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JENNIFER LOPEZ TO RECEIVE ADELANTE AWARD FOR INDUSTRY AT OPENING NIGHT OF LALIFF’S 25TH EDITION
The Latino Film Institute (LFI) today unveiled the official artwork and expanded ticketing model for the milestone 25th edition of the Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival (LALIFF), taking place May 27–31, 2026, in Hollywood at the historic TCL Chinese Theatres.
LALIFF Sets Border Town Dramedy ‘Valentina’ for Opening Night, ‘Baby Reindeer’ Star Nava Mau to Head Features Jury for 25th Edition (EXCLUSIVE)
- Variety
The Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival will open with the timely dramedy “Valentina,” from emerging filmmaker Tatti Ribeiro, starring Keyla Monterroso Mejia and executive produced by Jessica Alba and Tracey Nyberg.
Diana Cadavid on Finding the Stories That Matter
Ahead of LALIFF, we spoke with Diana Cadavid, who oversees the festival’s programming and leads LFI’s Industry Programs, about her path from Colombia to the international festival circuit and what continues to shape her approach to film.
