La Orotava Short Film Festival Reaches Grand Finale This Weekend

The 21st edition of the La Orotava Short Film Festival, known as "La Tijera," is reaching its grand finale this weekend. The event has firmly established itself as a key indicator of the state of short filmmaking in Spain. Organizers selected 15 finalists from over 500 submissions, and these films will be screened at the Casa de la Cultura San Agustín.

The festival is more than just a series of screenings; it has turned the town of Tenerife into a vital hub for the regional and national film industry. Supported by the Government of the Canary Islands, the Cabildo of Tenerife, and the La Orotava City Council, the festival offers a prize pool to reward technical and storytelling excellence. Prizes include 2,000 euros for first place, 500 euros for third place, and a special award of 500 euros for local talent.

Comedian Darío López will host the final two nights, with events starting at 8:30 p.m. Friday’s lineup features Los murciélagos han abandonado el campanario, Tenéis que verlo, Sonrisa de mierda, Qué putas rusas, Pez al agua, BOX 3, MOHO, and In Memoriam. Saturday’s closing session is already sold out and will showcase Gamberra, Señuelo, Perros muerden, Tsunami, Plenitud, Cara de Cona, and Más suerte que Zelenski.

Actress and presenter Cayetana Guillén Cuervo will serve as the godmother for the closing gala. Those interested in attending Friday's session can purchase the remaining tickets through the festival’s official website, www.festivalcortosorotava.com. The event continues to be a premier showcase for the creative diversity of the film industry.