# South American film festival activity > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/south-american-film-festival-activity > Updated: 2026-10-13T11:40:32.000Z. Sources: 25. Developments: 2. Film festivals in Chile and Argentina continue to progress through various stages of organization and execution. In Argentina, the Tandil Cine festival is underway, featuring over 900 submissions focused on Argentine cinema. Other active or upcoming events include the 12th BITBANG International Animation Festival in Buenos Aires, which offers screenings, workshops, and video games, and the Asterisco LGBTIQ+ Film Festival, showcasing queer cinema across multiple Buenos Aires venues. The Raíces International Film Festival in Chivilcoy and the Cartón International Animation Short Film Festival also remain notable on the regional calendar. In Chile, the Valdivia International Film Festival (FICValdivia) continues to serve as a point of interest for regional management; officials from the Ñuble National Film Festival recently visited Valdivia to study its operational model and explore potential cooperation. The AricaDoc documentary festival remains scheduled for late October. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-13: Uruguay Beef hosts Chinese culinary delegation to expand market presence Ten elite chefs from major Chinese cities are visiting Uruguay to study the production and quality of Uruguay Beef as part of a strategic market expansion effort. 23 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentine-film-festivals-announce-upcoming-editions-in-chivilcoy-and-tandil ### 2026-10-11: Chilean film festivals AricaDoc and FICValdivia celebrate major editions Chilean film festivals AricaDoc and FICValdivia are celebrating major editions, featuring international documentaries and honoring cinematic achievements despite regional budget concerns. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chilean-film-festivals-aricadoc-and-ficvaldivia-celebrate-major-editions --- Cite as: South American film festival activity. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/south-american-film-festival-activity