Welcome to the 46th CineFestival San Antonio

The nation’s original and longest running Latino film festival returns this summer with the 46th annual edition of CineFestival San Antonio. Presented by the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center, San Antonio’s annual celebration of independent Latinx and indigenous cinema will take place July 9 to 13, 2025.

CineFestival exhibits Chicanx, Latinx and International Latin American cinema with a focus on regional and local filmmaking, creating annual opportunities to survey the body of work produced by artists based in Texas and beyond, and fostering industry, business, and artistic opportunities among an average of 100 registered filmmakers in attendance every year.

CineFestival San Antonio traditionally hosts screenings, Q&A sessions, panels, workshops, receptions, and after parties. Featured programs include the Mesquite Award nominees for Best Texas Short Film, Texas and San Antonio showcases, and a selection of US Latinx and international feature and short films. Master classes and panels are designed for established filmmakers to share artistic insight and industry knowledge with attending filmmakers.

Almost 50% of the festival events are free and open to the public. Free community events include Family Day, a Youth Film showcase including work made by artist 18 years old or younger, a matinee Senior Cinema screening for the area’s elderly film lovers, and Cine en el Barrio.

All Access Pass - $50