Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo
Festival Internacional de la Imagen (International Image Festival)
In 2011, the Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo, with the support of the University
with the support of the University Board of Trustees, organized the first
multidisciplinary meeting to promote, disseminate and appreciate the
and appreciate artistic creation and visual communication in a space for reflection and
space for reflection and debate on the aesthetics, meanings and value of images.
and value of images in their diverse genres, expressions and applications,
expressions and applications; having as its thematic axis "Environment".
Environment".
Since that year, the only multidisciplinary festival of art and culture in the country is held in April.
multidisciplinary festival of art and culture in the country, addressing themes of international
of international relevance, such as in 2011, Migration (2012),
Women, Rights and Freedoms (2013), Childhood (2014), Social Justice (2015), Education (2016), and
Social (2015), Education (2016), Sustainable Development (2017),
Borders (2018), Populism (2019), Water (2020 and 2021), Climate Change (2022), and
Climate Change (2022) and Indigenous Peoples (2023). In addition, as part of FINI's
of the internationalization of FINI, each year a guest of honor country participates
participation of a guest of honor country, an invitation that has been accepted by Japan
accepted by Japan, Spain, Denmark, Taiwan, Italy, Czech Republic, Hungary, Georgia, Germany and
Republic, Hungary, Georgia, Germany and India.
Date
April 2026
Guest of Honor
Republic of Bulgaria
Thematic focus
Culture
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the International Image Festival?
The International Image Festival (FINI), organized by the Autonomous University of the State of Hidalgo (UASH), to organized by the Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo, through the through the Division of Cultural Extension, is a multidisciplinary meeting to multidisciplinary meeting to promote, disseminate and appreciate the artistic creation and visual communication in a space for reflection a space for reflection and debate on aesthetics, the meanings and value of images in their diverse genres, expressions and applications. diverse genres, expressions and applications.
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What are the categories and genres in which I can participate?
participate in the International Competition?
The contest has three categories of participation participation: Hidalguense, aimed at adults of legal age from the from the State of Hidalgo; National, for Mexicans of legal age and Mexicans of legal age and International, for men and women over 18 years of age of any nationality. of any nationality (check the bases and guidelines of the of the call for entries).
In turn, each of the categories are subdivided into 4 genres genres: Poster, Short Film, Photography and Alternative Techniques. Alternatives. -
What kind of activities can I find at FINI?
Exhibitions, editorial presentations, workshops, short and feature film screenings, conferences, a bazaar, an international bazaar, the international image contest, the FINIpix mobile photography the FINIpix mobile photography contest, the FINIkids activities for children FINIkids, the international image colloquium, artistic international image colloquium, artistic activities, as well as a as well as an attractive program of the guest of honor, which for this XIII edition is Taiwan
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How can I find out about the activities scheduled for the XIII edition of FINI?
edition of FINI?
Through the website https://www.uaeh.edu.mx/fini/ and on our various social networks, follow us!
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On what dates can I enjoy the International Image Festival?
of the Image Festival?
From April 18 to April 26, 2024, the various exhibitions will remain until the month of June. June.
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Who can attend the various FINI activities?
Members of the university community and society in general, of all ages society in general, of all ages.
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Will the XIII edition of FINI be held in person or virtually?
or virtual?
The XIII edition of FINI will be carried out in a hybrid way. hybrid
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Where does FINI take place?
FINI's official venue is the Centro Cultural "La Garza" of the Universidad Autónoma del Cultural Center "La Garza" of the Universidad Autónoma del Estado Estado de Hidalgo, located at 600 Mariano Abasolo St., colonia centro, Pachuca de Soto, Hidalgo, Mexico, colonia centro, Pachuca de Soto, Hidalgo, Mexico.
However, the various activities programmed for 2024, will be extended to different areas of the Universidad Autónoma del Estado Hidalgo. of the Autonomous University of the State of Hidalgo, highlighting Ciudad University of Tulancingo, Institutes, High Schools, the Postgraduate Tower, Casa Grande del Real del Monte Museum, the Museum of Real del Monte, the Center for International and Educational Development, among many others. -
How do I register for FINI workshops?
Once the call for the various workshops has been opened, you will be able to register by sending an email to talleresfini@uaeh.edu.mx specifying the workshop of your choice. The workshops have limited capacity.
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How do I register a minor for FINIkids activities?
FINIkids activities?
Send an email to the following address talleresfini@uaeh.edu.mx mentioning the chosen activity to receive more information information.
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Are there any costs for the activities carried out at FINI?
FINI?
All events are free of charge
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