ALCINE – Alcalá de Henares / Community of Madrid Film Festival

ALCINE 55 (2026): the first prize in each of the National and European Short Film Competitions carries EUR 3,000 and a trophy. The European Competition regulations also specify a Best Director Diamond of EUR 2,000 and a trophy, an Audience Award of EUR 600, an ALCINE Kids Award of EUR 600 decided by a children’s jury, and a special mention for a film promoting gender equality and healthy relationships. The Kids award is open to Spanish or European children’s films selected for ALCINE Kids. Cash prizes are subject to statutory deductions.

ALCINE 55 (2026): entry to the National and European Short Film Competitions is free. The European Competition regulations accept films made after 1 January 2025, with a maximum running time of 40 minutes, not previously entered at ALCINE, subject to an invitation exception. Predominantly Spanish productions or films directed predominantly by Spanish nationals enter the National Competition; the selection committee may also select them for the European Competition. European Competition submissions use an online viewing link; selected films supply a DCP or supported video file and separate Spanish and English SRT subtitles. Films may also be selected for children’s, comedy, fantasy and horror sections. Optional Filmin participation lasts up to 30 days from the festival’s start, with 60% of viewing revenue allocated to participating films and 40% to Filmin. The 2026 entry deadline is 20 July 2026 at 14:00.