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Piélagos International Short Film Festival "Piélagos en corto"
Renedo de Piélagos, Spain · Est. 2009 · Established legitimate festival with meaningful track record
Tier BTrusted
Renedo de Piélagos, Spain
65
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- No physical screenings
- 17 years of verifiable history
- 3 verified pro signals
Overview
XVII Piélagos Short Film Festival "Piélagos en Corto" The Piélagos City Council presents the 17th edition of its film festival, a showcase for local and international talent. With competitive categories for Cantabria, Spain, International, and the UNESCO Costa Quebrada Geopark, the event celebrates the best in short films (fiction, up to 30 minutes). Selected films will compete for awards including Best Cantabrian, National, and International Short Film, along with technical recognitions and the prestigious Geopark Award, honoring works connected to this natural heritage. Submissions open until December 20, 2026 via Festhome and FilmFreeway. The 2027 closing gala will feature screenings, professional meetings, and accommodation for nominees. An essential event for emerging cinema, where landscape and storytelling come together! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- XVII Festival de Cortometrajes de Piélagos "Piélagos en Corto" El Ayuntamiento de Piélagos presenta la 17ª edición de su festival de cine, un escaparate para el talento local e internacional. Con categorías competitivas para Cantabria, España, Internacional y el Geoparque UNESCO Costa Quebrada, el evento premia lo mejor del cortometraje (ficción, hasta 30 minutos). Los seleccionados optarán a galardones como Mejor Corto Cántabro, Nacional o Internacional, además de reconocimientos técnicos y el prestigioso premio Geoparque, que destaca obras vinculadas a este patrimonio natural. Plazo de inscripción abierto hasta el 20 de diciembre de 2026 a través de Festhome y FilmFreeway. La gala final, en 2027, incluirá proyecciones, encuentros profesionales y alojamiento para nominados. ¡Una cita imprescindible para el cine emergente, donde paisaje y narrativa se unen!
Last updated Sep 6, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+30 pts)
- 17 years of verifiable history
- 3 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
- Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (3 vs 1)
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
- Documented history with archived programs
- Has FilmFreeway community ratings
Festival Details
Founded
2009
FilmFreeway communityGold festival
Avg. rating
3.9/ 5
Reviews
13
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- Filmmaker
Superb festival and people. GO for it!
- Filmmaker
It is a great honor for us to win the best international short film award from the Pielagos film festival 2024 This is a prestigious festival with valuable prizes and statues We hope to be present again in this unique festival
- Filmmaker
Participating in this festival and my film was nominated for the best film, I am very happy and proud. I hope that in the coming years I will be able to participate in this good and first class festival with another film. Kiaresh Bekaeyan, director of the short film Varanus
- Filmmaker
Gran festival, excelente experiencia. Un honor haber sido parte y la nominación a mi cortometraje “Una monedita”. Gracias por todo.
- Filmmaker
Emanuel Vazquez Santana
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