Tier 2 · FIAPF accredited
Gijón International Film Festival
Gijón, Spain
- Entry fee
- Free to submit
- Premiere
- National premiere required
- Formats accepted
- Shorts, Features, Documentaries, Animation, Experimental
- Next edition
- 2026
Last verified 2 October 2026
About Gijón International Film Festival
FICX is the Gijon Xixon International Film Festival, focused on auteur cinema with special attention to innovative proposals and emerging filmmakers.
Awards this festival can qualify you for
CSA Animated · Canadian Screen Award — Best Animated Short
Winning a Best-of / jury distinction at this CSA-eligible international festival qualifies a feature documentary or theatrical short for the Canadian Screen Awards.
CSA Doc Short · Canadian Screen Award — Best Documentary Short Film
Winning a Best-of / jury distinction at this CSA-eligible international festival qualifies a feature documentary or theatrical short for the Canadian Screen Awards.
CSA Feature Doc · Canadian Screen Award — Best Feature Length Documentary
Winning a Best-of / jury distinction at this CSA-eligible international festival qualifies a feature documentary or theatrical short for the Canadian Screen Awards.
CSA Short · Canadian Screen Award — Best Live Action Short Drama
Winning a Best-of / jury distinction at this CSA-eligible international festival qualifies a feature documentary or theatrical short for the Canadian Screen Awards.
Oscar Live Action Short · Live Action Short Film
Win Principality of Asturias Award for Best Short Film to qualify for the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film.
Gijón International Film Festival submission FAQ
How much does it cost to submit to Gijón International Film Festival?
Gijón International Film Festival is free to submit to. Fees can vary by category and deadline tier, so check the official entry page.
Does Gijón International Film Festival require a premiere?
National premiere required. Protect your premiere status before you submit, as it is a one-time resource.
Is Gijón International Film Festival an award qualifying festival?
Yes. Gijón International Film Festival can qualify a film for an Academy Award (Oscar), subject to the specific category and condition for each award. The exact route differs per award body.
Where is Gijón International Film Festival held?
Gijón International Film Festival takes place in Gijón, Spain.
Is Gijón International Film Festival a scam, or is it legitimate?
Gijón International Film Festival is a legitimate, established film festival: it is listed in FilmRun's curated, human-vetted festival database, which deliberately excludes known scam festivals and certificate mills; it holds FIAPF accreditation, an internationally recognised mark of a legitimate competitive festival; it ranks among the upper tiers of the festival circuit. As with any festival, confirm the current deadline and fee on the official site before you pay.
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