The Dallas Latino Film Festival, hosted by the Latino Cultural Center in Dallas, Texas, celebrates the creativity, diversity, and storytelling power of Latino filmmakers and voices from across the globe. Located in the heart of the Dallas Arts District, the Latino Cultural Center has served the community for over 23 years as a space dedicated to arts, culture, and creative exchange.

This inaugural festival aims to showcase compelling short films that highlight the experiences, perspectives, and artistic innovation of Latino creators. By bringing together emerging filmmakers, established industry professionals, and film enthusiasts, the festival seeks to foster community, conversation, and collaboration within the growing Texas film industry.

Selected films will be screened at the Latino Cultural Center as part of a curated program featuring filmmaker Q&A sessions, panel discussions with industry professionals, and networking opportunities for creatives and audiences alike.

As the film industry continues to expand throughout Texas and the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, the Dallas Latino Film Festival hopes to serve as a platform where new voices are discovered, stories are celebrated, and filmmakers can connect with the broader creative community.

We welcome submissions from filmmakers of all backgrounds whose work explores themes of culture, identity, community, and storytelling. Follow the link for filmfreeway submission and guide.