An artistic event centered on the theme “One Collective Voice”; a platform bringing together international filmmakers and artists to explore the boundaries between image and sound while presenting innovative narrative and visual approaches
Festival Name: Vega de Agua Experimental Film Showcase
Location: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
Festival Dates: November 12–13, 2026
Organizing Body: Vega de Agua (supported by the Island Council of Gran Canaria)
About the Festival: Focusing on interdisciplinary artistic practices, this showcase seeks to create a space where diverse artistic perspectives and approaches converge. Selected works will be presented under the theme “One Collective Voice” to challenge the boundaries between image and sound. This event is non-competitive.
Awards: This is a non-competitive event; however, all selected filmmakers/artists will receive a €100 screening fee.
Eligible Genres: Experimental cinema, video art, animation, essay films, video poetry, hybrid documentaries, archive-based works, sound-based audiovisual works, and interdisciplinary films.
Running Time: Under 30 minutes (including credits).
Production Year:After 2020.
Language & Subtitles: Films in languages other than English or Spanish must include English or Spanish subtitles. (Spanish subtitles are preferred. If a film is selected without Spanish subtitles, the filmmaker agrees to allow the festival’s translation team to prepare the final Spanish subtitles for screening.)
Submission Deadline: September 30, 2026.
Additional Information:
- The festival only accepts “single-channel digital” works. Accepted format: MP4 (H.264). DCP files, physical film prints, and live streaming during the event are not accepted.
- Works promoting hate speech, human rights violations, animal abuse, commercial advertising, or virtual reality (VR) projects will not be considered.
- The filmmaker must hold all necessary rights for music, images, and any copyrighted material included in the film.
- By registering, the artist grants permission for the festival to use their name, biography, film synopsis, and stills for promotional purposes across all digital and social media platforms.
- A minimum age of 18 is required.
