Calgary Latin American Film Festival

06/02/2026

Yesterday was the last day of our inaugural year and we couldn’t have done it without the amazing , , , and

Our closing ceremony revolved around Guardado Hermano, a Mexican thriller inspired by Nahuatl mythology that follows the story of two siblings Leo and Argel. Director joined us afterwards to talk about

We’re beyond proud of this year’s turnout, despite our modest selection. thank you so much for your trust and we hope to see you next year,
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05/31/2026

Have you ever had to let go of something in your life to adapt to uncertainty? What was it, and why? 🎻

Yesterday, got us thinking about what it means to give up a passion, a language, and more as an adult.

05/30/2026

Cinema tells stories. It shows who we are. And tonight, Calgary had its first big Latin American story on screen🎬🌎

The Calgary Latin American Film Festival has officially launched!

A huge thank you to our volunteers, sponsors, and the City of Calgary for making this dream a reality.

May this last for many, many years to come🙌

El cine narra historias. Cuenta quiénes somos. Y anoche Calgary tuvo su primera historia latinoamericana en grande🎬🌎

¡Arrancó el Calgary Latin American Film Festival!

Gracias a nuestros voluntarios, sponsors y a la Ciudad de Calgary por hacer posible este sueño.

¡Que dure muchísimo tiempo! 🙌


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05/30/2026

🎬 En nuestro primer día del Festival, entrevistamos a algunos de nuestros invitados, y les preguntamos:
¿que traerían desde su país para Canadá?

¿Y ustedes que traerían?

Los esperamos hoy en The Globe Cinema a las 7 p.m. para “Niños de las Brisas”.


📸 : .gomezc

05/28/2026

A heartfelt thank you to Constable Ray Hostland and the Calgary Police Service for their kind words and support for the very first Latin American Film Festival in Calgary.
We truly appreciate your commitment to building a safe, inclusive, and vibrant city for everyone. Support like this means a lot to our Latin American community and to everyone helping bring this festival to life.
Thank you for celebrating culture, diversity, and community with us.

05/23/2026

🎬 Experience the heart of Latin America right here in Calgary! Over three unforgettable evenings, we are showcasing three deeply moving films from three different nations. Come celebrate vibrant storytelling, rich culture, and the magic of cinema with us.
A special thank you to our official sponsors for making this festival possible:
Country Hills Toyota , City of Calgary – Your Local Government , Karen Alvarenga, Guru Services , Minas Brazilian Steakhouse , and Odd Sausage
🎟️ See you at the movies!

05/21/2026

Inaugural Calgary Latin American Film Festival starts May 29

By Eric Volmers
Calgary Herald

In the Colombian film Colibri, a young couple confront the drama of their past upon learning they are having a baby.

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The Venezuelan documentary Children of Las Brisas follows three children from Valencia for a decade as they attempt to become professional musicians in the National Orchestra System.

In the Mexican thriller Guardado, Hermano (Brother, Kept), a small-town man with autism confronts a serial killer after the death of his brother.

Films from Colombia, Venezuela and Mexico will screen at Canyon Meadows, The Globe Cinema and the Plaza Cinema

01/27/2026

🤧 the people yearn for community!

are you a chronic letterboxd logger 🧐, a passionate cinephile 👩🏻, latam cinema connoisseur ☝️or a film aficionado?

we got you, click the link to join our volunteer line-up!

fill out the form, be part of a meaningful community about films and emerging regional cinema 📈

looking forwarding to meeting y’all 🎞️🎥✊