Abstract: The latest development of guided-mode resonance filters was reviewed. Then its mechanics, advantages and application fields were summarized. The design of single, double and triple-layer of sub-wavelength guided-mode resonance filters was described in detail. After discussing its fabrication principle, the fabrication difficulties and key technology of guided-mode resonance filters were presented. It is concluded that guided-mode resonance filters exhibit excellent characteristics with high reflectance, low sidebands, narrow band and controllable spectral width, which have important research meanings and application value.