Raza Cósmica: A constellation of Latinx sci-fi cinema is now accepting film submissions! San Antonio’s annual showcase of sci-fi and speculative films by Latinx and BIPOC filmmakers returns October 8-10, 2026.
Launched by MonteVideo in 2021, the festival is the signature program in our ongoing efforts to support Latinx-themed independent film screenings for underserved communities via nontraditional venues.
Previous editions of Raza Cósmica have showcased films from Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, France, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Peru, Puerto Rico, Scotland, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, Uruguay, and the United States. Prior screenings have taken place at venues throughout San Antonio including Arthouse at Blue Star, Artpace, Cassiano Park, Central Library, Jaime’s Place, the Jump-Start Performance Company, and Mission Marquee Plaza.
May 8, 2026 | Regular Deadline
June 5, 2026 | Late Deadline
August 7, 2026 | Notification Date
Friday, June 26, 2026 | 2:00 PM | Collins Garden Library | 200 N. Park Blvd.
Selena y Los Dinos
Directed by Isabel Castro 2025, USA, 117 min
Never-before-seen footage and intimate interviews celebrate the life and legacy of iconic Mexican American singer Selena Quintanilla and her family band. Celebrate the Queen of Tejano music with a free community screening presented by Collins Garden Library and MonteVideo!