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Houston Latino Film Festival Houston Latino Film Festival is a 501(c)(3) non-profit Latine arts organization.

Houston, thank you for being part of the Houston Latino Film Festival 2026! Your support and enthusiasm helped create an...
25/03/2026

Houston, thank you for being part of the Houston Latino Film Festival 2026! Your support and enthusiasm helped create an unforgettable celebration of Latino storytelling, creativity, and community.🎬✨🎞️💜

As we begin planning for the future, we’d love to hear from you. Your feedback plays a key role in helping us grow and make the festival even better each year.

Please take a few minutes to complete our short survey: https://bit.ly/47JnYbp or through the link in our bio. 🔗

As a thank-you, everyone who completes the survey will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win exciting prizes. ✨🙂‍↔️

We truly appreciate your time and insights—and we hope to welcome you back next year for an even bigger and better festival!🎞️🙌🏼

20/03/2026

We had the honor of receiving a proclamation from the City of Houston commemorating March 18 as the official Houston Latino Film Festival day. This feels HUGE! We are grateful to our community and to council member Joaquin Martinez for his support. After 10 years, we are so proud of what we have accomplished. This is a testament to the power of our community, and to the great need we all felt to tell our own stories. Salud to 10 more years!

Join us at for a free Salsa lesson hosted by the on March 21st at 7:30pm. The event is free, but RSVP to secure your s...
15/03/2026

Join us at for a free Salsa lesson hosted by the on March 21st at 7:30pm. The event is free, but RSVP to secure your spot.

The Texas Salsa Congress instructor will guide you through the basics and Salsa partner work so everyone can join the fun.

🎶 What to Expect:
• Free salsa lesson by the Texas Salsa Congress
• Music and dancing for all skill levels
• A lively celebration of Latino culture
• No partner or experience is needed.

Full festival schedule and tickets are available at the link in our bio! For more information, visit: houstonlatinofilmfestival.org

Access over 80 films, workshops, and panels during the 5-day festival with an ALL ACCESS BADGE for only $65. Students get a special discounted price of $45. Single tickets are $14.

We would like to thank the following sponsors and partners for supporting the 2026 Houston Latino Film Festival:








🚨 Step inside the director’s chair with acclaimed and award winning director Kristian Mercado in this hands-on, behind-...
15/03/2026

🚨 Step inside the director’s chair with acclaimed and award winning director Kristian Mercado in this hands-on, behind-the-scenes workshop that brings the filmmaking process to life. Designed as a candid, real-world demonstration, this session offers attendees a rare glimpse into how a film set actually operates—from communicating with cast and crew to blocking, and the on-the-spot decision-making that brings a scene to life. The workshop will guide attendees through a practical, live scenario that breaks down the directing process in an accessible and engaging way, making it ideal for emerging filmmakers and anyone curious about what really happens on set.

🎟️ WORKSHOP: Saturday, March 21st - 10:00AM at MATCH (Box 1) FREE to attend but must RSVP!

ABOUT KRISTIAN MERCADO
Spanish Harlem and Puerto Rico raised, Kristian Mercado uses film and comedy to explore identity, family, and oppression across race and class. Mercado’s NUEVO RICO debuted at the 2021 SXSW Festival, garnering the Animation Jury Award. Mercado directed his first feature film IF YOU WERE THE LAST (2022) and has several scripts in the works, including CHEECH AND CHONG's biopic.

Mercado has directed content for Billie Eilish, Bad Bunny, Awkwafina, Eric Andre, Spotify, Adidas, Corona, Miller, Topo Chico, Alienware, De La Soul, MF DOOM, Planned Parenthood, Gatorade, and Adult Swim, among others. He has also solidified a place in today’s comedy scene, directing specials for Michael Che, Ilana Glazer, Taylor Tomlinson, Hannibal Buress, Sam Jay, Phoebe Robinson, and Aida Rodriguez.

For the full festival schedule and single tickets, see link at our bio or visit: houstonlatinofilmfestival.org

Access over 80 films, workshops and panels during the 5-day festival with an ALL ACCESS BADGE for only $65 (Students get a special discounted price of $45). Single tickets are $14.

We would like to recognize the following sponsors and partners for supporting the 2026 Houston Latino Film Festival:







Join us at ALMAAHH Gallery at MATCH for a curated set by Mexican Blackbird, featuring Tejano and Soul selections that re...
14/03/2026

Join us at ALMAAHH Gallery at MATCH for a curated set by Mexican Blackbird, featuring Tejano and Soul selections that reflect the spirit of the musical documentaries screening throughout the day. Soul Searchin at 6:30pm and Take It Away at 8:00pm.

⁠Full festival schedule and tickets are available at the link in our bio! For more information, visit: houstonlatinofilmfestival.org

Access over 80 films, workshops, and panels during the 5-day festival with an ALL ACCESS BADGE for only $65. Students get a special discounted price of $45. Single tickets are $14.

We would like to thank the following sponsors and partners for supporting the 2026 Houston Latino Film Festival:








Join us on Friday, March 20, at 9:15 PM in the Gallery at MATCH right after the screening for the TAKE IT AWAY Afterpar...
12/03/2026

Join us on Friday, March 20, at 9:15 PM in the Gallery at MATCH right after the screening for the TAKE IT AWAY Afterparty.

Celebrate the night with a set of classic Tejano favorites as spins the vibes while La Vero brings the energy on the mic. 💃🏽✨

Event supported by and tequila while supplies last. Must be 21 or older to drink.

⁠Full festival schedule and tickets are available at the link in our bio! For more information, visit: houstonlatinofilmfestival.org

Access over 80 films, workshops, and panels during the 5-day festival with an ALL ACCESS BADGE for only $65. Students get a special discounted price of $45. Single tickets are $14.

We would like to thank the following sponsors and partners for supporting the 2026 Houston Latino Film Festival:








11/03/2026

We’re just a week away from Opening Night of the 10th Houston Latino Film Festival (March 18-22) and the Texas Premiere of AMERICAN PACHUCO: THE LEGEND OF LUIS VALDEZ! If you haven't purchased your tickets or badges yet, you'll want to do so now to guarantee a seat to what will be a sold out show!

Don’t miss this special night with Chicano legends Cheech Marin and Zoot Suit star Daniel Valdez, who will join the film’s director, David Alvarado, for a conversation moderated by Houston’s own Tony Diaz!

🎟️AMERICAN PACHUCO screening: Wed, Mar 18th, 8:00 PM

SYNOPSIS
Against political resistance and industry skepticism, Luis Valdez pushes Chicano storytelling from the fields to the film screen with Zoot Suit and La Bamba, crafting iconic works that challenge, celebrate, and expand America’s story.

Luis Valdez recognized early on the profound impact of seeing one’s own humanity reflected onstage and on screen. He used theater to ignite change while working alongside farmworkers and Cesar Chavez, and he made films that amplified Chicano experiences. His work expanded audiences, bringing in people who had rarely seen their stories told before. Now, director David Alvarado reveals the fuel behind his legendary career.
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Full festival schedule and tickets at link in bio! ⁠For more, visit: houstonlatinofilmfestival.org

Access over 85 films, workshops and panels during the 5-day festival with an ALL ACCESS BADGE for only $65 (Students get a special discounted price of $45). Single tickets are $14.

Cumbias y Café Join the Houston Latino Film Festival and Café Con Amigos for a midday gathering celebrating music, cu...
06/03/2026

Cumbias y Café

Join the Houston Latino Film Festival and Café Con Amigos for a midday gathering celebrating music, culture, and community. Free to attend 21+ to drink. Entry subject to venue capacity.

Hosted in the Gallery at MATCH on Sunday, March 22, from 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Enjoy complimentary coffee served by while DJ El Turko and Bien Tejana spin a curated selection of cumbia favorites to set the vibe. Whether you're taking a break between screenings or stopping by to connect with fellow festivalgoers, Cumbias & Café is the perfect place to recharge and enjoy the rhythm of the afternoon.

Full festival schedule and tickets at link in bio! ⁠ For more, visit: houstonlatinofilmfestival.org

🚨SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT! The legendary comedian, actor, writer & director, Cheech Marin will be joining us on Opening Nig...
04/03/2026

🚨SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT! The legendary comedian, actor, writer & director, Cheech Marin will be joining us on Opening Night - Wednesday, March 18 for the Texas Premiere of AMERICAN PACHUCO: THE LEGEND OF LUIS VALDEZ

Cheech Marin and Zoot Suit star, Daniel Valdez, the two Chicano legends and pioneers whom are guest subjects in the documentary AMERICAN PACHUCO, will join director David Alvarado to participate in a conversation moderated by Houston's own Tony Diaz! GET YOUR TICKETS now before they sell out!
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🎟️AMERICAN PACHUCO screening: Wed, Mar 18th, 8:00 PM
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Full festival schedule and tickets at link in bio! ⁠For more, visit: houstonlatinofilmfestival.org

Access over 85 films, workshops and panels during the 5-day festival with an ALL ACCESS BADGE for only $65 (Students get a special discounted price of $45). Single tickets are $14.

TAKE IT AWAY is a dynamic documentary charting the rise of Tejano and Regional Mexican music through the groundbreaking ...
02/03/2026

TAKE IT AWAY is a dynamic documentary charting the rise of Tejano and Regional Mexican music through the groundbreaking legacy of Johnny Canales — the charismatic host who launched icons like Selena — revealing the cultural impact, triumphs, and untold story behind a genre that now dominates global airwaves. Join us for the Houston Premiere of TAKE IT AWAY with director Adrian Arredondo in attendance! This screening is co-presented by Texas Monthly

🎟️Screening: Friday, March 20th - 8:00 PM at MATCH (Box 4)

Join us after the screening in the Gallery at MATCH for the TAKE IT AWAY afterparty. A night of Tejano favorites, with Mr. Simmer Down from spinning the classics with La Vero on the mic.
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Full festival schedule and tickets at link in bio! ⁠For more, visit: houstonlatinofilmfestival.org

Access over 80 films, workshops and panels during the 5-day festival with an ALL ACCESS BADGE for only $65 (Students get a special discounted price of $45). Single tickets are $14.

We would like to recognize the following sponsors and partners for supporting the 2026 Houston Latino Film Festival:







Don’t miss this special screening of ZOOT SUIT 🎬, co-presented with Chicano Boulevard. It will be held at 8pm on March 1...
01/03/2026

Don’t miss this special screening of ZOOT SUIT 🎬, co-presented with Chicano Boulevard. It will be held at 8pm on March 19, 2026, at River Oaks Theatre, with actor Daniel Valdez in attendance. 🕴️ Guests are encouraged to wear Zoot Suit era–inspired attire.

ZOOT SUIT is a powerful cinematic experience that takes audiences to the heart of Chicano history, culture, and resistance. Blending music, theater, and storytelling, the film explores identity, injustice, and community through the lens of a pivotal moment in American history. Directed by Luis Valdez and starring Daniel Valdez and Edward James Olmos.

🎤 Stay for a live Q&A with Daniel Valdez, hosted by Isaac Rodriguez, “Mr. Simmer Down,” following the film.

🎟️ HLFF All-Access Badgeholders: RSVP via Eventive to reserve your seat.
Single tickets: Available directly through River Oaks Theatre. Link in bio.

Part of the 10th Anniversary Houston Latino Film Festival (March 18–22) and the CINEMÁS series at River Oaks Theatre.

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