Las Cruces International Film Festival

Las Cruces International Film Festival 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.

Every great film goes through edits, and sometimes the schedule gets a new draft too.The 12th Annual Las Cruces Internat...
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.

Submissions are now open for the 2027 Las Cruces International Film Festival.Whether you're an emerging filmmaker, a sea...
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.

missing this already 😭
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.

With deep gratitude, we celebrate the incredible sponsors of the 2026 Las Cruces International Film Festival, whose gene...
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.

Highlights from an unforgettable Award Ceremony 💛🏆🎬
04/17/2026

Highlights from an unforgettable Award Ceremony 💛🏆🎬

A huge thank you to for supporting the 2026 Las Cruces International Film Festival as a presenting sponsor! Your commit...
04/14/2026

A huge thank you to for supporting the 2026 Las Cruces International Film Festival as a presenting sponsor! Your commitment to community growth and creative opportunity helps bring storytellers together and makes this festival possible. We’re proud to have you as part of our film family!

Thank you to New Mexico True for championing the spirit and beauty of our state as a presenting sponsor of the 2026 Las ...
04/14/2026

Thank you to New Mexico True for championing the spirit and beauty of our state as a presenting sponsor of the 2026 Las Cruces International Film Festival. Your support helps showcase New Mexico as a premier destination for storytelling and film!


A big thank you to Doña Ana County for supporting the 2026 as a presenting sponsor of the Las Cruces International Film ...
04/14/2026

A big thank you to Doña Ana County for supporting the 2026 as a presenting sponsor of the Las Cruces International Film Festival! Your commitment to arts and culture helps foster creativity, economic growth, and unforgettable experiences for our community and visitors alike.

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