The Festival de Málaga, in collaboration with Festhome, announces the five finalist short films of the
Ibershorts Award 2026, an initiative dedicated to promoting and giving visibility to Ibero-American short filmmaking
through a network of partner festivals.
Five films, five countries, and five authorial voices that reflect the diversity and vitality of contemporary Ibero-American short cinema.
Director: Cecilia Moreira Pagés
Presented by: José Ignacio International Film Festival
Synopsis
Miguel, a young boy from a small town in Uruguay, travels to Montevideo for the first time on a school trip. There, he discovers a portrait
of Carlota, a 19th-century historical figure, which awakens a deep fascination in him. Back home, this image turns into an obsession that
drives him to undertake an unexpected journey accompanied by Leidi.
About the director
Cecilia Moreira Pagés is a Uruguayan director and screenwriter. Her cinema is characterized by a sensitive gaze on childhood, memory, and territory.
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Director: Sara Martínez
Presented by: Hayah International Film Festival of Panama
Synopsis
During an intense summer, Rafael dreams of joining his cousins at the banana plantation. Despite his grandmother’s prohibition, curiosity
and the desire for adventure lead him to disobey.
About the director
Sara Martínez is a Panamanian filmmaker. Her work focuses on childhood observation and the relationship between characters and their natural environment.
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Director: Gerardo Del Razo
Presented by: Huesca International Film Festival
Synopsis
In a peripheral neighborhood of Mexico City, a shopkeeper faces the consequences of failing to pay a fee imposed by a criminal group.
What appears to be an ordinary Sunday turns into a test of endurance.
About the director
Gerardo Del Razo is a Mexican director and screenwriter. His cinema addresses contemporary social issues from a realistic perspective.
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Director: Pierre Llanos
Presented by: Skyline Benidorm Film Festival
Synopsis
Clara helps her father in an improvised dental clinic. During the lunch break, the unexpected arrival of a patient disrupts the routine.
About the director
Pierre Llanos is a Peruvian filmmaker. His work is characterized by an intimate and naturalistic approach.
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Director: André Silva Santos
Presented by: Curtas Vila do Conde – International Film Festival
Synopsis
Samuel, a flute teacher, goes through the mourning process after the death of his wife. Between letters, flowers, and melodies, he tries
to reconnect with music and with life.
About the director
André Silva Santos is a Portuguese director associated with auteur cinema, with a strong expressive use of sound and time.
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The Ibershorts Award strengthens collaboration between festivals, filmmakers, and platforms, positioning the short film as a cultural
driving force within the Ibero-American space.
The screening of the finalist short films of the Ibershorts Award 2026 will take place on
Thursday, March 12 at 10:00 PM at the Cine Albéniz in Málaga, in a public session open to audiences as part
of the official program of the Festival de Málaga.
Tickets will be available for online purchase through the festival’s official channels.
On March 14 at 12:45 a.m., in Screen 1 of the Albéniz Cinemas, the winning short film of the Ibershorts Award 2026 will be announced.
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