The Festivals was founded in 2011 by Asociación Tenique Cultural and was led by Javier Tolentino and Víctor Moreno.
[3][4] The Festival is noted for its unconventional approach, there is no red carpet, the winners are usually those who don't get proper recognition at similar events.
The decisions are open and transparent because the discussions of the jury are live and sometimes the public can intervene.
[7] As of 2022, the Festival was sponsored by the Government of the Canary Islands, the Institute of Cinematography and Audiovisual Arts of Spain, the Canary Institute of Cultural Development, etc.
[8] The 14th edition took place on the Canary Island between 21 November and 1 December 2024.