Tier 2
Havana, Cuba
Last verified 12 June 2026
The Festival Internacional del Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano is an annual event held in Havana that promotes the regular meeting of Latin American filmmakers and ensures the joint presentation of fiction, documentaries, animation, and newsreels. Conceived as a continuation of
The main submission deadline for Havana Film Festival is around 1 September 2026. Estimated from the festival's usual schedule; confirm on the official site.
Submitting to Havana Film Festival costs from USD 16 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
No premiere requirement. Havana Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Havana Film Festival takes place in Havana, Cuba.
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