SEATTLE
LATINO
FILM
FESTIVAL

OPENING NIGHT

✨ RED CARPET & GALA RECEPTION

6:00 PM

The evening begins with our Red Carpet, welcoming filmmakers, artists, special guests, cultural leaders, and festival supporters from across the region and beyond.

Guests are invited to dress for the occasion in Gala Attire and join us for an elegant reception featuring a selection of delicate dishes, generously sponsored by Luis Fernando Esteban, philanthropist and former Honorary Consul of Spain in Seattle.

🎬 OPENING NIGHT CEREMONY

7:00 PM

The Opening Night Ceremony will take place in the auditorium of the Frye Art Museum, followed by the Northwest Premiere of the Puerto Rican feature film De Tal Palo, presented in Spanish with English subtitles and preceded by the short film Marina in English.

MARINA

United States | 2025 | 17 min | Short Film

An impulsive moment sends a deaf nine-year-old boy on an emotional journey shaped by friendship, family, and forgiveness.

A tender and moving story exploring the transformative power of human connection.

DE TAL PALO

Puerto Rico | 2025 | 94 min | Feature Film

De Tal Palo follows Manuel, an aging grandfather who becomes responsible for his nine-year-old granddaughter after her mother is left unable to care for her.

As they adjust to their new life, a profound bond grows between them. But when Manuel begins experiencing early symptoms of a mental condition, their relationship faces unexpected challenges.

A deeply human story about family, love, responsibility, and the bonds that connect generations.

🎤 FILMMAKER Q&A

The evening will feature the presence of the film’s director, Iván Dariel Ortiz, and its leading actor, the acclaimed Puerto Rican actor and PhD, José Félix Gómez, who will be in attendance for this special presentation

Following the screening, audiences will be invited to a special Q&A and conversation with Ivan Dariel Ortiz and Jose Felix Gomez