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LETTER FROM THE FOUNDER<br />
This year we kick off the 22nd edition of the Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival convinced,<br />
now more than ever, of the importance of our mission. We are doubling our efforts to build<br />
infrastructure for the Latino community in the entertainment industry, while remaining focused on<br />
excellence. Because that is what our community deserves: excellence!<br />
We decided to feature the multiplicity of expressions that exist in the Latino community by<br />
highlighting the individual countries, flavors, colors, languages and perspectives of Latinos in the<br />
US and abroad.<br />
At a time when our industry is faced with the responsibility of evaluating our commitment to fair<br />
practices, LALIFF is proud to offer a safe space for dialogue, connection, and the enjoyment of the<br />
work by the filmmakers and artists of our community.<br />
As members of a historically marginalized group in this industry, we are currently fighting two<br />
battles: one for proper compensation and the other for proper representation in front and behind<br />
the camera. I promise you that the Latino Film Institute will continue to work tirelessly to be part of<br />
the solution for both of these problems.<br />
Enjoy LALIFF <strong>2023</strong>. See you at the movies!<br />
Edward James Olmos<br />
Founder & Chairman of the Latino Film Institute (LFI)<br />
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