Tier 2
Morelia, Mexico
Last verified 12 June 2026
The Morelia International Film Festival promotes Mexican cinema and its 24th official selection call is for Mexican short films, documentaries and feature films.
Oscar Animated Short · Animated Short Film
Must win the jury award for Best Animated Short at Morelia International Film Festival.
Oscar Documentary Short · Documentary Short Subject
Must win the jury award for Best Documentary Short at Morelia International Film Festival.
Oscar Live Action Short · Live Action Short Film
Must win the jury award for Best Live Action Short at Morelia International Film Festival.
Submitting to Morelia International Film Festival costs around USD 45 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
No premiere requirement. Morelia International Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Yes. Morelia International Film Festival can qualify a film for an Academy Award (Oscar), subject to the specific category and condition for each award. The exact route differs per award body.
Morelia International Film Festival takes place in Morelia, Mexico.
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