International Latino Cultural Center

04/02/2026

to last week’s Kick-Off Party.

How time flies! In just two weeks we will be officially opening the 42nd edition of our Festival with the Chicago Premiere of IT WOULD BE NIGHT IN CARACAS directed by Mariana Rondón and Marité Ugás followed by twelve jam-packed days of magnificent films that you’ll only be able to watch at the Fest.

This full report takes you back to our big party (including a full slideshow you do not want to miss; you could be among the photographed if you attended) and looks forward to the Festival’s many highlights:

https://chicagolatinofilmfestival.org/the-countdown-is-on-42nd-chicago-latino-film-festival-launches-with-a-night-to-remember

04/01/2026

Have you picked up a copy of our schedule yet? If you haven't, don't worry. Our schedules will be inserted in the following publications:

Today, April 1st on the Chicago Reader

Sunday, April 5th on the Chicago Tribune

And Wednesday, April 8th on the Chicago Sun-Times.

They are also available in restaurants, coffee shops, bookstores, arts venues and Chicago Public Library branches across the city.
Don't leave home without it!

03/26/2026

LAST CALL!

You have until 11:59 p.m. tonight to buy the 42nd Chicago Latino Film Festival's 10-ticket Festival Passport for the incredibly ridiculous low price of $110! That's $11 per ticket. And don't get us started on how much you are saving when it comes to service charges!

You can build your own personal festival experience. Want to binge five films in a weekend? You can also share the 10 tickets! Go with a friend, take two, hell – go with 9 others.

Don't forget: the offer ends at 11:59 p.m. tonight. Tomorrow, Festival Passports will go back to the regular price of $140.

https://clff42.eventive.org/passes/buy

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03/24/2026

Calling all members of the press (especially film writers, film critics, arts and entertainment reporters and editors)…

Applications for accreditation to cover the 42nd Chicago Latino Film Festival are now open and end on April 6.

From reviews to interviews to festival opener stories…we welcome your coverage.

Apply now:

https://chicagolatinofilmfestival.org/press-office-media-accreditation

03/23/2026

Did you know that there are more ways than one to use the Chicago Latino Film Festival's 10-ticket Passport? That got your attention! Well, let us tell you how…

…but first, a reminder. Passports are now at the early bird price of $110 until this Thursday, March 26. That's $11 per ticket. And when you include the per-ticket service charges, boyohboy, the savings are significant. GET YOUR PASSPORT NOW! ¡No dejes para mañana lo que puedas hacer hoy!

The official blog of the Chicago Latino Film Festival. Learn all that is new with CLFF running this year from April 3rd to 14th, 2025.

03/19/2026

Early this week we announced the 42nd Chicago Latino Film Festival's North American and U.S. Premieres. We give you fifteen reasons why these films deserve your attention.

Don't forget: Festival passes (or passports) worth 10 admissions are at the bargain rate of $110. You can now purchase them, as well as tickets for individual films, Opening and Closing Night at: https://chicagolatinofilmfestival.org

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The official blog of the Chicago Latino Film Festival. Learn all that is new with CLFF running this year from April 3rd to 14th, 2025.

03/18/2026

We want you! We want you! We want you and you and YOU…as our new volunteers!

That's right. We'd like you to join the 42nd Chicago Latino Film Festival volunteer team. There are so many areas you can help us with, from ticket scanner, to merchandise handler to just plain greeter. Our volunteers are what makes the Chicago Latino Film Festival a thriving, energetic and incredibly friendly (and fun) event.

UPDATE: You can sign up to any of our three sessions here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeBEWhYKWt2xHpmZvZzYZg69_fz4GrIBE47BtnHISEr2YLVAA/viewform

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03/17/2026

Join us tonight for the final concert of the Chicago Flamenco Festival!

Born from a chance meeting in a Fez coffee shop, Seffarine blends the passionate sounds of Spanish flamenco with the rich musical traditions of Morocco and North Africa. Led by Moroccan vocalist Lamiae Naki and flamenco guitarist/oud player Nat Hulskamp, the ensemble bridges cultures across the Strait of Gibraltar with explosive flamenco footwork, cascading Andalusian melodies, and Persian classical instrumentation.

Tickets will be available at the door!

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Music from Southern Spain and Morocco

03/16/2026

Tomorrow! Tickets still available: https://latinoculturalcenter.org/event/flamenco-festival-seffarine

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