Las Cruces International Film Festival

Name: Las Cruces International Film Festival
Address: NMSU MSC 3 CMI PO Box 30001, Las Cruces, NM, 88003, US
Telephone: +15756466149
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Independent Features, Documentaries, Narrative Shorts, and Student Films

Formerly the White Sands Film Festival, we are the showcase of the Southwest for independent Features, Documentaries, Narrative Shorts, and Student Films.

10/12/2026

We are saddened to hear of the passing of RJ Mitte. RJ was a special guest at the 2018 Las Cruces International Film Festival, where he was also inducted into the New Mexico Film and Television Hall of Fame.

We are grateful to have been part of this memorable moment in his journey and extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him. He will be remembered fondly by our festival community. 🤍🎥

10/08/2026

Rehearsals are underway!

Join us Oct. 17 at 7 PM at the Rio Grande Theatre for The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean’s “American Pie”—featuring special guests, live music & filmmaker Q&A!

🎟️ Get your tickets now!

09/30/2026

🎟️ TICKET GIVEAWAY! 🎟️

Want to see “The Day America Died: The Story of Don McLean’s American Pie” on October 17, 2026, at the Rio Grande Theatre?

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Reminder: We will NEVER ask for payment or payment details. Winners will only be contacted through our official Instagram/Facebook account.

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09/03/2026

Join us Saturday, October 17 at 7 PM at the Rio Grande Theatre for a special screening of the award-winning documentary The Day the Music Died, exploring the story behind “American Pie” and singer-songwriter Don McLean.

The filmmakers will be in attendance for a Q&A, with live music and dance to follow.

Tickets are available now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-day-the-music-died-special-screening-w-special-guests-tickets-1997946242996

We hope to see you there.

07/29/2026

Every great film goes through edits, and sometimes the schedule gets a new draft too.

The 12th Annual Las Cruces International Film Festival has new festival dates:

📽️ APRIL 14–18, 2027

Consider this the final cut. We can’t wait to welcome filmmakers, students, and film lovers back to Las Cruces for another unforgettable celebration of independent film and cinematic storytelling.

Mark your calendars and save the date!

We’ll see you at the movies.

05/31/2026

Submissions are now open for the 2027 Las Cruces International Film Festival.

Whether you're an emerging filmmaker, a seasoned storyteller, or somewhere in between, we invite you to share your work with us.

Categories include:

Narrative Feature
Documentary Feature
Narrative Short
Documentary Short
Music Video
Animated
Student
High School Student
Local Shorts
LGBTQ+
Mental Health & Advocacy

Submit early and take advantage of our Early Bird rate before June 17, 2026.

Final Submission Deadline: November 4, 2026

Every great film starts with a story. We can't wait to see yours.

Submit here : https://filmfreeway.com/LCIFilmFest or link in bio.

05/27/2026

Didn’t get a chance to grab merch at this year’s festival? 🎬 No worries the official LCIFF merch by Sports Accessories is now available online! Shop your favorites here: https://www.boosterclubsales.com/collections/las-cruces-film-festival

05/26/2026

missing this already 😭

05/09/2026

missing the festival and everyone who came way too much already 🥺

we’re already excited for the 2027 festival and can’t wait to share the dates with you soon.

stay tuned 👀 more soon.

04/22/2026

With deep gratitude, we celebrate the incredible sponsors of the 2026 Las Cruces International Film Festival, whose generosity helps bring stories to life on screen and strengthens our creative community.

Your support is more than a contribution it’s a commitment to independent voices, emerging filmmakers, and the cultural heartbeat of Las Cruces. Being a sponsor means helping create opportunity, connection, and inspiration, while ensuring that bold storytelling continues to thrive and reach audiences from around the world.

Thank you for believing in film, in artists, and in the power of shared stories.

Address

NMSU MSC 3 CMI PO Box 30001
Las Cruces, NM
88003

Telephone

+15756466149

Website

http://www.lascrucesfilmfest.com/

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