The Gainesville Latino Film Festival Returns This September for Its 22nd Edition
Gainesville Latino Film Festival official artwork by Ari Uberti.
The Gainesville Latino Film Festival returns this September for its 22nd edition, featuring a program dedicated to Latin American film, art, and culture, presented by the Latina Women’s League.
Under this year’s theme, “Voices of Our Land,” the festival will take place from September 10–28, 2026, at various locations throughout Gainesville.
The celebration will begin on Thursday, September 10, at the Harn Museum of Art with a screening of A Song for My Land, an Argentine documentary directed by Mauricio Albornoz Iniesta. The film follows a music teacher, his students, and a community that finds in music a way to make their voices heard. The documentary explores themes of music, education, community, and caring for the place we call home, connecting closely with this year’s festival theme.
Opening Night
Opening Night will coincide with Museum Nights at the Harn Museum of Art. Museum activities will begin at 6:00 p.m., giving attendees an opportunity to explore the exhibitions and enjoy the evening’s activities.
The screening of A Song for My Land will begin at 6:00 p.m. Following the screening, there will be a special Q&A via Zoom with director Mauricio Albornoz Iniesta, who will share more about the story behind the documentary.
A Celebration Beyond the Screen
Throughout the festival, audiences will have the opportunity to enjoy films from different Latin American countries, along with cultural activities featuring music, art, and food, as well as programming for children and families.
The 22nd edition of the Gainesville Latino Film Festival aims to once again bring the community together through stories and cultural expressions that offer different perspectives on Latin America while celebrating the cultural diversity found throughout Gainesville.
The Latina Women’s League is pleased to invite the entire Gainesville and North Central Florida community to be part of this celebration. It will be a festival for families to enjoy together, discover new stories, and celebrate our culture.
We hope to see you there!
Gainesville Latino Film Festival volunteers gathered for a group photo wearing matching pink festival T-shirts.
To explore the complete festival lineup, participating films, dates, times, and cultural activities, visit the official website www.gainesvillelatinofilmfestival.org/events-2026/ and discover everything the festival has planned for this year.
Explore the full schedule and plan your visit.
