Opening Night & Canadian Premiere funded by
CALGARY · SEPTEMBER 18–19, 2026
LAFF
HAS LATIN AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL
Stories that cross borders.
A new cinematic gathering celebrating the voices, visions, and stories of Latin America—right in the heart of Calgary.
ACCESSIBLE CINEMA · FIRST EDITION
Free or Pay What You Can
Admission to LAFF’s first edition ranges from free to pay what you can. Every guest must download a ticket in advance through Showpass.
3days until Opening Night
BE PART OF THE FIRST EDITION
Help bring Latin American stories to Calgary screens.
01 THE FIRST EDITION
Two nights.
One city. Many worlds.
LAFF brings Latin American cinema into conversation with Calgary. Join us downtown for an intimate opening reception, distinctive films, and a shared big-screen experience.
Produced by
Hispanic Arts Society celebrates 40 years on June 26, 2027.
Hispanic Arts Society celebrates 40 years on June 26, 2027.02 2026 PROGRAM
Your LAFF program
this September
01
FRISEP 18
Red Carpet · Ramada Plaza
Opening Night Reception
6:00–8:00 PM Ramada Plaza Calgary Downtown · 708 8 Ave SW
Get Red Carpet Ready! Join us for red-carpet photos with a professional photographer, hors d’oeuvres, a celebratory toast and special guests. Free and open to the public; limited capacity.
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FRISEP 18
Opening Night · Canadian Premiere
Traces of Home
9:00 PM Globe Cinema · 617 8 Ave SW
92 min · Documentary · Directed by Colette Ghunim. Public opening reception at Ramada Plaza, 708 8 Ave SW. Limited capacity. The screening follows across the street at Globe Cinema.
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SATSEP 19
Feature Film · Drama
Ashes
7:00 PM Globe Cinema · 617 8 Ave SW
98 min · Original title: Ceniza en la boca · A film by Diego Luna.
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THROUGH A
NEW LENS.
03 OPENING NIGHT
From reception
to cinema.
We begin at the Ramada Plaza Calgary Downtown with the festival’s Opening Night Reception. Attendance is free for everyone, but an advance ticket is required. Tickets are available until capacity is reached. After the reception, ticket holders cross the street to the Globe Cinema for the Canadian Premiere of Traces of Home.
OPENING NIGHT RECEPTIONSeptember 18, 2026 · Open to the public · Limited capacity
VENUE SPONSOR
Free admissionAdvance ticket required · Available until capacity is reached
Get free reception ticketRamada PlazaSeptember 18, 2026 · 708 8 Ave SW · Public event · Limited capacity
ACROSS THE STREET
Globe Cinema617 8 Ave SW · 9:00 PM screening
04 FOR FILMMAKERS
● OPENING IN 2027Your story
belongs on
the big screen.
LAFF will open submissions for its 2027 edition. We welcome filmmakers and stories connected to Latin America—across genres, borders, and perspectives.
2027 submissionsDates, categories, and submission details coming soon.
05 PLAN YOUR VISIT
Frequently Asked
Questions
Everything you need to know before joining us for LAFF’s first edition.
Still have a question? Contact us at info@laff.ca.
06 WITH GRATITUDE
Funded with the support of
LAFF’s first edition is made possible through public investment in arts, culture, and community.
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
With thanks to the organizations helping connect LAFF with audiences across Calgary.
