Pamplona to Host 8th Navarra International Film Festival in September
The eighth edition of the Navarra International Film Festival (NIFF) is set to take place in Pamplona from September 7 to 11, 2026, with a theme centered on 'Las crisis del Siglo XXI' (The Crises of the 21st Century). This festival is eligible for the Goya and Fugaz Awards and will showcase a variety of screenings, galas, and industry events. A special posthumous tribute to Carlos Saura will feature the premiere of 'Ese niño de la fotografía: Carlos Saura' on September 11 at 17:30, followed by the presentation of the NIFF de Honor award during the closing gala. Additionally, Kinótico will receive the Premio NIFF Comunicación, and a new Premio NIFF de Oro AFAN for short films addressing Alzheimer's will be introduced. The program encompasses four competitive sections and multiple events at Civivox Iturrama and other locations.
Key facts
- The 8th Navarra International Film Festival (NIFF) will take place in Pamplona from September 7 to 11, 2026.
- The festival is a qualifier for the Goya Awards and the Fugaz Awards.
- The thematic axis is 'Las crisis del Siglo XXI'.
- A posthumous tribute to Carlos Saura will include the premiere of the documentary 'Ese niño de la fotografía: Carlos Saura' directed by Anna Saura on September 11.
- The NIFF de Honor will be awarded posthumously to Carlos Saura during the closing gala.
- Kinótico will receive the Premio NIFF Comunicación.
- A new award, the Premio NIFF de Oro AFAN, will be given to the best short film about Alzheimer's or other dementias.
- The NIFF Industry Hall will host three round tables on cinema and crisis.
- The world premiere of 'El Orfeón' will take place on September 7, commemorating the 160th anniversary of the Orfeón Pamplonés.
- The II Premios REX de la Industria Audiovisual Navarra will be awarded on September 7.
- The exhibition 'Walk of Fame' by TOPGON by Gonzalo Monzón will be part of the parallel program.
- The festival will have four competitive sections and 20 awards.
- Main venue: Civivox Iturrama; Industry Hall at Diario de Navarra; networking at Club Strong Pamplona.
Entities
Artists
- Carlos Saura
- Anna Saura
- Gonzalo Monzón
- Irati Gorostidi
- Mikel Salas
- Iñaki Alforja
- Ana Díez
Institutions
- Navarra International Film Festival (NIFF)
- Premios Goya
- Premios Fugaz
- Kinótico
- AFAN
- DAMA
- WELAB
- Orfeón Pamplonés
- Universidad de Navarra
- Midnight Fear Factory
- Diario de Navarra
- Club Strong Pamplona
- Civivox Iturrama
Locations
- Pamplona
- Spain
- Navarra
- Barcelona
- Basílica de la Sagrada Familia