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Jury
Jury President Announced: Helena Vasquez to Lead 12th Edition Panel
The award-winning Argentine-Spanish director and Sundance alum brings her distinctive perspective on independent cinema to chair the 12th edition jury.
April 3, 2026
Partnership
Ibiza IFF and European Film Academy Announce Short Film Exchange Programme
A new partnership with the EFA brings five specially selected European short films to Cine Serra during the festival week.
March 12, 2026
Ibiza Pitch
Ibiza Pitch 2026: Applications Now Open for Development Lab
The festival's development lab for emerging projects opens its application window. Up to five projects selected across all formats � eligible for the �5,000 Ibiza Pitch Prize.
March 25, 2026
Interview
Festival Director Oscar Herrero Reflects on 12 Years of Independent Cinema in Ibiza
In an extended interview, Oscar Herrero recalls the terror of the first edition, the joy of Yaw Darko's Falc� d'Or, and what survival means for an independent festival.
April 22, 2026
Venues
Cine Serra Renovation Complete: Main Venue Upgraded for 12th Edition
The historic 1937 cinema has been upgraded with 4K DCP projection, Dolby Atmos sound, and expanded capacity � ready for its finest festival season.
February 10, 2026
Opinion
Retrospective: 'The Golden Decade' � How Ibiza IFF Changed Independent Cinema Distribution
A new European study traces 84 films from their Ibiza premieres to international distribution � and finds a pattern that speaks to the festival's unique cultural function.
January 15, 2026
Programming
World Premiere Confirmed: 'The Salt of Forgotten Shores' Opens 11th Edition
The Senegalese-French debut feature by Amara Diallo receives its world premiere at Teatro Espa�a on opening night, December 7th.
November 28, 2025
Festival News
Ibiza IFF Announces Record 847 Submissions for 11th Edition
The eleventh edition received a record 847 film submissions from 63 countries � the highest in the festival's history. First-ever submissions were received from Eritrea, Kyrgyzstan, and Papua New Guinea.
October 5, 2025
Submissions
11th Edition Submissions Closed � Selection Process Underway
712 films received, up 19% on last year. The Selection Committee has begun its review. Notification letters to be sent by November 2nd.
September 30, 2025