Tier 2
Guadalajara, Mexico
Last verified 12 June 2026
The Guadalajara International Film Festival (FICG) is a major cultural and cinematic event for the city of Guadalajara and Mexico. It serves as one of the most important platforms for the appreciation, dissemination, promotion, and distribution of Mexican and Ibero-American
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The main submission deadline for Guadalajara International Film Festival is around 1 December 2026. Estimated from the festival's usual schedule; confirm on the official site.
Submitting to Guadalajara International Film Festival costs Free early, then MXN 200 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
National premiere required. Protect your premiere status before you submit, as it is a one-time resource.
Guadalajara International Film Festival takes place in Guadalajara, Mexico.
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