Dear Asian filmmakers, the Mecal Pro, Barcelona International Short and Animation Film Festival (Spain) is accepting short films until March 31, 2024.

About the festival:
The long history of MECAL PRO has consolidated it as one of the most important short film festivals in Europe and the world, thus receiving the support of local, national and international institutions.

Mecal is strongly committed to promoting the exhibition and promotion of audiovisual creations in the short format, not only with the audiences, but also in having creators and distributors meet through different activities. Mecal is also devoted to fostering emerging talent, by holding events and awards specially aimed at young creators. In this sense, it also works as a short film promotional network, organising screenings both at a national and an international level, and collaborating with other festivals, embassies, and institutions around the world.

Eligibility:
– The festival accepts short films under 30 minutes.
– There is no restriction regarding the topic or genre.
– Films must have been produced after January 1, 2022.
– Any works containing dialogue must be presented with English subtitles. Those works whose original version is in English do not require subtitles, but the dialogue list will be required in case they are selected.
– Submissions can be made via FilmFreeway, ShortFilmDepot, FestHome, and Movibeta.
– Submission Fees and Deadlines:

– Notification Date: June 2, 2024

To submit via FilmFreeway go here: https://filmfreeway.com/mecalbcn
To submit via FestHome go here: https://filmmakers.festhome.com/es/festival/mecal-pro-festival-internacional-de-cortometrajes-y-animacion-de-barcelona
To submit via ShortFilmDepot go here: https://www.shortfilmdepot.com/es/home/festivals/details/id/16/festival/mecal-barcelona-international-short-and-animation-film-festival
To submit via MoviBeta go here: https://festival.movibeta.com/festivals/1498

We remind readers that the 26th Mecal Pro, Barcelona International Short and Animation Film Festival will take place from June 27 until July 7, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.

Need help with your submissions?
Don’t worry let us organize your schedule for you.
Conctact us to know more!

To see other Calls please follow the next link: “Call For Entries”.