FestivalMérida (Badajoz)

Claqueta Emérita (Mérida short film festival)

Organised by Asociación Cultural Esmerarte

01Deadlines

13 Apr2026Submissions opened (last edition)
15 Aug2026Deadline in the 9th edition (2026)

Note: the next edition hasn't published its rules yet. These are last edition's dates, only as a guide to when it usually opens.

02What you need to know

Requirements

Spanish filmmakers only. Shorts up to 20 minutes including credits, in three sections: professional, emerging (including film schools) and schools. Special awards for works from Extremadura (director or production from or based in Extremadura). In 2026 it gave out €850 in prizes.

Cost

Free

Edition

10th edition (2027)

Accepted formats

Short film

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