13 Jul 2026
Call for entries
30 Aug 2026
Final deadline
1
mth
30 Oct 2026
Notification date
20 Sep 2026
31 Oct 2026
Festival start: 20 September 2026 Festival end: 31 October 2026
TRÂNSITO is an LGBT+ film showcase based in Pelotas, Brazil.
The name Transito refers to the right of bodies to move, exist, and occupy spaces. The festival celebrates LGBTQ+ stories and filmmakers committed to creating works around these themes.
The showcase is divided into three sections — International, National (Brazilian), and Regional (Rio Grande do Sul) — in order to embrace both local and global perspectives in cinema.
Through film screenings, talks, debates, and cultural activities, TRÂNSITO promotes inclusion, respect, diversity, and human rights, strengthening the local community and contributing to a more just, equal, and welcoming society.
All films submitted to TRANSITO LGBT+ Film Showcase must be directed and/or produced by at least one LGBTQ+ person and must include LGBTQ+ themes as part of the storyline.
Films submitted to the International Showcase must not have been previously screened in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Films submitted to the National Brazilian Showcase and the Gaucho Showcase do not need to be premieres.
By submitting a film, the applicant confirms that they hold all necessary rights and authorizations for the film to be screened at the festival. Selected films authorize TRANSITO to use images, posters, trailers, excerpts, and press materials for promotional purposes related to the event.
Submission to the festival implies full acceptance of these Rules & Terms.
No Fee
Submissions deadline
30 Aug 26
Open to films from all over the world. The film must have LGBTQ+ themes as part of its storyline and must have at least one LGBTQ+ person in a key creative role, such as director or producer.
No Fee
Submissions deadline
30 Aug 26
For Brazilian films, either shot in Brazil or directed/produced by Brazilian filmmakers. The film must have LGBTQ+ themes as part of its storyline and must have at least one LGBTQ+ person in a key creative role, such as director or producer.
No Fee
Submissions deadline
30 Aug 26
For films shot in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The film must have LGBTQ+ themes as part of its storyline and must have at least one LGBTQ+ person in a key creative role, such as director or producer.
