14th Cine Latino Film Festival

FREE Screenings at Mia (Minneapolis Institute of Art - 2400 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis 55404)

The Kid Flicks: ¡Hola Cine! shorts program is co-presented by MSP Film Society's 14th Cine Latino Film Festival and Mia's Family Day.

Extraordinary Latinx shorts for ages 9+ • In English or with English subtitles

Our annual Spanish-language program delivers the best Latinx short films from around the world, transporting audiences across the Americas and into the clouds, reminding them of the power of family, perseverance, and believing in magic.

ABOUT THE FILMS

First Winter • by Schantelle Alonzo • USA • Animation • 2026 • 5 min
Ángel is a newly arrived immigrant experiencing his first winter in Chicago.

Chiquito • by Anna Riva & Lesley Marroquin • USA • Animation • 2025 • 4 min • Spanish
When his inventor owner grows too focused on building her teleportation device, armadillo Chiquito must take matters into his own paws.

The Apricot • by Alex Z. Avila • Mexico, USA • Animation • 2025 • 9 min • English, Spanish
A ten-year-old boy spends his first summer working on the family apricot farm.

Family Harmony • by Natalie Greene • USA • Documentary, Animation • 2023 • 3 min • English
When Gilbert Zermeño dreamed of joining his school band, he pictured himself playing a shiny saxophone.

The Great Feat / La Gran Hazaña • by Luber Yesid Zúñiga Ordóñez • France, Hungary, Mexico • Live Action • 2025 • 15 min • Spanish, English
Pablo needs to rescue his friend Pascualina, a laying hen, who ends up kidnapped by the town shopkeeper.

¡Que Suene La Banda! • by Jorge Parra, Jr. • USA • Live Action • 2025 • 23 min • Spanish
Javier, a classical musician preparing for his college audition, must finally embrace his Mexican roots.

Curated by and presented in partnership with New York International Children’s Film Festival.

PRESENTED BY MSP FILM SOCIETY

Cine Latino returns October 7–11 to The Main Cinema for five days of Spanish- and Portuguese-language films, special guests, fiestas, and more! The 14th annual celebration of US Latino, Latin American, and Ibero Cinema honors the longstanding film traditions across these communities, showcasing a richness of stories, the beauty of place, and vibrant cultures through the power of film.