{"id":828,"date":"2025-04-30T13:12:40","date_gmt":"2025-04-30T20:12:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vlaff.org\/?page_id=828"},"modified":"2026-08-13T10:32:36","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T17:32:36","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/vlaff.org\/es\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"Sobre Nosotros"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Celebrate Latin American Cinema's Power<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Explore films, connect with artists, and experience 11 unforgettable days of culture.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Our Story<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Founded in 2003<\/strong>, the Vancouver Latin American Film Festival (VLAFF) is a registered charitable organization dedicated to the promotion and exhibition of Latin American cinema in Vancouver.<\/strong><\/p>

This 11-day annual festival<\/strong> offers a space for dialogue between cultures and celebrates the art of contemporary Latin American, Latin-Canadian, and Indigenous filmmaking.<\/strong><\/p>

Since its inception, VLAFF has provided audiences with a unique opportunity to enjoy inspiring and innovative films<\/strong> and connect with filmmakers from across Latin America and the diaspora.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Our Mission<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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VLAFF is here to:<\/p>

  • Educate<\/strong> and engage the public with Latin American cinema.<\/li>
  • Promote<\/strong> independent Latin American films in Canada.<\/li>
  • Offer a platform for artists<\/strong> to present and discuss their work.<\/li>
  • Showcase Latin-Canadian<\/strong> talent in film and media arts.<\/li>
  • Build networks<\/strong> between Canadian and Latin American film communities.<\/li>
  • Promote cross-cultural understanding<\/strong> and enrich<\/li><\/ul>

    Canada’s cultural scene.
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    VLAFF is committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive, and positive environment for all,<\/strong> audience members, artists, volunteers, staff, and partners.<\/p>

    We uphold the values of:<\/p>

    • Justice<\/li>
    • Equity<\/li>
    • Diversity<\/li>
    • Inclusion (JEDI)<\/li><\/ul>

      Want to share feedback or ideas on how we can make your festival experience better?<\/p>

      We\u2019d love to hear from you! \ud83d\udc8c Email us at: feedback@vlaff.org<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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