Raza Cósmica: A constellation of classic and contemporary Latinx science fiction is an international festival that takes place in San Antonio, Texas and showcases sci-fi and speculative films by Latinx and BIPOC filmmakers. Launched by MonteVideo in 2021, the festival is the signature program in the organization’s ongoing efforts to support Latinx-themed independent film screenings for underserved communities via non-traditional venues.
Programming highlights from last year’s third edition included a special episode of Xicanx Versus Aliens with filmmaker Ivan Flores (La Curandera Cumbiambera) and actress Carlie Guevara (Spaceship), a stellar outdoor screening of Hummingbirds by Silvia Del Carmen Castaños and Estefanía “Beba” Contreras, and the world premiere of The Burden with director Tish Arana in attendance.
Previous editions of Raza Cósmica have showcased films from Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, France, Mexico, Peru, Puerto Rico, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Prior screenings have taken place at venues throughout San Antonio including Arthouse at Blue Star, Artpace, Cassiano Park, Central Library, the Jump-Start Performance Company, and Mission Marquee Plaza.
MonteVideo was founded with support from the National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures, Southwest Airlines, the City of San Antonio Department of Arts & Culture through a grant from the NALAC Fund for the Arts Grant Program, and the Luminaria Artist Foundation.