Macabro: Mexico City International Horror Film Festival

Macabro Rojo statuettes recognize international horror, Ibero-American horror, and dark fantasy/science-fiction features. Macabro de Plata recognizes feature-film direction. Short-film awards are Macabro de Jade for Mexican shorts, Macabro de Ónix for international shorts, and Macabro de Zafiro for animation. Macabro Fantasma is the audience award. The Daimon–Macabro distribution award provides theatrical distribution in Mexico to a feature from the competitive sections, while the Daimon–México Macabro mention provides distribution advice for Mexican features. The jury may also give special mentions.

The 2026 call accepts submissions from filmmakers of any age or nationality through FilmFreeway. Competitive sections cover international and Ibero-American horror features, dark fantasy and science-fiction features, and Mexican, international and animated horror shorts. Features run 60–120 minutes and shorts 1–29 minutes, including credits; medium-length films of 30–59 minutes may be programmed at the festival’s discretion. Features previously screened in Mexico City are ineligible for competition but may be considered for noncompetitive sections. Films rejected in previous years are not reconsidered. Non-Spanish-language submissions require English or Spanish subtitles; selected films require Spanish subtitles or a dialogue list for translation. Rights clearance remains the submitter’s responsibility. The festival does not pay screening fees for films in competition. Selected works must meet the festival’s delivery specifications, and participation may include screenings beyond the main festival dates. The jury’s decisions are final.