FILM FESTIVAL & FILM INSTITUTE
The Oklahoma Latin American Film Festival and Film Institute celebrates and amplifies the voices of Latin American filmmakers, fostering cultural exchange, education, and artistic expression. Through screenings, workshops, and community engagement, we create a platform that connects Oklahoma with the richness and diversity of Latin American cinema.
OLA Film Festival, Nov 8-10
OLA Film Festival, Nov 8-10
OLA Film Festival
at Rodeo Cinema Stockyards
November 8, 6pm - 11pm
November 9, 1pm - 8pm
(Free Event)
The Oklahoma Latin American Film Festival celebrates Latin American cinema, showcasing powerful stories from Spanish-speaking countries and Latino communities across the United States. Through film, we highlight the richness, diversity, and shared cultural heritage that connect audiences across borders.
Rodeo Cinema
2221 Exchange Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73108
OLA Film Festival
at University of Central Oklahoma
College of Liberal Arts,
Lecture Hall (LAS L01)
November 10, 2025
6pm - 9pm
(Free Event)
Featuring IMCINE Films:
A special selection of short films presented in collaboration with IMCINE and the Mexican Consulate in Oklahoma City, showcasing the diverse voices and powerful visions of contemporary Mexican cinema. These stories explore identity, memory, and social change through bold storytelling and fresh perspectives, reflecting the richness and creativity of Mexico’s new generation of filmmakers.
The Non-Biological Mexican (15')
Dir. Joseph Balderas, USA
In the heart of Seoul, South Korea, a man named Jung-Su Lee has dedicated his life to mastering the art of Mexican cuisine. This film explores this journey, how an unexpected connection reshaped his identity.
Grandchild 139 (25')
Dir. Gabriela Pierina Pinasco, Argentina
In December 2024, Ramón Inama received a phone call that would change his life: after nearly thirty years of searching, his sister, one of the nearly 500 babies stolen during Argentina’s last military dictatorship, had been found.
Until We Weren't (12')
Dir. Victor Caballero, Oklahoma
17-year-old Lissa meets Gabriel, her late mother’s ex-husband, at a diner to uncover the truth about their past. Gabriel reveals his deep connection with her mother, painting a portrait of a love that once shined brightly, but ultimately faded. Through their conversation, Lissa begins to grapple with her own personal struggles and embarks on a journey of self-discovery.
Did You Guys Eat? / Ya Comieron: Stories of Michigan Agriculture (60')
Dir. Stephany Slaughter, USA
This documentary is a journey into the heart of Mid-Michigan's agricultural landscape—one of the most diverse in the nation. Second only to California in crop variety, Michigan’s farms are as varied as the people who work them. This documentary follows the rhythm of the growing season, focusing on the individuals whose labor brings food to our tables: small family farmers, organic growers, and the often-overlooked seasonal migrant workers.
Clandestina (10')
Dir. Gray Stringer
(dCU and OCCC short), Oklahoma
Silvia, a young immigrant woman working as a university custodian, quietly harbors a deep creative passion. As she moves through long work days filled with routine and invisibility, her inner world begins to bloom through art, memory, and longing.
Boundless Borders (60')
Dir. Alessandro Gentile, USA
An undocumented student from Guatemala who overcomes language barriers, financial struggles, and the threat of deportation to pursue his dream of higher education in the United States.
AYAHUASCA NOW, Voices of a Silent War (90')
Dir. Carlos Bruno Cejas, Argentina
After many years of life scarred by PTSD, 5 men and 2 women veterans of the wars in Vietnam, Afghanistan and Iraq, travel to the heart of the Peruvian Amazon to participate in shamanic ceremonies and heal their traumas.
Me Porto Bonita (19') Dir. Cecilia Romo, USA
Following a heartbreak two best friends embark on a day of refuge. What first started as a day of joyriding through the city quickly escalates into an adventure of revenge and exposed secrets.
OLA Film Institute
w/ Oklahoma City University and deadCenter University
This exciting FREE workshop will take place on three Saturdays and one Sunday, September 20, September 27, October 5, and October 11 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Except for Filming Day, October 5, which could go till 6pm)
Location is Oklahoma City University.
You'll have the chance to learn about low budget filmmaking, hear from industry professionals, and eventually create a short film. Short film will screen at the OLA Film Festival on Saturday, November 8. Students will also receive one pass to the festival and an IMDb credit.
Lunch will be provided, but please note that transportation and accommodations are not included.
To apply, please click on the link below.
We look forward to seeing your application!
