La Paz International Film Festival returns for ninth edition in November 2026

The ninth edition of the La Paz International Film Festival (FICLAPAZ) is scheduled to take place from November 12 to 14, 2026, in Baja California Sur, Mexico. The event will bring together filmmakers, actors, producers, students, and industry professionals.

According to Tourism Undersecretary Fernando Ojeda Aguilar, the festival includes a variety of free public activities such as screenings, workshops, conferences, industry meetings, a film competition, the Rally 48 HR, and an awards ceremony. Venues for the event include Teatro Juárez, Universidad de Tijuana Campus La Paz, Casa Ivium, and EPI.

This edition received over 140 submissions, featuring significant participation from talent in Baja California Sur. The program will also integrate the Espanto Film Festival, Muestra de Cine Vagabundo, and UNIFEST, alongside professionals from Jalisco and other regions. Additionally, the Mérito Balandra award will be presented to actors Silverio Palacios and Armando Hernández.