The Puerto Rico Film Festival is recognized as a significant cinematic event in Puerto Rico, aiming to cultivate, develop, promote, and enrich the island's film culture. Held in Mayagüez, the festival showcases both emerging and established filmmakers from Puerto Rico and around the world, featuring a diverse program of short films, features, and documentaries. It provides a platform for education, networking, and industry engagement, fostering a connection between filmmakers and a global audience of film enthusiasts. The festival accepts submissions from filmmakers of any nationality, with categories for both national and international official selections.