Kaleidoscope is a binational initiative by Arizona State University (ASU) and the Universidad de Guadalajara through the University of Guadalajara Foundation USA.

The goal of Kaleidoscope is to highlight the importance of the relationship and collaboration between the United States and Mexico through new and creative storytelling.

Kaleidoscope is one-of-a-kind in that it is truly binational, bringing together institutions, judges, and participants from both countries in a single contest and festival.

For the third consecutive year, Kaleidoscope is back with a new call for entries to celebrate a very special bond between our two countries: the passion for soccer and American football. The relationship between the two "footballs" captures the interconnectedness of our two societies, as Mexicans and Americans have played a crucial role in making both sports increasingly popular in their respective countries.

So… Football/ futbol: Whether played with a round ball or an oval ball, our countries have a shared enthusiasm for the game. Fans and players alike, tell us your footballing story!

From the roots of your fandom to the reasons you might go on the field of play, tell us your story of how you live the sportsmanship and passion for one (or both!) of our footballs.

Grand prize: $ 5,000 USD

Second prize: $2,500 USD

Third prize: $1,000 USD

- The main theme of the short should be your connection with either football or soccer (or both!), with the story taking place in either the United States or Mexico (or both!). Submitted films must be related to American football and/or soccer and should take place in the United States and/or Mexico in order to be considered.

- All short films should be uploaded to FilmFreeway.

- Films must be from 2 to 7 minutes in length and may cover any genre (i.e. comedy, tragedy, etc.).

- Films submitted to other festivals are accepted. No exclusivity required.

- Kaleidoscope is open to anyone, regardless of nationality or age.

- Films can be submitted in any language, but if the language is not English or Spanish, it should have subtitles in either English or Spanish.

-Only the three winning short films will be featured during the screenings of Kaleidoscope

- Filmmakers retain ownership over their work and, upon submission, grant the Kaleidoscope organizers the right to screen films at its public screenings and the right to reproduce film stills or excerpts for any of the organizers’ promotional materials or other efforts.

- Films submitted must not violate the privacy rights, publicity rights, copyrights, contract rights, or any other rights of any person or entity, and filmmakers will be liable for any such violations. Filmmakers are responsible for obtaining all necessary rights to third-party materials incorporated into their films, including but not limited to trademarks, copyrights, and music. Kaleidoscope and its backers are not liable for any violations of permissions.

- Kaleidoscope will not pay exhibition fees for any accepted entry submitted through this call for submissions.

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  • Miguel Angel Mellado

    Pretty gentle festival. Lots of work on social media to be applauded.

    September 2024
  • Muelade Leche

    Mi experiencia es que existe mucha corrupción y se da a los amigos como todo en la universidad siempre corrupción.

    September 2024