Festival Internacional de Curtmetratges i Animació de Barcelona 21.05.2026 – 31.05.2026 www.mecalbcn.org Festivals Festival Internacional de Curtmetratges i Animació de Barcelona Description Mecal is Barcelona’s international short film and animation festival, a key event in Spain and worldwide for its films and professional activities. Mecal is the International Short Film and Animation Festival of Barcelona, recognized as a leading event both nationally and internationally. The festival stands out for its carefully curated selection of fiction, animation, documentary, and experimental short films from around the world.
In addition to screenings, Mecal organizes professional activities, workshops, industry meetings, and open-air sessions, establishing itself as one of the most important events in Spain and on the international scene. Next edition Mecal Pro, the Barcelona International Short Film and Animation Festival, brings forward its 28th edition to May 21–31, opening the open-air cinema season. With over 5,000 submissions, it presents a selection across Animation, Documentary, Fiction and Oblique, along with parallel sections such as LGTBIQ+, Green, Womart, and cult genres like Horror and Sci-Fi.
This year’s guest country is the Netherlands, with participation from Go Short and the Netherlands Film Academy. The festival also highlights local talent, film schools, and introduces a new section dedicated to artificial intelligence. On the professional side, Mecal Lab supports selected projects and networking activities are strengthened, consolidating the festival as a key hub for the audiovisual industry.
Welcome to Barcelona’s audiovisual summer with the 28th Mecal Pro.
Information Festival Festival
Internacional de Curtmetratges i Animació de Barcelona Main venue Barcelona — From 21.05.2026 to 31.05.2026 Email
[email protected] Phone +34 932470353 Website www.mecalbcn.org 76 days ago Theme Independent/Author
Drama
Queer
Horror
Generalist Formats Animation
Short film
Documentary
Fiction
Industry activities
Educational activities
Parallel activities Audiences Seniors
Schools and institutes
Children and family
Youth
Professionals
General public
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📌 Mecal (Barcelona)
🏢 Catalunya Film Festivals
📍 Barcelona