FESTIVAL SPECIAL EVENTS

30th Anniversary SAN DIEGO LATINO FILM FESTIVAL
MARCH 9-19, 2023
Celebrating 30 Years of the Latino Experience Through Film

FESTIVAL EVENTS & MORE

Media Kick Off Celebration
Wednesday, February 22 / 5:30PM – 8PM
Location: PUESTO at Westfield Mission Valley West / 5010 Mission Center Road, San Diego, CA 92108

Press in attendance will get a sneak peek of this year’s film lineup; and enjoy the opportunity to interview guest artists, filmmakers & the founder of the San Diego Latino Film Festival!

Opening Night Press Conference
Thursday, March 9 / 5:30PM – 7PM
Location: Westfield Mission Valley Mall (in front of Macy’s building in old Tilted Kilt location) / 1640 Camino Del Rio North, San Diego, CA 92108

Exclusive and private event for press and media partners; where filmmakers, directors and celebrity guests will host panels and give interviews to invited media outlets.

Opening Night Party w/ Sabrosas Latin Orquesta
Thursday, March 9 / 8:30PM – 12AM
Location: “The Forum” UCSD Park & Market , 1100 Market Street, 1st Floor, San Diego, CA 92101

Celebrate opening night with live music, lite bites, spirits, celebrity & filmmaker meet & greets and more! Dress to impress! Click here to learn more & purchase your tickets today!

Screenings
160+ Movies
Click here for a complete film schedule & purchase your tickets today!
March 9 – 19 / 10AM – 10PM
Location: AMC Mission Valley 20 at Westfield Mission Valley / 1640 Camino Del Rio North, San Diego, CA 92108 & at MACSD’s new downtown Digital Gym CINEMA (1100 Market St, 2nd Floor, SD, CA 92101)

Festival attendees will enjoy 160+ films from Latin America and the United States; meet celebrity guests + filmmakers!

Festival Village
March 9 – 19 / 2PM – 10PM
Location: Westfield Mission Valley courtyard in front of AMC Mission Valley 20 / 1640 Camino Del Rio North, San Diego, CA 92108

The Festival Village, in front of AMC Theatres, will feature artists, artisans, community partners, sponsors, interactive elements and more!

Festival Lounge & “Community Hub”
March 9 – 19/ 2PM – 10PM
Location: Westfield Mission Valley courtyard in front of AMC Mission Valley 20 (former Ruby’s Diner space) / 1640 Camino Del Rio North, San Diego, CA 92108

The Festival Lounge, in front of AMC Theatres, will house local artists,  vendors, DJ, lite bites & spirits, art gallery motifs, lounge areas, sponsors, interactive elements, celebrity interview headquarters and more!

Arte Latino Gallery & “Mercado”
March 9–12 & March 17-19 / 2PM – 10PM
Location: Westfield Mission Valley Mall (in front of Macy’s building inside old Tilted Kilt venue) / 1640 Camino Del Rio North, San Diego, CA 92108

The Arte Latino Gallery space and Mercado will feature artists, artisans, interactive elements w/LIVE art exhibits and more!

Sonido Latino Stage
Daily Live Music & Entertainment
March 9 – 19 / 5PM – 9PM
Location: Westfield Mission Valley Mall (Festival Village @ AMC Courtyard) / 1640 Camino Del Rio North, San Diego, CA 92108

The Sonido Latino Stage will come to life and energize the Festival Village with Latin sounds daily from 5pm-9pm!

Sabor Latino: Food, Beer & Wine Festival
Saturday, March 11 / 2:30PM – 6:30PM
Location: Westfield Mission Valley Mall (East Courtyard next to Papaya Clothing) / 1640 Camino Del Rio North, San Diego, CA 92108

‘Sabor Latino – Food, Beer & Wine Fest’ brings a unique branding and pairing of the best Latin cuisine in San Diego with the finest breweries and wineries in both San Diego and Baja California, Mexico. Plus, attendees will enjoy unique interactive activations & live entertainment! Click here to learn more & purchase your tickets today!

CLOSING NIGHT CONCERT w/ SONORA DINAMITA & Awards Ceremony
Saturday, March 18 / 7PM – 12AM
Location: “The Forum” UCSD Park & Market , 1100 Market Street, 1st Floor, San Diego, CA 92101

Celebrate the culmination of the 30th San Diego Latino Film Festival with live music, lite bites, spirits, celebrity & filmmaker meet & greets, Awards Announcement and more! Dress to impress! Click here to learn more & purchase your tickets today!