43rd Chicago Latino Film Festival 2027 — Film Submissions
Submit eligible completed Latino and Ibero-American short films and features to the 43rd Chicago Latino Film Festival. Late deadline 4 December 2026; paid submission.
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43rd Chicago Latino Film Festival 2027 — film submissions
The Chicago Latino Film Festival invites eligible filmmakers to submit completed short films and features for its April 2027 program in Chicago. The festival is produced by the International Latino Cultural Center and showcases films connected with Latin American and Ibero-American culture.
Who can submit?
The festival considers films from Latin America, Spain, Portugal and the United States. Works from other countries may be considered when the director is of Ibero- or Latin American descent or the subject is directly connected with Latino culture. This is not an unrestricted worldwide open call. Read the organizer’s detailed rules before paying a fee.
Film categories and requirements
Categories include narrative feature, documentary feature, narrative short and documentary short. Features must run at least 70 minutes and shorts must be under 20 minutes. The festival accepts completed films; submissions in languages other than English require English subtitles. Selected films must satisfy Chicago premiere requirements.
Deadline, location and fees
Late deadline: 4 December 2026. Event: 15–27 April 2027, Chicago, Illinois, United States. Entry mode: online submission, in-person festival screenings. Late entry fees: US$70 for features and US$50 for shorts, subject to the FilmFreeway category schedule.
Awards and selection
The organizer describes the festival as non-competitive, with Audience Choice Awards for popular narrative features, documentary features and shorts. Festival selection is not a cash-prize guarantee.
Official application
Read the Chicago Latino Film Festival submission guidelines and application before entering.
Frequently asked questions
Can any filmmaker worldwide apply?
No. Films must meet the festival’s geographic, director-heritage or Latino subject-matter criteria.
Are short films accepted?
Yes. Short films must be less than 20 minutes long.
Is there a cash prize?
The official listing describes a non-competitive festival with Audience Choice Awards; no cash prize is confirmed.
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