Morelia International Film Festival
Morelia, Mexico
100
Tier AOscarScreenings
Festival dossier
Sacalacalaca, Interdimensional Horror & Sci-Fi Festival
Mexico, Mexico · Est. 2015 · Established legitimate festival with meaningful track record
Tier BTrusted
Mexico, Mexico
65
Legitimacy ScoreShould I submit?
Solid signals — do normal diligence
Tier B looks established enough for many filmmakers. Check fees, programming fit, and recent editions before submitting.
- No physical screenings
- 11 years of verifiable history
- 3 verified pro signals
Overview
Summoning filmmakers, digital artists, programmers and developers to a contest out of this dimension. Sacalacalaca® is a point of gathering, diffusion and exhibition for indie authors and emerging artists around the world interested in the making or specialized in horror and science fiction genres. Direct, produce, and enroll an original horror/sci-fi short-film to win professional filmmaking equipment, scholarships, and other prizes. All the projects will be exhibited in the third Interdimensional Horror & Sci-Fi Festival Sacalacalaca 2026 within different dates and locations the next october/november in México City.
Last updated Oct 1, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+30 pts)
- 11 years of verifiable history
- 3 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
- Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (3 vs 1)
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
- Documented history with archived programs
- Has FilmFreeway community ratings
Festival Details
Founded
2015
FilmFreeway communityGold festival
Avg. rating
3.4/ 5
Reviews
9
Synced 4 days ago
- Filmmaker
This was one of those festivals where communication is a foreign word. Despite multiple inquiries (e-mail) when and on which day our short film will be shown, no answer. The official notification date came two weeks after the end of the festival. Not that I don't appreciate the concept of mixing art, music and film. But that's not how it works.
- Filmmaker
Unfortunately I couldn't be there in person, but I appreciated the unique aesthetic and selection of this festival and the fact that they provided some glimpses of the event via social media. Thanks for having me and hope to attend in a future year!
- Filmmaker
Un festival increíble con una gran energía en un entorno precioso. Personal amable, servicial y muy profesional. Fue un gran placer participar con mi IVI ELV
- Filmmaker
Great team, smooth communication and amazing films. Thanks for having my short this year. Oh and as a metalhead the festival logo is really awesome!
- Filmmaker
Спасибо вам! Было приятно поучавствовать!)
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