United Nations Association Film Festival
Palo Alto, California
October 17-25, 2009
www.unaff.org
Travels to cities around the world showing films that relate to universal issues in particular countries or to specific topics such as the environment, refugees, and racism.
Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
October 23-November 8, 2009
www.fliff.com
Reels more than 175 films from around the world and sponsors film premieres, parties, and receptions.
AFI Fest
Los Angeles, California
October 30-November 7, 2009
www.afi.com/onscreen/afifest/2009
Presents international films by emerging filmmakers, the latest work from cinema masters, and red-carpet gala premieres, attracting more than 65,000 attendees.
Boston Latino International Film Festival
Boston, Massachusetts
November 2009
www.bliff.org
Presents films produced by Latinos as well as films focusing on the social issues of Latino communities in the United States and Latin America.
Virginia Film Festival
Charlottesville, Virginia
November 5-8, 2009
www.vafilm.com
More than 150 films and speakers address this year’s theme, “Funny Business,” which will focus not only on comedy in the movies but also on the various forms of funny business in the worlds of government and finance.
International Latino Film Festival
San Francisco Bay Area, California
Not yet available
www.latinofilmfestival.org
Features films by Hispanic directors, premieres international films, and pays tribute to Hispanic actors.
St. Louis International Film Festival
St. Louis, Missouri
November 12-22, 2009
www.cinemastlouis.org
Offers critique groups where attendees can discuss screenings in genres such as animation, art, and music.
aluCine Toronto@ Media Festival
Toronto, Canada
November 12-28, 2009
www.alucinefestival.com
Features Latin short films, roundtable discussions about the films, workshops for future film directors, and producers, and artist talks.
Winter Festivals
Santa Fe Film Festival
Santa Fe, New Mexico
December 2-6, 2009
www.santafefilmfestival.com
Premieres New Mexican, U.S., and foreign films, providing a forum for filmmakers, critics, and educators.
Sundance Film Festival
Park City, Utah
January 21-31, 2010
www.sundance.org/festival
Features opening-night movie and reception with film producers plus second-night gala and dessert reception.
CineFestival en San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas
January 28-February 7, 2010
www.cinefestivalsa.org
Features documentaries, short films, student films, and opening reception and gala.
Cinequest Film Festival
San Jose, California
February 25-March 8, 2010
www.cinequest.org
Offers a gala and film premiere, a variety of world movie showings, places to meet other moviegoers, and discussions with actors and producers.
Spring Festivals
Miami International Film Festival
Miami, Florida
March 4-15, 2010
www.miamifilmfestival.com
Showcases international films with competitions for dramatic features, student short films, Ibero-American features and documentaries, and more.
Cine Las Americas International Film Festival
Austin, Texas
Not yet available
www.cinelasamericas.org
Screens Latino films in Spanish with English subtitles and holds awards night.
San Diego Latino Film Festival
San Diego, California
March 11-21, 2010
www.sdlatinofilm.com
Features social events such as opening- and closing-night galas, after parties, Latino art showcases, and get-togethers at restaurants and night clubs.
South by Southwest Conference & Film Festival
Austin, Texas
March 12-20, 2010
www.sxsw.com
Offers four-day film school workshop, actors guild panels, Austin Studios open house, receptions, and live music.
Cleveland International Film Festival
Cleveland, Ohio
March 18-28, 2010
www.clevelandfilm.org
Features gala, tea parties, happy hour at certain restaurants, gospel receptions, and breakfast get-togethers.
FilmFest DC
Washington, D.C.
Not yet available
www.filmfestdc.org
Highlights world cinema and American independent films. Always screens some Spanish-language films, but it’s not primarily a Latino film festival.
WorldFest: Houston International Film & Video Festival
Houston, Texas
April 9-18, 2010
www.worldfest.org
Presents guest speeches, showcases international and U.S. films, and offers post-screening receptions.
Chicago Latino Film Festival
Chicago, Illinois
April 16-29, 2010
www.latinoculturalcenter.org
Screens more than 100 videos and films from Latin America, Spain, and Portugal; attracts more than 30,000 moviegoers.
Summer Festivals
Seattle International Film Festival
Seattle, Washington
May 20-June 13, 2010
www.seattlefilm.com
Divided into programs such as Documentary, Films4Families, New Directors Showcase, Planet Cinema, and Short Film, with a gala on first night of the festival.
New York International Latino Film Festival
New York, New York
July 2010
www.nylatinofilm.com
Includes screenings throughout the day and evening, industry panel discussions, music showcases, and special cultural events in various Manhattan venues.
