Latinx Filmmakers from the U.S. and across the globe are encouraged to submit their work. English and Spanish language work welcome.
PIFF/LA is an inclusive festival and interested in a range of Latinx experiences including work from Central American filmmakers, Student Films, Female and LGBTQ Filmmakers, to name a few.
You may submit more than one film, but each one must be submitted separately and must be accompanied by its own completed submission form and entry fee.
All non-English films must have English subtitles.
Entries will not be viewed without entry fee payment.
Screeners should be labelled with the title, running-time, contact email and phone number.
Please do NOT send stills or press kits. If your project is selected we will request additional information at that time.
All fees are non-refundable.
The Panama International Film Festival/LA is hereby granted the right to utilize an excerpt from any film submitted and accepted for exhibition at the Festival for promotional purposes. The individual or corporation submitting the film hereby warrants that they are authorized to commit the film for screening, and understand and accept these requirements and regulations. The undersigned shall indemnify and hold harmless The Panama International Film Festival/LA from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees, and costs of the court) which may be incurred by reason of any claim involving copyright, trademark, credits, publicity, screening, and loss of or damage to the screening videos entered. Entries will not be returned. The Competition reserves the right to refuse entries.