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GEORGIA LATINO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES THE 2025 FESTIVAL WINNERS (Eng and Spanish)
Our Voice. Our Films. Our Time.
The Georgia Latino International Film Festival (GALIFF) 2025 wrapped another successful year in Atlanta, Georgia, held from October 2nd – 5th, spotlighting the rich storytelling, creative power, and cultural pride of the Latino and multicultural filmmaking community.
Hosted by former CNN correspondent Nick Valencia, the 2025 edition of GALIFF presented standout voices in film with its annual GALIFF 2025 Jury Awards, honoring excellence in narrative and documentary features, series, and short films. The festival continues to elevate emerging and established Latino filmmakers who are shaping the future of entertainment.
Yvette Moise, President of the Georgia Latino Film Alliance (GALFA) and Executive Director of GALIFF, shared heartfelt remarks during the closing ceremony: “We are incredibly proud to honor this year’s GALIFF 2025 winners whose bold storytelling and visionary filmmaking reflect the brilliance of our creative community,” said Moise. “From thought-provoking documentaries to captivating narratives and powerful shorts, these artists are pushing culture forward and redefining what’s possible on screen. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the winners and deep gratitude to our partners for their unwavering commitment to inclusive and impactful storytelling.”
This year’s festival brought together filmmakers, industry leaders, and audiences from across the country to spotlight the growing impact of Latino talent in film and television. The winning films represent bold vision, cultural authenticity, and a commitment to storytelling that reflects the richness and diversity of our community. GALIFF2025 continues to be a platform where our stories, voices, and creativity shine,” said Dr. José Marquez, CEO of the Georgia Latino Film Alliance. “Each winner represents the best of who we are as storytellers—fearless, innovative, and deeply rooted in our heritage.”
“The Georgia Latino Film Alliance is a vital part of the cultural landscape that drives our state’s thriving film industry,” added Michael Owens, Mayor of Brazelton. “By amplifying Latino voices, GALIFF is not only shaping the future of entertainment but also strengthening the creative economy of Georgia.”
Georgia Latino International Film festival 2025 Proudly Thanks Its Community Partners:
We extend sincere appreciation to our partners and sponsors who make this celebration of culture and creativity possible: The Fox Theatre, MPA (Motion Picture Association), Ole Mexican Foods, Comcast NBCUniversal, Georgia State University, the Center for Media Industries Institute, WIFTA (Women in Film and Television Atlanta), Fulton Films, SAG-AFTRA, Betos Tacos, Atlanta Set South, 222Creative, General Tso’s Catering, Molina Law Group, NCG Cinema, Latin Prince, FX Concerts, and CT Reforma.
These valued partners help fuel the mission of GALIFF and GALFA — to amplify Latino and multicultural voices in media and entertainment.
2025 Jury Award Winners:
🏆 Audience & Youth Awards
Audience Choice Award – Love and Taxe$ directed by Ken Fienberg
“In recognition of captivating, engaging and leaving a lasting impression to the Georgia Latino International Film Festival audience.”
- Youth Choice Award – Contigo
“In recognition of captivating, engaging and leaving a lasting impression to the Georgia Latino International Film Festival youth audience.”
🎬 Film Awards
- Best Documentary – The Michoacan File
“For crafting a powerful narrative that educates, inspires, and transforms. Your lens captured truth with courage and compassion, leaving a lasting imprint on hearts and minds.” - Best Student Short Film – Best Eyes
“In recognition of their outstanding contribution to the field of student short filmmaking.” - Best Short Film – Mulata
“In recognition of their outstanding contribution to the field of short filmmaking.” - Best Georgia Production – Short Film – Always, Most of the Time
“In recognition of their outstanding contribution to the field of Latino short filmmaking in Georgia.”
🎥 Directing & Performance
- Georgia Rising Director – Naomi Watson
“In recognition of their exceptional talent and promise as a director within the Georgia film community.” - Best Shortfilm Actor – Alex D Lugo (Project Penelope)
“In recognition of their exceptional talent and promise as an actor.” - Best Shortfilm Actress – Vanyariana Ortiz Marquez (Mulata)
“In recognition of their exceptional talent and promise as an actress.” - Best Feature Actress – Yelyna De León (20 Pounds to Happiness)
“In recognition of their exceptional talent and promise as an actress.” - Best Feature Actor – Pudy Ballumbrosio (Mistura)
“In recognition of their exceptional talent and promise as an actor.” - Best Supporting Actress – Ybelka Hurtado (Mulata)
“In recognition of their exceptional talent and promise as a supporting actress.” - Best Supporting Actor – Anthony L Fernandez (Horchata with Oatmilk)
“In recognition of their exceptional talent and promise as a supporting actor.” - Best Director – Ángel Medina (Memorable)
“In recognition of their exceptional talent and skills as director.” - Best International Director – Jorge Xolalpa (Lolita)
“In recognition of their exceptional talent and skills as director.” - Best Female Director – Yarilis Ramos (Mulata)
“In recognition of their exceptional talent and skills as director.”
🖌️ Technical & Artistic Categories
- Best Animation – Bullet Time
“In recognition of their exceptional talent and skills in the field of animation.” - Best Editing – Closure
“In recognition of their exceptional talent and skill in shaping the story through masterful editing, perfectly capturing the rhythm, tone, and essence of its time.” - Best Visual Effects (VFX) – Spanish Moss, Directed by Sebastian Solar
“In recognition of their exceptional talent and skill in creating stunning visual effects that bring the story to life.” - Best Musical Video – Green Lights
“In recognition of their exceptional talent and skills in the field of musical video storytelling and production.” - Best Horror Film – Merlin
“In recognition of their exceptional talent and skills in the field of horror filmmaking.” - Best Cinematography – Memorable
“In recognition of their exceptional talent and skills in the field of cinematography.” - Best Comedy – 20 Pounds to Happiness
“In recognition of their exceptional talent, skills and performances to bring laughter and joy to GALIFF audiences.” - Best International Feature Film – Lolita
“In recognition of their exceptional talent and skills in the field of international feature filmmaking and storytelling.” - Best Costume Design – Merlin
“For outstanding attention to detail and creativity in costume design, bringing characters and stories to life with authenticity and style.” - Best International Short film – Fever
“In recognition of their exceptional talent and skills in the field of international short filmmaking and storytelling.” - Best Producer – David E. Valdez (Ugly Little Monkeys – A True American Story)
“In recognition of their exceptional talent and skills in the field of film production.” - Best Writer – Webster Batista (Merlin)
“In recognition of their exceptional talent and skills in the field of storytelling and script writing.”
🌟 Special Categories
- Rising Director – Justin Bones (Flick)
- Best Live Action Short Film – Young Kingdom
- Revelation of the Year – Eiland Phoenix Adé (Father Time)
- Best Director of Photography – Maya Hernandez (Horchata with Oatmilk)
- Best Original Screenplay – SMT: Soulmate Tracker
- Best Production Design – Mistura
- Best Score Award – Dani Orlando
- Best Soundtrack Award – Mistura
✨ Honorable Mentions
- What’s Grief – for creativity, originality, and impact.
- Mama the Plug – for creativity, originality, and impact in music video.
- The Little Nail – for creativity, originality, and impact.
- Ambrogio the First Vampire – for creativity, originality, and impact.
As GALIFF continues to grow as a premier destination for Latino creatives, we remain committed to bridging communities through culture, film, and fearless storytelling.
Join us in October 2026 for the 15th edition of GALIFF “Nuestra Quinceañera as we continue to shine a light on diverse narratives that shape our world. Our Voice. Our Films. Our Time.
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About The Georgia Latino Film Alliance and Film Festival.
About the Georgia Latino Film Alliance and Film Festival the Georgia Latino Film Alliance (GALFA) a 501c3 nonprofit hosts the Georgia Latino International Film Festival, highlighting Latino and Georgia-directed, produced, and acted films from Georgia and beyond. GALFA’s mission is to elevate independent filmmakers, films, offer educational programs, and bring top-tier Latino cinema to Georgia, empowering the next generation of storytellers.
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EL FESTIVAL INTERNACIONAL DE CINE LATINO DE GEORGIA ANUNCIA LOS GANADORES DEL FESTIVAL 2025
Nuestras Voces. Nuestras Películas. Nuestro Tiempo.
ATLANTA, GA — 15 de octubre de 2025 — El Festival Internacional de Cine Latino de Georgia (GALIFF) 2025 cerró otro exitoso año en Atlanta, Georgia, celebrado del 2 al 5 de octubre, destacando la riqueza narrativa, el poder creativo y el orgullo cultural de la comunidad latina y multicultural del cine.
Presentado por el ex corresponsal de CNN Nick Valencia, la edición 2025 de GALIFF reconoció a las voces más destacadas del cine con sus Premios del Jurado GALIFF 2025, que honran la excelencia en largometrajes narrativos y documentales, series y cortometrajes. El festival continúa elevando a cineastas latinos emergentes y consolidados que están moldeando el futuro del entretenimiento.
Yvette Moise, presidenta de la Georgia Latino Film Alliance (GALFA) y directora ejecutiva de GALIFF, compartió emotivas palabras durante la ceremonia de clausura:
“Estamos increíblemente orgullosos de honrar a los ganadores de este año en GALIFF 2025, cuyos relatos audaces y visión cinematográfica reflejan el brillo de nuestra comunidad creativa”, dijo Moise. “Desde documentales que invitan a la reflexión hasta narrativas cautivadoras y poderosos cortometrajes, estos artistas están impulsando la cultura hacia adelante y redefiniendo lo que es posible en la pantalla. Extendemos nuestras más sinceras felicitaciones a todos los ganadores y nuestra profunda gratitud a nuestros socios por su compromiso constante con un cine inclusivo e impactante.”
El festival de este año reunió a cineastas, líderes de la industria y audiencias de todo el país para resaltar el creciente impacto del talento latino en el cine y la televisión. Las películas ganadoras representan una visión audaz, autenticidad cultural y un compromiso con contar historias que reflejan la riqueza y diversidad de nuestra comunidad.
“GALIFF2025 continúa siendo una plataforma donde nuestras historias, voces y creatividad brillan”, dijo el Dr. José Marquez, CEO de la Georgia Latino Film Alliance. “Cada ganador representa lo mejor de lo que somos como narradores: valientes, innovadores y profundamente arraigados en nuestra herencia.”
“La Georgia Latino Film Alliance es una parte vital del panorama cultural que impulsa la próspera industria cinematográfica de nuestro estado”, agregó Michael Owens, Alcalde de Mableton y cofounder de GALIFF. “Al amplificar las voces latinas, GALIFF no solo está moldeando el futuro del entretenimiento, sino también fortaleciendo la economía creativa de Georgia.”
El Festival Internacional de Cine Latino de Georgia 2025 agradece con orgullo a sus socios comunitarios:
Expresamos nuestro más sincero agradecimiento a nuestros socios y patrocinadores que hacen posible esta celebración de cultura y creatividad: The Fox Theatre, MPA (Motion Picture Association), Ole Mexican Foods, Comcast NBCUniversal, Georgia State University, Center for Media Industries Institute, WIFTA (Women in Film and Television Atlanta), Fulton Films, SAG-AFTRA, Betos Tacos, Atlanta Set South, 222Creative, General Tso’s Catering, Molina Law Group, NCG Cinema, Latin Prince, FX Concerts y CT Reforma.
Estos valiosos socios impulsan la misión de GALIFF y GALFA: amplificar las voces latinas y multiculturales en los medios y el entretenimiento.
GANADORES DE LOS PREMIOS DEL JURADO 2025
La lista completa de ganadores del GALIFF 2025 estará disponible en nuestro sitio web oficial y redes sociales.
🏆 Premios del Público y la Juventud
- Premio del Público – Love and Taxe$
“Por cautivar, inspirar y dejar una impresión duradera en la audiencia del Festival Internacional de Cine Latino de Georgia.” - Premio de la Juventud – Contigo
“Por cautivar, inspirar y dejar una impresión duradera en la audiencia juvenil del Festival Internacional de Cine Latino de Georgia.”
🎬 Premios de Cine
- Mejor Documental – The Michoacan File
“Por crear una narrativa poderosa que educa, inspira y transforma.” - Mejor Cortometraje Estudiantil – Best Eyes
“Por su destacada contribución al campo del cortometraje estudiantil.” - Mejor Cortometraje – Mulata
“Por su sobresaliente contribución al campo del cortometraje.” - Mejor Producción de Georgia – Cortometraje – Always, Most of the Time
“Por su sobresaliente contribución al cine latino en Georgia.”
🎥 Dirección e Interpretación
- Directora Emergente de Georgia – Naomi Watson
- Mejor Actor de Cortometraje – Alex D Lugo (Project Penelope)
- Mejor Actriz de Cortometraje – Vanyariana Ortiz Marquez (Mulata)
- Mejor Actriz de Largometraje – Yelyna De León (20 Pounds to Happiness)
- Mejor Actor de Largometraje – Pudy Ballumbrosio (Mistura)
- Mejor Actriz de Reparto – Ybelka Hurtado (Mulata)
- Mejor Actor de Reparto – Anthony L Fernandez (Horchata with Oatmilk)
- Mejor Director – Ángel Medina (Memorable)
- Mejor Director Internacional – Jorge Xolalpa (Lolita)
- Mejor Directora – Yarilis Ramos (Mulata)
🖌️ Categorías Técnicas y Artísticas
- Mejor Animación – Bullet Time
- Mejor Edición – Closure
- Mejores Efectos Visuales (VFX) – Spanish Moss, Dir. Sebastian Solar
- Mejor Video Musical – Green Lights
- Mejor Película de Terror – Merlin
- Mejor Cinematografía – Memorable
- Mejor Comedia – 20 Pounds to Happiness
- Mejor Largometraje Internacional – Lolita
- Mejor Diseño de Vestuario – Merlin
- Mejor Cortometraje Internacional – Fever
- Mejor Productor – David E. Valdez (Ugly Little Monkeys – A True American Story)
- Mejor Guionista – Webster Batista (Merlin)
🌟 Categorías Especiales
- Director Revelación – Justin Bones (Flick)
- Mejor Cortometraje de Acción Real – Young Kingdom
- Revelación del Año – Eiland Phoenix Adé (Father Time)
- Mejor Directora de Fotografía – Maya Hernandez (Horchata with Oatmilk)
- Mejor Guion Original – SMT: Soulmate Tracker
- Mejor Diseño de Producción – Mistura
- Mejor Banda Sonora – Dani Orlando
- Mejor Música Original – Mistura
✨ Menciones Honoríficas
- What’s Grief, Mama the Plug, The Little Nail, Ambrogio the First Vampire
Por su creatividad, originalidad e impacto.
A medida que GALIFF continúa creciendo como un destino destacado para los creativos latinos, reafirmamos nuestro compromiso de unir comunidades a través de la cultura, el cine y la narración valiente.
Únete a nosotros en 2026 para la próxima edición de GALIFF, donde seguiremos destacando las narrativas diversas que dan forma a nuestro mundo.
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La Georgia Latino Film Alliance (GALFA), organización sin fines de lucro 501(c)(3), organiza el Festival Internacional de Cine Latino de Georgia, que destaca películas latinas y producciones dirigidas, producidas o actuadas por talentos de Georgia y más allá. La misión de GALFA es elevar a los cineastas independientes, ofrecer programas educativos y presentar lo mejor del cine latino, empoderando a la próxima generación de narradores.
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