EVENT DESCRIPTION

This year we are finally adding a feature film category. This year we will once again be screening all winning films and some official selections (feature and short) in the Zeliva Pictures Virtual Theater. The screening will start on January 30, 2023 at 12AM and conclude on February 3, 2023 at 11:59PM. Only one ticket is required per party. We will email you the password on January 29, 2023.

Purchase your tickets at
https://filmfreeway.com/HispanicFilmFestival/tickets

Screening Link
Zeliva Pictures Virtual Theater
https://www.zelivapictures.com/zeliva-pictures-virtual-theater


Actor/Producer Luis Avilez (9-1-1 2022, Pam and Tommy 2022, How To Get Away With Murder 2019, General Hospital 2022)
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5788690/

is once again hosting the annual Hispanic Film Festival along with Zeliva Pictures production company (Her 2020, Addicted 2017, Amateur Hitman 2018, Captured 2018, Leaving 2017, Morning Routine 2017).

Festival winners will be announced on January 30, 2023 on our website.

Winners of the Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Writer and Best Editor will have a chance to work with Luis Avilez and Zeliva Pictures production company on their next production.

ALL SUBMISSIONS MUST CONTAIN AT LEAST ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:

-Film must have been Produced by a latino/latina
-Film must have been Directed by a latino/latina
-Film must have at least one lead actor being latino/latina

If you do not meet the above criteria, please submit on our "Other (non hispanic/latinx submissions)" section. You will be eligible for most awards except Best Festival Short.

If you have any questions before submitting, please email us at zelivapictures@luisavilez.com

AWARDS AND PRIZES

$$$
Best Festival Feature Film: $250

Best Festival Short Film: $150


BEST FESTIVAL FEATURE FILM and BEST FESTIVAL SHORT FILM

The Best Festival Feature Film and Best Festival Short Film will be eligible to have their film listed on Amazon Prime by Zeliva Pictures production company (Student Films, Music Video are NOT eligible for this).

Winner may deny this offer.

(RULES and RESTRICTIONS apply, see www.zelivapictures.com/prime-video for complete details)

OTHER AWARDS:

All winners will be posted on
https://www.zelivapictures.com/festival-winner-announcement-page and
receive an 11 x 8.5 printable digital certificate and laurels by email.

-Best Actor
-Best Actress
-Best Director
-Best Writer
-Best Editor

Winners of the Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Writer and Best Editor will have a chance to work with Luis Avilez and Zeliva Pictures production company on their next production.

-Best Drama Short
-Best Comedy Short
-Best Documentary Short
-Best Sci-Fi Short
-Best Horror Short
-Best Animation Short
-Best Experimental Short
-Best New Media/Webisode
-Best Student Film
-Best Music Video

(Not all categories will have winners.)

OFFICIAL SELECTIONS:

Official Selections will be provided laurels and posted on https://www.zelivapictures.com/official-selections-1.

RULES/TERMS:

-All films/music videos must have been created after 2014

-All projects must be original, no adaptations of any existing copyrighted work

-All films/music videos must be in ENGLISH or have ENGLISH SUBTITLES

-A submission does not automatically guarantee your acceptance. You will be emailed a confirmation.

SUBMISSIONS:

-All submissions must be submitted in a minimum of 1080P

-Feature films must be between 31 - 120 minutes (anything below 31:00 minutes and above 120:00 minutes will be disqualified)

-Short films must be between 2 - 30 minutes (anything below 2:00 minutes and above 30:00 minutes will be disqualified)

-Music videos must be between 1 to 8 minutes (anything below 1:00 minutes and above 8:00 minutes will be disqualified)

-We do accept "work in progress" but the final film must be completed by the extended deadline (December 30, 2023).

-By submitting to our film festival you agree to allow your film to be screened on the Zeliva Pictures Virtual Theater if it is chosen as a winner or official selection.

-Previously submitted films may be resubmitted to be considered.

-Not all categories will have a winner.

-Rejection of any of our terms after submitting may result in disqualification.

HISPANIC FILM FESTIVAL ADVERTISING:
By submitting to our festival, you agree to allow us to use snippets of your film for advertising purposes.

PRESS MATERIALS:

Poster, director photo and a minimum of 3 stills are required. Please do your best to provide a trailer. The trailer is not required but is definitely useful.

AGE RESTRICTION:

Anyone submitting must be at least 14 years old. If you are between 14-17 years old you must include your parent/guardians contact info (Name, Phone Number, Email)

STUDENT SUBMISSIONS:

Student Submissions will be listed as "STUDENT FILM" on any social media, website post and/or press. Student submissions ARE eligible for the Best Festival Short Film Award but are NOT eligible to have their film listed on Amazon Prime.

By submitting to our festival you agree to all the terms and conditions.

If you have any questions before submitting, please email us at zelivapictures@luisavilez.com

SUBMISSION FEE IS NON-REFUNDABLE

Overall Rating
Quality
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Networking
  • The Hispanic Film Festival is a captivating celebration of Hispanic cinema, showcasing a diverse range of films that beautifully capture the essence of Hispanic culture. As an aspiring filmmaker, I am immensely grateful for the opportunity to share our film, "It's About Helping People," with a broader audience, particularly within the vibrant Hispanic community. The festival's commitment to inclusivity, quality storytelling, and meaningful engagement makes it a must-attend event for all film enthusiasts seeking to explore the rich tapestry of Hispanic cinema.

    June 2023
  • It was a great honor for our film, By My Side, to be chosen as the 2023 Best Documentary Short Film. We are filled with gratitude for the stories of Latino Veterans and their families to be acknowledged and heard. Thank you Luis and your team for a wonderful experience.

    February 2023
  • We're so honored our film The Dead Driver was an official selection. Congratulations to all of the winners!

    February 2023
  • Marlon Rubio Smith

    I would like to thank the Hispanic Film Festival and its organizers for awarding 'I'm New' as the Best Student Short Film and for supporting stories about underrepresented communities and voices. The communication was excellent! I wish they had sent winners a free pass to the online festival, but it was a great experience overall.

    February 2023
  • JORDI CALVET SAN JOSÉ

    Gran festival. Muy agradecidos por premiarnos como mejor corto del festival, mejor guionista (jordi Calvet), mejor montaje (Oriol Doménech) y mejor actor (Iván Hidalgo) por Takbir . Muy agradecidos y de los pocos festivales con un premio económico. Totalmente recomendable.

    February 2023