NVISION Latino Film & Music Festival

Palm Springs Art Museum celebrates its partnership with The Official Latino Film Festival with its relaunch as the NVISION Latino Film & Music Festival, celebrating its 10th anniversary. This festival, an evolution of the Official Latino Film Festival, promises a vibrant showcase of Latino culture, Indigenous communities, LGBTQ+ stories, and more.

NVISION Latino and Palm Springs Art Museum aim to spotlight the power of Latino culture by showcasing the incredible talent across film and music. Latinos are a significant force at the box office, representing 29% of all frequent moviegoers in the U.S. despite making up only 18% of the population. Meanwhile, they are underrepresented in the film industry, accounting for only 4% of those in front of and behind the camera.

A Diverse Film Lineup

This year’s festival features four feature-length films and 35 short films from countries including the United States, Cuba, Spain, the Dominican Republic, Colombia, Peru, Venezuela, Canada, Mexico, Argentina, and Costa Rica. Notably, 59% of the films are directed by women, and 20% represent LGBTQA+ filmmakers, alongside numerous works from Afro-Latinx, disability, and Indigenous communities.

Opening Night & Highlights

Opening Night: The festival kicks off with the California premiere of “Ponyboi” at 7:30 p.m. on October 10. This neo-noir film, written by River Gallo and directed by Esteban Arango, follows the journey of a young intersex sex worker in New Jersey.

U.S. Premiere: On October 11 at 7 p.m., catch “Esta Ambicion Desmedida,” a documentary about Spanish artist C. Tangana’s ambitious tour following his first album, “El Madrileño.”

Feature Films: Don’t miss “Boca Chica” on October 12 at 12:30 p.m., directed by Gabriella A. Moses, which tells the story of a 12-year-old girl dreaming of becoming a famous singer.

Closing Night: The festival concludes with the West Coast premiere of “En la Caliente: Tales of a Reggaeton Warrior” at 5:30 p.m. on October 12, a documentary about Cuban artist Kandyman.

Short Films & Panels

The NVISION Latino Film and Music Festival also includes a selection of short films such as “Hive” starring Xochitl Gomez, “What to Expect”, “The Son Who Can’t Play Trumpet”, and “Tuhaymani’chi Pal Waniqa”. These shorts will be screened in thematic blocks on October 11 and 12.

In addition to film screenings, NVISION will host exclusive panels and special talks by industry luminaries like multi-Latin Grammy nominee Leslie Grace, actor Anthony Ramos, and Cinema Giants Founder Jessy Terrero. Panels will cover art, music, storytelling, and Latino business leadership topics.

Tickets & Venue

Early bird passes start at $124.99 (available through September 2), with regular 3-day admission passes at $149.99.

Individual day passes are $74.99 for Thursday and Friday, and $99.99 for Saturday.

VIP tickets, offering exclusive access to all three days are $199.99.

Individual film tickets cost $14.99, and short film blocks are $19.99. Panels are $14.99 each.

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