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LALIFF matters to Elaine Del Valle ❤️ Thank you for being part of our filmmaking community!
We can’t wait to celebrate and showcase all the incredible talent at LALIFF’s 25th edition, happening May 27–31, 2026!
#LALIFF #filmfestival #latino #latinoartist #fyp
LALIFF REWIND: Emilio Rivera reflects on making the of Flamin Hot at LALIFF 2023 🔥🎬
We can’t wait to celebrate and showcase all the incredible talent at LALIFF’s 25th edition, happening May 27–31, 2026!
#LALIFF #emiliorivera #filmfestival #redcarpet #flaminhot
LALIFF REWIND: “High Octane” 😎 Quincy Isaiah is speaking nothing but facts!
We can’t wait to celebrate and showcase all the incredible talent at LALIFF’s 25th edition, happening May 27–31, 2026!
#LALIFF #quincyisaiah #filmfestival #redcarpet #fyp
LALIFF matters to Cristo Fernández and Paloma Cinco ❤️ Thank you both for being part of our Latino storytelling community!
We can’t wait to celebrate and showcase all the incredible talent at LALIFF’s 25th edition, happening May 27–31, 2026!
#LALIFF #filmfestival #latino #cristofernandez #fyp
❤️ Happy Valentine’s Day to the filmmakers and film lovers who make the magic happen. 🎬 We’re forever in love with the stories that bring us together.
What’s your favorite on-screen love story?
#valentinesday #filmcommunity #cinelove #filmmakers #movielovers
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).
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Transforming the industry by empowering storytellers and creators. LFI is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to creating infrastructure for education, advancement, and innovation in the entertainment, tech arts, and media industries.
LFI houses signature programs, such as: the Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival (LALIFF), the Youth Cinema Project (YCP), LFI Scholar and Policy, LFI Spotlight, and LFI Fellowships.