Official Latino Film and Arts Festival

WHO WE ARE

The Official Latino Film Festival is the first latino film festival that focuses primarily in the U.S. Latino and Latina filmmaker.

Latinx Filmmaker Danny Hastings created the Festival in 2015, in response to the lack of Latinx representation in Hollywood films and TV shows. Our mission is to showcase, nurture, and support the emerging creative Latinx filmmakers who produce, direct and/or write their films in the United States.

Last year we had a new and vital addition to our staff. Manuel Solis, became the new and official Programmer of the Official Latino Film and Arts Festival. Solis has extensive experience in the festival circuit, and many of you know him from the prestigious CineFestival in San Antonio.

Our festival is a community of U.S. filmmakers that support each other. Our alumni is involved in the organization of the festival every year. Whether helping out with the prep production of the festival or judging films, we are building a community of Latinx filmmakers that support each others work.

This year we are incorporating an international component by showcasing films from Latin America and the Caribbean.

TOP AWARDS:
BEST U.S. SHORT FILM
BEST U.S. FEATURE FILM

BEST INTERNATIONAL FEATURE FILM
BEST INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM

ADDITIONAL CATEGORIES FOR SHORT FILMS PRODUCED IN THE U.S. ONLY:

BEST DRAMA AWARD
BEST COMEDY AWARD
BEST DOCUMENTARY AWARD
EXCEPTIONAL ARTISTRY AWARD (Animation/Stop Motion/Experimental)
BEST MUSIC VIDEO AWARD
BEST WEBISODE
BEST SKETCH COMEDY
BEST VIDEO BLOG
BEST OUT OF THIS WORLD AWARD (Horror and SCI-FI)
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
BEST SCRIPT

TALENT AWARDS:

BEST ACTRESS
BEST ACTOR

See Website for Rules - www.officiallatino.com

Overall Rating

Quality

Value

Communication

Hospitality

Networking

Angelina Villapiano

I really felt the Latino camaraderie at this festival. I made a lot of connections and left feeling empowered and excited about the future of Latino filmmaking!

July 2022

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Sandra Varona

Great festival, very welcoming and awesome organizers.

March 2022

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Aldo Pisano

Danny is creating a community of artists. He sets up partnerships to get the filmmakers exposure and monetary rewards. He really cares about lifting Latinx creatives!

March 2022

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Jeff Torres

I cannot begin to explain how rare a festival like this is in the indie filmmaking world. ESPECIALLY if you're a latino filmmaker. It's not because I won best Comedic Actor for my short Film Once. It was the support, care, and ability to have a platform that accepts every genre of film from Latino artists. Danny Hastings is a blessing to our community and an awesome dude. 100% recommend you submit to this festival.

December 2021

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Mauricio Mendoza

Danny and the rest of the team at Official Latino Film Festival have done an amazing job connecting the Latinx filmmaking community to celebrate our stories and one another! I loved the energy and excitement at Cecil Steakhouse in Harlem! Great food, music and community! I loved interacting with the photographers and the Covid Compliance team! friendly, organized and efficient. THANK YOU to the whole team for this fantastic event, platform and ofcourse taking home the VANGUARDIA AWARD for our short MI AMOR! I am grateful for doing what I love with my beautiful familia. As a first time Latina Director ...I am honored and humbled for winning THIS AMAZING AWARD! THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART! I look forward to next year! Congratulations to eveyone!

December 2021

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Dates & Deadlines

April 22, 2022
Opening Date
June 15, 2022
Regular Deadline
July 31, 2022
Late Deadline
August 31, 2022
Extended Deadline
October 15, 2022
Notification Date
December 2 – 4, 2022
Event Date

Categories & Fees

U.S. DRAMA SHORT FILM
Requirements: Select this category for dramatic films that have been completed between January of 2020 and August of 2022. These films must have been produced in the United States by a director, writer or producer that identifies as American Latinx Filmmaker. Films produced outside of the United States do not qualify for this category, If your film was shot and produce outside of the United States please choose International Short Film Category.
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $20
- Gold Members: $16
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Gold Members: $24
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Gold Members: $32
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U.S. COMEDY SHORT FILM
Requirements: Select this category for comedic films that have been completed between January of 2020 and August of 2022. These films must have been produced in the United States by a director, writer or producer that identifies as American Latinx Filmmaker. Films produced outside of the United States do not qualify for this category, If your film was shot and produce outside of the United States please choose International Short Film Category.
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $20
- Gold Members: $16
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Gold Members: $24
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Gold Members: $32
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U.S. DOCUMENTARY SHORT FILM
Requirements: Select this category for Documentary films that have been completed between January of 2020 and August of 2022. These films must have been produced in the United States by a director, writer or producer that identifies as American Latinx Filmmaker. Films produced outside of the United States do not qualify for this category, If your film was shot and produce outside of the United States please choose International Short Film Category.
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $20
- Gold Members: $16
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Gold Members: $24
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Gold Members: $32
Submit Now
U.S. HORROR or SCI-FI
Requirements: Select this category for Horror, Fantasy or SCI-FI films that have been completed between January of 2020 and August of 2022. These films must have been produced in the United States by a director, writer or producer that identifies as American Latinx Filmmaker. Films produced outside of the United States do not qualify for this category, If your film was shot and produce outside of the United States please choose International Short Film Category.
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $20
- Gold Members: $16
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Gold Members: $24
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Gold Members: $32
Submit Now
U.S. EXPERIMENTAL or ANIMATON
Requirements: Select this category for Experimental or Animation films that have been completed between January of 2020 and August of 2022. These films must have been produced in the United States by a director, writer or producer that identifies as American Latinx Filmmaker. Films produced outside of the United States do not qualify for this category, If your film was shot and produce outside of the United States please choose International Short Film Category.
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $20
- Gold Members: $16
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Gold Members: $24
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Gold Members: $32
Submit Now
U.S. MUSIC VIDEOS
Requirements: Select this category for Music Videos that have been completed between January of 2020 and August of 2022. These films must have been produced in the United States by a director, writer or producer that identifies as American Latinx Filmmaker. Films produced outside of the United States do not qualify for this category, If your film was shot and produce outside of the United States please choose International Short Film Category.
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $20
- Gold Members: $16
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Gold Members: $24
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Gold Members: $32
Submit Now
U.S. WEBISODE and U.S. EPISODIC
Requirements: Select this category for Episodic Series or Webisodes that have been completed between January of 2020 and August of 2022. These films must have been produced in the United States by a director, writer or producer that identifies as American Latinx Filmmaker. Films produced outside of the United States do not qualify for this category, If your film was shot and produce outside of the United States please choose International Short Film Category.
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $20
- Gold Members: $16
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Gold Members: $24
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Gold Members: $32
Submit Now
U.S. SKETCH COMEDY
Requirements: Select this category for Sketch Comedy that have been completed between January of 2020 and August of 2022. These films must have been produced in the United States by a director, writer or producer that identifies as American Latinx Filmmaker. Films produced outside of the United States do not qualify for this category, If your film was shot and produce outside of the United States please choose International Short Film Category.
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $20
- Gold Members: $16
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Gold Members: $24
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Gold Members: $32
Submit Now
U.S. DIVERSITY - SHORT FILMS - NON LATINO
Requirements: Select this category for ANY GENRE of film that qualifies for inclusion or diversity. These films must have been produced in the United States by a director, writer or producer of any race, gender, age or religion. We look for Non-Latino films here. Films must have been completed between January of 2020 and August of 2022 and include or showcase a diverse cast. Films produced outside of the United States do not qualify for this category.
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $20
- Gold Members: $16
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Gold Members: $24
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Gold Members: $32
Submit Now
U.S. FEATURE FILM
Select this category for Feature Films that have been completed between January of 2019 and August of 2022. These films must have been produced in the United States by a director, writer or producer that identifies as American Latinx Filmmaker. Films produced outside of the United States do not qualify for this category. If your film was shot and produce outside of the United States please choose International Feature Film Category.
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Gold Members: $24
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Gold Members: $32
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $55
- Gold Members: $45
Submit Now
INTERNATIONAL - FEATURE FILM
These films must have been produced in Latin America, the Caribbean, Spain and/or Portugal between 2019 and August of 2022. Feature films must be at least 45 minutes long. Subtitles in English are suggested but not necessary.
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Gold Members: $24
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Gold Members: $32
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $55
- Gold Members: $45
Submit Now
INTERNATIONAL- SHORT FILM
These short films must have been produced in Latin America, the Caribbean, Spain and/or Portugal between 2019 and August of 2022. Short films must not be longer than 30 minutes 45 long. Subtitles in English are suggested but not necessary.
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $20
- Gold Members: $16
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Gold Members: $24
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Gold Members: $32
Submit Now

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