Latino Center of Iowa

04/22/2026

Thank you so much for stopping by Samantha Mesa!

04/11/2026

Today we are very thankful for another successful Latino Film Festival. It was truly a beautiful experience, and we are always grateful to be part of anything that celebrates the arts, especially when it uplifts our community.

We had a wonderful turnout, with so many people showing up to represent and to see themselves reflected on the big screen. From local vendors and community organizers to our dedicated board members, everyone played a part in making this event so meaningful.

Thank you to all of our board members, sponsors, and everyone who made this festival possible. A special thank you to the students at Drake University for selecting the films, to The Varsity Cinema for hosting us once again, and to Bravo Greater Des Moines for your continued support.

We are grateful to the local organizations who joined us to share the important work they are doing.

Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend.

04/11/2026

We are all set! See you soon!

04/10/2026

Thank you WHO 13 News and Samantha Mesa for highlighting the Latino Film Festival! 🎬✨
We appreciate the support in sharing our community and culture.

The Des Moines Latino Film Festival returns April 11 at The Varsity Cinema, bringing Latino stories to Iowa screens through a free shorts program and two feature films that won accolades at Cannes and Sundance. Interview with the festival organizer at the link below.

04/09/2026

04/08/2026

We’re honored to be featured in dsm Magazine! 🎬✨
This article highlights the Latino Film Festival and includes an interview with our Vice President, Antonio Romero

👉 Read more here:
https://dsmmagazine.com/2026/04/08/see-something-nuevo-at-the-des-moines-latino-film-festival/

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¡Nos sentimos honrados de aparecer en dsm magazine! 🎬✨
Este artículo destaca el Festival de Cine Latino e incluye una entrevista con nuestro Vicepresidente, Antonio Romero.

👉 Lee más aquí:
https://dsmmagazine.com/2026/04/08/see-something-nuevo-at-the-des-moines-latino-film-festival/

When the Des Moines Latino Film Festival lights up screens this Saturday at the Varsity Cinema, viewers will get a chance to see stories by and about Latinos — stories you can’t stream at home on t…

04/08/2026

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The 2026 Latino Film Festival is getting closer!

Join us April 11 at The Varsity Cinema for a celebration of Latino stories, culture, and film.

🎟 $5 tickets with code DMLFF26
👉 https://www.latinocenterofiowa.org/dsm-latinofilmfestival

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¡Cada vez estamos más cerca del Festival de Cine Latino 2026!

Acompáñanos este 11 de abril en The Varsity Cinema para celebrar nuestras historias, cultura y cine.

🎟 Boletos a $5 con el código DMLFF26
👉 https://www.latinocenterofiowa.org/dsm-latinofilmfestival

04/07/2026

4 days to go 🎬

The countdown is on, Des Moines. One day. One screen. Stories that matter.

🎟️ Tickets just $5 with code: DMLFF26 — available at the door

April 11 at Varsity Cinema. Don’t miss Iowa’s only Latino Film Festival.

👉 Get your tickets here: https://fb.watch/GjJW3nqDPq/?

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Faltan 4 días 🎬

Comienza la cuenta regresiva, Des Moines. Un día. Una pantalla. Historias que importan.

🎟️ Boletos a solo $5 con el código: DMLFF26 — disponibles en taquilla

11 de abril en Varsity Cinema. No te pierdas el único Festival de Cine Latino en Iowa.

👉 Consigue tus boletos aquí: https://fb.watch/GjJW3nqDPq/?

04/06/2026

Fresh off its Sundance premiere, the documentary “American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez” plays this Saturday at 4:15pm for the ! Presented by Latino Center of Iowa.

Against political resistance and industry skepticism, Luis Valdez pushes Chicano storytelling from the fields to the film screen with Zoot Suit and La Bamba, crafting iconic works that challenge, celebrate, and expand America’s story.