Orotava Short Film Festival: Official Selection, first evening
On the first evening of the official section of the La Orotava Short Film Festival, eight films in competition will be screened. They combine black humour, horror, drama and social commentary. The screening will take place in the auditorium of the Casa de la Cultura San Agustín, with guest Darío López in attendance.
Casa de la Cultura San Agustín, La Orotava · Get directions
The eight films on the first evening explore personal relationships, family conflicts, ethical dilemmas, insecurities and obsessions. They range from the everyday to the unsettling and the absurd, offering an overview of contemporary short-film making. Darío López is announced as a guest.
The Sección Oficial is the festival's competition section and continues on Saturday 14 November at 20:30 with a second evening of screenings. Seven further entries will be shown, exploring sex education, power dynamics, emotional dependence and memory, once again featuring black comedy, drama, satire and social criticism. The awards will also be presented on this second evening.
The festival runs from 1 to 21 November. The supporting programme includes exhibitions and a selection of short films outside the competition on 11 November. On Saturday 14 November, the closing party with Juana La Cubana will take place from 23:00 in the Salón de Actos at the Casa de la Cultura. Tickets are available from the organiser via the festival website.
Last checked on 13 November 2026 at 21:58. Source: Festival de Cortos Orotava.
