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Dec 16, 2023

Latino Film Institute Announces 2024 LFI Inclusion Fellows

The Latino Film Institute (LFI) proudly unveiled 10 visionary directors selected for the 4th annual LFI Inclusion Fellowship. With support for the fourth consecutive year by the Netflix Fund for Creative Equity, each fellow will receive a $30,000 grant to produce a short film along with individualized mentorship and industry networking opportunities.

Oct 5, 2023

Latino Film Institute Founded By Actor and Activist Edward James Olmos Announces New CEO Axel Caballero

Industry leaders Ivette Rodriguez and Pete Corona invited to join the board.

Jun 6, 2023

LOS ANGELES LATINO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2023 AWARD WINNERS

Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival (LALIFF), one of the most prestigious events in Latino cinema, took place May 31 – June 4, 2023 at the iconic TCL Chinese Theatre and TCL Chinese 6 Theatres in Hollywood, CA. The lineup included feature films, short films, episodic works, animation, master classes, panels, networking sessions and musical performances.

May 10, 2023

LOS ANGELES LATINO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2023 LINEUP

LALIFF with open with Searchlight Pictures' Flamin' Hot, directed by Eva Longoria, and close with A24's Problemista, written and directed by Julio Torres. More than 80 films, 19 world premieres, 100 Youth Cinema Project student films, an expanded industry program, and 15 music performances will be part of the 22nd Edition of LALIFF.

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Dec 19, 2024

Latino Film Institute Reveals 2024 Inclusion Fellows

Deadline

The Latino Film Institute has selected 10 directors for the 4th annual LFI Inclusion Fellowship.

Oct 5, 2023

Latino Film Institute Taps Axel Caballero as CEO, Adds Pete Corona and Ivette Rodriguez as Board Members

Variety

Industry veteran Axel Caballero has been tapped as CEO of the Latino Film Institute, the organization founded by actor and advocate Edward James Olmos.

Jun 1, 2023

Xochitl Gomez Attends The Premiere Of FLAMIN’ HOT

Beautiful Ballad

Xochitl Gomez attended the premiere of FLAMIN’ HOT last night, May 31, in Los Angeles.

Jun 1, 2023

El festival latino LALIFF arranca su 22 edición con el debut de Eva Longoria como cineasta

La Raza Network

SHARE Los Ángeles (EE.UU.), 31 may (EFE).- La industria del cine latino se vistió de gala este miércoles para inaugurar la 22 edición de Los Ángeles Latino International Film Festival (LALIFF), la cita más importante para el sector hispano vinculado a la gran pantalla.