An independent event showcasing a wide range of cinematic works; an opportunity to be seen across a network of artistic European cities
Festival Name: Around International Film Festival
Location: Barcelona, Spain
Dates: March 18–22, 2027
Edition: 13th Edition
About the Festival:This international festival, featuring monthly selections, is an independent annual event that accepts a wide range of cinematic and media works.
Awards:All selected works receive the festival’s “Official Selection Laurel” each month. Films that reach the annual final stage are screened and promoted throughout the year in the four cities covered by ARFF to increase visibility. Additionally, a film can be submitted to various sections and different ARFF International cities, gaining more opportunities to attend the annual International Awards event and receive exclusive laurels from different ARFF branches, including ARFF Berlin, ARFF Paris, ARFF Amsterdam, and ARFF Barcelona. Following selection in the monthly rounds, it is possible to request official certificates. After the conclusion of the annual festival, it is also possible to receive the “Unification Trophy.”
Accepted Genres:Experimental, Documentary, Short and Feature Films, Commercials, Music Videos, Animation, Student Films, Series, TV Works, New Media, and AI-generated works.
Runtime:Longer than 1 minute
Language and Subtitles:For films not in English, appropriate and correct English subtitles must be present in both the trailer and the full version of the film.
Submission Fee:$30 USD
Submission Deadline:November 12, 2026
