The largest Mexican film festival outside of Mexico, Hola México Film Festival presented by Toyota, takes place from Friday, Sept.  12, through Saturday, Sept. 20, during Hispanic Heritage Month.

Opening night activities include a screening, red-carpet event, and after-party for the film “Autos, Mota y Rocanrol,” directed by José Manuel Cravioto. This event will take place at The Montalbán Theater in Hollywood.

The celebration will continue the next day with a special screening, red carpet, after party, and concert event for the film “Mesa de Regalos,” directed by Noe Santillan Lopez, at Cinepolis Cinemas in Pico Rivera and there will be a special screening of the film “Mistura,” a Peruvian/Mexican production directed by Ricardo de Montreuil, featuring Barbara Mori and Christian Meier at Regal LA Live.

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Autos, Mota y Rocanrol (Courtesy HMFF)

In the lead-up to the closing night, the festival will host a special screening at the Milagro Cinema in Norwalk. The festival will conclude with a screening, red carpet event, after party, and concert for “Mirreyes vs. Godinez” (Vegas), directed by Chava Cartas.

Documentaries featured in the program include Concierto Para Otras Manos (Concerto for other Hands) from director Ernesto González Díaz, El Equipo del Pueblo (The Peoples Team) from  Rafael Aparicio, La Falla (Cracked) by Alana Simões, Nos Fuimos A Penales (Penalty) from  Iván Barrera “Chipichape”, and Sin Barreras (No Barriers) by  Luisa Melo y Gonzalo Figueroa.

“After 17 years, we’re just getting started,” Samuel Douek, founder and director of HMFF, said in a press release.  “It’s a joy to showcase talented filmmakers. In today’s political climate, highlighting the achievements of Mexicans and Latinos is crucial. Immigrants like Iñárritu, Cuarón, and Del Toro exemplify success. In 2025, we’ll present films that resonate deeply with audiences.

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