Dear Asian filmmakers, the Guadalajara International Film Festival (Mexico) is accepting animated short films until October 16, and feature films (LGBTQ+ fiction and documentaries, socio-environmental films and animations films) until October 31, 2026.

About the festival:
The Guadalajara International Film Festival (FICG) it’s a platform to promote and support the film production in Latin America through a rendezvous and collaboration of their industries, aiding in the development of new talents and distribution of films in the region so that they can access a wider audience.

Note: This article will only cover Competitions and Sections where international filmmakers (Non Ibero-American and Mexican filmmakers) can submit. For more information about other categories please visit: https://ficg.mx

Eligibility:
– The festival accepts feature films over 60 minutes (about the LGBTQ+ fiction and documentaries, socio-environmental films, and animations films) and animated short films (under 30 minutes).
– Films must have been produced between 2026 and 2027.
– Films must have at least Mexican premiere at FICG. Films must not have been previously exhibited in Mexican territory, at any Mexican film festival either online or on-site, public screenings, broadcasts, distributed on Blu-Ray/DVD, internet streaming pages, social networks or VOD platforms International and World Premieres will be prioritized for selection.
– International and World Premieres will be prioritized for selection.
– Films in different languages other than Spanish must count with English and Spanish subtitles.
– Submission must be made via Eventival.
– Submission Fees and Deadlines:

– Notification Date: January 2027

We recommend filmmakers to read the full Rules and Regulations here: https://ficg.mx/en/convocatoria-ficg-42

To submit to the festival please visit: https://vp.eventival.com/ficg/2027

We remind readers that the 42nd Guadalajara International Film Festival will take place from March 6 – 13, 2027 in Guadalajara, Mexico.

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