Oaxaca, a main epicentre of culture in the Americas for centuries, is proud to announce the OAXACA INTERNATIONAL INDEPENDENT FILM AND VIDEO FESTIVAL.

Central Mexico is proud to host this premiere cinematic event, showcasing films exploring a broad range of subject matter and spanning multiple genres.

The Festival will also play host to the OAXACA INTERNATIONAL LITERATURE COMPETITION and will be held from November 8-11 of this year. > For more information

Independent filmmakers from each continent will be competing for nearly $80,000 USD worth of cash and prizes with the winner of the prestigious AGAVE award for Best Film walking away with $10,000 USD cash, a complete travel package to and from the event, a special festival screening, syndicated media coverage, and a private screening with 25 of the industries top distribution executives.

 Every film submitted to the 2010 Oaxaca International Independent Film and   Video Festival is eligible for a private screening with all or part of the 25 top   distribution executives upon request of said executives. 

For more details, visit: http://www.oaxacafilmfest.com/eng/