Camera, lights and... Málaga! Take part in the 1st “El Centro en Corto” Short Film Competition
Do you have a story to tell, with Málaga as your perfect setting? The Málaga Historic Centre Association invites you to take part in the 1st “El Centro en Corto” Short Film Competition.
This initiative aims to promote audiovisual talent and transform the perception of urban space, inviting creators to turn Málaga’s Historic Centre into a living, dynamic character through their stories.
What you need to know to participate
• Who can apply? Any Málaga-based creator, producer or distributor may take part, as well as residents or students enrolled in higher education institutions in the city (University of Málaga, School Training, etc.).
Applicants must be over 18 years old and hold the rights to the submitted work.
• Theme: The theme is open. However, it is an essential requirement that Málaga’s Historic Centre be a main and recognizable location in the work, integrated organically into the narrative.
• Accepted genres: Fiction, documentary, animation and experimental works are accepted.
• Length: The running time of the work may not exceed 12 minutes, including credits.
• Exclusivity: Only works produced after October 1, 2025 will be accepted. In addition, the works must not have been previously screened in festivals or competitive showcases held in the city of Málaga.
Awards and Recognition
An Official Jury made up of distinguished figures from the worlds of cinema and culture will decide the main awards. In addition, the competition will include an Audience Jury. The categories are:
• First Prize “El Centro en Corto”
• Second Prize “El Centro en Corto”
• Audience Award “El Centro en Corto”: Granted to the short film in the Official Section that receives the most likes on the Instagram profile of the Málaga Historic Centre Association (@centrohistoricomalaga).
All awards include a competition diploma, upload to the organizers’ YouTube channel, and in-person screenings of the works.
Dates and Submission
• Submission period: The submission and material delivery period will be open from March 27 to May 4, until 12:00 a.m. Only one work may be submitted per author.
Do not miss the opportunity to showcase your audiovisual talent and help highlight the material and intangible heritage of Málaga’s Historic Centre.
