Festival Internacional de Cine en Iztacalco (1)

Festival start: 15 October 2026      Festival end: 18 October 2026

The first International Film Festival in Iztacalco, in one of Mexico City's most historic boroughs, invites all filmmakers interested in sharing their work with us, and why not, even stay and film. We will have screenings of the submitted films, as well as an awards ceremony with cash prizes.

Cash Prizes: 2,423$

A prize of $50,000 Mexican pesos or its equivalent in euros will be awarded, as well as a festival statuette and a certificate of participation.

1. Filmmakers from around the world are welcome to participate with projects up to 30 minutes long.

2. Works must be original and have exhibition rights.

3. Works in any format are welcome, but if selected, conversion to DCP will be required.

4. The material must have subtitles, preferably in Spanish, or failing that, in English.

5. If a selected filmmaker wishes to attend the Festival, they will be provided with assistance to minimize travel, accommodation, and food expenses.

6. The theme is open.

7. The use of AI is permitted.

8. Student works are welcome and will have a special category.

9. This call for entries is launched by the Iztacalco Film Council, the Iztacalco Delegation, CFilma in Zacatlán, in partnership with CANACINE Puebla Delegation.

10.- Within the Festival there will be a feature film section, by invitation only.