Experience five days of incredible films, red carpets, and special events at the 29th annual Cine Las Americas International Film Festival (CLAIFF29), May 20-23, 2027, in Austin, TX, USA. Showcasing storytelling rooted in the vibrant cultures of Latine/x, Indigenous, Latin American, and Ibero-American communities, the festival features narratives, documentaries, shorts, music videos, and the beloved Hecho en Tejas showcase. Discover new voices, connect with filmmakers, and step into a community shaped by nearly three decades of cinema, culture, and creative exchange!
CLAIFF’s conference also returns, welcoming filmmakers and film enthusiasts, creating space to share knowledge, build networks, and affirm the expanding presence of Latine/x and Indigenous voices in the film industry.
Alongside, we’re proud to host a special event dedicated solely to celebrating filmmakers under the age of 19, the 3rd annual Emergente Youth International Film Festival (May 22, 2027)!
We are honored to open this year’s festival with the Austin premiere of American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez, directed by David Alvarado.
Winner of the 2026 Sundance Audience Award for Best U.S. Documentary, the film celebrates the life and legacy of Luis Valdez, a foundational voice in the Chicano Movement, tracing his journey from the farmworker movement to the stage and screen, and illuminating how his storytelling gave voice to Chicano culture and political struggle through beloved works like Zoot Suit and La Bamba.
Cine Las Americas held a public poster competition to select the official artwork for the 28th International Film Festival. Artists (ages 18+) from around the world were invited to submit work reflecting the spirit of community, cinema, Indigeneity, Latinidad(es), and cultural vibrancy.
We are grateful to all who shared their creativity and vision, and we are proud to present this year’s winning design by Victoria Villasana.
We’re looking for films and music videos that honor the depth and diversity of Latine/x and Indigenous stories, capturing the pulse of our cultures and the craft of filmmakers across the Americas and beyond.
Deadlines:
Early bird: Nov 22, 2026 ($35)
Regular: Dec 20, 2026 ($40)
Late: Jan 31, 2027 ($80)
*Youth filmmakers pay no submission fee. Students & NALIP members receive a $10 discount.
Call for Artists! Cine Las Americas is seeking an original poster design for the 29th Cine Las Americas International Film Festival. Artists (ages 18+) from around the world are invited to submit work that reflects the spirit of community, cinema, Indigeneity, Latinidad(es), and cultural vibrancy!
Deadline:
January 17, 2027
