2024 Georgia Latino International Film Festival Sept. 26 - 29, 2024 Duluth, GA
2024 Georgia Latino International Film Festival 13th Edition September 26th – 29th 2024
Gas South District Theatre Opening Night and Reception
6400 Sugarloaf Parkway
Duluth, Georgia 30097
United States
The Georgia Latino International Film Festival (GALIFF) is produced every September-October during Hispanic Heritage month by the Georgia Latino Film Alliance, (GALFA) an afro – Latino curated, nonprofit, multidisciplinary arts organization dedicated to developing, promoting, and increasing awareness of Latino culture among Latinos and other communities by presenting a wide variety of films, music, and entertainment. The Georgia Latino International Film Festival began in 2011 with 12 films screened at Georgia Public Broadcasting Studios for 150 viewers and has now grown into the fastest growing film festival in the southeast
The growth of the Festival from 150 attendees to more than 1,500 in 12 years is clear evidence of the great demand for quality Latino films in Georgia. During the festival, over 300 films are submitted, feature and shorts films from all over Latin America, Spain, Georgia, and the United States. The programming represents the great diversity and very best genres of filmmaking. The Festival also features opportunities for the audiences to participate in discussions with the directors at the screenings as well as at the series of special events highlighting the diversity of the Latino culture. 2024 will mark the 13th anniversary of the Georgia Latino International Film Festival.
The Georgia Latino International Film Festival is a 501(c)3 non-profit under the direction of Latinos in Information Sciences and Technology Association Inc. (LISTA). Latinos in Information Sciences and Technology Association Inc. (LISTA) is a certified 501(c)(3) non-profit providing institutions, organizations, events and corporations with technology and cultural enrichment services. These services include presentations, workshops, lectures, film festivals and more.
The Georgia Latino International Film Festival operate in Atlanta Ga and Norcross Ga. Located just minutes from Stone Mountain. Norcross is a small town known for it’s arts centers, restaurants and easy access to area attractions, trails, restaurants, shopping and scenic byways.
The Georgia Film and TV Office, a component of the Georgia’s Department of Economic Development, the Atlanta Mayor’s office on Film and Entertainment and the Georgia Production Partnership are annual supporters of the event and is sponsor of the festival and it’s activities.
Festival objectives:
The purpose of this non-profit organization is to conduct an annual film festival in the state of Georgia that features Latino produced films among other national and international entries.
Mission
The mission of the Georgia Latino International Film Festival is to build awareness of independent films and film as an art form; provide educational opportunities for students and Georgia Latino filmmakers; and create opportunities for the Georgia communities to experience high-quality Latino films.
Vision
To make sure that our stories are being told in Hollywood and around the world and that our community has a place in Georgia where Latino film executives directors and artists at the forefront of the Latino Film and animation industry can come together to discuss the future of our industry and create a vehicle to develop the next generation of Georgia Latino film-makers.
