{"id":33060,"date":"2026-05-06T12:51:55","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T19:51:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vlaff.org\/?p=33060"},"modified":"2026-07-03T12:40:33","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T19:40:33","slug":"call-for-vlaff-youth-jury-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vlaff.org\/es\/call-for-vlaff-youth-jury-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Call for VLAFF Youth Jury 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">VLAFF is now accepting applications for the <strong>2026 Youth Jury<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We invite youth (ages 18\u201330) based in the Greater Vancouver area to take part in a <strong>youth-led jury<\/strong> at the <strong>24th Vancouver Latin American Film Festival<\/strong>, taking place <strong>September 10\u201320, 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a Youth Jury member, you will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Watch and evaluate a selection of six feature-length films by New Directors <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engage in conversations with filmmakers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collaborate with fellow jurors to select the recipient of the <strong>Youth Choice Award for Best New Director<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Present the award at the <strong>Closing Ceremony on September 20<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What You\u2019ll Receive<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A <strong>full Festival Pass<\/strong> (access to all films, events, and parties)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recognition on the VLAFF website<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Opportunities to connect with filmmakers, artists, and community<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Commitment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Selected jury members are expected to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Attend an <strong>orientation session<\/strong><br><em>August 27, 5:30\u20137:00 PM<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participate in a <strong>Film Critique &amp; Jury Deliberation workshop<\/strong><br><em>August 27, 7:00\u20139:00 PM<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attend all screenings in the <strong>New Directors Competition<\/strong> (in person)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Join <strong>virtual Q&amp;As<\/strong> with filmmakers following screenings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participate in at least <strong>4 filmmaker dialogues<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attend a <strong>final in-person deliberation session<\/strong><br><em>September 20, 11:00 AM\u20131:00 PM<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take part in at least <strong>one Youth Jury public activity<\/strong> at The Cinematheque<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintain confidentiality of films and jury discussions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Note on Participation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This program is designed to help you <strong>fully experience the festival<\/strong>: watch powerful Latine cinema, build connections, and engage with your community. We encourage you to attend as many events as possible and invite others to join you. A limited number of complimentary tickets will be provided to share.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eligibility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ages <strong>18\u201330<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Based in <strong>Metro Vancouver<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important Dates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Application deadline:<\/strong> Sunday, June 6, 2026 (5:00 PM PST)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Interviews:<\/strong> June 8\u20139 (12:00\u20133:00 PM PST)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Acceptance notifications:<\/strong> June 13 (evening)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Confirmation deadline:<\/strong> June 20 (5:00 PM PST)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Orientation &amp; Workshop:<\/strong> August 27 (5:30\u20139:00 PM PST)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Virtual Dialogues:<\/strong> September 11\u201319 (approx. 12:00\u20132:00 PM PST)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Festival Dates:<\/strong> September 10\u201320, 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Note: Selected participants will be asked to provide a headshot and short bio for promotional purposes.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Questions?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contact <strong>Ana Tonso, Youth Jury Coordinator<\/strong> at<br>\ud83d\udce7 <a>youthjury@vlaff.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3e41869c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/xo5qnBW8srP4qDH18\">APPLY NOW HERE<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>VLAFF is now accepting applications for the 2026 Youth Jury. 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