The Málaga Film Festival, organized by Málaga City Council through Málaga Procultura, has opened the call for entries for the second edition of the Ibershorts Award, which will take place during the festival’s 30th edition, to be held from February 26 to March 7, 2027. The complete rules and regulations are available on the Festival’s website, and submissions must be made through the Festhome platform until November 30, 2026.
Ibershorts is an initiative created by the Málaga Film Festival in partnership with Festhome to promote and showcase Ibero-American fiction and animation short films. Integrated into the festival’s official program, the award aims to recognize the quality and diversity of short films produced in Ibero-American countries (including Portugal and excluding Spain).
Through this initiative, the Málaga Film Festival further strengthens its commitment to Ibero-American audiovisual creation through alliances with other festivals that have a strong dedication to short films and a significant influence within the industry. These festivals form a qualifying network aimed at fostering Ibero-American fiction and animation short films and creating new opportunities for their filmmakers.
A total of 29 festivals from 20 countries are taking part in this edition. Each participating festival may submit up to two award-winning short films from its most recent edition (the Jury Award winner and the Audience Award winner, or their equivalent). These films will automatically become eligible alongside winners from the other participating festivals. A joint committee appointed by the Málaga Film Festival and Festhome will select five finalists, which will be screened during the 30th Málaga Film Festival.
The winner of the Ibershorts Award will receive the Biznaga for Best Ibero-American Fiction Short Film. The award will be presented during the Málaga Film Festival Short Film Awards Ceremony. In addition, the five selected short films will become part of the Málaga Short Corner, an initiative within MAFIZ / Spanish Screenings Content where, beyond the screenings, filmmakers will participate in various industry activities.
