2023 DIGITAL FILM GUIDE

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LETTER FROM THE FOUNDER 

This year we kick off the 22nd edition of the Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival convinced, 

now more than ever, of the importance of our mission. We are doubling our efforts to build 

infrastructure for the Latino community in the entertainment industry, while remaining focused on 

excellence. Because that is what our community deserves: excellence! 

We decided to feature the multiplicity of expressions that exist in the Latino community by 

highlighting the individual countries, flavors, colors, languages and perspectives of Latinos in the 

US and abroad. 

At a time when our industry is faced with the responsibility of evaluating our commitment to fair 

practices, LALIFF is proud to offer a safe space for dialogue, connection, and the enjoyment of the 

work by the filmmakers and artists of our community. 

As members of a historically marginalized group in this industry, we are currently fighting two 

battles: one for proper compensation and the other for proper representation in front and behind 

the camera. I promise you that the Latino Film Institute will continue to work tirelessly to be part of 

the solution for both of these problems. 

Enjoy LALIFF 2023. See you at the movies! 

Edward James Olmos 

Founder & Chairman of the Latino Film Institute (LFI) 

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HOW TO 

EXPERIENCE LALIFF 

Dear guest! Below you will find some important information regarding tickets and access to all 

public LALIFF 2023 events. Please read them carefully to ensure you have the best experience. If 

you have any questions you can contact us at boxoffice@latinofilm.org: 

Tickets are available for purchase online HERE and at the venue. If a screening appears as “sold 

out”, don’t panic! We will have rush line access for last minute openings (subject to availability)! 

TICKETS 

Ticket Prices 

Opening Night Film + Gala: $250 

Opening Night Film: $75 

LALIFF Music (Live Performances): $25 

Regular In Person Screenings: $15 

Accreditation Prices 

VIP Accreditation: $750 

Industry Accreditation: $250 

BOX OFFICE 

Hours 

Wednesday, May 31 - 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM 

Thursday, June 1 - 5:30 PM to 9:45 PM 

Friday, June 2 - 5:30 PM to 9:45 PM 

Saturday, June 3 - 12:00 PM to 9:45 PM 

Sunday, June 4 - 12:00 PM to 5:30 PM 

Location 

TCL Chinese 6 Theatres, Lobby 

6801 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028 

Third Level of the Ovation Hollywood 

LALIFF MUSIC 

June 1-3, 9:30 PM to 11:00 PM 

Roosevelt Theater at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel - 7000 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028 

Tickets to LALIFF Music events are available online. You must be 21+ to attend. 

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GO METRO TO LALIFF! 

Take the B Line to Hollywood/Highland Station. The TCL Chinese Theatre 

is across the street from the station. Plan your trip on the Transit App. 

PARKING 

Parking at the Ovation Hollywood 

Enter the underground parking garage from Highland Ave. in front of Loews Hollywood or 

on Orange Court between Hollywood Blvd. and Franklin Ave. 

Please contact the LADOT parking operator SP+ at (323) 468-0720 for questions, concerns, or 

more information about this parking facility. 

Parking Rates 

$2.00 every 20 minutes; $6.00 every hour 

Daily Maximum of $20.00 

Enjoy up to 4 hours for $3 with validation from the TCL Chinese Theatre and the 

TCL Chinese 6 Theatres. Regular parking rate applies thereafter. 

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FLAMIN' HOT 

EVA LONGORIA USA 129 MIN. 2023 

WEDNESDAY | MAY 31 | 7PM | TCL CHINESE IMAX THEATRE 

WEST COAST PREMIERE 

FEMALE DIRECTOR 

Flamin’ Hot tells the story of Richard Montañez, the Frito Lay janitor who channeled his 

Mexican American heritage and upbringing to turn the iconic Flamin’ Hot Cheetos into a 

snack that disrupted the food industry and became a global pop culture phenomenon. 

Marking Eva Longoria’s fictional feature directorial debut, Flamin’ Hot brings a compelling 

and inspiring story to the big screen, with the outstanding performances from an estelar 

Latine cast that includes Jesse Garcia, Annie Gonzalez, Dennis Haysbert and Emilio Rivera, 

among others. 

Brilliantly written by collaborators Lewis Colick and Linda Yvette Chávez, this is a dramedy 

not to be missed! 

ABOUT THE DIRECTOR 

Having worked consistently in Hollywood for over 20 years, Eva Longoria has 

cemented herself as an industry staple known for her work both in front of 

and behind the camera. Named by Variety as one of their most anticipated 

directors of 2021, Longoria continues to hone her craft, seek new projects, 

and expand opportunities for others by paving the way for future women and 

minority producers, directors and industry leaders in Hollywood and beyond. 

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PROBLEMISTA 

JULIO TORRES USA 98 MIN. 2023 

SUNDAY | JUNE 4 | 7PM | TCL CHINESE 6 THEATRES 

LOS ANGELES PREMIERE 

LGBTQ+ 

Alejandro is an aspiring toy designer from El Salvador, struggling to bring his unusual ideas 

to life in New York City. As time on his work visa runs out, a job assisting an erratic art-world 

outcast becomes his only hope to stay in the country and realize his dream. 

From writer/director Julio Torres comes a surreal adventure through the equally treacherous 

worlds of New York City and the U.S. Immigration system. 

ABOUT THE DIRECTOR 

Julio Torres is a Brooklyn-based comedian who moved to NYC from El 

Salvador. Julio is an Emmy-nominated and WGA-winning writer. His work on 

“Saturday Night Live” garnered four Emmy nominations and received much 

acclaim from The New York Times, Vulture, Vanity Fair, and more. Julio has also 

performed stand up on “Late Night with Seth Meyers” as well as “The Tonight 

Show Starring Jimmy Fallon”. In 2017, Julio headlined his first solo hour at the 

Edinburgh Fringe Festival “My Favorite Shapes: By Julio Torres” to rave reviews. 

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Celebrating diverse 

storytellers at the 2023 

Los Angeles International 

Film Festival. 

UniversalGTDI.com (Film) NBCUniversalLaunch.com (TV) 

NBCUAcademy.com (News) 

Celebrando 

the Storytellers 

We are proud to support the 

Los Angeles Latino International 

Film Festival and their mission 

to give Latino artists a platform 

to tell their stories. 

2023 Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. or its subsidiaries and affiliates. All rights reserved.

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CHARCOAL [CARVAO] 

DIR. CAROLINA MARKOWICZ | BRAZIL, ARGENTINA | 107 MIN. | 2022 

THURSDAY | JUNE 1 | 9:15PM | TCL CHINESE 6 THEATRES 

Somewhere in the Brazilian countryside, married couple Irene (Maeve Jinkings) and Jairo (Rômulo Braga) and their nineyear-old 

son Jean (Jean Costa) live with Irene’s bedridden father in a precarious, stagnant situation, barely making ends 

meet out of their small charcoal production business. 

Their strained lives change when a shady nurse offers them a diabolical deal: put their elder to rest and host instead an 

Argentinian drug kingpin who urgently needs a place to hide. 

For her unsettlingly precise feature-film debut, writer-director Carolina Markowicz blends biting social commentary on the 

pervasive forces that prey on the least fortunate. The subtly shifting points of view often take us back to little Jean, whose 

cold and witty analysis of the situation amplifies the disturbing motifs that lie at the heart of this bizarre story. 


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DAUGHTER OF RAGE [LA HIJA DE TODAS LAS RABIAS] 

DIR. LAURA BAUMEISTER | NICARAGUA | 91 MIN. | 2022 

SATURDAY | JUNE 3 | 5:15PM | TCL CHINESE 6 THEATRES 

PRESENTED WITH PRELUDE OF A STORY | ASHLEY SALMAN | CHILE | 17 MIN. | 2023 

In this heart-rending yet eerily poetic debut from Laura Baumeister — the first feature narrative directed by a Nicaraguan 

female filmmaker — the bond between an 11-year-old girl and her mother is tested when they are suddenly separated while 

eking out a precarious existence near the country’s biggest landfill. 

María lives with her mom Lilibeth near Nicaragua’s biggest landfill, an oppressive place where the pair scramble to survive 

by recycling metal scraps and breeding their dog to sell the puppies. 

Soon though, the situation gets complicated by local men ready to take advantage of their precarious position, and Lilibeth 

decides to leave María in the hands of a couple who run a sweatshop while she tries to solve things.

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CHRONICLES OF A WANDERING SAINT [CRONICAS DE UNA SANTA ERRANTE] 

DIR. TOMÁS GOMEZ BUSTILLO | ARGENTINA, USA | 85 MIN. | 2022 

SATURDAY | JUNE 3 | 9PM | TCL CHINESE 6 THEATRES 

In the tiny town of Santa Rita lives Rita, an elderly chapel keeper. She and the women in her church group are in constant 

competition to see who is the most saintly. But no matter how many times she polishes the chapel floors, her effort is 

always overlooked. 

Until the day when, in one of the back rooms, she stumbles upon the town’s beloved statue of Santa Rita, believed to have 

been stolen decades ago. Seizing the opportunity, she stages a “miracle” that will finally anoint her as the most admired 

woman in town. 

With the reluctant help of her neglected husband, Rita finds that the road to sainthood is not exactly glamorous, while the 

world around her has been brimming with strange magic all along. 

DOCUMENTARY 

AFRO/ BLACK LATINO 

USA PREMIERE 

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ESU AND THE UNIVERSE [EXU E O UNIVERSO] 

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DIR. THIAGO ZANATO | BRAZIL | 95 MIN. | 2022 

SUNDAY | JUNE 4 | 4:30PM | TCL CHINESE 6 THEATRES 

PRESENTED WITH I SEEK YOUR HELP TO BURY A MAN | ANDERSON BARDOT | BRAZIL | 21 MIN. | 2023 

Èsú ¸ was a sacred African god for thousands of years, but today, after over 300 years of slavery, Èsú ¸ is seen on late night TV 

shows, during live exorcism sessions where he is sent “back to hell”. How can Èsú ¸ be both worshiped as a god and hated 

like the devil? 

Èsú ¸ and the Universe is a poetic excursion into the universe of Èsú ¸ and the historical struggle against the forces that insist 

in demonizing Yoruba culture and their people, while exploring how, despite being on the brink of extinction, it has resisted 

and flourished again around the world. 

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HOPE, SOLEDAD 

DIR. YOLANDA CRUZ | USA, MEXICO | 79 MIN. | 2022 


PRESENTED WITH EL TESORO | DAVID RODRÍGUEZ ESTRADA | MEXICO, USA | 21 MIN. | 2023 

Two women, Hope and Soledad, meet on a pilgrimage to the rural town of Juquila in Oaxaca, Mexico. Hope, a college student, 

finds herself in her mother’s homeland after being displaced from her home in California. Soledad, on the other hand, tries 

to free herself from her deceased lover, and to end her marriage with her husband who lives in the U.S. 

Together, they walk in communion with pilgrims as they deal with their struggles and discover the power of self-discovery, 

empathy and understanding in their search for a path for healing. 


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MANUELA 

DIR. CLARA CULLEN | ARGENTINA | 70 MIN. | 2022 


PRESENTED WITH MELA | KRISTIAN MERCADO | USA | 12 MIN. | 2022 

Manuela, a Latin American immigrant, walks through the empty streets of Los Angeles, scouring the area for work. She 

arrives at a job interview at a large house in an affluent neighborhood and is greeted by a cold businesswoman looking for 

a nanny for her daughter, Alma. 

After getting the job, Manuela meets Alma, who is initially resistant to her. Alma’s mother, Ellen, is never around. She 

occasionally talks to them through the security camera. While Ellen is gone on a business trip, Manuela and Alma create an 

undeniable maternal bond. But the days go by, and they still haven’t heard from Ellen. Manuela will discover that her entire 

world has been altered, and must make an impossible decision.


DOCUMENTARY 


HUMMINGBIRDS 

DIR. SILVIA DEL CARMEN CASTAÑOS & ESTEFANÍA “BEBA” CONTRERAS 

USA | 77 MIN. | 2023 


PRESENTED WITH INES UNFORTUNATELY | ANNA SALINAS | USA | 13 MIN. | 2022 

In Laredo, a city in southern Texas on the Mexican border, best friends Silvia and Beba know that the long summer nights of 

their youth cannot last forever. Their hang-out spots are so familiar but, stuck in an immigration process, over these places 

also hangs the constant threat of deportation. Under these circumstances, home seems a fragile concept. 

Between bars, drive-thrus, friends’ couches and the borderlands, they confront the stresses of survival, the future, 

and community building. For them, this means protest action for legal abortion and against border control abuses, in a 

politically divided America. But the dusty half-light is also a time for poetry and dreams. 

Their laughter and creative expression cement a sense of solidarity and belonging in togetherness. 


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MARTINEZ 

DIR. LORENA PADILLA | MEXICO | 93 MIN. | 2023 


Martínez is a lonely man who is forced to face his imminent retirement when Pablo, the guy that is going to replace him, is 

appointed to work right next to him. His monotonous and routinary life gets altered when a neighbor is found dead in his 

building. 

Oddly enough, Martínez discovers that the neighbor has left him a present. At first, involved with his personal struggles, 

he doesn’t care about the gift, but later his curiosity is awoken. Little by little, Martínez dives into the neighbors universe, 

allowing it to affect his own monotonous present. 

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LGBTQ+ 

WORLD PREMIERE 

MOE 

DIR. JOSE LUIS VALENZUELA | USA | 80 MIN. | 2023 


PRESENTED WITH IN AN ORDERLY FASHION | ADRIAN CARDENAS | USA | 14 MIN. | 2023 

His name is Moises, but his friends call him Moe. He’s having a going away party because he’s dying of AIDS. He’s a theater 

artist working on a one man show. He invites his closest friends over for his “going away for good” party, but his plans go 

awry when his best friend, who has given himself to the Lord, and his ex, who he hasn’t seen in 15 years, show up. All the 

while his alter ego, a torch singing drag queen, wants to take him for “the ride of his life.” 

First produced for the stage in 2002, Moe (then entitled Dementia) won the GLAAD Award for Outstanding Theater Production 

in Los Angeles, and garnered four Ovation Award nominations. 


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USA PREMIERE 

SO MUCH TENDERNESS 

DIR. LINA RODRÍGUEZ | CANADA | 118 MIN. | 2022 

FRIDAY | JUNE 2 | 9:30PM | TCL CHINESE 6 THEATRES 

So Much Tenderness follows Aurora (Noëlle Schönwald), a Colombian environmental lawyer who is forced to flee her native 

country when her husband (Juan Pablo Cruz) is murdered. With the help of a young couple (Deragh Campbell and Kazik 

Radwanski), she illegally crosses into Canada from the U.S. inside the trunk of a car, and is forced to start her life from 

scratch as a refugee. 

Six years later, she leads a seemingly normal life in Toronto with her tempestuous daughter Lucía (Natalia Aranguren), 

until her estranged cousin Edgar (Francisco Zaldua), who was a suspect in her husband’s murder, resurfaces, threatening 

everything she’s built.


DOCUMENTARY 



PATRIA Y VIDA: THE POWER OF MUSIC 

DIR. BEATRIZ LUENGO | USA | 88 MIN. | 2023 

FRIDAY | JUNE 2 | 7PM | TCL CHINESE 6 THEATRES 

The powerful story of 6 afro descendants rappers who have rewritten Cuban history and sparked a lyrical battle for human 

rights through a song called “Patria y Vida”. The song has become a revolution in the streets of Cuba, and it has been 

banned by the government, which imprison people for the simple act of listening to it. Maykel Osorbo, one of the rappers 

of the song, is in a high security prison in Pinar del Rio because during the massive protests of July 11th, 2021 in the island, 

“Patria y Vida” was the loudest cry heard from the crowd. Meanwhile, Yotuel, leader of the Orishas band and the creator 

of the song, is forced into an exile that bans him from coming back to his country. Alexander and Randy, 2 of the rappers, 

admit that after the release of the song they received a phone call from the FBI warning them of a kidnapping order. 

DOCUMENTARY 


THE ETERNAL MEMORY [LA MEMORIA INFINITA] 

DIR. MAITE ALBERDI | CHILE | 75 MIN. | 2023 


Augusto and Paulina have been together and in love for 25 years. Eight years ago, their lives were forever changed when 

Augusto was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. As one of Chile’s most prominent cultural commentators and television 

presenters, Augusto is no stranger to building an archive of memory. 

Now he turns that work to his own life, trying to hold on to his identity with the help of his beloved Paulina, whose own 

pre-eminence as a famous actress and Chilean Minister of Culture predates her ceaselessly inventive manner of engaging 

with her husband. Day by day, the couple face this challenge head-on, relying on the tender affection and sense of humor 

shared between them that remains remarkably, fully intact. 

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ANIMATION 

USA PREMIERE 

THE OTHER SHAPE [LA OTRA FORMA] 

DIR. DIEGO FELIPE GUZMÁN | COLOMBIA, BRASIL | 93 MIN. | 2023 

FRIDAY | JUNE 2 | 9:15PM | TCL CHINESE 6 THEATRES 

In the near future, humanity builds an artificial “square paradise” on the surface of the moon, which can only be reached if 

each one has the appearance and the way of thinking of a square. To achieve this goal, people use “squareism machines”: 

presses, corrective devices and cosmetic surgeries that mold their bodies like cubes and close their minds to questioning. 

Peter Press, probably the most obsessed citizen to fit in that world, has been living with a press in his head for 20 years and 

has just completed his Squarism process. About to get the passage to the moon, an incident forces him to take the press 

off, and observe a different form. The new shape shakes the foundations of its doctrine and jeopardizes its entrance to the 

precious Eden. 

DOCUMENTARY 

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THE TEAM [EL EQUIPO] 

DIR. BERNARDO RUIZ | USA | 80 MIN. | 2023 


The Team chronicles the unique collaboration between Dr. Clyde Snow, a legendary forensic scientist originally from Texas, 

and a group of Latin American university students, Mercedes “Mimi” Doretti, Luis Fondebrider, Patricia Bernardi and others, 

who were originally dubbed “unlikely forensic sleuths” by The New York Times. 

Initially unsure of whether they would do forensic work at all, the team would go on to challenge the official cover-ups of 

violent and repressive regimes through the identification of the missing and the collection of evidence. Working for nearly 

four decades, it is work that continues to this day. 

Working from a rich trove of archival materials and pulling from interviews conducted over a 10-year period, the film 

follows this groundbreaking scientific team as they face increased threats to their safety and official attempts to discredit 

their work as they seek to provide families with answers for their missing loved ones.


LGBTQ+ 


THE SHADOW OF THE SUN [LA SOMBRA DEL SOL] 

DIR. MIGUEL ÁNGEL FERRER | VENEZUELA, USA | 98 MIN. | 2022 


Leo is a salt-of-the-earth blue collar worker going through the motions of life in the city of Acarigua, nestled in Venezuelas 

arid inland empire. Plagued by economic hardship, he does any job he can muster to make ends meet and keep his flailing 

relationship afloat. 

Alex, his deaf younger brother, offers an unusual proposition: To join him in a musical contest and sing a song that he has 

written, for a chance to win a cash prize that will get them both out of their financial troubles. Leo refuses his brother’s 

“fantasy”, but when a workplace incident gets him fired and ridiculed, Leo must take a leap of faith, rediscover his long 

dormant musical abilities, and win against all odds in order to change his and his brother’s future. 

DOCUMENTARY 


YOU WERE MY FIRST BOYFRIEND 

DIR. CECILIA ALDARONDO & SARAH ENID HAGEY | USA | 97 MIN. | 2022 


What if you could rewrite your adolescence? In this high school reunion movie turned inside out, filmmaker Cecilia 

Aldarondo embarks on a fantastical quest to reconcile her tortured teen years. She ‘goes back’ in more ways than one, 

tracking down old foes and friends alike, and re-staging her most primal humiliations while casting herself as a teenager. 

In a cathartic, time-bending process of letting go, Cecilia is forced to confront the flawed memories she’s held onto 

for years. Oscillating between present and past, hallucination and reality, “You were my First Boyfriend” is a hybrid 

documentary that explores the power of adolescent fantasy, the subtle violence of cultural assimilation, and the funhouse 

mirror of time’s passage. 

Perhaps we will all learn something about growing older and making peace with the things that haunt us. 

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JUNE 2 

LIGHTS 

CAMERA 

ACTION 

I S P R O U D T O 

C O N T I N U E 

O U R S U P P O R T O F 

We salute the bold and visionary 

filmmakers of LALIFF 2023

Short Films

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23 SEMANAS 

DIR. HANSEL PORRAS GARCIA | USA | 13 MIN. | 2022 

SHORTS 2 PROGRAM | FRIDAY | JUNE 2 | 8:30PM | TCL CHINESE 6 THEATRES 

Sarah, a young Cuban actress exiled in Miami, and Ernesto, her husband, struggle to find the perfect name for their future daughter. A 

dinner night with their friends Vanessa and David, who will be the godparents, will help Sarah make a decision. 

ANIMATION 


ASHKASHA 

DIR. LARA MALTZ | SPAIN, ARGENTINA | 6 MIN. | 2022 

ANIMATED SHORTS PROGRAM | FRIDAY | JUNE 2 | 6:45PM | TCL CHINESE 6 THEATRES 

Ashkasha is a living being guided by curiosity. This causes her to lose her head and get trapped in the depths, where is submerged on a 

discovery journey. 

DOCUMENTARY 

ANIMATION 

US PREMIERE 

BLANKET OF WORDS [COBIJA DE RECUERDOS] 

DIR. CARLOS ZERPA, JACOBO ALBÁN, BELTRÁN PÉREZ | COLOMBIA, VENEZUELA, FRANCE | 5 MIN. | 2022 


Kevin was born in a FARC (Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia) camp, but grew away for safety reasons in Marta’s house, his 

godmother. Escorted by Arturo, Marta’s husband, Kevin paid monthly visits to his mother in the guerrilla camp until the AUC (Autodefensas 

Unidas de Colombia) a paramilitary group, took hold of the region. 

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BUMBLEBEES 

DIR. SEBASTIAN SDAIGUI | USA | 9 MIN. | 2022 

SHORTS 3 PROGRAM | SUNDAY | JUNE 4 | 1:45PM | TCL CHINESE 6 THEATRES 

Billie comes to in the backseat of a 1957 Chevy Bel-Air. Cyd, the head Bumblebee, turns around from the driver’s seat. “Tell Cyd you’re 

ready,” she says as she pulls Billie into her initiation of becoming part of the Bumblebee family. Even though Billie may not agree with the 

initiation, she still needs to survive it. This is her chance.

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LGBTQ+ 


A HISTORY OF SITTING IN WAITING ROOMS; OR WHATEVER LONGER TITLE YOU PREFER 

DIR. LORENA RUSSI | USA | 9 MIN. | 2022 


This is the coming of age story you never knew you wanted. Meet Lorenita: a rambunctious six-year-old with six cavities. One for each of 

the letters in her name, no one can pronounce. 

Lorenita is a butch Latina fighting to find herself in the cacophony of Queens, NY in the 90s. With the help of her imaginary best friend, 

Boo, a civil war ghost, Lorenita will poorly navigate the drawn-out pains of puberty. 


USA PREMIERE 

BEFORE MADRID [ANTES DE MADRID] 

DIR. ILÉN JUAMBELTZ & NICOLÁS BOTANA | URUGUAY | 20 MIN. | 2022 

SHORTS 1 PROGRAM | THURSDAY | JUNE 1 | 6:30PM | TCL CHINESE 6 THEATRES 

Micaela and Santiago, a teenage couple from a small Uruguayan town, try to have their first time having sex the day before one of them 

has to leave the country. They will struggle against their own inexperience and the obstacles of their town and the people that live in it to 

achieve their goal. 

ANIMATION 



BRUJAS 

DIR. ADRIAN SANDOVAL | USA | 5 MIN. | 2023 


In an untouched desert of Mexico, a family of Brujas reside. Abuela concocts a juicy flan for dessert and instructs her two granddaughters, 

Lorena and Nina, to not eat the flan before supper time. As the sisters argue while putting the flan away, a passing rat hears the commotion 

and demands that they hand over their precious flan. 

USA PREMIERE 

CLINGING TO AIR [EN EL AIRE] 

DIR. ROBERTO THOMAS-DÍAZ | PANAMA | 14 MIN. | 2022 


After spending 25 years as a domestic worker, Edilsa faces the reality of unemployment in an era where all the rules seem to have changed. 

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CONSUELO 

DIR. JL RUIZ | MÉXICO | 16 MIN. | 2022 


Consuelo lives a solitary life without affection. After a series of circumstances that make her doubt the value of her existence, she finds a 

new motivation when she mysteriously meets her idol, the mythical Mexican classical singer Manuel Bravo. 

DEAD ENDERS 

DIR. FIDEL RUIZ-HEALY, TYLER WALKER | USA | 13 MIN. | 2023 


Young and disaffected gas-station clerk Maya doesn’t care about much, besides messing with her manager and getting her beer discount 

at the end of the midnight shift. 

But after a sinister race of mind-controlling parasites are set loose by irresponsible oil drillers, Maya realizes that there might be more to 

life than spending all your waking hours stacking shelves for a corporate overlord. 

PRESENTED WITH A FEATURE 


EL TESORO 

DIR. DAVID RODRÍGUEZ ESTRADA | MEXICO, USA | 21 MIN. | 2023 

PRESENTED WITH A FEATURE | SATURDAY | JUNE 3 | 2:30PM | TCL CHINESE 6 THEATRES 

Clemencia, played by Academy Award-nominated Mexican actress Adriana Barraza (Babel, 2006), is not your typical hero: a humble 

Christian evangelist woman whose terminally ill son makes his death bed confession to her of the many murders he committed, and 

shares a notebook with the names of all those he buried in clandestine graves. 

Upon his passing, her mission is clear: She must bring solace to the families of the missing ones by finding their remains. 

ANIMATION 


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US PREMIERE 

GO AHEAD [SIGUE] 

DIR. MÓNICA SANTILLANA | GUATEMALA | 2 MIN. | 2022 


Emma is a piano student who is about to give up on her dream of being a musician as she is horrified by her mistakes, which appear as 

hostile plants among the garden of melodious notes that she has always wanted to form.


DOCUMENTARY 


INTERNATIONAL PREMIERE 

DANZONEROS 

DIR. CHIARA BONETTI | MEXICO | 7 MIN. | 2023 


Entering a ballroom is like being on the edge of another world, far from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. “Danzoneros” brings a 

buoyant glimpse into a community of elegant dance veterans who for 40 years have been gathering in the last remaining historic ballroom 

in Mexico City, in honor of Danzón. 



DETOX 

DIR. FRIDA PEREZ | USA | 10 MIN. | 2023 


Alone for a day, Victoria ruminates over her greatest fear and obsession: food. 

LGBTQ+ 

INDIGENOUS LATINO 

FLORES DEL OTRO PATIO 

DIR. JORGE CADENA | SWITZERLAND, COLOMBIA | 16 MIN. | 2022 


In the Colombian Caribbean, a group of queer activists practice a militancy that challenges heteropatriarchal norms while engaging in 

other causes to collectively fight against the various social injustices that plague the region. 

When the management of the country’s largest coal mine announces a press conference to promote the development of mining, the group 

prepares to carry out a denunciatory performative action... and resolutely queer. 

HOT LATIN NIGHTS AT THE GRANADA! 

DIR. FRANCO VIDAL | USA | 17 MIN. | 2022 


The Granada, a nightclub owned by the famed salsa singer Tony “El Tío” Lopez is closing down. El Tío’s nephew, Carlos, had no intention 

of attending the closing night, until the girl next door asks him to save the last dance for her. Now all he needs to do is learn how to salsa 

dance. 

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HOW TO LASSO 

DIR. AMBAR NAVARRO | USA | 4 MIN. | 2023 


A young girl spends her days fantasizing about becoming a cowgirl. Using a book of instructions and having the look down, she quickly 

becomes discouraged when she realizes it requires actual work. 

IN AN ORDERLY FASHION 

DIR. ADRIAN CARDENAS | USA | 14 MIN. | 2023 


Told through the son’s perspective, this is Juan’s story, a Cuban man who migrates to America and works hard for years only to be 

rewarded, shortly after his retirement, with a terminal illness. Not wanting to experience the gruesome death that awaits, Juan tries to 

convince his wife, Aida, to shoot him before things get really bad. Aida refuses to comply with Juan’s unwavering wish, but another family 

member may be willing to do the deed. 

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INES UNFORTUNATELY 

DIR. ANNA SALINAS | USA | 13 MIN. | 2022 

PRESENTED WITH A FEATURE | SUNDAY | JUNE 4 | 4:15PM | TCL CHINESE 6 THEATRES 


LGBTQ+ 

Sixteen-year-old Ines is tired of feeling like the world doesn’t appreciate her. For one thing, she’s too smart for Miami. She’s read the first 

three chapters of Kafka’s Metamorphosis and she listens to Johannes Brahms... on vinyl! Karina Torres broke her heart into pieces, which 

was both unfortunate and embarrassing, so it’s time to end it all. Which is exactly what Ines plans to do -that is, until her perfect plan is 

interrupted by the ghost of her chatty neighbor, an older and opinionated Cuban woman. If she hopes to succeed, Ines must find a way to 

get rid of Neli... or risk being stuck with her forever. 

ANIMATION 


LA CURANDERA CUMBIAMBERA 

DIR. IVAN FLORES | USA | 13 MIN. | 2022 


Earth has become uninhabitable. People & animals begin to vanish -those remaining suffer and mutate. Shedding his skin, Earth’s dictator 

summons a vision to conquer the missing animals’ new home world. Who will rise to challenge the Evil Leader and his dark forces? 

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I SEEK YOUR HELP TO BURY A MAN [PROCURO TEU AUXILIO PARA ENTERRAR UM HOMEM] 

DIR. ANDERSON BARDOT | BRAZIL | 21 MIN. | 2023 

PRESENTED WITH A FEATURE | SUNDAY | JUNE 4 | 4:30PM | TCL CHINESE 6 THEATRES 

Gita is a transgender woman doomed to die or suffer the consequences of her traditions. The half-breed soldier is fated to uphold and 

serve the unjust laws of his country. The old woman in black needs to save her indigenous son from the claws of the Brazilian Empire. The 

child claims that the purpose of love, the greatest universal law, is breaking the cycle of all tragedies. 

LGBTQ+ 

IN THE STATIC 

DIR. ROBERT BUTLER III | USA | 10 MIN. | 2023 


A paranoid woman returns to work after witnessing a traumatic experiment in her office’s laboratory, only to discover her coworkers may 

be trying to kill her. 

ANIMATION 

LA CALESITA 

DIR. AUGUSTO SCHILLACI | ARGENTINA, CANADA, USA | 10 MIN. | 2022 


A heartfelt story of the beloved Argentinian merry-go-round operators who have dedicated their lives to providing fun and happiness to 

children and their neighborhoods. This is a story of perseverance and community above the individual. 

ANIMATION 

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LUCKY BRAVE'S SUNSHINE 

DIR. CHOGRIN (JOSEPH GAME) & ICHI (ANDRES AGUILAR) | ECUADOR | 9 MIN. | 2023 


Somewhere in space, in a desolate planet lives a young cowboy named Lucky Brave. Lucky must go on a quest to find a cure that will heal 

his ailing grandmother and many of the planet’s inhabitants, but at what cost? 

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MELA 

DIR. KRISTIAN MERCADO | USA | 12 MIN. | 2022 

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Mela is a headstrong dancer and single mother, balancing motherhood and her dreams. After she has an argument with her child’s 

teacher, Mela is forced to navigate the day with her daughter, trying her best to make it in time for an important audition. “Mela” is the 

story of every young Latina who struggles to define their role in society, both as a mother and as a person fighting for her dreams, all in 

the backdrop of a gentrifying Spanish Harlem. 

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MOTHER'S DAUGHTER [LA HIJA BUENA] 

DIR. MAURICIO SOTELO | PERU | 15 MIN. | 2023 


A daughter takes care of her sick mother. They seem to be trapped and hurt by their past. When the daughter senses that her mother is 

soon to die, a feeling that there is something yet to be resolved won’t leave her -not even in the middle of a birthday celebration. 



PEDACITO DE CARNE 

DIR. AKILAH “AK” WALKER | USA | 16 MIN. | 2023 


“Pedacito de Carne” follows Sandra, a millennial caregiver for her mother, Antonia who is living with a rare form of dementia. The disease 

is quickly progressing and both women have to adjust to their new roles. In the midst of her caregiving duties, Sandra runs into an old 

flame, Fuzzy who asks her out and reignites her desire. Ignoring her duties, Sandra takes a night off to meet up with Fuzzy. The next 

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SABORRRR! 

DIR. GIANFRANCO FERNÁNDEZ-RUIZ | USA | 17 MIN. | 2021 


On the first day of shooting a popular Tex-Mex food commercial, a Puerto Rican actress strives to meet the demands of culturally demeaning 

creators for her first big role. The more the stereotypes converge on her beliefs, the more she feels crazed, trapped in a character she’s 

unsure she can escape. A surreal nightmare ensues in which the exploitation of her heritage takes hideous and hilarious form, sending 

her down a spiralling staircase of identity politics. Can she get out?



MONARCAS 

DIR. DIANA LARREA | USA | 13 MIN. | 2022 


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In Florida, over one billion dollars in wages are stolen from the pockets of workers every year. Following the migration journey and 

metamorphosis of the monarch butterflies, the short documentary “Monarcas” tells the story of two Guatemalan undocumented day 

laborers, Pedro and Alejandro, who migrated from Central America in search of a better future for their families, only to have their wages 

extorted by a Miami roofer. 

In this inspiring story, the workers seek help from a local organization and navigate the complexities of court proceedings to regain their 

dignity. In the process, they become activists and organizers, helping others like them to fight for their rights, despite their immigrant status. 

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NEGRA, YO SOY BELLA 

DIR. VASHNI KORIN | USA | 18 MIN. | 2022 


Black women in Puerto Rico are leading the Afro-latinidad movement while shifting societal beauty standards. Mar Cruz, an Afro-Puerto 

Rican woman, uses Bomba, a rhythm and dance form created by Africans in the 1600s, to connect with her roots and transform and heal. 

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PRELUDE OF A STORY [PROLOGO DE UN CUENTO] 

DIR. ASHLEY SALMAN | CHILE | 17 MIN. | 2023 


After a mother’s passing, a daughter searches through archival footage to understand who she was, and how it connects to the father’s 

abusive behaviour, which is shaping her understanding of womanhood. 

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SONG OF THE LAKE [LA CANCION DEL LAGO] 

DIR. CARLOS SALLAS, ARIANA NAVARRETE, SAMUEL MENDEZ | MEXICO | 7 MIN. | 2023 


A fisherman faces mystical and natural forces to get what he needs to save the life of his precious granddaughter, at whatever the cost. 

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STILL HERE [AQUI SEGUIMOS] 

DIR. ÁLVARO HERNÁNDEZ BLANCO | SPAIN | 16 MIN. | 2022 


In the deserts of Baja California (México), Daria and Teresa are the last two speakers of the Ku’ahl indigenous language. In their world of 

oblivion and decrepitude, they lament the imminent extinction of the ku’ahl language and culture as the modern world moves on with 

indifference. But as long as Daria and Teresa converse together, ku’ahl lives. 

ANIMATION 

THE BORDERLINE [LA FRONTERA] 

DIR. CHRISTIAN ARREDONDO NARVÁEZ | MEXICO | 8 MIN. | 2022 


A man and a dog cross the desert in search of a mighty river that represents the limit with the neighboring territory. Exhausted, they 

manage to spot their goal, but they must face other obstacles before conquering its waters. 

DOCUMENTARY 

ANIMATION 


THE WALLS [LAS PAREDES DE MI TIERRA] 

DIR. BRYAM JIMÉNEZ | PUERTO RICO | 5 MIN. | 2022 


A minimalist animated short film that explores some of the sociopolitical events that have plagued the island of Puerto Rico in recent 

years through the contemplation of a place that, although it changes, remains the same. 

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THIS ONE IS FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD 

DIR. MIGUEL MELO | USA | 17 MIN. | 2023 


While browsing Craigslist gigs, Ben finds a well-paid, promising ad. When they call, the job seems easy: painting a portrait of an older 

woman named Doña Vicky. Ever since she moved into her new house, she hasn’t warmed up to it and she expects the painting to help. But 

Doña Vicky wants Ben to portray not just her likeness, but her essence. After struggling to fulfill her request, Ben will dig deeper to find the 

real connection to the work, even when the two of them don’t seem to have much in common.



STRANGE WORLD [UN MUNDO RARO] 

DIR. EUGENIA LLAGUNO | MEXICO | 18 MIN. | 2022 


A sex worker is assaulted by one of her clients in a motel. She visits a bar to get drunk and forget what happened that night. Upon arrival, 

she meets his friend Fello, a mariachi from the neighborhood, and asks him to sing her favourite song. As they sing, she connects with a 

sad, lonely man drinking coffee at one of the tables and apparently hiding something. She approaches the man to talk and find out who 

he is and what he hides. 

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THE HOUR OF THE BIRDS [LA HORA DE LOS PAJAROS] 

DIR. EMILIANO UMPIERREZ | URUGUAY | 5 MIN. | 2022 


After a long time without leaving her house, Valentina will meet her friends again... Even if it’s the last thing she does. 


THE WORLD'S AFTER [EL AFTER DEL MUNDO] 

DIR. FLORENTINA GONZALEZ | FRANCE | 11 MIN. | 2022 


Mankind no longer exists, only Fluor and Carlix remain, two ghosts in sportswear. They wander among the remains of an extinct civilization, 

one in search of a WiFi connection, the other in search of the head of a giant cetacean. A story of encounters and friendship, punctuated 

by a final playlist: that of the end of the world. 

DOCUMENTARY 

ANIMATION 

TO FALL 

DIR. IVAN MORALES JR. | GERMANY | 14 MIN. | 2023 


After an accident, a man is forced to live with limitations. His everyday life is characterized by isolation and strenuous rehabilitation. A 

reflection on falling and getting up. 

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TRANSLATORS 

DIR. RUDY VALDEZ | USA | 21 MIN. | 2023 


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Multiple Multiple Countries Directors - 102’ 

Multiple Countries - 102’ 



1:30 PM 

1:30 PM 

THE SHADOW 

THE OF THE SHADOW SUN 

OF Miguel THE Ferrer SUN 

Venezuela Miguel Ferrer - 98’ 

Venezuela - 98’ 



2:00 PM 

2:00 PM 

PRIMO 

PRIMO 

Shea Serrano 

Shea Serrano 

Screening, Q&A and 

Screening, YCP Live Q&A Reads and 

YCP Live Reads 

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HUMMINGBIRDS 

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Silvia Del Carmen Castaños, 

Silvia Estefanía Del Carmen “Beba” Castaños, 

Contreras 

Estefanía USA “Beba” - 78’ Contreras 

PRESENTED USA - 78’ WITH 




Anna Salinas 

Anna USA Salinas - 13’ 

*TALENT USA IN ATTENDANCE - 13’ 


4:30 PM 

4:30 PM 

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Thiago Brazil Zanato - 80’ 

PRESENTED Brazil - 80’ WITH 


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4:30 PM 

4:30 PM 

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MEXICO DE LA CHAPTER CALLE 

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Barilli 

Nick USA Barilli - 42’ 

USA - 42’ 




7:00 PM 

7:00 PM 

PROBLEMISTA 

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Julio USA Torres - 98’ 

USA - 98’ 



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CLOSING 

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RECEPTION 

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EPISODICS EPISODICS EPISODICS EPISODICS EPISODICS EPISODICS EPISODICS EPISODICS EPISODICS EPISODICS EPISODICS EPISODICS EPISODI 

EPISODICS 


ASTROPACKERS 

DIR. LUISA VELASQUEZ, SILVIA PRIETOV, FELIPE RODRIGUEZ | COLOMBIA | 11 MIN. | 2022 

SATURDAY I JUNE 3 I 1:45 PM I TCL CHINESE 6 THEATRE 

"Astropackers" tells the story of an unexpected backpacking trip across the galaxy, where two unlikely travel companions will live the most 

absurd and crazy adventures. Norman, unbeknownst to him, belongs to a rare species known as Camaleonis Dualidaris. As a result of a 

strange occurrence, he falls into a wormhole and becomes trapped in a meticulous and rigid extraterrestrial. Dissatisfied with his own 

state of mind, Norman collapses and escapes from Quadropolis falling into an adventure through the unknown galactic universe where he 

will be reunited with his own species. 


CHUCHI AND ADALIZ 

DIR. DANI ADALIZ (EP.1,2,4,5) LANCE HOLLOWAY (EP.3) | USA | 30 MIN. | 2023 


Set in the Bay area, buddy comedy Chuchi & Adaliz is a five episode, single-camera digital series that follows two childhood besties who, 

despite having a shared racial and ethnic identity as Afro Puerto Ricans, couldn’t be more different. 

When Adaliz loses her high-power corporate job in San Francisco is forced to move in with Chuchi, in Oakland. They’re in for a rude 

awakening as they realize that what brought them together as kids isn’t enough to keep them together as adults. 


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ESMERALDA 

DIR. SABRINA EHLERT | USA | 8 MIN. | 2022 


Esmeralda is a unique and quirky woman who works as at a dry cleaner, and who has an undeniable talent for investigating crimes. 

Throughout this episode, Esmeralda navigates an arson case involving a mysteriously burnt down church, a case where she suspects 

three of her own customers. 

One by one, she interviews her top suspects to find their motives: Local realtor Susan Verde, Pastor Roland, and Land man John Guerra. 

Getting as far, as inspecting their dirty laundry — literally.

CS EPISODICS EPISODICS EPISODICS EPISODICS EPISODICS EPISODICS EPISODICS EPISODICS EPISODICS EPISODICS EPISODICS EPISODICS EPIS 


ARROZ, LECHE Y POWERBALL! 

DIR. MARIANA SERRANO | USA | 19 MIN. | 2022 


“Arroz, Leche y Powerball” is the pilot episode of the proposed series Livin’ Con Los Cabo. It follows la Familia Cabo – a dysfunctional, 

multi-generational, Cuban American family whose problematic nature, hope for togetherness and dreams of success drive their struggles 

and triumphs. 

Over the course of a night, they decide to play the Powerball and take their chance at winning the grand-prize in hopes to better their lives. 

After overcoming unforeseen obstacles and dealing with their habitual family conflicts, they soon learn the real prize lies within them. 


BROWNSVILLE BRED 

DIR. ELAINE DEL VALLE | USA | 22 MIN. | 2022 


“Brownsville Bred” is a coming of age drama based on a true story and adapted from the award-winning novel and critically acclaimed 

stageplay of the same name. 

A spunky Latina must find her own path as she comes of age to face the grim realities of the father she once idolized and the deteriorating 

neighborhood she calls home. 

DOCUMENTARY 


DE LA CALLE: MEXICO 

DIR. ALEXANDRA POSADA | USA, PUERTO RICO, MEXICO, ARGENTINA, COLOMBIA, SPAIN, CUBA AND PANAMA | 44 MIN. | 2023 

SUNDAY I JUNE 4 I 4:30 PM I TCL CHINESE 6 THEATRE 

Hosted and conceptualized by & Concept by Nick Barili, “De la Calle” is a documentary series that takes a journey into the Latino diaspora 

to explore — and map — the evolution of Urbano music and cultures that ignited the musical revolution of Rap, Reggaeton, Bachata, Latin 

Trap, Cumbia and other sounds that are influencing music and culture worldwide. On this episode, Nick travels to Mexico during the Día 

de los Muertos and explores how artists such as Santa Fe Klan, Alemán, Yoss Bones, Aczino and Mare Advertencia Lirika are combining 

traditional culture and music like cumbia and coplas with rap and reggaeton to create their own sounds. 

DOCUMENTARY 

LGBTQ+ 

STONED BREAKUPS: SHARI 

DIR. BENJAMIN-SHALOM RODRIGUEZ | USA | 8 MIN. | 2022 


Spanning across nearly a decade, and from a heavy metal bar in Florida to Griffith Observatory in LA, Shari gets super high and retells her 

tumultuous relationship with a gaslighting musician named "Kent," their impromptu nuptials, and inevitable divorce. 

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LALIFF INCLUSION FELLOWSHIP 

SATURDAY I JUNE 3 | TCL CHINESE 6 THEATRES 

INDIGENOUS COHORT 5:00PM | AFRO/BLACK COHORT 7:00PM 

The LALIFF Inclusion Fellowship, sponsored by Netflix, is an ongoing program focused on building a more 

inclusive and equitable industry for all members of the Latino community. 

On its third edition, the program granted 5 Afro/Black Latino and 5 Indigenous Latino filmmakers $30,000 

each to write, direct and produce a short film. The completed films will have a special screening during 

the festival. 


DEATH IN TRAINING 

DIR. MIGUEL ANGEL DURAN | USA | 2023 

On his first day as a trainee, Death mistakenly takes the wrong soul 

and embarks on a hilarious journey trying to correct his mistake, 

but his antics only seem to cause more chaos and confusion in 

this zany comedy. 



DEVELOPMENT 

DIR. CHLOE CAUDILLO | USA | 2023 

Struggling to climb the corporate ladder, a Latina office worker 

finally lands a leadership training seminar, only to realize that to 

be successful, trainees must become clones of the boss. 



LEGEND OF EL CUCUY 

DIR. CYNTHIA GARCIA WILLIAMS | USA | 2023 

A mother refuses to discipline her misbehaved child, opens the 

door for a visit from El Cucuy , and pays the ultimate price for her 

indifference. 



MARQUE DOS 

DIR. ASHA CHAI-CHANG | USA | 2023 

An aspiring tour manager moves up the ranks in the marketing 

industry where discovering herself and her place in the world 

faces off with the demands of her dream job. 

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NA SAVI 

DIR. SOFIA AYERDI | USA, MEXICO | 2023 

As its tradition in her indigenous tribe, fourteen year old Areli is set 

to be married, she will have to choose between her community's 

traditions or what she truly desires. 



PUNTA SALINAS 

DIR. MARÍA DEL MAR ROSARIO | PUERTO RICO | 2023 

After having sex for the first time, Alba, a 16 year old, searches for 

a strength she has never exercised before. 



SISTERS BY WATER 

DIR. SHENNY DE LOS ANGELES | USA | 2023 

A Caribbean-American coming-of-age story. Two best friends, 

bonded by a shared fear of getting into the ocean, heal 

generational fears through the intimacy of sisterhood. 



SUPA HAIR 

DIR. GLENÍS HUNTER | USA | 2023 

After her Mother's passing, a young Dominican girl and her sister 

move to Arizona where she discovers the hair she so deeply 

despises actually holds an ancient power. 


WORTHY 

DIR. JALMER CACERES | USA | 2023 

A mischievous 10-year-old boy determined to show his mother 

that he can handle the responsibilities of caring for his first dog 

is forced to make a decision that changes his childhood forever. 

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LXIA SPARK ANIMATION GRANT 

Sponsored by Netflix, the Spark Animation Grant is designed to uplift Latino 

animation filmmakers. The selected filmmakers received a $10,000 grant each 

towards the production of an animated short film. The completed films will 

have a special screening during the festival. 


BACK TO NORMAL 

DIR. CECILIA DE JESUS | USA | 11 MIN. | 2023 


A little blob couple named Red and Orange are suddenly thrust into a world-altering pandemic. As the days of lockdown 

drag on, they work from home, do various quarantine activities to pass the time, and connect with friends and family 

virtually. They both end up being laid off from their jobs and months pass with them feeling listless. Orange gets a job 

that brings it back to the office, leaving Red home alone. 

As things steadily open up, Red remains inside, feeling increasingly isolated as other blobs return to their happy lives 

full of activities. Red’s mental health continues to deteriorate as Orange tries to find ways to show Red love and support. 

LGBTQ+ 

URIE 

DIR. ANTHONY GALLEGO | USA | 10 MIN. | 2023 


After an accident, a man is forced to live with limitations. His everyday life is characterized by isolation and strenuous 

rehabilitation. A reflection on falling and getting up. 

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LALIFF WORKS IN PROGRESS 

LALIFF Works in Progress, sponsored by Amazon Studios, is intended to support 

independent US based Latino filmmakers in the completion of a feature film 

(fiction or documentary), by granting them financial support through the final 

stages of post-production. 

The fund will support films with high production value, a distinctive directorial 

voice, culturally significant and commercially viable and will allocate $50,000 

between three projects selected through an open call. 

YOUTH CINEMA PROJECT FELLOWSHIP 

FRIDAY I JUNE 2 I 6:30 PM I TCL CHINESE 6 THEATRE 

Sponsored by Amazon Studios, the Youth Cinema Project Alumni program will 

premiere at the festival the film “Sol Supernova,” created by the inaugural 

YCP Fellowship cohort. The program provides college bound students with 

mentorship and resources to make a high-quality short film as a team to 

strengthen their film school applications and scholarship opportunities. 

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SPECIAL SCREENINGS 

HIP HOP X SIEMPRE 

This documentary, executive produced by Jessy Terrero—one of the most influential urban culture directors with a long history of 

bringing the two worlds together—will look to the past to remember and celebrate the Latinos who were a foundational part of hip-hop. 

Artists from the East to the West Coast and the South—all the way down to Argentina—who have shaped hip-hop’s story in diverse and 

significant ways reflect on what the movement means to them on a personal level. We’ll hear from legends like Fat Joe, B-Real, N.O.R.E., 

and Residente, and newer voices on the scene, including Eladio Carrión, Myke Towers, Alemán, Snow Tha Product, Villano Antillano, 

and Trueno. Hear how they’re reinventing this art form and continuing to inspire the next generation of artists and fans. Where will the 

movement go next? One thing is certain—hip-hop has never played by any rules, so anything is possible. 

“Hip-Hop X Siempre’’ will feature an exclusive to Amazon Music soundtrack song by Eladio Carrión, that will be available as an 

Amazon Original. 

PRIMO 

The coming-of-age, single-camera comedy, inspired by Serrano’s life growing up in San Antonio, TX, follows Rafa Gonzales, a wide-eyed 

16-year-old being raised by his clever mother, Drea, and his five overbearing uncles (Rollie, Mike, Ryan, Jay, and Mondo) as they live their 

lives on the southside of San Antonio. Rafa is at an inflection point, as three big life moments coincide: he and his friends are nearing 

the end of high school; he’s pretty sure he just met the girl of his dreams; and he just found out he has a real chance to become the first 

person in his family to go to college. Over the course of the series, the group—Rafa, his mom, uncles, friends, and crush—will all affect 

each other and help one another grow in ways they weren’t expecting, whether they like it or not. 

Created by Shea Serrano and Michael Schur. 

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SPECIAL SCREENINGS 

WITH LOVE 

With Love is a romantic dramedy centered on siblings Lily and Jorge Diaz as they navigate big life changes and rely on their equally big 

family to get them through. Following her whirlwind romance with Santiago, Lily decides to focus all her energy on a personal journey of 

self-love by growing her makeup styling business and looking into homeownership. But when both Santiago and Nick profess their feelings 

for her, Lily wrestles with what is best for her future. Meanwhile Jorge begins to question whether he and Henry are truly compatible. When 

he meets Henry’s proud Texan parents, he can’t decide whether the relationship is a fairy tale or a nightmare. 

With Love is created and executive produced by Gloria Calderón Kellett and produced by Kellett’s production company, GloNation and 

Amazon Studios. 

SPIDER MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE 

Miles Morales returns for the next chapter of the Oscar®-winning Spider-Verse saga, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. After reuniting 

with Gwen Stacy, Brooklyn’s full-time, friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is catapulted across the Multiverse, where he encounters a team 

of Spider-People charged with protecting its very existence. But when the heroes clash on how to handle a new threat, Miles finds himself 

pitted against the other Spiders and must redefine what it means to be a hero so he can save the people he loves most. 

Directed by Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers, and Justin K. Thompson. 

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EGEDA US 

IS THE US-BASED 

IBEROAMERICAN 

PRODUCERS 

ASSOCIATION. 

EGEDA US, as a major link between the Spanish film industry and the 

North American and Latino film industries is proud to bring the best 

of Ibero-American cinema to audiences in the United States. As the 

premier association dedicated to promoting and protecting the 

interests of Ibero-American audiovisual producers, we are 

committed to showcasing the talent and creativity of our 

filmmakers on the global stage. 

Join us in celebrating the vibrant world of Ibero-American cinema 

at our upcoming events and screenings. Follow us on social media 

and stay tuned for updates! With EGEDA US, you'll discover the best 

of Spanish cinema and more. 

We invite you to share the news about your projects with us 

Email us to: garlene.mendez@egeda.com 

egedaus 

www.egeda-us.com 

NETFLIX IS PROUD TO SUPPORT THE 

LOS ANGELES 

LATINO 

INTERNATIONAL 

FILM FESTIVAL 

AND CONGRATULATES THE FILMMAKERS 

FROM THE LALIFF INCLUSION FELLOWSHIP 

AND SPARK ANIMATION GRANT PROGRAMS

PRESENTED BY

CINEGRILL THEATER AT THE HOLLYWOOD ROOSEVELT HOTEL 

JUNE 3 

.. , 

CHANGUI MAJADERO 

AFRO-CUBAN SALSA 

Changüí Majadero is a Los Angeles-based band that blends traditional Afro- 

Cuban music with modern influences to create a unique sound that has 

been captivating audiences for years. The band’s name is derived from the 

Cuban musical style changüí, which originated in the eastern region of the 

country in the late 19th century. 


JUNE 2 

DJ JULICIO 

HIP-HOP, ELECTRONIC, LATIN 

For almost two decades, DJ Julicio has scratched, spun and pulsated his 

way across clubs, hotels, bars, and festivals around the world. A night of 

beats crafted and curated by DJ Julicio is a journey into the beauty and 

power of music. 


JUNE 2 

DEUCE ECLIPSE 

BILINGUAL HIP-HOP, CUMBIA 

Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, dynamic bilingual emcee/rapper 

Deuce ECLIPSE; co-founder/vocalist of Bang Data; and member of Discos 

Resaca Collective, draws influence from both his Nicaraguan heritage as 

well as the culture of Hip-Hop he grew up with in the United States. 


JUNE 2 

DONDE MACHI 

VIDEO ALBUM FOR DAWER X DAMPER’S NEW RELEASE 

La Ruta Studio presents a conceptual video based on Dawer X Damper’s 

new album of the same name. “Donde Machi” is an audiovisual treat not 

to be missed. 


JUNE 1 

EL HARU KUROI 

NUEVA TROPICALIA 

East Los Angeles trio drawing their original musical style from their own 

experiences with life and music from which they are surrounded. Natives 

to Los Angeles’ Eastside, their music not only is a representation of their 

cultural upbringing in the city, but also a reminiscence of Mexican, South 

American, African, and American Jazz elements. 

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FRESKO 


JUNE 3 

PSYCHEDELIC CUMBIA, ELECTRO TROPICAL, SALSA, 

DANCEHALL, REGGAE 

Latin vinyl junkie and veteran member of Los Angeles’ underground music 

scene, Fresko’s profound love for Latin/Afro-Caribbean rhythms and soundsystem 

culture is highlighted in his explosive all-vinyl sets laced with deep 

Cumbias, Champeta, Salsa and Dancehall/Reggae with a flare of Hip-Hop 

style mixing. 

.. 

J GUERO 


JUNE 3 

ELECTROPICAL 

Latin electronica project founded by LA based chilean producer Juan 

Covarrubias. With 2 EPs and 3 singles released since its foundation in 2019, 

the project has collaborated with artists such as rock en español legend 

Enrique Bunbury, theremin superstar Carolina Eyck, and taiko group Asano 

Taiko Ensemble, among others. 


JUNE 1 

JOSE GALVAN 

CUMBIA, ROCK, ELECTRONICA 

José Galván started DJ-ing in 2008, when his job as an On-Air personality at 

the now defunct Indie 103.1fm demanded it. He had produced The Crystal 

Method’s weekly radio show, Community Service for 2 years, and with their 

guidance and some of their gear on loan, he took to the 1’s & 2’s one Cinco 

de Mayo. 

LA JUNTA 

TROPICAL, AFRO-LATIN 

THE HOLLYWOOD ROOSEVELT HOTEL 

MAY 31 

"La Junta”, a Spanish translation of “the gathering”, is the moniker of 

the four-person DJ team that produces the series and related deejay/live 

music events. 


JUNE 3 

LA MERA CANDELARIA 

SALSA, CUMBIA 

Queer Xicana musician, educator and activist from San Juan Bautista, 

California (Amah Mutsun tribal land), now based in the occupied Tongva 

territory of Los Angeles. She utilizes the irresistibly sensual cumbia, salsa, 

and son rhythms of Latinoamérica to turn a world of misogyny and power 

structures on its own head. 

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MAY 31 

LA MISA NEGRA 

NEO-RETRO CUMBIA, LATIN ALTERNATIVE 

8-piece band from Oakland, California, known for their unique blend of 

cumbia and high-energy, Afro-Latin music. 


MAY 31 

NANCY SANCHEZ 

MEXICAN FOLKLORE, LATIN ALTERNATIVE, POP, JAZZ 

Nancy represents a new voice in the world of ranchera music, providing 

a first-person, woman's perspective within a historically male-dominated 

genre. La Gran Civilización features a collaboration with ®Latin Grammywinning 

all-female mariachi band Flor De Toloache on “Puerta Del Sol”. 

~ 

NINA DIOZ 

BILINGUAL HIP-HOP 


JUNE 4 

Carla Reyna, better known as Niña Dioz, has grown accustomed to breaking 

barriers for more than a decade into Mexico’s predominantly male hiphop 

scene as an openly queer rapper. Now based between Los Angeles 

and Mexico City, she continues to create meaningful songs that reflect her 

identity, reality, vision and voice. 

¿QIENSAVE? 

? 


JUNE 2 

CUMBIA URBANA 

A Cumbia Urbana group from Salinas, California with roots stretching back 

to Michoacán, Mexico. ¿Qiensave? creates high-energy dance music 

LALIFF MUSIC 

June 1st, 2nd, and 3rd from 9:30 PM to 11:00 PM at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel 

Tickets to LALIFF Music events are available online. You must be 21+ to attend. 

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LALIFF INDUSTRY 

PROGRAMS 

DISTRIBUTION FOR US LATINE 

FILMMAKERS MASTERCLASS 

Presented by Comcast, NBCUniversal Telemundo 

Hosted by Giancarlo Nasi 

May 31 - June 2 I 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM 

This three-day masterclass aims to address the distribution challenges that emerging and mid-career US 

Latine directors and producers face, and empower them to navigate the growingly complex distribution 

landscape. The program will offer hands-on training in strategic distribution, effective marketing and 

legal advice. 

REGISTER 

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VISUAL STORYTELLING MASTERCLASS 

Presented by Comcast, NBCUniversal Telemundo 

Hosted by Roman Cuilla Martinez 

May 31 - June 2 I 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM 

Learn visual storytelling from your favorite Latine filmmakers! In this 3-part workshop series from Film Reframed, you'll uncover 

actionable techniques to create your own cinematic images. Each workshop features dozens of illustrative examples, making this a 

truly unforgettable experience for visual learners. 

Join us virtually from May 31st through June 2nd and walk away with unique insights to improve your craft at every level - whether you're 

an aspiring filmmaker or industry veteran! 

Be sure to bring paper and a pencil to the webinar to get the most out of this session. 

REGISTER 

NETFLIX ANIMATION: WRITING FOR ANIMATION 

In partnership with LXiA 

Thursday I June 1 I 12:00 PM I Virtual 

Join us for an interactive Writing for Animation Workshop during LALIFF, aimed at preparing experience Latin/a/o/x/e writers with the 

necessary tools to sharpen their skills. 

[By Invitation Only] 

WORKSHOPS 

WRITING FOR ANIMATION TELEVISION WITH 

THE NICKELODEON WRITING PROGRAM 

Hosted by Kate Blatchford, Sr. Manager, Creative Talent Development & Outreach 

Thursday I June 1 I 10:00 AM I Virtual 

Writing for animation television brings its own unique challenges and opportunities. Writers from Nickelodeon Animation Studio and 

the Nickelodeon Writing Program will give insight into what makes it different, making the jump to being an animation writer from live 

action or a completely different career. At the end of the program attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in small group 

conversations with working writers. 

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PANELS 

DISNEY TELEVISION ANIMATION PANEL: 

LATINX LEADERSHIP ON MARVEL'S MOON GIRL 

Featuring Rafael Chaidez, Producer, Jose Lopez, Character Art Director, 

Luciano Herrera, Background Artist, Sandra Powers, Lead Editor 

Moderated by Pilar Flynn, Co-Executive Producer 

6/2 1:10pm 

Join LatinX in Animation and Disney TVA for an incredible discussion on Latinx Leadership on “Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur”. 

Open to Accreditation Holders 

FILM FESTIVALS: CURRENT STATE OF AFFAIRS 

AND STRATEGIES 

Panelists: Diana Sanchez and Ana Souza 

Saturday I June 3 I 2:30 PM I Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel 

This discussion will cover how the industry shifts have affected festivals, and include some practical advice on how to optimize festival 

submissions and how to navigate the sometimes nebulous area of festival premieres. 


WALT DISNEY ANIMATION STUDIOS 

Hosted by Juan Pablo-Reyes 

Panelists: Albert Ramirez, Natalia Adame Mendoza, and Jasmine Reed 

Friday I June 2 I 1:00 PM I Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel 

Join us for a conversation about how movies at Walt Disney Animation Studios are made through creative collaboration, iteration and 

innovation - from story through production. Speakers will share insights and examples from several animated films, as well as the 

teaser trailer for Disney Animation’s next feature film, Wish. 


WARNER BROS. ANIMATION / 

CARTOON NETWORK STUDIOS 

Featuring Juan Meza-Leon, Director & Moderated by Jen Hurler 

Friday I June 2 I 12:00 PM I Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel 

From “Kung Fu Panda” to “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” to “Rick and Morty” and now HBO Max’s highly anticipated animated epic 

“Batman Azteca: Choque de Imperios” - join us on Animation Day, June 2nd at 12:00pmat the Hollywood Roosevelt Theatre to discuss 

Director Juan Meza-Leon career’s trajectory in animation. 


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CAFECITOS 

AVAILABLE ON LALIFF'S YOUTUBE CHANNEL STARTING MAY 31 AT 10:00 AM 

NALIP: PRODUCING IN A CULTURE OF CHANGE 

AND INNOVATION 

Featuring Frida Torresblanco, Jamie Goncalves, Carlos Lopez Estrada 

Wednesday I May 31 I 10:00 AM I Virtual 

A conversation on the challenges and changes of producing for a global and digital age. Producers discuss their experiences and lessons 

from securing financing for projects, navigating the shifting independent landscape, and finding sustainability within the industry. 

Diving on topics of co-productions, the impact of streaming on packaging and distribution, and finding and supporting emerging talent. 

ON ANIMATION AND CREATIVE LEADERSHIP 

Tito Ortiz, Director, Original Animation, Film at Netflix 


Join us in a discussion on executive creative leadership with Tito Ortiz, Director of Original Animation, Film at Netflix, and learn about 

what it takes to set yourself up for a successful career in animation. Premiering on Latinx in Animation’s Youtube channel on Animation 

Day, June 2nd at 9:00am PT. 

THE INSTITUTO CERVANTES IN L.A.: THE POWER 

OF FILM & TV IN THE EVOLUTION OF LANGUAGE 

Featuring Dani Adaliz, Rudy Valdez 

Moderated by Luis García Martín, Diana Cadavid 


THE PATH TO ANIMATION SHOW RUNNER 

Featuring Natasha Kline, Executive Producer and Creator at DisneyTVA 

Moderated by Angela M. Sánchez (she/they), Staff Writer at DisneyTVA 

Friday I June 2 I 10:00 AM I Virtual 

LatinX in Animation seeks the representation of our community from page to post -- and Disney Television Animation’s highly 

anticipated series PRIMOS is everything we’re eager to see! PRIMOS showrunner and creator Natasha Kline will share her own journey 

in this exclusive fireside chat. 

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AWARDS 

& JURY 

BEST US LATINO LIVE ACTION SHORT 

Presented by Comcast NBCUniversal Telemundo 

This award comes with a $4000 USD cash prize to be shared by the director and the 

Producer (based on the “Produced By” credit). 

BEST US LATINA DIRECTOR OF A LIVE ACTION SHORT 

Presented by Comcast NBCUniversal Telemundo 

This award comes with a $4000 USD cash prize granted to the director. 

BEST US LATINO DIRECTOR OF A LIVE ACTION SHORT 

Presented by Fotokem 

This award comes with the Lodge Finishing Package (post-production services) at 

Fotokem, which includes Color Grade Package (2K) - Conform, DI Color Garde, and DCP/ 

ProRes422. valued at $15,000 USD. The prize is granted to the director. 

JURY FOR THE LIVE ACTION SHORTS 

Aitch Alberto, Writer And Director 

Linda Yvette Chavez, Creator, Director, Writer, Showrunner, And Producer 

Kevin Shih, Manager, Creative Talent & Content, Global Talent Development & Inclusion 

For Universal Pictures 

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BEST US EPISODIC SHORT 

Presented by FX Networks 

This award comes with a $2,000 USD cash price 

granted to the creator. 

JURY FOR THE EPISODIC SHORTS 

Rossana Baumeister, Film Producer 

Jorge Alfaro, Film & TV Producer And Executive 

Summer Joy “SJ” Main Muñoz, Drama Director 

and Director Of Development 

BEST ANIMATED SHORT 

This award comes with a $2,000 USD cash 

prize granted to the filmmaker. 

The Latino Film Institute (LFI) is a 501(c)(3) 

nonprofit organization dedicated to creating 

infrastructure for equity, diversity, and 

excellence for the Latino community in the 

entertainment industry. 

LFI houses three signature programs 

including: the Youth Cinema Project (YCP), the 

Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival 

(LALIFF), and Latinx in Animation (LXiA). 

JURY FOR THE ANIMATION SHORTS 

Natasha Kline, Creator & Executive Producer of “Primos” for 

Disney Television Animation 

Octavio Rodriguez, Director At Dreamworks Animation 

Karissa Valencia, Showrunner and Executive Producer of 

Netflix Animation’s Upcoming Preschool Series, Spirit Rangers 

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