Latin American Film Festival 2026: Program announced!

The Group of Embassies of Latin American Countries (GRULA) in Canada, in collaboration with Saint Paul University, is honoured to announce the 29th edition of the Latin American Film Festival (LAFF), which will take place from April 24th  to May 16th, 2026, at the Saint Paul University Amphitheatre G1124, located at 110 Hazel St, Ottawa.

This year’s festival will showcase an extraordinary selection of film productions from 14 countries: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, Panama, Peru, and Uruguay.

Latin America represents a window of opportunity for Canadian filmmakers who look towards crossing borders and broadening their horizons. In the opening panel "Opportunities in the Film Industry: Canada and Latin America", moderated by Jeremy Atherton, experts will discuss some of the advantages that collaboration between Canada and Latin America could bring to the film industry.

During the festival, attendees will enjoy a diversity of genres, including sports, drama, fiction, thriller, and documentary, among others. All films will be screened with English subtitles. Many of the featured films have already gained international and national recognition, being nominated for prestigious film festivals or receiving awards for their outstanding achievements. Tickets can be booked for free through Eventbrite. 

This collaboration between GRULA and Saint Paul University demonstrates the strong ties between Latin America and Canada, as well as the shared commitment to promoting cultural exchange and understanding between our nations. The Embassies of the Latin American Countries (GRULA) in Canada and Saint Paul University invite everyone to attend this unique cultural event and experience the diversity and richness of Latin American cinema.

Please find below the updated festival lineup and schedule.

Friday, April 24th

• 5:00 PM - 6:45 PM: Opening Panel - Opportunities in the Film Industry: Canada, Latin-America and the Caribbean

• 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Ecuador – Viejos Malditos

Saturday, April 25th

• 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Costa Rica – Keylor Navas, Hombre de Fe.

• 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM: Guatemala – Donde Acaban los Caminos

Sunday, April 26th

• 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Argentina – Papeles en el Viento

• 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM: Perú - Runa Simi

Friday, May 1st

• 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Chile – Ojos Rojos/ Red Eyes

• 8:15 PM – 10:00 pm El Salvador - Antojo

Saturday, May 2nd

• 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Panamá – Me dicen el Panzer

• 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM: Colombia – La Suprema

Sunday, May 3rd

·        5:00 PM - 7:00 PM: México – La Reserva

·        7:30 PM - 9:30 PM: Brasil – Meu Nome é Gal

Friday, May 15th

• 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Uruguay– Agárrame Fuerte

Saturday, May 16th

• 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Cuba – El Benny

• 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm: República Dominicana - Sueños Dorados

Venue:

Saint Paul University Amphitheatre G1124

110 Hazel St, Ottawa

Admission:

Tickets can be reserved for free via Eventbrite.

Do not miss this opportunity to experience the richness and diversity of Latin American cinema in partnership with Saint Paul University!