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
Elections in Chile Elections in Chile Chile holds nationwide presidential, parliamentary, regional and municipal elections. The electoral process is supervised by the Electoral Service ("Servicio Electoral"), which is independent from the government. Winners are officially proclaimed by the Election Examining Tribunal ("Tribunal Calificador de Elecciones"), which is composed of four members of Chile's Supreme Court and one former legislator chosen by the Court. All citizens of Chile as well as foreigners residing legally in Chile for at least five years, who are at least 18 years of age on the day of the election, are eligible to vote. Enrollment in Chile is automatic