the diverse perspectives that drive the next generation of visual storytellers.

  4. We embrace an inclusive and expansive gaze, welcoming all narrative, discursive, and recursive approaches.

  5. Our mission is to amplify the unique voice of every filmmaker, fostering an environment where innovative perspectives contribute to the evolution of film as an art form.

  6. What’s New-Knowledge Expansion: Celebrating our 10th Edition, Elipsis will integrate a series of Masterclasses designed to fuel continuous education.

  7. These sessions aim to empower participants and enthusiasts alike, providing new tools and deepening the intellectual resources available to our community.

  8. Submission Guidelines & Categories: Diverse Narratives: We are open to all themes, genres, and formats, including fiction, documentary, experimental, animation, and hybrid forms.

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Current Categories, Deadlines & Fees

Category

Ficción

Ficción currently lists a maximum runtime of 25 minutes. Listed fees include USD 10 regular.

Current FeeUSD 10.00Standard Fee
RuntimeMaximum runtime: 25 minutes
Category

Documentales

Documentales currently lists a maximum runtime of 25 minutes. Listed fees include USD 10 regular.

Current FeeUSD 10.00Standard Fee
RuntimeMaximum runtime: 25 minutes
Category

Animación

Animación currently lists a maximum runtime of 25 minutes. Listed fees include USD 10 regular.

Current FeeUSD 10.00Standard Fee
RuntimeMaximum runtime: 25 minutes
Category

Labs de Creación

Labs de Creación currently lists a maximum runtime of 25 minutes. Listed fees include USD 10 regular.

Current FeeUSD 10.00Standard Fee
RuntimeMaximum runtime: 25 minutes