Our preference is online submissions.
The CINEFEST LATINO BOSTON Selection Committee will choose the films to be screened at this year's festival. The committee will look for innovative works that are by or about the U.S. Latino community, Latin America and Spain. They must have been produced between 2023 and 2026.
All entries will be pre-screened for eligibility by the Selection Committee; however, not all entries will be programmed. If your work is selected, you will be notified no later than August 3, 2026 to send the film in its original format.
Films must be postmarked by the submission deadline date.
All fees are nonrefundable.
To enter your film, please submit each of the following:
1. Completed Submission Form
2. One copy of your film in one of the accepted formats
3. Brief synopsis (40 words) in English or Spanish. Any synopsis in Spanish should also have an English translation.
4. Biography information (director, producer, actors, or writer)
5. Press kit and/or still photos (300 dpi if submitted electronically)
6. Entry Fee (student submissions must provide proof of academic status or else will be disqualified)
Due to the large number of submissions, the Festival cannot return any submission materials that are submitted with your entry form.
Participants are responsible for paying their own shipping costs, if applicable.
NOTE: ALL PIECES IN SPANISH OR PORTUGUESE MUST HAVE ENGLISH SUBTITLES.
**Please note that some short films may be considered for our kickoff community screening, held one week before the official start of the festival. If you prefer not to have your film considered for this screening, please let us know by email.
