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Balmaexpress Festival Introduces New Category and Expanded Program

The short film festival in Balmaseda will feature a junior section and extended dates, turning the town into a film set.

Generic image of a film festival, with a camera tripod at sunset in a town square.
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Generic image of a film festival, with a camera tripod at sunset in a town square.

Balmaseda will once again become a cinematic setting with the Balmaexpress festival, which this year introduces innovations such as a junior category for participants under 16 and an extended program over more days.

The core essence of the format remains: filming short films in the town's streets over a weekend, followed by public screenings and the presentation of an honorary award, highlighting the event's unique character.
Registration for the competition is open until all available spots are filled and can be completed for both adult and junior categories via email at aitorblanco1974@gmail.com. Participants in the new youth category will receive instructions on Saturday, May 16, at 8:00 PM, and must submit their works exactly one day later.
Adult participants will have an extra day for submission, from Friday, May 15, to Sunday, May 17. Cash prizes will be awarded: the best short film will receive 1,200 euros, the second-place film 600 euros, and the third-place film 300 euros. A public award of 300 euros will also be granted.

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