MONDIAL
One Festival. One World. Infinite Stories.
FILM FESTIVAL
MAY 1ST, 2025 Los Angeles, CA
Submit a film for the 2025 Mondial Film Festival.
Join a global celebration of storytelling. Submit your film and become part of a festival that travels the world, connecting cultures through the power of cinema. Each submission will be carefully and fairly reviewed by our programming team, with a commitment to discovering bold, diverse, and visionary voices in film.
Buy a ticket to the Mondial Film Festival.
A Mondial Film Festival ticket is more than just admission—it’s your passport to a cinematic journey across cultures, stories, and artistic expression. By securing your seat, you’re not just watching films—you’re traveling through the world of cinema, immersing yourself in powerful storytelling, and experiencing the richness of cultures through the lens of visionary filmmakers. Beyond the screen, you’ll be swept into the energy of live music, vibrant salsa performances, and cultural celebrations that bring the festival experience to life. Get your ticket today and step into a world without borders on May 1st, 2025, in Los Angeles, CA, for an unforgettable celebration of global storytelling.
“Your Passport to the Stories of the World.”
Purchase Official 2025 Mondial Film Poster.
Official Selections of the 2024
Mondial Film Festival
The Mondial Film Festival proudly presented these official selections for last years 2024 festival—a handpicked lineup of extraordinary storytelling. The selection featured a dynamic mix of captivating short films, thought-provoking documentaries, and visually stunning commercial specs, each crafted by visionary filmmakers who pushed the boundaries of cinema.
About
Mondial Film Festival is a global celebration of cinema, traveling to a new city each year to bring together filmmakers, artists, and audiences from around the world. More than just a film festival, Mondial is an immersive cultural experience, showcasing a diverse lineup of films—including shorts, documentaries, commercial specs and music videos—that highlight unique perspectives and untold stories.
At its core, Mondial Film Festival believes in the power of cinema to unite cultures, spark conversations, and inspire change. By hosting the festival in a different country each year, we aim to bridge cultural divides and create a platform for filmmakers to share their work with a global audience. Each edition of the festival embraces the culture and artistic spirit of its host city, transforming it into a hub for international storytelling.
Beyond the screen, Mondial offers an experience unlike any other. Audiences are immersed in live cultural performances, featuring music, dance, and interactive art, making the festival a true celebration of creativity. A carefully curated selection of thought-provoking documentaries, groundbreaking short films, and innovative commercial specs ensures that every story presented is both meaningful and impactful. The festival also serves as a space for industry and audience connection, offering networking events, panel discussions, and filmmaker Q&As that foster conversations between creators and cinephiles alike.
From vibrant metropolises to historic cultural hubs, each edition of Mondial is a cinematic journey, embracing the richness of storytelling in all its forms. Whether you’re a filmmaker, an industry professional, or a passionate lover of film, Mondial is a place to experience the world through cinema.
This year’s Mondial Film Festival will take place in the city of Los Angeles, bringing the magic of global cinema to the heart of the film industry. Join us on May 1st, 2025 in Venice, California, at The Rose Room, an intimate and dynamic venue that will set the stage for an unforgettable celebration of storytelling, culture, and immersive film experiences.
One Festival. One World. Infinite Stories.
Who we are
Mondial Film Festival is created and hosted by Festival Director Anthony Vazquez, an independent filmmaker and founder of Défi Studios — a visionary production company dedicated to pushing the boundaries of storytelling and bringing global cinema to audiences in an immersive and meaningful way. With a deep passion for film, culture, and artistic innovation, Défi Studios established Mondial Film Festival as a traveling cinematic experience, bringing diverse stories and creative voices to new destinations each year.
Led by a team of filmmakers, cultural curators, and industry professionals, Défi Studios is committed to discovering and supporting bold, thought-provoking, and visionary filmmakers from around the world. With expertise spanning film production, festival programming, cultural events, and international partnerships, our team works tirelessly to curate a festival that is more than just screenings—it’s a cinematic journey that celebrates the power of storytelling, the richness of culture, and the magic of film.
At Mondial Film Festival, we believe that cinema is a universal language, and through our carefully selected films, immersive cultural experiences, and global connections, we strive to create a festival that unites people across borders.
Mondial Film Festival—A celebration of cinema, culture, and storytelling without borders.
The journey continues… Where in the world should we go next?
