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City honors LA LIFF's 25 years, highlights student pipeline and Academy-qualifying milestone

Los Angeles City Council · May 8, 2026
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Summary

Councilmembers recognized the Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival’s 25th anniversary, noted its new Academy-qualifying status for shorts, and emphasized LA LIFF’s education programs connecting LAUSD students to industry pathways.

Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martínez introduced the 25th Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival (LA LIFF) during a May 8 presentation, praising its educational pipeline and its role in lifting Latino filmmakers into industry opportunities.

Soto-Martínez said the festival now provides a pathway to Academy Award eligibility for certain short-film…

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