The Ushuaia Film Festival has become one of the most outstanding cultural events at the end of the world since it was created four years ago. During this time, the festival has received more than 2,800 film presentations, consolidating itself as a fundamental platform for Ushuaia’s cinema. If this is your first time in Ushuaia you must come to the Fourth Edition of the International Film Festival of the End of the World that will take place from April 23 to 27, 2025, presenting seven award categories that celebrate the best of adventurous and natural cinema. Moreover, this event is not only a cinematographic showcase; it is particularly recognized for its commitment to the promotion of sustainable culture and the care of nature, backed by a multidisciplinary collective and various public and private institutions that guarantee its quality and continuity.

Details of the 2025 Edition

The Fourth Edition of the International Film Festival of the End of the World will open its doors at the Niní Marshall theaters in Ushuaia from April 23 to 27, 2025. This edition continues its commitment to cinematic diversity, accepting audiovisual works of any length, genre, nationality, or format.

Furthermore, the Ushuaia Film Festival call for entries will remain open from January 20 to February 28, 2025. Submissions are completely free and can be made directly on the festival’s website.

In particular, the technical requirements for the selected works include:

• File format with a maximum size of 2 GB.
• Resolution: FULL HD or HD (1080p or 720p).
• Codec H264
• Spanish subtitles for works in other languages.

Additionally, the Ushuaia Film Festival reserves the right to use excerpts from the selected works for the promotion of this and future editions. Furthermore, once a film has been confirmed in the program, it cannot be withdrawn without the express authorization of the Festival’s Artistic Direction.

The organization has established that all selected films will receive a direct notification via email, in addition to being announced on the festival’s official website.
This edition aims to create a unique space to showcase local and international cinema in an unparalleled natural setting, bringing together art, tourism, and social engagement.

Tourism and Cultural Impact of the Ushuaia Film Festival

The southernmost province stands out as a preferred setting for film productions thanks to its unique landscapes and diverse geographical environments. The Fuegian Institute of Tourism plays a key role by providing logistical support in location scouting and destination management.

On the other hand, the festival contributes significantly to the cultural development of the region. The Secretariat of Culture maintains that the activities, with free admission, offer a unique opportunity in the city of Ushuaia to exhibit works in an environment that fosters the visibility of new voices of Patagonian and bi-national cinema.

Likewise, the impact of the festival is reflected in multiple aspects:

• Strengthening ties between national and international production companies.
• Promotion of the destination through productions that showcase the diversity of each ecoregion.
• Development of the local film industry.
• Preservation and promotion of regional culture.

In particular, the Director of Tourism Promotion, Martín Bianchi, emphasizes that film productions significantly benefit the province, showing not only the diversity of its eco-regions but also unique cultural aspects such as the Hainan ritual. ritual of the Hain and excursions in Ushuaia.

In the same way, the Ushuaia Film Festival is an opportunity to combine landscape and culture, seeking to position Ushuaia, with its natural beauties and the kindness of its inhabitants, as a world cinematographic attraction, also making known the beautiful Tierra del Fuego National Park. This event not only generates sovereignty but also nurtures an industry with numerous jobs.