FESTIVAL PROTESTA

About

Protesta is a short film festival on social criticism and environmental issues which will be held in Vic. It comprises of a competition section and a reflection day.

Goals.

• Motivate society to expose social and environmental injustices by using short films.
• Create a specific platform for the launch and circulation of protest short films.
• Give voice to authors so they can expose the contents of their films.
• Strengthen the educational aspect through conferences, panel discussion and talks
• Promote a participatory atmosphere where everyone who wants to participate can contribute their point of view.
• Using screenings and online dissemination techniques such as video and social media networks in order to reach as many people as possible.
• Spread critical social and environmental cinema throughout the world.
• Awaken critical thinking of children through documentary films, movies and similar activities.
• Work from the festival for the social transformation.

Awards

• Jury Award for Best Documentary Short Film: 1000 €
• Jury Award for Best Short Fiction: 1000 €
• Audience Award: 500 €

The 25% of each finalist’s cash prize must be donated to a non-profit association or entity, which will be chosen by the winner

Rules

• The length can not exceed 30 minutes
• Each participant may submit more than one film
• The short films submitted in the competition can contain any topic linked with social criticism
• Films must be submitted through the submission form at the Festival Protesta Website or the platforms Festhome or Clik for festivals

Subtitles language: Spanish or Catalan

Premiere Requirements

No premiere requirement