It was founded on February 1, 2018 by Iván Iannamico, born in Viedma and raised in Cinco Saltos, and José Sepúlveda, also a native of the city.

The Festival was self-funded and organized by Linea Sur Cine, the Spanish Theater of Cinco Saltos, the Cooperative La Estrella and Radio Ciudad 94.5.

[1][2][3] In addition to the 5 categories in competition, a series of short films titled "Spain Present" were screened honoring the Spanish society of the region.

The jury for Fiction categories in its first edition was composed by directors and producers Cecilia Guerrero (Neuquén), Juan Flores (Gral.

Roca) and Walter Ponzo Ferrari (Fernandez Oro); and for Documentary, Animation and Horror: Rocío Barrero (Centenary), Bruno Mogni (VIEDMA) and actor Ariel Gigena (Buenos Aires).