1. General regulations and sections

The 37th edition of the Aguilar Film Festival calls for the International Short Film Festival of Aguilar de Campoo 2025, which will be held in Aguilar de Campoo from November 28 to December 7, 2025.

Participation is open to all Spanish and international short films produced on or after January 1, 2023.

The duration of the films must not exceed 35 minutes (including credits).

All genres (fiction, animation, documentary, experimental), themes, and original production formats are accepted.

Short films in competition must not have been submitted in previous editions of the festival.

The short films must be submitted by an individual, organization, or company that holds the rights or is legally authorized to represent them.

The person submitting the works is responsible for paying any copyright fees generated by the use of protected content.

2. Online submissions and fees

The registration period will open on April 3rd, 2025, and close on September 1, 2025.

To participate in the 37th Aguilar Film Festival, works must be registered through the festival's official platforms: plataformas oficiales del festival:

www.festhome.com
www.shortfilmdepot.com
www.filmfreeway.com

The following registration fees apply:

Regular Period (April 3rd – July 31, 2025): €4
● Extended Period (August 1 – September 1, 2025): €7

To be considered, participants must submit viewing copies of their works in their original version via the platforms listed above.
If the language of the work is different from Spanish, it must include subtitles in Spanish or, alternatively, in English.

3.Selection

The Selection Committee, composed of professionals from the audiovisual arts and the festival organization, will be responsible for selecting works for the various sections of the festival.

The organization will notify the final selection results by email to the contact person provided.

If a work is selected, the organization will contact the representative to request all necessary materials.

The screening copy of the selected works must be sent within the deadline and in the manner requested by the organization. In all cases, submission will be online.

Screening format specifications:

Container: .mov / mepg 4 H264 or Apple ProRess 442
Resolution: Full HD (1920×1080)
Audio: Stereo AAC

If the original language is not Spanish, the film must include Spanish subtitles or be accompanied by an English dialogue list (preferably in .srt format).

The screening copies may be used in limited internal screenings for the Selection Committee and in the Palmarés del Festival programs organized by the festival, always for cultural and non-profit purposes. Producers will be notified in advance of any such use.

The selected films will be screened at the times and venues specified in the program and on the official website: www.aguilarfilmfestival.es. Submission implies authorization for these screenings.

For online broadcasting, explicit authorization will be requested. Participation in the online version is not mandatory for competing in the in-person edition.

By registering a work and accepting these terms, the rights holders grant the Festival the non-commercial right to screen the selected works for a period of one and a half years following the event, in special, non-profit promotional activities held outside the official dates.

These screenings will always be free of charge for the public and notified in advance to the rights holders.

4. Sections

The Aguilar Film Festival 2025 will have the following sections:

• Official Section (International Competition)
• De Campo (International Competition)
• MiniAguilar (International Competition)
• Castilla y León
• Ríete tú
• Parallel sections

4.1. Official Section

In this section, international and Spanish* short films will compete on equal footing and be eligible for the awards listed below.

The organization will cover accommodation expenses in individual rooms for representatives of selected works, at least on the day of the screening.

An independent International Jury will determine the awards for this section.

(*) Note: A Spanish short film is defined as any production made in Spain, any co-production with over 40% Spanish involvement, or any film directed by a Spanish filmmaker—even if produced elsewhere.

4.2. De Campo Section (Countryside)

An international competition open to works focusing on rural life, ethnography, landscapes, territory-identity relations, or rural-urban dynamics.

All other general rules apply.

Films selected for other sections may also participate in this one, if they meet the thematic criteria and are approved by the organization.

An independent Jury will determine the awards.

4.3. Castilla y León Section

Eligible works must meet at least one of the following:

• Directed or produced by someone born in Castilla y León
• Filmed substantially or entirely in Castilla y León
• Produced by a company based in Castilla y León
• Directed or produced by someone who has lived in Castilla y León for five consecutive or seven non-consecutive years

Short films selected in other competitive sections can also be eligible for this award.

Entrants must indicate eligibility and provide documentation if requested.

This section will have a separate Jury.

4.4. MINIAGUILAR Section

Children’s and Youth Short Film Contest (MiniAguilar 2025).

General submission rules apply. Works must be submitted under the MiniAguilar category via the same platforms and with the same fees.

Two competition categories:

• Short films for viewers aged 3+
• Short films for viewers aged 7+

This section will have an independent Jury.

4.5. RÍETE TÚ Section

International competition focused on comedy and humor in all forms. The winner will be determined by the audience attending the screenings.

4.6. PARALLEL SECTIONS

Non-competitive and informative sections that complement the official program of the 37th Aguilar Film Festival.

5. Awards and payment for selection

All short films selected in the following competitive sections will receive a selection fee of €200 (taxes included):

• Official Competition
• Castilla y León Competition

En el caso de los cortometrajes españoles será requisito para el abono del pago citado, la For Spanish productions, payment of the selection fee will be conditional on the presence of someone directly involved (director, cast, crew, etc.) at the screening. personas relacionadas directamente con el cortometraje (dirección, elenco, producción u otros admitidos por la dirección del festival). 

If a film is selected in more than one section, the selection fee will only be paid once.

5.1. Official Competition Awards

Awarded by the International Jury:

• Gullón Gold Biscuit for Best Short Film of the Festival
• Premio Ramón Margareto al mejor Cortometraje Español y preselección a los Premios Goya
• Gullón Gold Biscuit for Best Animated Short Film
• Golden Eagle for Best Director
• Golden Eagle for Best Actor
• Golden Eagle for Best Actress
• Golden Eagle for Best Screenplay
• Golden Eagle for Best Photography
• Golden Eagle for Best Editing
• Golden Eagle for Best Art Direction

Additional awards:

• Audience Award: Golden Eagle
• Young Jury Award: Golden Eagle
• Senior Jury Award: Golden Eagle
• Critics' Award (Caimán Cuadernos de Cine): Golden Eagle
• Mujeres Tejiendo Cambios Award: Best Short Film by a Woman Director
• Alerta Sonora Award: Best Original Music in a Spanish Short
• Social Values Award: Best Short Showcasing Social Values

5.2. Castilla y León Award

• Golden Eagle for Best Castilla y León Short Film
• Golden Eagle for Best Director from Castilla y León
• Golden Eagle for Best Screenplay from Castilla y León
• Golden Eagle for Best Performance from Castilla y León
• Golden Eagle for Best Cinematography from Castilla y León
• Golden Eagle for Best Editing from Castilla y León
• Golden Eagle for Best Art Direction from Castilla y León
• Audience Award for Castilla y León

5.3. MINIAGUILAR Awards

MINIAGUILAR International Jury will award the following prizes:

• Best LICINIA+3 Short Film (ages 3 and up): €500
• Best RENATO+7 Short Film (ages 7 and up): €500

5.4. De Campo Award

• Golden Eagle for Best De Campo Section Short Film: €500

5.5. RÍETE TÚ

• Golden Eagle for Best Comedy: €500

The decisions of the juries are final.

Awardees must include mention of the prize received at the 37th Aguilar Film Festival in all future screenings and promotional materials.

5.6. PREMIO AL MEJOR CORTOMETRAJE ESPAÑOL Y PRESELECCIÓN A LOS PREMIOS GOYA

The Aguilar Film Festival collaborates with the Spanish Academy of Cinematic Arts and Sciences in the pre-selection process for the Goya Awards.

The winner of Best Spanish Short Film will automatically enter pre-selection, provided it meets the Academy's eligibility criteria: www.academiadecine.com

6. Acceptance of the rules and Data Protection Law

Submitting a film implies full acceptance of these rules, and of the decisions made by the organization, the selection committee, and the juries. Any matters not covered in these rules will be resolved by the festival’s organizing team.

The organization reserves the right to admit, on an exceptional basis, works that may not fully meet the established criteria.

In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU 2016/679) and Organic Law 3/2018, the organization commits to processing participants’ personal data lawfully, fairly, and transparently, strictly for purposes related to the festival’s management.