International Film & Music Festival · Second Edition 2026
Where cinema & music become one language
A festival for authors who understand audiovisual art as an act of intention, sensitivity, and responsibility.
About
The essence of Tadeus
The essence of Tadeus
Tadeus Film & Music International Festival is an international festival dedicated to works where cinema and music merge as a single expressive force.
The festival welcomes work that explores image and sound with depth and freedom.
Festival format
The festival operates as an international hybrid edition: open international submissions, online official selections and awards, and a private live screening event in Buenos Aires.
How the festival works
Open call → curatorial review → official selections → online awards → private live screening for winners.
Transparency & commitment
All submissions are reviewed by the curatorial team. Awards are based on artistic merit.
2026 Edition
Categories
Best Fiction Short Film
Narrative fiction works with a strong authorial, creative, and cinematic approach.
Best Documentary Short Film
Documentary shorts exploring real stories with an artistic perspective.
Best Animated Short Film
Animated works in any technique or style, traditional or digital.
Best Music Video
Music videos where image and music interact in a creative way.
Best Musical Short Film
Short films in which music is the central narrative axis.
Best Performance in a Short Film
Recognition of outstanding performances — actors or performers.
Best Director
Award for the artistic vision and direction of the director.
Best Original Score or Music
Recognition for original music composed for the work.
Best AI-Created Content
Works where Artificial Intelligence is the primary creative tool.
Best Film on Animal Rights
Works addressing the defense and respect of animals.
Jury Award — Authorial Vision
Special recognition for a work with strong identity and a distinctive language.
The festival reserves the right to re-categorize submitted works.
Call for Entries — Opens February 11, 2026
Submit your film or music project
The Tadeus Film & Music International Festival announces the opening of submissions for its second edition, starting February 11, 2026.
1. General information
An international festival dedicated to cinema and music. All works must include Spanish subtitles, regardless of original language.
2. Participation requirements
- Short films / documentaries: up to 30 minutes, credits included.
- Music videos / musical pieces: up to 6 minutes, credits included.
- Eligible: works produced from January 2021 onwards.
- Submitter declares all necessary rights.
- Not accepted: extreme violence, hate speech, explicit sexual content, violence against animals.
3. Submission format
Accepted formats: MP4 or MOV. Minimum resolution: 1920×1080 (Full HD). Spanish subtitles required.
4. Selection process & awards
Submitted works are evaluated by an international jury. Winners are announced through official festival channels.
5–7. Fees, rights & acceptance
Fees are non-refundable regardless of outcome. Participants authorize the festival to exhibit the work for promotional purposes.
8. Trailers & promotional images
Trailer: max 3 minutes, MP4/MOV, min. 1080p. Promotional images: up to 5, JPEG/PNG, min. 300 dpi.
Submission fees
| Regular · June 11, 2026 | USD 10 |
| Late · September 11, 2026 | USD 12 |
| Final · November 11, 2026 | USD 15 |
All fees are non-refundable.
Awards policy
The festival does not grant cash prizes — all recognitions are honorary. Official digital certificates and laurels are awarded. The jury's decision is final.
2025 Edition
Winners & honorable mentions
Works selected for their artistic strength, emotional depth, and authorial vision.
Winners
Sissy
Vasilisa Belokon — Director
Capo
Pablo Bochard — Director
Dagon
Pablo Cifuentes Fuentes — Director / Screenplay
Luma
Jimmy Morales — Director · Genaro Cuellar — Actor
Que soy marinero
Alfonso Abad — Director
Sunshine
Nate Owen — Singer · Vasilisa Belokon — Director
Honorable mentions
Production
Tadeus Animal — Audiovisual Production
Tadeus Animal is an independent audiovisual production company dedicated to the development, production, and direction of music videos, musical short films, and cinematic content for artists with a strong authorial identity.
Trajectory and awards
Through works produced for the musical project Luzabril, Tadeus Animal has received international recognition worldwide, including:
- "Perdón" (Forgiveness) — musical short film, winner of multiple international awards across the United States, India, and Europe.
- "Vivir sin ti" (Living Without You) — music video, winner of Best Short Film at the Pride Vision Film Festival, Czech Republic.
- "Caminante de las Sombras" (Walker of the Shadows) — symbolic music video selected at several international festivals.
Services
Concept development and creative direction · music video direction and production · musical short film production · artistic direction and visual identity · executive production.
Founder
Who is behind Tadeus Festival
Tadeus Film & Music International Festival was founded and directed by Luzabril, Argentine singer, songwriter, filmmaker, and audiovisual creator with over twenty years of artistic trajectory.
Alongside her musical path, she has built a solid audiovisual career directing and producing music videos and musical short films where image and sound function as a unified narrative language. In 2024, she founded Tadeus Animal.
Perdón — musical short film
- First Prize, New York Film & Female Actress Award (USA)
- First Prize, Golden Lion International Film Festival (India)
- First Prize, Pride Vision Film Festival (Czech Republic)
- Honorary Mention, Los Angeles Movie & Music Video Awards
Her works have since been selected in more than 50 international festivals worldwide.
Media
Press 2025
Get in touch
Contact us
For submission inquiries, press, partnerships, jury participation, sponsorship, or technical support, reach the festival team directly.