What an unforgettable 5-day celebration of Latino Cinema! From inspiring films and filmmaker Q&As to the vibrant Arte Latino exhibits and Sonido Latino performances, this year’s festival was truly special.

A huge THANK YOU to our amazing volunteers, board members, community partners, sponsors, attendees, elected officials, venues, media outlets, and staff who make this tradition possible in the San Diego-Baja California Border Region. Your support keeps the spirit of Latino cinema alive!

We can’t wait to see you again for #SDLFF33!– Ethan van Thilllo, Founder

Corazon Premio Winners:

BEST FEATURE FILM

OLIVIA & LAS NUBES

(Dir. Tomás Pichardo Espaillat)

BEST SHORT FILM

VIENTRE DE LUNA

(Dir. Liliana K’an)

BEST FRONTERA FEATURE FILM

THE IN BETWEEN

(Dir. Robie Flores)

BEST FRONTERA SHORT FILM

MEMORIAS DE UNA FLOR ETERNA

(Dir. Gabriela Cardona & Sergio Valdez)

BEST YOUTH FILM

EL OTRO LADO (THE OTHER SIDE)

(Dir. Angel Gomez)

AUDIENCE AWARD

REAS

(Dir. Lola Arias)