Join a groundbreaking celebration! This milestone event unites two visionary festivals and a historic cultural institution under one banner, combining storytelling, heritage, and creativity:

• East LA Film Festival’s 17th Annual Film Festival, founded by Juan Escobedo
• The Panamanian International Film Festival/LA, founded by Carlos Carrasco
• LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes, a cornerstone of cultural preservation in Los Angeles

Together, these collaborators bring a bold new initiative that merges resources, talent, and films from around the world. This partnership showcases the leadership of Escobedo, Carrasco, and La Plaza’s mission to amplify underrepresented voices, creating platforms for stories that inspire and unite audiences.

Join us for an extraordinary experience where local and global stories collide, celebrating the power of film to connect, spark dialogue, and build community. Enjoy screenings, entertainment, a panel, and more! Food and drinks will be available for purchase.

OFFICIAL SELECTION

Catrinas in the City of Angels

Director Veronica Bradham (8 min) 

Della
Director Alessandro Gentile (20 min)

Death in Training
Director Miguel Angel Duran (14 min)

Fiat Lux 5000

Director Daniel Eduvijes Carrera (13 min)

Freddy the Murse
Director Carlos Carrasco (11 min)

Giving Back the Fruits

Director Hedy Torres (8 min)

Go Live
Director Michael J. Gonzalez (13 min)

Grind
Director Mark Apicella (16 min)

Lil Chuco
Director Mario Hernandez (5 min)

Pictures of Shohei Ohtani
Director Juan Javier “Javo” Aguirre (6 min)

Press Play
Director Estor R. Suares (6 min)

Someday
Director Anna Reynoso (12 min)

Super Latina
Director Cristina Sasso (6 min)

Vampiñera
Director Miguel Angel Duran (8 min)

Vivir
Director Gerardo Maravilla (9 min)

Xinachtli
Director Andy James Garcia (5 min)

Zoot Suit Love Story
Directors George & Ricardo Ortega (3 min)

FOOD VENDOR

El Kikiriki Pollos Asados