The Central American Voices Film Festival showcases authentic storytelling that reflects the complexity, beauty and resilience of its communities. (photo courtesy: CAVFF.)
The Central American Voices Film Festival (CAVFF) is happening this Saturday and Sunday, bringing together over 30 films from seven countries and the global diaspora communities.
Los Angeles has long been a crossroads for the world’s storytellers and now, in partnership with City of Los Angeles District 13, it will be introducing global audiences to international filmmaking talent from Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama, as well as diaspora communities.
Founded by Alejandra Quiroz, CAVFF was created by the Central American Voices podcast as a 501(c)(3) organization. The festival aims to highlight Central American narratives and create opportunities for filmmakers who have historically been underrepresented by major festival spaces.
“Central America is still so often unseen, misunderstood or generalized into one narrative. Having a festival specifically for Central American cinema creates a space where understanding, acknowledgment, and celebration can exist in the same room,” said Quiroz. “This festival is a platform that supports filmmakers so they can continue creating, because there are still so many stories from our region waiting to be told.”
In addition to marking its inaugural launch, CAVFF will spotlight a wide range of film work, including narrative and documentary storytelling, diaspora experiences, Indigenous and Afro–Central American perspectives, Central American LGBTQIA+ stories, experimental and genre cinema and projects from students and emerging filmmakers.
More than a screening event, CAVFF will also be hosting filmmaker Q&As, panels, networking opportunities and community-centered programming.
To RSVP, click here.
When: Saturday, September 12 & Sunday, September 13, 2026.
Where: Barnsdall Gallery Theater, Hollywood, CA.
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