Elche Film Festival: 10-17 July 2026 ✨
Elche Film Festival: 10-17 July 2026 ✨
Elche once again becomes the epicenter of independent cinema with the arrival Elche Independent Internacional Film Festival (FICIE). In this week the city will be filled with screenings, excitement, rising stars, and encounters with the best cinema 🎥
If you love good stories and outdoor cultural activities, this event is for you! 💫
💫VIP-BOOKING: Tabarca Island sailing – A paradise on the Costa Blanca ⛵️ 🏖
🌍 Cinema from around the world under the stars✨
This year, the festival received more than 2,000 short films from more than 50 countries and selected more than 60 unique pieces to compete in different categories. From France, Iran, Argentina, to Canada and Spain, cultural and creative diversity will be present in each story.
The screenings will take place in two magical settings:
🌴 El Hort del Xocolater, in the heart of Elche’s Palm Grove, a World Heritage Site
🌊 Arenales del Sol Beach, where cinema blends with the sound of the sea every night at 10:00 PM.
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💫BOOKING: Picnic amoung vineyards: A unique experience in Alto Vinalopó🧺 🍷
🏆 Official Competition and Special Awards
Short films will compete in different categories, including:
- Best Fiction Short Film 🎞️
- Best Documentary Short 🎙️
- Best Animated Short 🧩
- Audience Award 👥
In addition, several of the FICIE awards are pre-selectable for the Goya Awards, making the festival a great platform for emerging talents in the seventh art ✨
💫VIP-BOOKING: Exclusive getaway: sleep in a wine barrel in Sierra de Aitana 🍷✨
🎥 Feature Films, Debut Films, and More
Odeón Cinemas will host a special series of feature films and debut films. The best part is that many of their directors will be present at the screenings and participate in discussions with the audience 🎤 An incredible opportunity to get up close and personal with the emerging creators of Spanish cinema.
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🌟 Tributes, Workshops, and Side Activities
- 🧠 Roundtable discussions on artificial intelligence and film.
- 🎭 Acting and casting preparation workshops.
- 🎨 Side artistic activities for the whole family.
💫VIP-BOOKING: E-Bike adventure: From the montains to the sea – Costa Blanca🚴♂️🌊
🎫 Free admission and a cultural spirit
The best part is that all activities are free, thus promoting universal access to culture and quality cinema. FICIE is not just a festival; it’s an experience that connects people, emotions, and cultures 🌎❤️
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The festival also organizes training activities and meetings: workshops “Painting with Film” on poster design, storyboarding, animation, etc., and an acting and casting course taught, as well as roundtable discussions with filmmakers.
💫VIP-BOOKING: Off road thrills Quads and Buggys adventure on the Costa Blanca 🌅😎
📍 You are not going to miss it, right?
If you’re in the province of Alicante or planning to visit Elche in July, don’t hesitate to join this film festival. Experience art, culture, and the excitement of sharing stories under the stars ⭐
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🌴 See you at the Elche Film Festival! 🎬🍿
