Welcome to our 11th annual edition of the NVISION LATINO FILM AND MUSIC FESTIVAL:

After 10 successful years in Palm Springs, the NVISION Latino Film and Music Festival, a pinnacle of Latino culture and artistic expression, will relocate its marquee event to Miami from September 5 to 7, 2025.

Over the past decade, the festival has blossomed into a vibrant community where filmmakers, musicians, and artists unite to uplift and empower one another. NVISION changes the narrative by shifting perceptions in Latino cinema, amplifying Latin music’s influence and empowering future creatives through education and community.

LAST YEAR TOP WINNERS:

Best U.S. Feature:
Ponyboi
PRIZE WINNER $10,000.00 US

Best International Feature Film:
Boca Chica
PRIZE WINNER $10,000.00 US

Best U.S. Short:
Shut Up & Fish
PRIZE WINNER $5,000.00 US

Best International Short:
Andas Danzando por Ahí
PRIZE WINNER $5,000.00 US

Awards & Prizes

FEATURE FILM GRAND PRIZES
Best U.S. Feature
Best International Feature

SHORT FILM GRAND PRIZES:
Best U.S. Short
Best International Short

ADDITIONAL AWARDS:
AUDIENCE AWARD
CATEGORY AWARD
BEST MUSIC VIDEO
BEST EPISODIC

TALENT AWARDS:
BEST ACTRESS
BEST ACTOR
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
BEST SCRIPT

MUSIC AWARDS:
SINGER-SONGWRITER
MEJOR ARTISTA DE RAP

Rules & Terms

WHO CAN APPLY:
Any Filmmakers who are 18 years or older.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:
Your film must have been completed after January 1, 2024.
Films that have been shown on TV, cable, or broadcast are not eligible.
Spanish and Portuguese films must have English subtitles.
Submit your film in DCP format, unless we tell you otherwise.
Short films: Must be 3 to 45 minutes long (including titles and credits).
Feature films: Must be over 45 minutes (including titles and credits).

HOW FILMS WILL BE JUDGED:
Story and Plot – 20%
Technical Quality and Production Value – 20%
Acting Performances – 20%
Creativity and Originality – 20%
Relevance to Festival Theme – 20%

PRESS MATERIALS:
If your film is accepted, we will use the info from your FilmFreeway submission (synopsis, credits, director bio, and photos) for our press releases, catalog, and website. Please make sure your FilmFreeway profile is updated when you get your acceptance.
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  • Itziar Martinez

    Having a project selected at NVISION was a great experience. You could tell they strive for excellence. In spite of the challenges a festival can face with rebranding and taking on a new direction, NVISION did its best to provide value to the filmmakers that attended the festival. Panels were great and so were the venues. Q&As were intentional and we never felt like we were just "one more film". Can't wait to be back! Gracias!

    January 2025
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  • audrey saca

    A great film festival, very inclusive! I felt a great sense of community and there were many networking opportunities!

    November 2024
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  • Loren Escandon

    I love this festival and was honored to participate for a second time this year with Los Patines. Danny and the festival team are unconditional supporters of Latine/x culture and art, and they make sure the festival is inclusive and diverse. Thanks for a great experience. See you next!

    January 2023
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  • Domenica Castro

    We are so happy that our film WE ARE HERE was selected for the 2022 Official Latino Film and Arts Festival. The communication and care that came from the festival was top tier. A really lovely community and the festival team truly puts their heart into honoring the films and curating a caring and loving experience for the filmmakers. We loved to screen our film here. So much love and appreciation to the whole team!

    January 2023
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  • Azimuth Films

    Hola! The OLFAF was one of the most heartwarming and spirited festivals we've attended this year with our documentary JOHN LEGUIZAMO LIVE AT RIKERS. We are proud and honored to be the festival's recipient of the VANGUARDIA AWARD " Given to the most positive voice of our community"! Thank you Danny and everyone for making our experience super meaningful and FUN!!

    Elena Francesca Engel
    Director/Producer
    Azimuth Films

    December 2022
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