LABRFF Orlando is an official expansion of the Los Angeles Brazilian Film Festival (LABRFF), which has been running for 19 years, bringing the vision, prestige, and curatorial excellence of the most recognized Brazilian film festival outside Brazil to the heart of Florida.

Following the success of its inaugural edition in 2025, LABRFF Orlando returns for its second edition, reaffirming its mission to celebrate independent cinema and foster meaningful cultural exchange.

As LABRFF continues to grow beyond Los Angeles, the Orlando edition serves as a vital bridge between Brazilian cinema and the global film community, positioned within one of the most dynamic entertainment hubs in the United States.

The festival showcases bold, original, and socially resonant films while connecting audiences with acclaimed international filmmakers, emerging voices, and industry professionals. LABRFF Orlando offers a carefully curated program that goes beyond screenings, featuring exclusive networking opportunities, insightful industry panels, engaging seminars, intimate Coffee Talks, and signature cocktail events designed to encourage dialogue and collaboration.

LABRFF Orlando proudly amplifies a diverse range of perspectives, celebrating Brazilian, Latino, Asian, and American voices in contemporary cinema, and remains committed to supporting filmmakers who challenge boundaries and tell powerful, authentic stories.

BRAZILIAN FILMS COMPETITION:
Life Achievement Award
Best Feature Film
Best Director
Best Photography
Best Screenplay
Best Actress
Best Actor
Best Supporting Actress
Best Supporting Actor
Best Narrative Documentary
Best Narrative Short

TOP REASONS TO SUBMIT:
1) Win prizes
2) Oscar-style award ceremony
3) Screening movies to distributors
4) A chance to get distribution deal during the Festival
5) Walk the red carpet and do interviews with the media
6) Meet industry / like-minded professionals
7) Learn from the best in the industry
8) Meet some of the best actors
9) Known as the friendliest festival
10) Meet international producers and filmmakers

Read before submitting your movie:
All shorts MUST be only up to 20 minutes long.
All movies MUST be subtitled with subtitles in English. If your movies are in English you still need subtitles for accessibility purpose.
Submitting your film does not guarantee festival acceptance or screening. Acceptance into
the festival does not guarantee an award or prize. Submission fees are non-refundable. LABRFF reserves the right to change its programming without notice.
LABRFF is not responsible for your airline tickets and hotel to attend the event.
LABRFF does not pay screening fees.
LABRFF is not responsible for your subtitles, however, we do have a vendor to recommend.
We only accept shorts with a maximum of 20 min. No exceptions.
Films must have been produced from 2024 up to now.
We do not return promotional material sent to us to promote your movie.
You must provide us with all the metadata and trailer in ENGLISH.
If your film is selected you must provide all materials in English including a trailer, digital poster, metadata, etc.
All movies will be screened via digital DCP.
Once your movie is selected, you will send the link directly to the theater.

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  • Renata Martins Alvarez

    Amazing reception, Meire does a great job supporting Brazilian cinema.

    May 2026