An inclusive, international documentary film festival north of Mexico City, in the cities of Querétaro, San Miguel and Guanajuato, and surrounding communities. Open to all filmmakers, from students to professionals. We accept documentaries on all subjects but are particularly interested in hearing from at-risk communities, activists and indigenous voices.

Awards & Prizes

Best Feature Documentary (60 mins +)
Best Documentary Short (15 - 59.59 mins)
Best Uber Short (0 - 14.59 mins)
Best Environmental Documentary
Best Social Documentary
Best Indigenous Documentary (made by or on the subject of indigenous communities)
Best Student Documentary

Rules & Terms

Films may have been previously screened at other festivals.

Films may be in English or Spanish. If your film is not in either of these languages, and your project is selected, you will be asked to subtitle your film in Spanish.

Applicants are responsible for the quality of the video.

Please submit your piece along with its title, a short description (max 100 words), and a chosen still image.

Applicants are responsible for obtaining any necessary rights and permissions for third-party materials included in their films, including music, trademarks, logos, copyrights, and other intellectual property rights. Equinox Mountain Film Festival expressly disclaims all liability or responsibility for any violations of the foregoing.
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  • Kurt Shaw

    One can tell when a film festival is made by people who really love film, who evaluate documentaries by their content and not by their hype. The Bajío Documentary Film Festival falls into that category. And it's in Querétaro, one of the most beautiful cities in Mexico (and the world)...

    December 2025
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  • Ali Mehdi

    The festival is very promising in the quality of films it presents and the valuation of documentary filmmaking. We're so pleased to have had our film in the first edition, hoping to come back with another one in a future edition!

    December 2025
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  • Hannah Raslan

    Great festival! So sad I wasnt able to attend in person, but it was an honor for my film to be screened and selected as a winner. The staff was very communicative. I hope to attend in person one day

    December 2025
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  • Charlotta Sophie Sippel

    Although I was not able to attend the Bajío Documentary Film Festival in person, I am deeply honored that my short film was selected and even received an award this year. Knowing that the film was screened in a community close to Mexiko City - where my film was made - means a great deal to me.

    Thank you, Bajío Documentary Film Festival, for this recognition and for your commitment to documentary as a form of dialogue, memory, and transformation. I hope that in the future I will have the chance to join you in person.

    December 2025
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  • Zeke Morgan-Hind

    Participating in the Bajío Documentary Film Festival has been an exceptional experience from start to finish. The communication from Jon and the team has been clear, warm and genuinely supportive, and being recognised with the award for Best Original Idea for Femmes Fatales has been a truly humbling honour.

    I genuinely wish I could have been there in person to collect the award, but being based in Perth, Western Australia, made that impossible this year. Even so, I’m deeply grateful that the festival embraces and uplifts stories from all over the world, ensuring that voices from every corner have a place on their platform.

    What stood out most was the festival’s commitment to independent storytellers and its dedication to showcasing diverse voices with care and authenticity. Every step of the process — from selection to screening updates — was handled with professionalism and real enthusiasm for the work being shared.

    This festival embodies exactly what emerging and independent filmmakers need: respect for the craft, strong communication, and a platform that values originality and cultural expression. I’m grateful for the recognition and for the opportunity to be part of a festival that is clearly building something meaningful for documentary creators.

    I highly recommend the Bajío Documentary Film Festival to any filmmaker seeking a thoughtful, encouraging and artist-centred environment. I’d happily participate again.

    December 2025
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