International Film Festival - Films of the Future
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Films of the Future Festival is an international event taking place in Santiago de Chile, New York, and Toronto, bringing together global perspectives and diverse cultural contexts under a common vision: to promote a cinema that imagines and builds a better future.
The festival focuses on avant-garde cinema and emerging new media, such as virtual reality, providing a platform for creators who dare to break molds and explore innovative narratives. Its goal is to inspire audiences toward a cinema that generates hope, envisions possibilities for change, and addresses urgent issues facing our society today.
Aligned with a commitment to climate action and a deep connection with the planet, the selected productions at the Films of the Future Festival address themes of sustainability, social justice, diversity, and gender equality. These stories showcase the potential of a world where humans, cultures, and ecosystems coexist harmoniously for a better future for society and the planet.
From films to immersive experiences, each piece aims to drive dialogue around new social and economic paradigms, bringing cinema that transcends the screen to create a positive and tangible impact in the real world. The festival invites collective reflection and inspiration, striving to shape the future we want for upcoming generations and for the planet.
International Fiction Feature Competition
International Documentary Feature Competition
International Animated Feature Competition
Feature and Short Film Competition on Feminist and/or LGBTQIA+ Themes
International Future Films Competition (Trailers and Previews of Upcoming Films)
International Fiction Short Film Competition
International Documentary Short Film Competition
International Animated Short Film Competition - Children's Cinema
New Media: VR - Expanded Cinema - Artificial Intelligence - Video Mapping Installation - Expanded Cinema
Work in Progress
Latin American Project Lab
To submit your work, you must pay the entry fee and complete the submission form.
All selected projects will receive accreditation with a free pass to all films and festival activities, including parties and workshops, for two members of the filmmaking team. Winning films will receive awards in each category, a recognition trophy, and will be screened in different editions of the festival in theaters in Santiago, New York, and Toronto.
The festival's selection criteria prioritize films that:
Ensure gender parity and LGBTQIA+ representation in creative and technical roles.
Include themes related to gender equity, anti-discrimination, and LGBTQIA+ experiences.
Receive additional points if they align with the festival's mission of diversity and inclusion, encouraging filmmakers to present works with an expansive vision.
The Films of the Future Festival fosters avant-garde cinema with a commitment to equity and inclusion, encouraging change in the film industry by creating equal spaces for women and LGBTQIA+ individuals—groups historically underrepresented in the industry. The festival aims to build transformative and socially engaged cinema.
The Films of the Future Festival is committed to promoting cinema that fosters social and environmental transformation, supporting audiovisual productions that challenge norms and explore new narrative forms. Our goal is to develop an expansive and equitable film industry that reflects the diversity of society and addresses issues such as climate change, sustainability, gender equality, and human rights.
To promote gender equity and inclusive representation, the festival establishes the following criteria:
At least 50% of the selected projects will be directed, written, or produced by women and LGBTQIA+ individuals.
Productions of any genre can participate, but priority will be given to films where at least 50% of key roles (such as directing, screenwriting, production, cinematography, sound, and editing) are held by women and/or LGBTQIA+ individuals.
Films on any topic may participate, but priority will be given to works that explicitly or implicitly address:
Gender equity and women's empowerment.
LGBTQIA+ stories and gender diversity experiences.
Social and economic justice, new social paradigms.
Climate change, sustainability, and environmental conservation.
Innovations in energy and technology promoting a sustainable future.
The Films of the Future Festival will grant special awards recognizing excellence in gender, diversity, and sustainability themes:
Best Female and/or LGBTQIA+ Director Award: Recognizing outstanding cinematic vision and execution.
Best Sustainable Production Award: Given to a film that demonstrates environmentally responsible production practices.
Best Social Justice & Gender Theme Award: Recognizing productions that explore gender equity, human rights, and social justice.
Films must be at least 60 minutes in length and can belong to any genre (documentary, animation, fiction).
Submissions are open to all countries and cultures and can be from any year.
The submission fee is $21.50 USD / 20,000 CLP / 30.93 CAD.
Films should have English subtitles.
Selected films will be screened in cinemas in New York, Toronto, and Santiago de Chile, offering international visibility to filmmakers.
Two members of each selected film’s team will receive accreditation to attend all screenings, masterclasses, and festival events.
Winning films will receive awards and a trophy, recognizing innovation, originality, and social themes.
Films can range from 1 minute to 59 minutes and belong to any genre.
Open to all countries and cultures, with a submission fee of $10,000 CLP / $10.75 USD / $15.46 CAD.
Selected shorts will be screened in New York, Toronto, and Santiago de Chile.
Films should have English subtitles.
Winning films will receive awards and a trophy recognizing creativity, originality, and social themes.
Open to experimental and innovative works exploring the future of cinema through new technologies.
No submission fee is required for this category only for VR films, AI films, expanded cinema & video mapping installations.
Selected works will be exhibited in Santiago de Chile, New York, and Toronto.
Artists may be required to assist in the installation process.
The festival's curatorial decisions are final and non-appealable.
Selected films will be notified via email. The Films of the Future Festival reserves the right to invite films, adjust rules, and adapt to industry and societal changes while maintaining a commitment to equity, inclusion, and sustainability.
Submission deadline: 12/05/2025 - CLOSED
