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Barcelona, Spain
74
Tier BScreenings
Festival dossier
FICIMAD
Madrid, Spain · Est. 2019 · High structural score (80–100) for legitimacy and industry clout — not limited to Oscar-qualifying festivals
Tier ATrusted
Madrid, Spain
98
Legitimacy ScoreShould I submit?
Strong legitimacy signals
Tier A score for legitimacy and industry clout. Still confirm deadlines, fees, and categories on the festival site before paying.
- 7 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Filmoteca Española (Cine Doré)
- 4 verified pro signals
Overview
FICIMAD, the Festival Internacional de Cine Independiente de Madrid, is an annual international independent film competition founded in 2021 and held in Madrid each spring. It is notable for screening films in major Madrid cinemas, emphasizing originality and creativity over market demands, and for bringing together filmmakers, audiences, and industry figures through screenings, talks, and professional activities.
Last updated Oct 1, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+48 pts)
- 7 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Filmoteca Española (Cine Doré)
- 4 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
- Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (4 vs 0)
Red Flags (-0 pts)
No red flags found
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
- Has FilmFreeway community ratings
- Named venues with external verification
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
2019
Venue
Filmoteca Española (Cine Doré)
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
FilmFreeway communityGold festival
Avg. rating
4.8/ 5
Reviews
194
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- John DawsonMar 2025
A nice festival with good communications that you will want to be in.
- Arci FormalesMar 2025
I'd like to congratulate the people behind this film festival! I know for a fact that their president is a very hardworking person, and will always do an extra mile to give everyone an opportunity to be a part of this one of a kind event. It's good to know that there are film festivals like this in Madrid that is steadfast to give our independent filmmakers their much needed break in the scene. I wish to attend your future runs! More power to you and hoping for your film festival to become really big soon!
- Francis JuarezMar 2025
A pleasure to be able to elevate video production. Un placer poder elevar los niveles de produccion de video. Saludos desde Texas! Felicideades Susana Ballesteros
- barbara peikertMar 2025
It is with great emotions and many honors that I accept this precious award for the best short documentary editing by FICIMAD for “The Cormorant's Shadow”. I would like to thank the whole festival team and the jury for this great opportunity to be among the winners and the film fans of the festival.
- Kaori KaoriMar 2025
FICIMAD is a film festival that truly takes the time to appreciate each work. You can feel their deep love, passion, and respect for the art of cinema. It’s an incredible festival that wholeheartedly supports and uplifts independent filmmakers. I was deeply moved to have encountered such a festival and the amazing people behind it.
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