‚Protagonistas‘ exhibition: 20 years of the Festival de Cortos Orotava
An exhibition in La Orotava showcases the people who have played a part in the 20-year history of the Festival de Cortos Orotava short film festival. It will run from 1 November to 1 December 2026 on Calle Los Alfombristas and is one of the festival's accompanying events.
Sunday15November 2026
When
Sunday 1 November to Tuesday 1 December 2026
2 November: Public holiday on all islands (All Saints’ Day). Many shops and public offices are closed; buses usually run on the Sunday and holiday timetable.
The exhibition 'Protagonistas: 20 Years of History' is dedicated to the protagonists from two decades of the Orotava Short Film Festival. It is on display on Calle Los Alfombristas in La Orotava and forms part of the festival's supporting programme.
The festival itself will take place from 1 to 21 November 2026. The competitive screenings will take place at the Casa de la Cultura San Agustín: on Thursday 12 November, the 'Canaria' section; on Friday 13 and Saturday 14 November, the official section with Darío López. This will be followed on 14 November by the awards ceremony and a closing party featuring Juana La Cubana.
Other accompanying events include two exhibitions at Brisad Espacio Creativo, Calle Calvario 22, by Óscar Lorenzo and Julia Martín from 5 to 30 November. A selection of short films outside the competition will be screened there on 11 November from 18:00 to 20:00, and a workshop on experimental creativity with Elena Sánchez will take place on 21 November from 17:00 to 21:00.
Last checked on 13 November 2026 at 21:58. Source: Festival de Cortos Orotava.
