CineFest Latino Boston is committed to using the power of film to break stereotypes, bring cultures and communities together and reveal the complex issues affecting the Latinx community in the United States, as well as communities in Latin America and Spain.

Audience Award Winners ( Best Short & Best Feature)

Our preference is online submissions.

The CINEFEST LATINO BOSTON Selection Committee will choose the films to be screened at this year's festival. The committee will look for innovative works that are by or about the U.S. Latino community, Latin America and Spain. They must have been produced between 2021 and 2024.

All entries will be pre-screened for eligibility by the Selection Committee; however, not all entries will be programmed. If your work is selected, you will be notified no later than July 15, 2024 to send the film in its original format.

Films must be postmarked by the submission deadline date.

All fees are nonrefundable.

To enter your film, please submit each of the following:

1. Completed Submission Form
2. One copy of your film in one of the accepted formats
3. Brief synopsis (40 words) in English or Spanish. Any synopsis in Spanish should also have an English translation.
4. Biography information (director, producer, actors, or writer)
5. Press kit and/or still photos (300 dpi if submitted electronically)
6. Entry Fee

Due to the large number of submissions, the Festival cannot return any submission materials that are submitted with your entry form.

Participants are responsible for paying their own shipping costs, if applicable.

NOTE: ALL PIECES IN SPANISH OR PORTUGUESE MUST HAVE ENGLISH SUBTITLES.

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  • The festival was very responsive and easy to communicate with. And it was a joy to screen in such a centrally located theater in downtown Boston.

    November 2023
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you, Sebastian. It was a pleasure to host your film!

  • Set Hernandez

    Sabrina and Micaela were such amazing hosts and coordinators. They ensured that our film was screened with all the accessibility features we needed to meet the goals of our film. Even though we weren't able to attend in-person, they also allowed us to participate virtually. Truly an amazing experience. Thank you CineFest Latino Boston for having us!

    October 2023
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you, Set, for a powerful film and amazing discussion afterwards. Best of luck in your future endeavors.

  • Jose Navas

    Amazing Film Festival! The team is very professional and on point. Made us feel welcomed and kept us informed and up to date. Great fest!

    October 2020
  • Eli Jacobs-Fantauzzi

    Thank you Boston Latino Int. Film Festival for a great screening. Our film Bakosó: Afrobeats of Cuba brought out a great crowd and I really enjoyed the Q&A. I look forward to coming back with my next film.

    October 2019
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you, Eli. Thanks for your feedback – we'd love to have you here again!

  • Great festival, great comunication, great networking, it was great to had my shortfilm in this festival and be part of this wonderful festival,
    best to all! :D!

    October 2019
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    Response from festival:

    Gracias, Juan!