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The LFI Fellowships program is a comprehensive suite of entertainment industry pipeline initiatives. Encompassing the Inclusion, Spark Animation, YCP Alumni, and Below-the-Line fellowships, along with Works In Progress, LFI+150, and various grant opportunities, the program provides tailored mentorship, essential resources, and strategic industry connections to support Latino creatives at every career stage. By empowering high school students, emerging talents, and seasoned professionals alike, LFI Fellowships champions a new generation of creatives equipped to thrive in a competitive entertainment landscape.
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The Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival (LALIFF), founded by Edward James Olmos in 1997, will celebrate its milestone 25th edition from May 27 – May 31, 2026, in Hollywood, CA. Marking a quarter-century of elevating Latino voices, this year’s festival will introduce a new Best Feature Film Award and debut LALIFF Connect: Market & Creative Forum, expanding opportunities for filmmakers while continuing its Oscar®-qualifying recognition for short films.
Dr. Rachel Raimist has always understood the power of storytelling to shape lives. Long before she directed episodes for major networks or broke barriers within the Directors Guild of America, she experienced firsthand how filmmaking could uncover truth and inspire change.
The Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival (LALIFF), founded by Edward James Olmos in 1997, will celebrate its milestone 25th edition from May 27 – May 31, 2026, in Hollywood, CA. Marking a quarter-century of elevating Latino voices, this year’s festival will introduce a new Best Feature Film Award and debut LALIFF Connect: Market & Creative Forum, expanding opportunities for filmmakers while continuing its Oscar®-qualifying recognition for short films.
