Punto y Raya Festival 2025 – Abstract Short Film Call

Location
Sofia, Bulgaria (festival site)
Online submissions accepted globally

Open to
Artists worldwide working in abstract short film. Submissions must contain only non-representational imagery (no people, objects, text, etc.) and soundtracks without lyrics or intelligible speech. All techniques are welcome, including drawing, CGI, stop-motion, op-art, and more.

Application Fee
None

What’s Provided

  • Screening at the 9th edition of Punto y Raya Festival (December 3–6, 2025)

  • Monetary awards and honorary mentions selected by an international jury

  • Punto y Raya Statuette (for awarded films)

  • Special Student Prize (if submitted as a student project)

  • Audience Award

  • Finalist and awarded films included in the “Best of PyR 2025” touring program at partner festivals

  • Exposure via the PYRTV platform and printed/online catalogues

What the Artist/Applicant Must Cover
No production or travel support specified. Artists must ensure downloadable access to their submitted film.

Duration
Maximum duration for submissions: 8 minutes
Films must have been produced in 2022 or later

Deadline
September 29, 2025

Notes

  • Submissions must be in FULL HD (1920x1080p); .MOV or .MP4 format preferred

  • Artists can submit multiple films; up to 2 may be selected

  • Student submissions not selected for the main competition will be considered for the Student Prize

  • Promotional use of selected film excerpts and images is permitted for outreach only

  • Rights for screening in touring programs granted upon selection; commercial screenings will require artist agreement