PRESS

Welcome to the 33rd San Diego Latino Film Festival (March 18-22, 2026) Press Page!

Please fill out our press accreditation form to gain access to special events and exclusive interviews with filmmakers, talent, and festival staff.

We appreciate your support and partnership in helping us spread the word about the film festival!

Please reach out to our Press Team:

To set up interviews.
Request b-roll, trailers, images and festival highlights.
Request an electronic Press Kit.
Press/Media questions.
Opening Night Press Conference

English PR

Susana Franco – levelupprsolutions@gmail.com

Spanish PR

Roberto Partida – robie.partida@gmail.com

Media Kickoff Celebration & Exclusive Festival Preview

RSVP HERE

San Diego, CA – Media Arts Center San Diego invites members of the press, sponsors, filmmakers, and community partners to the official Media Kickoff Celebration (March 5, 2026) for the 33rd Annual San Diego Latino Film Festival (March 18-22, 2026). As immigration issues, racism, and deep social divisions continue to shape our national moment, SDLFF stands as a vital space where stories bring us together across borders, generations, and lived experiences.

For more than three decades, the San Diego Latino Film Festival has united audiences through the power of cinema, elevating voices that reflect resilience, creativity, and the ongoing fight to make space for Latino stories. The Media Kickoff offers an early look at the films, artists, and cultural experiences that will define SDLFF 2026.

WHO:
Paola Hernández-Jiao, SDLFF Host and Ambassador (KPBS)
Special Guests: Filmmakers, festival organizers, and community leaders

WHAT:

San Diego Latino Film Festival Media Kickoff Celebration
Meet filmmakers, Arte Latino artists, Sonido Latino performers, y más!
Interview opportunities with filmmakers and festival representatives
Official Beer announcement sponsored by Brewjeria Taproom!
Exhibit of “Arte Latino” celebrating Latina artists.
Receive the latest film, special guest, and festival schedule updates/information.
Watch short films from the upcoming film festival.
Appetizers & Beverages by Brewjeria Taproom
Music by DJ Saul Silva
Meet curators, MACSD Board of Directors, staff, other media, community partners, and SDLFF sponsors.

WHEN:
Thursday, March 5, 2026
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

WHERE:
Brewjeria Taproom & Kitchen
241 3rd Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91910

ENTRY:
FREE – RSVP Required

Be among the first to experience the energy, stories, and voices that will shape the 33rd Annual San Diego Latino Film Festival, with exclusive preview video clips and still photos available for media use.

RSVP LINK HERE

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