Philadelphia Latino Film Festival

The Philadelphia Latino Film Festival (PHLAFF) brings into focus the diverse experiences and realities of Latine/x/a/o people. Over the past eleven years, PHLAFF has evolved into an international film festival bringing the best of Latine/x/a/o stories to audiences worldwide.

PHLAFF is dedicated to nurturing emerging and established Latine/x/a/o creatives by providing capacity-building opportunities and a far-reaching platform for sharing stories. The organization curates spaces where filmmakers, actors, producers and creatives can meet with other artists, engage their target audiences, and present and discuss innovative work. By celebrating the richness and diversity of the Latine/x/a/o experience, PHLAFF fosters cross-cultural understanding and dialogue, uniquely meaningful in the culturally and historically vibrant city of Philadelphia.

Grants Awarded to Philadelphia Latino Film Festival

$280,000 - Awarded May 2021

Focus areas

Movement Media

Representation in Media

Description

This two-year general operating grant will assist Philadelphia Latino Film Festival in making key strategic investments in growing its year-round organizational and staff capacity, expanding programming, and stabilizing operational infrastructures for sustainable long-term growth.

$100,000 - Awarded December 2020