The Lebanese Film Festival in Latin America - Festival de Cine Libanes (FECIL) accepts Lebanese, Arab and International films. As defined by its categories, the festival also dedicates entries for films directed or produced by Lebanese & Arab filmmakers from Latin America and/or diaspora countries.
FECIL aims to strengthen the bonds between Lebanese & Arabs in Latin America and their cultural roots through cinema; LFF screens Lebanese, Arab & International films, or films produced by Lebanese & Arabs featuring various themes and topics that appeal to the Arab Diaspora in Latin America.
FECIL was launched in Mexico City, and will be moving in other countries in Latin America and aims to eventually reach Lebanese and Arabs everywhere on the continent; mainly in Argentina, Brazil, Venezuela, Colombia, and other.
FECIL program includes: feature and short films, fiction, animation, and documentaries.
The Lebanese Film Festival in Latin America is organized in partnership with Beirut Film Society; and supported by the Lebanese Short Film Center.
Audience Choice Award in both Short Films and Feature Films categories.