Introduction to the film festival
Ciudad De Mexico International Film Festival is celebrated in one of the largest cosmopolitans in the world, with a film tradition that has seen the greatest filmmakers in Latin America, as well as great masters of world cinema.
The appointment is between directors, producers, scriptwriters, distributors, press, among others; where the great winner is the cinematographic art.
LOCATION: Mexico City, Mexico
FESTIVAL DATES: JULY 14 – 16, 2026
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Awards
Feature films: Fiction Feature Film Documentary Feature Film Experimental Feature Film
Short films: Fiction short film Documentary Short Film Experimental short film Terror Short film LGBT short film Animation Short Film Opera Prima Short Film Independent Short Film Student Short Film Web/New media Music videos Screenplay
Rules
1.- The call is for filmmakers from all over the world, in any language.
2.- Films that have been sent to the previous edition cannot participate.
3.- The duration of the films is of the type of short films and feature films. The short films must have a maximum duration of 35 minutes. Feature films must be longer than 36 minutes.
4.- The allowed genres for films are: genre fiction, documentary, experimental, horror, LGBT and animation.
5.- Movies of any subject are accepted. Only films that violate the rights of any person, race, creed, social status, etc. will not be admitted.
6.- Films that are in a different language must be subtitled in Spanish or English. You can send the subtitles in the srt file.
7.- An author or a group can present any number of films.
8.- It is not required that the film is debuting; You may have participated in other festivals and may also be available online.
9.- A selection will be made to know the films that will be screened during the festival.
10.- Registration will be made directly with the festival, online via the Sfilmmaker platform of your choice. In any case, the registration fee must be applied.
11.- The jury will award prizes to the competing categories.
Previous Shortlisted And Award-winning Films
| Jury Name | Judge photos | Jury Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Regina Luján |  |
Regina Luján Director, producer and film actress. With 10 years of experience. She has made 10 fiction short films and 1 documentary feature film. |
Authorization type
Authorization Letter
Duration (several sessions)
Film Festival Features
Dates & Deadlines
2024-10-21
Submission start time
2025-11-27
Deadline in November.
2025-12-20
December deadline
2026-01-07
Earlybird Deadline
2026-02-17
Regular Deadline
2026-03-17
Mid-term deadline
2026-04-13
Mid to late deadline
2026-05-10
Extend the deadline.
2026-06-04
Deadline for waiting list
2026-06-29
Deadline
2026-06-29
Submission end time
2026-07-04
Finalist notification start time
2026-07-04
Finalist notification end time
2026-07-14
Award ceremony start time
2026-07-16
Award ceremony end time
Categories and fees
2025/11/27
Deadline in November.
Standard: 13 Dollar
Student： 13 Dollar
2025/12/20
December deadline
Standard: 14 Dollar
Student： 14 Dollar
2026/01/07
Earlybird Deadline
Standard: 15 Dollar
Student： 15 Dollar
2026/02/17
Regular Deadline
Standard: 16 Dollar
Student： 16 Dollar
2026/03/17
Mid-term deadline
Standard: 17 Dollar
Student： 17 Dollar
2026/04/13
Mid to late deadline
Standard: 18 Dollar
Student： 18 Dollar
2026/05/10
Extend the deadline.
Standard: 19 Dollar
Student： 19 Dollar
2026/06/04
Deadline for waiting list
Standard: 20 Dollar
Student： 20 Dollar
2026/06/29
Deadline
Standard: 21 Dollar
Student： 21 Dollar
2025/11/27
Deadline in November.
Standard: 11 Dollar
Student： 11 Dollar
2025/12/20
December deadline
Standard: 12 Dollar
Student： 12 Dollar
2026/01/07
Earlybird Deadline
Standard: 13 Dollar
Student： 13 Dollar
2026/02/17
Regular Deadline
Standard: 14 Dollar
Student： 14 Dollar
2026/03/17
Mid-term deadline
Standard: 15 Dollar
Student： 15 Dollar
2026/04/13
Mid to late deadline
Standard: 16 Dollar
Student： 16 Dollar
2026/05/10
Extend the deadline.
Standard: 17 Dollar
Student： 17 Dollar
2026/06/04
Deadline for waiting list
Standard: 18 Dollar
Student： 18 Dollar
2026/06/29
Deadline
Standard: 19 Dollar
Student： 19 Dollar
2025/11/27
Deadline in November.
Standard: 11 Dollar
Student： 11 Dollar
2025/12/20
December deadline
Standard: 12 Dollar
Student： 12 Dollar
2026/01/07
Earlybird Deadline
Standard: 13 Dollar
Student： 13 Dollar
2026/02/17
Regular Deadline
Standard: 14 Dollar
Student： 14 Dollar
2026/03/17
Mid-term deadline
Standard: 15 Dollar
Student： 15 Dollar
2026/04/13
Mid to late deadline
Standard: 16 Dollar
Student： 16 Dollar
2026/05/10
Extend the deadline.
Standard: 17 Dollar
Student： 17 Dollar
2026/06/04
Deadline for waiting list
Standard: 18 Dollar
Student： 18 Dollar
2026/06/29
Deadline
Standard: 19 Dollar
Student： 19 Dollar
2025/11/27
Deadline in November.
Standard: 11 Dollar
Student： 11 Dollar
2025/12/20
December deadline
Standard: 12 Dollar
Student： 12 Dollar
2026/01/07
Earlybird Deadline
Standard: 13 Dollar
Student： 13 Dollar
2026/02/17
Regular Deadline
Standard: 14 Dollar
Student： 14 Dollar
2026/03/17
Mid-term deadline
Standard: 15 Dollar
Student： 15 Dollar
2026/04/13
Mid to late deadline
Standard: 16 Dollar
Student： 16 Dollar
2026/05/10
Extend the deadline.
Standard: 17 Dollar
Student： 17 Dollar
2026/06/04
Deadline for waiting list
Standard: 18 Dollar
Student： 18 Dollar
2026/06/29
Deadline
Standard: 19 Dollar
Student： 19 Dollar
2025/11/27
Deadline in November.
Standard: 13 Dollar
Student： 13 Dollar
2025/12/20
December deadline
Standard: 14 Dollar
Student： 14 Dollar
2026/01/07
Earlybird Deadline
Standard: 15 Dollar
Student： 15 Dollar
2026/02/17
Regular Deadline
Standard: 16 Dollar
Student： 16 Dollar
2026/03/17
Mid-term deadline
Standard: 17 Dollar
Student： 17 Dollar
2026/04/13
Mid to late deadline
Standard: 18 Dollar
Student： 18 Dollar
2026/05/10
Extend the deadline.
Standard: 19 Dollar
Student： 19 Dollar
2026/06/04
Deadline for waiting list
Standard: 20 Dollar
Student： 20 Dollar
2026/06/29
Deadline
Standard: 21 Dollar
Student： 21 Dollar
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