La Vida Es Cortos / Life Is Shorts

La Vida Es Cortos / Life Is Shorts is a Houston festival that presents short films alongside short plays, focused on Latinx artists and stories. It is held at MATCH in Midtown and was founded by Benito Vasquez, Jorge Diaz and Marissa Castillo. Films in any genre are accepted, including dance films and shorts for children aged 5 to 12, and all official selections compete for a $100 Audience Favorite award voted by the audience. The 2025 edition ran November 29–30, 2025. The 2026 festival is set for November 27–29, 2026; submissions, with a $10 fee, closed September 30.

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