San Diego Latino Film Festival – Poster Contest

1. Unique, positive, and non-stereotypical representation of Latinx Culture:
- Important: Your artwork must be WITHOUT generalizations about the Latinx culture. This includes but is not limited to: stereotypical imagery, icons specific to one country, and uninspired stock visuals.

- Icons that may NOT be represented in the design include: chiles, nachos, skulls, papel picado, piñatas, cactuses, sombreros, mariachi, tacos, etc.

2. Clarity and originality of message:
- Our judges will be looking for innovative and creative designs that illustrate San Diego Latino Film Festival’s tradition, as well as its forward-thinking and inclusive values.

3. Impact, memorability, and appeal to general audiences:
- Poster design must appeal to general audiences & corporate Sponsors (ALL age groups & gender identities).
- Design must NOT include: nudity, weapons, offensive and racist imagery, and derogatory text. We expect artists to exercise their best judgment in making creative decisions.

4. Design (type, color, composition, craft):
-Illustrations and/or paintings encouraged.
-A more illustrative look, focusing on people & community; slice of life
- Colorful designs are preferred

5. Versatility for application on other media:
- Your poster design must be functional - Your design will be edited & used in advertisements, catalogue, website and other marketing materials.

6. NO graphics, images, posters using AI (Artificial intelligence) will be accepted. AI entries will be immediately disqualified.

7. Depicts the power & importance of amplifying Latinx film, video, voices & stories during this time of uncertainty and change