Guadalajara: Capital of Animation Film in Latin America
Guadalajara, the quintessential Mexican capital of tequila, charros, and delicious food, should also be better known for its other great quality: its dedication to animated film, both in production and promotion. Let’s start with a fact: Guillermo del Toro himself is from Guadalajara, and he’s behind several initiatives for the creation and distribution of animated […]
Call for Submissions 2026 🎬
VLAFF 2026 The Vancouver Latin American Film Festival (VLAFF) is now accepting submissions for its 24th edition, taking place September 10–20, 2026 in Vancouver, Canada. VLAFF showcases bold, diverse, and innovative cinema from Latin America and its diasporas, celebrating stories of identity, resistance, joy, culture, music, food, and community. 🗓 Final submission deadline: March 31, […]
Thank You to Our VLAFF Volunteers
VLAFF is built by community, and volunteers are central to it! In 2025, 129 volunteers generously shared their time, energy, and care to support screenings, events, guests, and audiences at the 23rd Vancouver Latin American Film Festival. From front-of-house and box office support to hospitality and videography, their contributions made it possible for VLAFF to […]
VLAFF 2025 Year in Review
From packed screenings to courtyard concerts, from unforgettable dance floors to workshops that sparked new ideas, VLAFF brought Latin American, Latin Canadian, and Indigenous stories to life across Vancouver! VLAFF 2025 in review: Our most-watched film of 2025 🎬 THE BEST MOTHER IN THE WORLD, a stunning Brazilian story by Anna Muylaert that touched hearts […]