BCN Sports Film

BCN Sports Film

Also known as: BCN Sports Film Festival, Barcelona International FICTS Festival
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BCN Sports Film explores sport through international animation, documentary and fiction, with short and feature-length productions in its competitive programme. Organised by the Barcelona Olympic Foundation with support from Barcelona City Council, the festival dates back to 2010 and forms part of the World FICTS Challenge circuit.

Its programme combines screenings for the general public with educational sessions for schools and screenings in prisons. School sessions include teaching materials developed with Filmclub, connecting sporting stories with social issues and values. The 17th edition takes place in Barcelona from 18–28 February 2027, with in-person screenings and an online programme.

Country

Spain

Focus

Animation, Documentary, Sport

Categories

Animation, Documentary, Feature, Short

Dates

18 February 2027 — 28 February 2027

Awards and prizes

2027 edition: City of Barcelona Amphora for best film (€1,000); Special Jury Award (€750); best Catalan production (€500); Álvaro Bultó Award for best adventure sports film (€500); best fiction film (€500); best documentary (€500); best animation film (€500); Sport and Society Award (€500). The selection jury may also grant up to two special mentions without a cash prize. Sponsors may provide additional prizes. Cash awards are subject to applicable withholding tax. Winning productions are eligible for the final phase of the World FICTS Challenge circuit.

Festival rules

2027 edition: Open to professional and independent audiovisual productions whose main subject is sport or which are inspired by sport. Animation, documentary and fiction, both shorts and features, are eligible. Films must be produced on or after 1 January 2024 and run no longer than 90 minutes, excluding credits. Entrants must hold all necessary exploitation rights and identify premiere and debut-film status. Submissions through the festival website, Festhome or FilmFreeway close on 30 September 2026. Selection includes in-person and online screenings; selected works may also appear in educational and prison sessions. The organiser provides Catalan or Spanish subtitles for competition screenings. Participation implies acceptance of the full official regulations.

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