MEXICAN-AMERICAN FILM & TeLEVISION FESTIVAL

The Mexican-American Film and Television Festival & Awards mission is designed to provide Mexican-American/Chicano filmmakers, who represent 40 million Americans of Mexican descent, a venue to showcase, promote and celebrate their beautiful art.

MAFTF 2027 EARLY BIRD FILM FESTIVAL APPLICATIONS OPEN ON NOVEMBER 1ST!

FINAL DEADLINE TO APPLy is january 15th!

Application form with submission details will go live on november 1st
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