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May 2012

Call for entries: Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival

16TH LOS ANGELES LATINO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (LALIFF) IN HOLLYWOOD AUGUST 16-21, 2012 – CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS/SAVETHE DATE

One of the most prominent Latino International Film Festivals in the USA, the festival promotes the richness and diversity of Latin Cinema by showcasing films from the United States, Latin America, the Caribbean, Spain and Portugal. LALIFF celebrates the work of existing and emerging Latino talent while creating a bridge between filmmakers and the film industry in Hollywood. LALIFF serves as a catalyst for the promotion and distribution of Latino films.

LALIFF presents feature films, documentaries, shorts and special screenings. The films showcase a wide variety of themes by Latino filmmakers, producers, writers and actors, as well as movies that depict Latino culture. It is a competitive festival with prizes and a venue where filmmakers come together with Industry Executives, Latino and general audiences. LALIFF also offers industry panels, workshops, networking receptions, educational programs, and hosts some of the best Galas in Hollywood.

The Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival is a qualifying festival for the Narrative and Animated Short Film categories of the Academy Awards®.

Submissions are now open; the new form is online. The final submission deadline is June 6, 2012.

Submissions should be sent regular post to our P.O. Box. The P. O. Box address does not accept Federal Express or UPS deliveries. Please write us at office@latinofilm.org if you need a street address where to send it.

For more information call or write:
LOS ANGELES LATINO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Att: Marlene Dermer, Program Department
P.O. Box 149
Hollywood, CA 90078-0149
323-446-2770 Tel/Fax
www.latinofilm.org
director@latinofilm.org
festprogramming@latinofilm.org

SUBMISSION DEADLINES Early Bird Deadline: May 7, 2012 Regular Deadline: May 25, 2012 Final Deadline: June 6, 2012 $5.00 discount on entry fees for LALIFF members.
INSCRIPCIONES- FECHA de LÍMITE 5 de junio de 2012
For membership information please contact: membership@latinofilm.org