CineSol Film Festival

CineSol is a Rio Grande Valley film festival held since 1993 and run year-round by volunteers. It screens independent features, documentaries and shorts and is meant to connect aspiring South Texas filmmakers with industry professionals; the Texas Commission on the Arts has recognized it as one of the state's top media arts events. Its location has varied within the Valley; the 2022 edition was in Mission. The 33rd annual festival is set for December 5–6, 2026, in McAllen, per FilmFreeway and the Houston Film Commission, which lists an extended submission deadline of October 31, 2026. Awards go to the best feature, documentary and short.

Festival · McAllen · Since 1993 · Active