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Dallas Latino Film Festival

The Dallas Latino Film Festival is a short-film festival held at the Latino Cultural Center in Dallas. Its first edition, on September 4–5, 2026, was tied to the national America 250 initiative and showed short films about Latino experiences and perspectives, with filmmaker Q&As, panel discussions with industry professionals and networking events. Submissions were open to filmmakers of all backgrounds through FilmFreeway, and juried and audience awards could include best short, director, cinematography and screenplay. Winners receive a festival laurel and recognition on the Latino Cultural Center's media platforms. The organizers have not posted dates or a call for a second edition.

Festival · Dallas · Since 2026 · Active

Next
Usually early September
Latino Cultural Center
Latino Cultural Center (festival directors Haide Vazquez, Raul Rodriguez and Gerardo Robles)
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Categories
Short Film
Prizes
Awards may include Best Short Film, Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Story/Screenplay and Audience Choice; winners receive a laurel and recognition on the Latino Cultural Center's media platforms.

Notable

Inaugural edition tied to the national America 250 initiative; held September 4–5, 2026 ↗︎
Selected films screened with filmmaker Q&As, industry panels and networking ↗︎
Sources
  1. Dallas Latino Film Festival FilmFreeway

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