Chicago Latino Film Festival Poster Contest (43rd edition)

The Chicago Latino Film Festival Poster Contest is an open international design competition to create the official poster for the festival’s 43rd edition. It invites artists, graphic designers, creative teams and design firms to submit original vertical poster designs reflecting the theme “Latino Stories for Movie Lovers”. The winning design becomes the festival's official poster and may be used across printed programs, digital advertising, social media, merchandise and promotional materials. The contest is organized by the International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago (ILCC).

US$1,000 cash prize; winning artwork becomes the official poster for the 43rd Chicago Latino Film Festival and may be featured across the festival's promotional materials, website, social media, merchandise and digital campaigns.

Open to artists, designers, creative teams and design firms worldwide; preference given to Illinois and Midwest-based artists and to Latino artists internationally.

Submit up to three original vertical poster designs (18×24 inches, 150 DPI, RGB) in JPEG or PNG via the official submission form; include required festival text and disclose tools used; fully AI-generated artwork not accepted.