Welcome to our 10th annual edition. We celebrate a decade of storytelling, creativity, and community at the Official Latino Film and Arts Festival.

As we reach this milestone, we are excited to announce our partnership with trailblazing Latino media company NTERTAIN and its iconic founders Lex Borrero, Tommy Mottola, and Tainy. We are thrilled to jointly announce our evolution and transition to NVISION Film and Music Festival!

At NVISION, our mission is to spotlight the Power of Culture, champion diverse Latin talent, and provide a prominent platform for the discovery and exhibition of innovative work in film, music, the arts, and technology.

OUR HISTORY:
Founded in 2015 by acclaimed Latino filmmaker/photographer Danny Hastings, our festival has been the pioneering platform dedicated to spotlighting the rich diversity and creativity of Latino and Latina filmmakers and artists in the United States. Hastings established the festival to address the glaring lack of representation of Latinos in Hollywood productions.

Over the past decade, the Official Latino Film and Arts Festival has evolved into a vibrant community of U.S. filmmakers and actors who uplift and empower one another.

For our 10th annual edition, we are thrilled to announce a special partnership with NTERTAIN Led by creative entrepreneur Lex Borrero, iconic media mogul Tommy Mottola and Latin super producer Tainy. This partnership marks a significant milestone for our festival, bringing together expertise, passion, and power to further elevate the voices of Latino filmmakers and artists.

Danny Hastings shared his thoughts on the partnership: "For me, this new joint venture and partnership cannot come at a greater time. It was important for me to find partners who understand building businesses and our culture. Their financial and emotional commitment to our community is evident, making this a win-win for our beloved community."

"Our goal is clear: Impact every area of the media industry by changing the narrative and perception of what we can achieve and create as a culture. Danny has built an incredible platform. We are here to maximize its potential and give creators a prominent platform to display their art." Stated Lex Borrero, CEO of NTERTAIN

TOP AWARDS:
BEST U.S. SHORT FILM
BEST U.S. FEATURE FILM

BEST INTERNATIONAL FEATURE FILM
BEST INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM

ADDITIONAL AWARDS:

BEST DRAMA AWARD
BEST COMEDY AWARD
BEST DOCUMENTARY AWARD
EXCEPTIONAL ARTISTRY AWARD (Animation/Stop Motion/Experimental)
BEST MUSIC VIDEO AWARD
BEST OUT OF THIS WORLD AWARD (Horror and SCI-FI)
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
BEST SCRIPT

TALENT AWARDS:

BEST ACTRESS
BEST ACTOR

See Website for Rules - www.officiallatino.com

Overall Rating
Quality
Value
Communication
Hospitality
Networking
  • Loren Escandon

    I love this festival and was honored to participate for a second time this year with Los Patines. Danny and the festival team are unconditional supporters of Latine/x culture and art, and they make sure the festival is inclusive and diverse. Thanks for a great experience. See you next!

    January 2023
  • Domenica Castro

    We are so happy that our film WE ARE HERE was selected for the 2022 Official Latino Film and Arts Festival. The communication and care that came from the festival was top tier. A really lovely community and the festival team truly puts their heart into honoring the films and curating a caring and loving experience for the filmmakers. We loved to screen our film here. So much love and appreciation to the whole team!

    January 2023
  • Azimuth Films

    Hola! The OLFAF was one of the most heartwarming and spirited festivals we've attended this year with our documentary JOHN LEGUIZAMO LIVE AT RIKERS. We are proud and honored to be the festival's recipient of the VANGUARDIA AWARD " Given to the most positive voice of our community"! Thank you Danny and everyone for making our experience super meaningful and FUN!!

    Elena Francesca Engel
    Director/Producer
    Azimuth Films

    December 2022
  • Loved everything about this film festival, especially the Latino/a/e/X filmmakers I met and the fact that there is no shortage of talent. Especially loved the hospitality of Danny Hastings and his team and the location at the museum in Palm Springs. Will definitely return next year!

    December 2022
  • Andres Vazquez

    I had the great fortune of having a few films shown at this festival in various categories. The programming was stellar. I was really impressed by my fellow filmmakers, and felt that the festival really sought to celebrate a diversity of creative voices.

    Danny and the festival team were welcoming, and the panels held afterward enriched the experience. I am hoping to show at the festival

    December 2022