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John Balan Fest
Festival opportunity. Deadline: 2027-06-30
- Type
- Festival
- Organizer
- MAC MARÍN - Atlantic Films & New Media
- Deadline
- 30 June 2027
- Where
- Marín, Spain
- Compensation
- Not stated
- Disciplines
- Film, Short Film, Documentary, Animation, Fantastic, Terror, Experimental, Music Video, Web Series, Podcast, Audio Fiction, Actual Play
About this opportunity
The John Balan Fest is an international film and new media festival hosted by MAC MARÍN in Marín, Galicia, Spain, celebrating independent cinema and audiovisual creation with a focus on Galician identity and global connections. It features multiple categories including short films, feature films, web series, podcasts, and actual play productions, with submission deadlines extending to June 30, 2027. Submissions are open globally with tiered fees and early bird discounts.
Who can apply
- International films and short films of fiction and documentaries produced in Galicia and its closest historical and cultural contour such as the Atlantic Corners, Latin America and Portugal.
- Also open to international productions outside Galicia.
- Youth cinema section for student works from film schools, universities, and colleges worldwide.
- New Media sections include web series, fiction podcasts, actual play (video and podcast).
How to apply
The application link and the full call are available to members, together with every other open opportunity ranked around your practice.
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