Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival (LALIFF)

Los Angeles, USA · FilmFreeway

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Academy Award qualifying. Founded in 1997, the premier Latino film festival in the US. Co-founded by Edward James Olmos and Marlene Dermer. Celebrates Latino storytelling across all genres and formats. Strong industry networking and panels. Open to all filmmakers but prioritizes Latino voices and stories.

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Deadlines & Fees

earlybird deadline · passed

Thu, January 15, 2026

Shorts 20 / Features 25 USD

regular deadline · passed

Sun, March 15, 2026

Shorts 27 / Features 45 USD

late deadline · passed

Thu, April 30, 2026

Shorts 36 / Features 65 USD

The Facts

Festival dates

Thu, June 4, 2026 – Mon, June 8, 2026

Notification

Expected by Fri, May 15, 2026

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