15th Annual

Latino and Native American Film Festival

In Person: March 24 - March 28, 2025
Virtual: April 4 - April 20, 2025

Currently in its 15th year
the Latino & Native American Film Festival (LANAFF) at Southern Connecticut State University is groundbreaking in its dedication to the recruitment and retention of Latino and Native American students toward furthering their careers and education at the university level.

More About LANAFF

Submissions

See key dates and submission information.

Submission Information

Films

See the list of selected films. Watch the films online available during the virtual festival here on April 4 - April 20, 2025.

To be available soon.

José 'Cha-Cha' Jiménez
Opening Day

"Revolutionary Voices: The Legacy of José 'Cha-Cha' Jiménez & the Young Lords"

Date: March 24, 2025
Time: 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Adanti Student Center Theater SCSU

Join us for a moving opening day dedicated to José 'Cha-Cha' Jiménez and the Young Lords' fight for civil rights, education, and community empowerment. Through film screenings, discussions, and live panels, we will explore the legacy of Latino and Indigenous resistance movements.

  • A panel discussion featuring activists and scholars
  • Food will be served
  • Free and open to the public

Featured Films

  • "The Young Lords of Lincoln Park" (courtesy of WTTW -TV Chicago)
  • "American Revolution 2"
  • "The First Rainbow Coalition"
High School Students

High Schools - Learn Culture Through Film

High school groups are invited to watch captivating films that celebrate diverse cultures, stories, and perspectives, followed by engaging discussions to inspire critical thinking and creativity.

Register Your High School
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Southern Faculty - Invite Your Students

Engage your students through film. Review a curated list of films and register your class to participate.

Registration Details

Virtual Festival

Be sure to check back often to explore captivating stories from around the world. Our selection of films is continuously expanding with new additions, providing you with a diverse array of cinematic experiences to discover and enjoy.

Available April 4, 2025

Team

Carlos A Torre
Director

Melanie Uribe
Associate Director

Daisy Torres-Baez
Associate Director

Michael Aku RoDriguez
Co-Director

Sobeira Latorre
Promotions

Jian Chan
Website & Platform Administrator

Kai Torre
Platform Content Specialist / Platform Coordinator

Cuetlachtli Xolotl Lobo
Platform Content Specialist

Contact

Email: carlos.torre@yale.edu
Phone: 203-668-9940
Facebook: LANAFF

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