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SciFiBCN

Barcelona, Spain

Festival overview

About SciFiBCN

Physical film festival in Barcelona, Spain with submission categories including Official Competition.

SciFiBCN is the International Science Fiction Film Festival of Barcelona. The festival aims to promote and showcase new perspectives on the genre, offering a platform for filmmakers from around the world to present their work.

It features a competitive short film section, recognizing productions that stand out for their originality, artistic quality, and ability to push the boundaries of science fiction.

Schedule

Important Dates

Call for Entries Opens: Jul 1, 2026
Final Submission Deadline: Dec 31, 2026
Notification Date: Feb 1, 2027
Festival Starts: Mar 18, 2027
Festival Ends: Mar 21, 2027

Recognition

Awards & Prizes

Best Short Film – Official CompetitionBest Catalan Short Film – Official Competition - Audience Award

Eligibility

Rules & Eligibility

General Rules+

Genre All submitted short films must clearly belong to the science fiction genre or explore speculative elements connected to science fiction.
Works from adjacent genres (fantasy, horror, experimental) will only be considered if they have a strong science-fiction component.
Completion Date Films must have been completed after December 31, 2025. duration The maximum runtime is 20 minutes, including credits.
If selected, the festival may request a high-quality screening copy (digital file,.mov or.mp4, minimum resolution Full HD 1080p). language Films not in english, Catalan, or Spanish must include english subtitles at the time of submission.
If selected, the festival may request additional subtitles (Catalan/Spanish) for screening purposes.
Premiere Status There is no premiere requirement.
Films that have screened at other festivals or online are still eligible, provided they meet the other rules.
Submission Rights The person submitting the film must own the rights or have full authorization to submit the work to the festival.
Screenings & Promotion By submitting, filmmakers grant SciFiBCN the right to screen the film during the festival and to use stills, posters, and