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Introduction to the film festival

The FINDECOIN - Independent International Short & Feature Film Festival "The day is short" Search diffusion and promotion of Venezuelan, Latin American and World cinematography; And of all its cultural field. It tries to show cinematographic works that entertain, but above all, that they exert an educative influence in the children, young people and population in general.Sfilmmaker is our exclusive platform for cooperation in China, and we look forward to your good film.

Awards

Best Drama Short film、Best Comedy short film、Best Experimental short film、Best Lgbt Short Film 、Best Fantastic short film、Best Horror short film、Best Documentary short film、Best Animated Short Film、Best Student Short Film、Best No-Budget Short Film、Best Web serie、Best Video clip、Best Video art、Best Short Film Screenplay、Best Narrative Feature Film、Best Documental Feature Film、Best Actor、Best actress、Best Director、Best screenplay、Best Cinematography、Best Art Direction、Best Editing、Special Mentions

Rules

Genre ：Action Comedy War Science fiction Ethics Terror Thriller Violence Adventure Crime Family Music Love VR/3D Magic Fantasy Shootout Suspense Youth Inspirational Literary Biography Western Drama others Documentary
Subject ：Unlimited
Video Format ：AVI HDV MPEG4 DCP MOV MPEG

DATE OF THE FESTIVAL The Festival will celebrate its 10th Edition from February, 22 to 24 – 2026. RULES 

1.- The short films must have a maximum duration of forty-five minutes. And for feature films over 45 minutes. 

 2.- In case the language of speech is not Spanish, it must be subtitled in Spanish or English. 

 3.- Any natural or legal person of any nationality can participate. 

 4. The number of movies that each artist can present to the festival is unlimited. 

 5. All themes are accepted. 

 6.- The categories in competition are the following: 

6.1.- International Competition: 

Drama Short film 

Comedy short film 

Experimental short film 

LGBT Short Film 

 Fantastic short film 

Horror short film 

Documentary short film 

Animated Short Film 

Student Short Film 

No-Budget 

Short Film 

Web serie

Video clip

Video art Short Film 

Screenplay Narrative Feature Film 

Documental Feature Film 

 6.2.- National Competition: 

Fiction Short film 

Documentary short film 

Animated Short Film 

 7.- Shipping method: 

Will only be accepted via On-line, through the Sfilmmaker platforms. If the link is not public, you must enter the password. If not, the movie will be automatically disqualified.

Previous Shortlisted And Award-winning Films

Evaluation

Jury Profile
Jury Name Judge photos Jury Profile

Authorization type

    Exclusive Contract

Authorization Letter

Duration (several sessions)

    12

Film Festival Features

  • Red Carpet
  • Celebrity Guest
  • Filmscreen
  • Trophy
  • Copyright transactions
  • Certificate

Dates & Deadlines

  • 2024-05-23
    Submission start time

  • 2025-07-29
    Earlybird Deadline

  • 2025-10-29
    Regular Deadline

  • 2026-01-28
    Late Deadline

  • 2026-01-28
    Submission end time

  • 2026-02-07
    Finalist notification start time

  • 2025-02-07
    Finalist notification end time

  • 2026-02-22
    Award ceremony start time

  • 2026-02-24
    Award ceremony end time

Categories and fees

  • Drama Short film
    Video length ：1 - 45
    Short Film 01-45min.

    2025/07/29
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 16 Dollar

    Student： 16 Dollar

    2025/10/29
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 18 Dollar

    Student： 18 Dollar

    2026/01/28
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 20 Dollar

    Student： 20 Dollar

    Submit to the Festival
  • Comedy short film
    Video length ：1 - 45
    The short films must have a maximum duration of forty-five minutes

    2025/07/29
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 16 Dollar

    Student： 16 Dollar

    2025/10/29
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 18 Dollar

    Student： 18 Dollar

    2026/01/28
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 20 Dollar

    Student： 20 Dollar

    Submit to the Festival
  • Documentary short film
    Video length ：1 - 45
    Short film: 1 – 45 minutes

    2025/07/29
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 16 Dollar

    Student： 16 Dollar

    2025/10/29
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 18 Dollar

    Student： 18 Dollar

    2026/01/28
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 20 Dollar

    Student： 20 Dollar

    Submit to the Festival
  • Experimental short film
    Video length ：1 - 45
    short film: 1 – 45 minutes

    2025/07/29
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 16 Dollar

    Student： 16 Dollar

    2025/10/29
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 18 Dollar

    Student： 18 Dollar

    2026/01/28
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 20 Dollar

    Student： 20 Dollar

    Submit to the Festival
  • Animated Short Film
    Video length ：1 - 45
    short film: 1 – 45 minutes

    2025/07/29
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 16 Dollar

    Student： 16 Dollar

    2025/10/29
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 18 Dollar

    Student： 18 Dollar

    2026/01/28
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 20 Dollar

    Student： 20 Dollar

    Submit to the Festival
  • LGBT Short Film
    Video length ：1 - 45
    short film: 1 – 45 minutes

    2025/07/29
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 16 Dollar

    Student： 16 Dollar

    2025/10/29
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 18 Dollar

    Student： 18 Dollar

    2026/01/28
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 20 Dollar

    Student： 20 Dollar

    Submit to the Festival
  • Fantastic short film
    Video length ：1 - 45
    short film: 1 – 45 minutes

    2025/07/29
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 16 Dollar

    Student： 16 Dollar

    2025/10/29
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 18 Dollar

    Student： 18 Dollar

    2026/01/28
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 20 Dollar

    Student： 20 Dollar

    Submit to the Festival
  • Horror short film
    Video length ：1 - 45
    short film: 1 – 45 minutes

    2025/07/29
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 16 Dollar

    Student： 16 Dollar

    2025/10/29
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 18 Dollar

    Student： 18 Dollar

    2026/01/28
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 20 Dollar

    Student： 20 Dollar

    Submit to the Festival
  • Student Short Film
    Video length ：1 - 45
    short film: 1 – 45 minutes

    2025/07/29
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 16 Dollar

    Student： 16 Dollar

    2025/10/29
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 18 Dollar

    Student： 18 Dollar

    2026/01/28
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 20 Dollar

    Student： 20 Dollar

    Submit to the Festival
  • No-Budget Short Film
    Video length ：1 - 45
    short film: 1 – 45 minutes

    2025/07/29
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 16 Dollar

    Student： 16 Dollar

    2025/10/29
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 18 Dollar

    Student： 18 Dollar

    2026/01/28
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 20 Dollar

    Student： 20 Dollar

    Submit to the Festival
  • Video clip
    Video length ：1 - 45
    short film: 1 – 45 minutes

    2025/07/29
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 16 Dollar

    Student： 16 Dollar

    2025/10/29
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 18 Dollar

    Student： 18 Dollar

    2026/01/28
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 20 Dollar

    Student： 20 Dollar

    Submit to the Festival
  • Video art
    Video length ：1 - 45
    short film: 1 – 45 minutes

    2025/07/29
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 16 Dollar

    Student： 16 Dollar

    2025/10/29
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 18 Dollar

    Student： 18 Dollar

    2026/01/28
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 20 Dollar

    Student： 20 Dollar

    Submit to the Festival
  • Web serie（Feature）
    Video length ：46 - 500
    Web serie: 46 – 500 minutes

    2025/07/29
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 16 Dollar

    Student： 16 Dollar

    2025/10/29
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 18 Dollar

    Student： 18 Dollar

    2026/01/28
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 20 Dollar

    Student： 20 Dollar

    Submit to the Festival
  • Web serie（Short）
    Video length ：1 - 45
    Web serie: 1 – 45 minutes

    2025/07/29
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 16 Dollar

    Student： 16 Dollar

    2025/10/29
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 18 Dollar

    Student： 18 Dollar

    2026/01/28
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 20 Dollar

    Student： 20 Dollar

    Submit to the Festival
  • Short Film Screenplay
    Script ：1 - 45
    less than 45 pages

    2025/07/29
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 16 Dollar

    Student： 16 Dollar

    2025/10/29
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 18 Dollar

    Student： 18 Dollar

    2026/01/28
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 20 Dollar

    Student： 20 Dollar

    Submit to the Festival
  • Narrative Feature Film
    Video length ：46 - 300
    feature film: 46 – 300 minutes

    2025/07/29
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 16 Dollar

    Student： 16 Dollar

    2025/10/29
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 18 Dollar

    Student： 18 Dollar

    2026/01/28
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 20 Dollar

    Student： 20 Dollar

    Submit to the Festival
  • Documental Feature Film
    Video length ：46 - 300
    feature film: above 45 minutes

    2025/07/29
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 16 Dollar

    Student： 16 Dollar

    2025/10/29
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 18 Dollar

    Student： 18 Dollar

    2026/01/28
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 20 Dollar

    Student： 20 Dollar

    Submit to the Festival

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