Celebrating Latin American & Independent Cinema in Brittany
A 4-day international community festival in the picturesque historic town of Auray, France. Connecting filmmakers, authentic stories, and generous audiences through the warmth of Latin cinema.
Auray au Cinéma Latin
Festival Internationale • 8 Years Running
An Authentic Cinema Experience
The Auray au Cinéma Latin Festival Internationale is built on the shared joy of discovery, independent filmmaking, and cultural exchange.
🌎 Latin American & Global Focus
Showcasing fiction features, short films, and poignant documentaries from Latin America, while welcoming visionary independent cinema from creators across the globe.
🏘️ Mid-Sized Community Spirit
Free from cold red-carpet barriers. Enjoy intimate auditorium Q&As, warm Breton hospitality, director discussions, and community social gatherings where every voice is heard.
🏆 8th Edition Awards & Recognition
Recognizing artistic bravery across short and feature categories, including the prestigious Latin American Short Film Jury Award and the cherished Audience Choice Prize.
About the Festival
A bridge of culture and storytelling between France and Latin America.
Our Mission
The Auray au Cinéma Latin Festival Internationale is a four-day festival dedicated to celebrating the richness, diversity, and artistic power of Latin American cinema, while also curating outstanding international films from all continents.
Hosted in the charming town of Auray in the Morbihan department of Brittany, France, our festival promotes Latin American culture to a wider European audience, fosters active cultural exchange between France and Latin America, and creates an accessible springboard for emerging independent filmmakers.
Town & Venue
Auray is renowned for its historic timbered streets, the scenic port of Saint-Goustan, and a tight-knit community of film enthusiasts.
Rather than overwhelming commercial multiplexes, our festival screens in community halls and intimate cinema auditoriums where natural warm lighting, close-up camera angles on filmmaker panels, and direct audience interaction make every single screening memorable.
More Than Screenings
In addition to daily film programs, the festival features roundtable discussions, filmmaking workshops, musical interludes, and welcoming social gatherings where guest directors and local audiences mingle.
Submit for the 8th EditionCategories & Awards
Honoring exceptional storytelling across features, shorts, fiction, and documentary.
Feature Film Category
- Best Fiction Feature Film from Latin America
- Best Documentary Feature Film from Latin America
- Best International Fiction Feature Film
- Best International Documentary Feature Film
Short Film Category
- Best Fiction Short Film from Latin America
- Best Documentary Short Film from Latin America
- Best Animation Short Film from Latin America
- Best Experimental Short Film from Latin America
- Best International Fiction Short Film
- Best International Documentary Short Film
- Best International Animation Short Film
- Best International Experimental Short Film
Special Festival Prizes
- Jury's Award for Best Latin American Short Film
- Audience Choice Award (Prix du Public)
Submission Rules & Terms
Please review our official criteria before submitting your project on FilmFreeway.
- Digital Delivery: All films must be submitted in digital format with high-resolution screening files available upon selection.
- Language & Subtitles: Films must be in English, Spanish, or French, or include subtitles in one of these three languages.
- Feature Film Runtime: Maximum 120 minutes for feature film categories.
- Short Film Runtime: Maximum 30 minutes for short film categories.
- Recency: Films must have been completed within the past two (2) years.
- Premiere Status: Films may not have been screened widely at other film festivals in France prior to our event.
- Open Nationality: Open to all filmmakers worldwide. Works originating from the Latin American region or addressing Latin culture are especially encouraged.
8th Edition Submissions Now Active
Applications are processed exclusively via FilmFreeway.
Community Festival Gallery
Glimpses of our authentic town atmosphere in Auray: intimate screening spaces, warm lighting, passionate discussions, and direct filmmaker interactions.
Consistent Identity Across 8 Editions
Our official emblem unites the warmth of Latin cinematic passion with the historical character of Brittany.
Join Our 8th Edition4-Day Festival Program
An overview of the four-day schedule typically held each fall in Auray, France.
Day 1 • Opening Night & Vernissage
Welcome reception with Latin music, festival opening remarks, and the Opening Fiction Feature premiere followed by an intimate community vin d'honneur.
Day 2 • Documentaries & Voices
Spotlight on Latin American and International documentaries tackling identity, memory, ecology, and culture, concluding with director debate sessions.
Day 3 • Short Films Panorama & Workshops
Full-day screening blocks for short fiction, animation, and experimental cinema. Afternoon emerging-filmmakers roundtables and student masterclasses.
Day 4 • Awards Ceremony & Closing Gala
Audience vote tallies, Jury Prize announcements, presentation of official laurels, and celebration of the 8th edition winners.