GLAFF is back for year 16. The GuadaLAjara Film Festival, the Los Angeles sister festival of Mexico’s Guadalajara International Film Festival (FICG), runs Thursday, November 5, through Saturday, November 7, 2026. It showcases Latin American, Latinx, and BIPOC filmmakers, with screenings, masterclasses, panels, and its WIP Latino work-in-progress program.
The $75 All Access Pass is on sale now. The schedule and this year’s venues have not been released yet, so this guide covers what GLAFF has confirmed as of September 28, 2026, and what to watch for.
The quick version
| When | Thursday, November 5, through Saturday, November 7, 2026 |
| Where | Los Angeles. Venues to be announced on the festival website |
| Pass | All Access Pass, $75, on Eventive |
| Program | Features, documentaries, shorts, masterclasses, panels, networking, and WIP Latino |
| Presented by | The University of Guadalajara Foundation USA, with FICG |
| Official site | glaff.org |
What’s screening
GLAFF has not posted its 2026 lineup; its Eventive page says the schedule has not been released. Based on the festival’s own description, expect feature films, documentaries, and short films from Latin American, Latinx, and BIPOC filmmakers, plus galas and special events.
Beyond the screen, GLAFF runs a Filmmakers Forum of masterclasses led by film, media, and entertainment experts, and panel discussions on trends and challenges in the industry. There are also networking events, educational programs, and a co-production lab.
WIP Latino
WIP Latino is GLAFF’s post-production program for Latin American films on their way to completion, run in collaboration with FICG. One recent example: Querida Fátima, by Rodrigo Reyes and Lorena Gutiérrez Rangel, went through GLAFF’s WIP and then won Best Mexican Film, Best Director, and the Audience Award at FICG’s 41st edition in Guadalajara.
GLAFF also partners with Borderlands, a center created by filmmakers Cristina Ibarra and Alex Rivera that works with the Sidney Poitier New American Film School to support mid-career filmmakers telling stories about the border.
Passes and tickets
- All Access Pass, $75: sold on GLAFF’s Eventive page. GLAFF says it covers galas, screenings, and master classes.
- Reserve anyway: even with the pass, you need to reserve a seat in advance for each screening or event.
- Galas and special events may require a separate RSVP. Some industry programs, networking events, and gala celebrations may require accreditation or an invitation.
- Open to the public: GLAFF says most screenings, conversations, panels, and special events are open to everyone, including students.
- Where your money goes: GLAFF says it donates all box office proceeds to community organizations.
Before you go: a quick checklist
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Buy the pass or wait for single tickets? | Single ticket prices are not posted yet. The pass is $75 now. |
| Where do I go? | Watch glaff.org for the venue list, which GLAFF announces before the festival. |
| Do I need reservations? | Yes, for every screening or event, pass or not. |
| Can I bring a student friend? | GLAFF welcomes students, and most programs are open to the public. |
| Industry networking? | Some events need accreditation or an invitation. Check each listing. |
Venues
The 2026 venues have not been announced. GLAFF’s FAQ lists past and recent venues including The United Theater on Broadway, the Linwood Dunn Theater, Vidiots, Alamo Drafthouse DTLA, and Milagro Cinemas Norwalk, plus events at the Herald Examiner Building in downtown Los Angeles with Arizona State University and the University of Guadalajara Foundation USA. The festival says the full venue list is posted on its website before each edition.
Getting there
Directions, parking, and transit depend on this year’s venues. The 824 Journal will add them once GLAFF names its theaters.
Accessibility
GLAFF has not posted accessibility information. Questions can go to the festival through the contact link on its About page.
A little history
GLAFF started in 2010 as FICG in LA, a sister project of the Guadalajara International Film Festival, bringing Mexican and Latin American films to Los Angeles. In 2020 it took on its current identity to reflect the bicultural and BIPOC communities of Los Angeles. It is presented by the University of Guadalajara Foundation USA in collaboration with FICG, the Grodman Legacy, and the Universidad de Guadalajara. Luis Gustavo Padilla is president of the foundation.
Still to come
The 2026 lineup, opening and closing night films, honorees, the schedule, venues, single ticket prices, and accessibility details. The 824 Journal will update this guide when GLAFF releases them.
Sources
- GLAFF, official site
- GLAFF: About, History, and FAQs
- GLAFF 2026 on Eventive: All Access Pass
- GLAFF 2026 on Eventive: Schedule
- FICG: GLAFF Will Hold Its 16th Edition From November 5 to 7, 2026, in Los Angeles
Featured photo: Kacy Bao via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
