Colombian Film Festival NY  ·  New York City

Coming BackFall 2026

13th Edition  ·  Selection complete
Full program announced soon

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About the Festival

Celebrating Colombian Cinema
in the Heart of New York

For thirteen years, the Colombian Film Festival NY has been New York's window into the soul of Colombian cinema. Founded on the belief that stories have the power to cross any border, the festival has become a landmark on the city's cultural calendar — a space where Colombian voices find the audience they deserve.

From the streets of Bogotá to the screens of New York, ColFilmNY brings together filmmakers, audiences, and industry professionals in a celebration of storytelling, identity, and artistic courage. We champion short films, narrative features, and documentaries that dare to show Colombia in all its complexity and beauty.

The 13th edition arrives in Fall 2026 — ready to open new conversations and introduce a new generation of Colombian cinema to one of the world's most demanding and passionate audiences.

12+ Editions
3 Categories
NYC Location

A Decade of Cinema

Past Editions

Opening night screening
Opening Night
Cultural celebration
Cultural Celebration
Award winner
Awards Night
Award winners
Winners
Filmmakers NYC
Filmmakers in NYC
Festival reception
Reception Night
Festival moment
Festival Moments
Festival moment
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New York · Fall 2026

The 13th Edition
is Coming Back

The selection is set. Short films, narrative features, and documentaries from Colombia — ready for New York audiences. Dates and full program will be announced soon. Sign up to be the first to know.

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Short Films

The power of the short form — narrative, experimental, documentary, and animated voices from Colombia.

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Narrative Features

Feature-length stories that bring Colombian perspectives and imagination to New York audiences.

03

Documentaries

Cinematic documents that illuminate the beauty, complexity, and humanity of Colombia.

04

Classics

Restored masterworks of Colombian cinema, presented in partnership with Patrimonio Fílmico Colombiano — essential films rediscovered for new audiences.

The People

Our Team

Juan Carvajal

Founder & Festival Director

Juan Carvajal

Juan Carvajal is the founder and director of the Colombian Film Festival NY — one of the most important platforms for Colombian cinema in the United States. For thirteen years he has dedicated himself to building a bridge between Colombian filmmakers and New York audiences, creating a space where Colombian stories find the recognition they deserve. His vision is simple: cinema has no borders, and every story told with honesty and courage deserves to be seen.

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Location New York City, USA