TERRA FILM FESTIVAL is an international environmental film festival. We welcome productions that address ecological, territorial, green, human, animal, and climate-related topics, among others. At TERRA, we aim to bring together filmmakers, audiences, and cultural agents in a shared space. More than just a film festival, we create a platform for cinematic outreach, environmental awareness, and the growth of creators who believe in cinema as a form of resistance and care.

Selected films will be showcased on December 11, 2026, at Teatro Lumière in Medellín, during a live event featuring screenings, open conversations, and special recognitions.

Our commitment is to showcase films with deep and lasting impact.
Let your story resonate.

Why submit your film to TERRA?
● Be part of a live screening at Teatro Lumière in Medellín, a unique venue where film, art, and culture meet
● Engage in exchanges with the audience and fellow filmmakers
● Join an international network of filmmakers and cultural agents committed to the environment
● Gain visibility through our social media platforms
● Compete for awards and special recognitions

✅ SUBMIT NOW

Location: Medellín, Colombia

Terra Film Festival will recognize and award short films that explore themes related to the environment. Honorary mentions and special recognitions will be given for outstanding achievements in directing and screenwriting, celebrating the talent and passion behind each story.

Best International Short Film
Best Short Script
Best National Short (Colombia)
Animated Short Film
Documentary Short Film
Experimental Shorts & Music Videos
Sci-Fi, Horror & Fantasy Shorts Films
Microfilms (up to 120 seconds)
Best Female Director
Best Male Director

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Terra Film Festival reconocerá y premiará cortometrajes que aborden temáticas relacionadas con el medioambiente. Además se otorgarán menciones honoríficas y reconocimientos especiales a logros destacados en dirección y escritura de guión, celebrando así el talento y la pasión detrás de cada historia.

Mejor cortometraje internacional
Mejor Guión
Mejor cortometraje nacional
Cortometraje animado
Cortometraje documental
Cortometraje experimental o video musical
Cortometraje de fantasía o ciencia ficción
Filminuto
Mejor Directora
Mejor Director

RULES & TERMS
Theme: Broadly environmental — including nature, climate, water, territory, extractivism, activism, ecofeminism, animal life, urban ecology, indigenous or place-based stories, and more.
Genres: Fiction, documentary, animation, experimental, hybrid, and other forms.
Screening: All selected films will be screened in person in Medellín, Colombia.
Event date: July 5, 2025.
Rights: By submitting, you authorize TERRA to use stills, clips, and trailers for promotional purposes.
Note: We do not accept films that include animal cruelty.
Student discount: To access student fee rates, you must provide proof of student status (student ID or certificate).

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REGLAS Y TÉRMINOS
Temática: Medio ambiente en sentido amplio (naturaleza, clima, agua, territorio, extractivismo, activismo, ecofeminismo, vida animal, ecología urbana, historias indígenas o territoriales, etc.).
Géneros: Ficción, documental, animación, experimental, híbridos, entre otros.
Proyección: Las películas se proyectarán de forma presencial en Medellín, Colombia.
Fecha del evento: 5 de julio de 2025.
Derechos: Al postular, autorizas a TERRA el uso de fragmentos, imágenes y trailers con fines promocionales
No aceptamos: películas que incluyan crueldad animal
Estudiantes: para las tarifas de estudiante te solicitaremos evidencia de tu estatus de estudiante (Carnet o certificado)