LALIFF 2026 celebrates its 25th edition, marking a quarter-century of sharing stories from the Latino perspective and bringing culturally significant cinema to audiences in Los Angeles and beyond. This milestone reflects decades of commitment to nurturing talent, showcasing authentic voices, and connecting communities through the power of storytelling.
Now in its second year as an Academy Award®–qualifying festival, LALIFF offers winners of the Best U.S. Latino Live Action Short and Best U.S. Latino Animated Short categories eligibility for Oscar® consideration.
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Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival
LALIFF 2026 celebrates its 25th edition, marking a quarter-century of sharing stories from the Latino perspective and bringing culturally significant cinema to audiences in Los Angeles and beyond. This milestone reflects decades of commitment to nurturing talent, showcasing authentic voices, and connecting communities through the power of storytelling.
Now in its second year as an Academy Award®–qualifying festival, LALIFF offers winners of the Best U.S. Latino Live Action Short and Best U.S. Latino Animated Short categories eligibility for Oscar® consideration.
May 28th – June 1st, 2025
LALIFF HIGHLIGHTS
With a focus on financing, equity, co-production, content creation, and immersive storytelling, LALIFF Connect: Market & Creative Forum is a curated hub where producers and financiers discover fresh talent, explore cross-border opportunities, and forge partnerships that move projects forward.
Comedy Night
LALIFF Comedy Night is the festival’s most playful and high-energy celebration, showcasing the best in Latino comedic talent through stand-up, improv, and spontaneous live performances.
YCP@LALIFF, a branded “festival within a festival,” showcases short films and creative content from the Youth Cinema Project (YCP).
SOCIAL FEED
Looking back on the 25th edition of LALIFF, we’re proud to celebrate a partnership that continues to create opportunities for emerging storytellers, with fellowship films given a platform at LALIFF.
Over six cohorts of the LFI Inclusion Fellowship and four cohorts of the LFI Spark Animation Fellowship, Netflix has helped filmmakers develop their craft and create meaningful work.
Thank you, Netflix, for your continued partnership. ❤️
#LatinoFilmInstitute #Netflix #Filmmaking #fyp #laliff
The 25th edition of LALIFF was the best one yet! 🎬✨
Thank you to all the filmmakers, artists, sponsors, volunteers, and audiences who helped us celebrate 25 years of Latino storytelling, creativity, and community. Here`s to the memories we made and the stories still to come. ❤️
#LALIFF #FilmFestival #Hollywood #JLo #FYP
🎬 TONIGHT: LALIFF Closing Night 🎬
Join us as we close out the 25th edition of LALIFF with “TheyDream”, the powerful and deeply personal film from director William D. Caballero.
Following the screening, stay for a special Q&A featuring:
✨ William D. Caballero (Director)
✨ Ben DeJesus (Executive Producer)
✨ Elaine Del Valle (Producer)
📍 TCL Chinese Theatre – Auditorium 1
🕖 May 31, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Don’t miss this unforgettable celebration of storytelling, community, and the closing night of LALIFF 2026. Get your tickets through the link in our bio. 🎟️
#TheyDream #LALIFF #filmfestival #closingnight #fyp
Guillermo del Toro 🤝 Edward James Olmos with the directors of “I AM FRANKELDA” at the 25th edition of LALIFF 🎬✨ #laliff #guillermodeltoro #edwardjamesolmos #latino #fyp
Guillermo del Toro joined LALIFF to moderate the Q&A of “I AM FRANKELDA” 🎬✨ #LALIFF #gdt #latino #hispanic #filmmaking
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LALIFF 2025 RECAP
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