The ultimate showcase of Mexican film and culture arrives in Los Angeles for one week only! The Hola Mexico Film Festival, celebrating its 17th edition in 2025, returns to Los Angeles from September 12 to 20 as the largest Mexican film festival outside of Mexico. The festival showcases an exceptional lineup of feature films, spanning independent dramas, documentaries, and more, from Mexico’s most compelling filmmakers of today.
The festival invites audiences to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a vibrant showcase of some of the newest and most celebrated films from Mexico. Each year, it draws more than 10,000 film enthusiasts and presents over 20 feature films, including several U.S. and West Coast premieres. The festival includes red carpet galas attended by renowned actors and directors, as well as 20 short films from its filmmaker-focused program, “Tomorrow’s Filmmakers Today.”
Samuel Douek, founder and director of the Hola México Film Festival, shared his excitement about this year’s celebration, “After 17 years of Hola México, we feel like we’re just getting started! It’s a joy to work with talented filmmakers to showcase their stories on the big screen. In the current political climate, highlighting the achievements of Mexicans and Latinos is more important than ever.”
Opening Night Film
The opening night screening of the film, Autos, Mota y Rocanrol, will take place on September 12 at The Montalban Theater in Hollywood. Autos, Mota y Rocanrol revisits a pivotal moment in Mexican cultural history – the legendary Avándaro festival of 1971, often dubbed “Mexico’s Woodstock.” With humor and an unflinching gaze, the film chronicles how a modest car race and rock concert spiraled into the largest rock gathering the country had ever seen.
Where will the films be shown?
The 17th annual Hola México Film Festival will unfold across multiple iconic venues throughout Los Angeles. The opening night will take place at The Montalbán Theater in Hollywood, followed by regular screenings at Regal Cinemas LA LIVE. The festival will conclude with a special closing-night screening and concert at LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes.
Ticket Information
You can buy tickets for each film here. But don’t wait until showtime to purchase. Some films are already selling out!
Get ready for a weeklong celebration of Mexican cinema, culture, and storytelling in the heart of Los Angeles!