LGBT in Chile LGBTI Film Festival (CINE MOVILH), being the largest LGBT film exhibition event in Chile. It takes place in October in Santiago. It awards three prizes that the audience can vote for. There are three main categories in which an award is given: feature film, documentary and short film. The films are also displayed in several cities such as Arica, Iquique, Antofagasta, Coquimbo, La Serena, Chillán and Puerto Montt. Since 2005, the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia is celebrated every May 17th. The LGBT organizations carry out different activities, forums, marches, mass events and campaigns throughout the country. In
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