The official competitive sections of the Guadalajara International Film Festival include nine categories: Mezcal Award, Ibero-American Fiction Feature Film, Ibero-American Documentary Feature Film, Maguey Award, Made in Jalisco, Socio-environmental Film Award, International Animated Feature Film, Rigo Mora Award and Ibero-American Short Film.
One of the main tasks of the Guadalajara International Film Festival is to amplify and ensure that its lineup includes films with diverse profiles and origins. Thus, FICG's official selection includes both entertainment and more complex films. Every year, thematic screenings are programmed with outstanding productions from the last year, taking into account upcoming box-office hits and award-winning films from the world's most important festivals.
One of the most notable tasks of the Guadalajara International Film Festival is to recognize the work of the various actors involved in filmmaking and who allow the public to be part of this universe. In this spirit, each year the Festival gives well-deserved recognition to the careers of national and international film professionals for their valuable contributions to the seventh art.
