International Puerto Rican Heritage Film Festival

International Puerto Rican Heritage Film Festival NOVEMBER 1-5, 2023 Live
November 6-12, Streaming
http://iprhff.org

The IPRHFF Mission

The International Puerto Rican Heritage Film Festival (IPRHFF)’s mission is to encourage narrative and documentary film making for the purposes of archiving the continuous presence, development, and contributions of Puerto Ricans to the global community. The IPRHFF Objectives

The IPRHFF wishes to build an appreciation for the presence and contributions of Puerto Ricans on

the island, in the United States and across the globe. The IPRHFF works to acknowledge the Puerto Rican community's place in the history of New York City as the first Spanish speaking group to migrate & settle here and who's pioneering efforts made it possible for other Caribbean & Latin Americans to do the same. The IPRHFF seeks to maintain and display the richness of Puerto Rican cultural traditions, creative expressions, and contributions to the welfare and growth of the United States, especially within the context of other Latino contributions. The IPRHFF supports traditionally Puerto Rican neighborhoods by realizing events that revitalize their economies and strengthen and extend their connection to the greater New York City community and beyond. The IPRHFF creates self awareness: we seek to assist artists connect to the larger Puerto Rican community and serve as a catalyst for development through the arts and culture. Lastly, the International Puerto Rican Heritage Film Festival’s mission is to encourage narrative and documentary film making for the purposes of archiving the continuous presence, development, and contributions of Puerto Ricans, our culture, our tradition, our creative (collective & individual) thought, and contribution to the social fabric of the global community.

Submissions are now open for the 16th Annual IPRHFF. Submit now through www.filmfreeway.com
03/04/2026

Submissions are now open for the 16th Annual IPRHFF. Submit now through www.filmfreeway.com

Salsa legend Willie Colón dies at age 75. Born in the Bronx to Puerto Rican parents, Colón recorded dozens of albums in...
02/23/2026

Salsa legend Willie Colón dies at age 75. Born in the Bronx to Puerto Rican parents, Colón recorded dozens of albums including La Gran Fuga (The Big Break) in 1970 and El Juicio in 1972, according to Fania Records, a label that promoted salsa music.

He signed with Fania at age 15 and two years later, in 1967, released his first album El Malo, which has sold more than 300,000 copies, according to his biography on the LA Philharmonic website.

Colón’s music combined elements of jazz, rock and salsa, incorporating the rhythms of traditional music from Cuba, Puerto Rico, Brazil, and Africa, the biography said.
“A significant overarching theme in Colón’s music—which draws from many cultures and several different styles—is an exploration of the competing associations that Puerto Ricans have with their home and with the United States,” it said. “He uses his songs to depict and investigate the problems of living in the U.S. as a Puerto Rican and also to imply the cultural contributions that Puerto Ricans have to offer.”

In 2004, he received a lifetime achievement award from the Latin Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences.

A longtime social activist, Colón was a member of the Latino Commission on AIDS and the United Nations Immigrant Foundation and was a board member at the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, according to the biography.

“The Correction” is an official selection at the Wellsboro Film Festival in PA. Tonight at 7pm it will be screening at ...
02/21/2026

“The Correction” is an official selection at the Wellsboro Film Festival in PA. Tonight at 7pm it will be screening at the Arcadia Theater. Written By: Aureo Ivan Cardona, Directed by Veronica Caicedo, Produced and Directed by Veronica Caicedo and Ernesto Matos. Starring Juan Carlos Lizardi, Ralina M. Cardona and Akin Dorsett

01/06/2026
Congratulations to Summer Rose Castillo, this year’s IPRHFF inaugural “Rising Star” honoree!On top of receiving our very...
12/04/2025

Congratulations to Summer Rose Castillo, this year’s IPRHFF inaugural “Rising Star” honoree!

On top of receiving our very first award of its kind, she has also earned her first Emmy nomination for her outstanding voice-over work in Alma’s Way.

We are so proud of you — ¡Pa’lante!

Support the preservation of Puerto Rican heritage through film this Giving Tuesday. Your contribution empowers us to con...
12/03/2025

Support the preservation of Puerto Rican heritage through film this Giving Tuesday. Your contribution empowers us to continue amplifying vital stories and voices.

Tomorrow, the screens light up in Nosara. From December 3-6, we are bringing you a curated selection of films that captu...
12/03/2025

Tomorrow, the screens light up in Nosara. From December 3-6, we are bringing you a curated selection of films that capture the rhythm of life in the tropics.
We are also proud to announce that our Founder and CEO will be speaking as part of the “Women In Film” panel discussion. Be sure to join us for this powerful conversation.
Don’t wait until the reviews are out to wish you were there. Secure your access to the magic now.

Tickets in bio!!!

Congratulations to every filmmaker honored this year. Your work inspires our community and pushes the culture forward. 🎬...
11/19/2025

Congratulations to every filmmaker honored this year. Your work inspires our community and pushes the culture forward. 🎬

Here are all of the 2025 IPRHFF Award Recipients. Thank you for sharing your stories with us!

Give me a 🙌🏾 if we will see you next year!
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Good afternoon, everyone!We heard your feedback and put together a quick guide to help you find us.
11/15/2025

Good afternoon, everyone!
We heard your feedback and put together a quick guide to help you find us.

The wait is over! Tonight we gather to celebrate the voices and visions that shape our heritage.Are you ready? See you t...
11/12/2025

The wait is over! Tonight we gather to celebrate the voices and visions that shape our heritage.
Are you ready? See you tonight!

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