ZINEBI – Bilbao International Festival of Documentary and Short Film

About ZINEBI – Bilbao International Festival of Documentary and Short Film

Bilbao Surf Film Festival 2025 is the best surf festival in the Basque Country, a small land between France and Spain. We have been growing steadily for 10 editions, achieving in the last three editions the presence of local and international athletes and filmmakers, and prestigious films from all over the world, putting the name of Bilbao - Basque Country in the sphere of culture and international surfing, as well as being a unique showcase for tourism.

Awards this festival can qualify you for

• BAFTA Short · British Short Film

  Screening in competition at ZINEBI Bilbao qualifies a British short film or animation for BAFTA Short Film or Short Animation consideration. No win required.

• CSA Animated · Canadian Screen Award — Best Animated Short

  Winning a Best-of / jury distinction at this CSA-eligible international festival qualifies a feature documentary or theatrical short for the Canadian Screen Awards.

• CSA Doc Short · Canadian Screen Award — Best Documentary Short Film

  Winning a Best-of / jury distinction at this CSA-eligible international festival qualifies a feature documentary or theatrical short for the Canadian Screen Awards.

• CSA Feature Doc · Canadian Screen Award — Best Feature Length Documentary

  Winning a Best-of / jury distinction at this CSA-eligible international festival qualifies a feature documentary or theatrical short for the Canadian Screen Awards.

• CSA Short · Canadian Screen Award — Best Live Action Short Drama

  Winning a Best-of / jury distinction at this CSA-eligible international festival qualifies a feature documentary or theatrical short for the Canadian Screen Awards.

• Oscar Animated Short · Animated Short Film

  Must win the International Grand Prix (Best Animated Short) at ZINEBI Bilbao.

• Oscar Documentary Short · Documentary Short Subject

  Must win the International Grand Prix (Best Documentary Short) at ZINEBI Bilbao.

ZINEBI – Bilbao International Festival of Documentary and Short Film submission FAQ