The Georgia Latino International Film Festival is a 501(c)3 non-profit under the direction of Latinos in Information Sciences and Technology Association Inc. (LISTA). Latinos in Information Sciences and Technology Association Inc. (LISTA) is a certified 501(c)(3) non-profit providing institutions, organizations, events and corporations with technology and cultural enrichment services. These services include presentations, workshops, lectures, film festivals and more.
The Georgia Latino International Film Festival operate in Atlanta Ga and Norcross Ga. Located just minutes from Stone Mountain. Norcross is a small town known for it’s arts centers, restaurants and easy access to area attractions, trails, restaurants, shopping and scenic byways.
The Georgia Film and TV Office, a component of the Georgia’s Department of Economic Development, the Atlanta Mayor's office on Film and Entertainment and the Georgia Production Partnership are annual supporters of the event and is sponsor of the festival and it’s activities.
Festival objectives:
The purpose of this non-profit organization is to conduct an annual film festival in the state of Georgia that features Latino produced films among other national and international entries.
Mission
The mission of the Georgia Latino Internatiinal Film Festival is to build awareness of independent films and film as an art form; provide educational opportunities for students and Georgia Latino filmmakers; and create opportunities for the Georgia communities to experience high-quality Latino films.
Vision
To make sure that our stories are being told in Hollywood and around the world and that our community has a place in Georgia where Latino film executives directors and artists at the forefront of the Latino Film and animation industry can come together to discuss the future of our industry and create a vehicle to develop the next generation of Georgia Latino film-makers.
The Event offers Laurels and Awards to all winning Short and Long Form Movies, director, Actor, Actress, web-series and best student film.
GALIFF AWARDS FEES:
Our submission fees are low compared to other film festival, the Georgia Latino Film Alliance is charging the following fees :
PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD SHIPPING FEES.
AWARDS, COMMEMORATIVE STATUETTES & REPLACEMENT STATUETTES – $250 EACH
Stations, studios and production companies may order a commemorative statuette for public display at their place of business (up to a maximum of three per winning entry). The statuette is engraved with the same information as the actual GALIFF Award.
Replacement statuettes may be ordered for a statuette that have been broken. All pieces of the statuette must be returned to our office. Allow 4-6 weeks for delivery. (Depending on the delivery you choose).
GALIFF PLAQUES – $125 EACH
GALIFF Plaques, may be purchased by individuals designated by the entrant of an GALFF-awarded entry. The plaque is 10 ½ x 13 with an inscribed gold plate featuring the GALFF logo. Allow 4-6 weeks for delivery.
ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES – $50 EACH
GALIFF Certificates, may be purchased by individuals who contributed to an GALIFF-awarded entry but were NOT listed on the original entry form. Cost is $50 per certificate. Send a brief letter stating the credit (director, editor, etc.), entry title, entry category and year awarded. GALIFF Awards must be approved by the Chapter before the order is placed. Please only purchase one certificate per name.
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NOMINATION PLAQUES – $125 EACH
The GALFF is offering a plaque commemorating work on GALIFF Award-nominated pieces. The rosewood plaque is 8 x 10 with an inscribed gold plate featuring the GALIFF logo. Allow 4-6 weeks for delivery. Please only purchase one award per name.
NOMINATION OR CONTRIBUTOR COMMEMORATIVE CURVED GLASS – $180 EACH
NOMINATION: The GALIFF offers a curved glass award commemorating work on GALIFF nominated pieces.
CONTRIBUTOR: These may also be purchased by individuals who contributed to an GALIFF-awarded entry but were NOT listed on the original entry form.
Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery. Please only purchase one award per name.
AWARDS CATEGORIES:
1. AUDIENCE CHOICE AWARD GIVEN IN RECOGNITION ON CAPTIVATING, ENGAGING AND LEAVING A LASTING IMPRESSION TO THE GEORGIA LATINO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL AUDIENCE.
2. YOUTH CHOICE AWARD GIVEN IN RECOGNITION ON CAPTIVATING, ENGAGING AND LEAVING A LASTING IMPRESSION TO THE GEORGIA LATINO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL YOUTH AUDIENCE.
3. BEST STUDENT SHORTFILM GIVEN IN RECOGNITION OF THEIR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO THE FIELD OF STUDENT SHORT FILMMAKING.
4. BEST GEORGIA PRODUCTION GIVEN IN RECOGNITION OF THEIR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO THE FIELD OF SHORT FILMMAKING IN GEORGIA.
5. BEST GEORGIA LATINO PRODUCTION SHORTFILM GIVEN IN RECOGNITION OF THEIR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO THE FIELD OF LATINO SHORT FILMMAKING IN GEORGIA.
6. REVELATION OF THE YEAR GIVEN IN RECOGNITION OF THEIR EXCEPTIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO FILMMAKING AND STORYTELLING IN THEIR FILM
7. GEORGIA LATINO PROMISING ACTOR GIVEN, IN RECOGNITION OF THEIR EXCEPTIONAL TALENT AND PROMISE AS AN ACTOR WITHIN THE GEORGIA LATINO FILM COMMUNITY.
8. BEST SHORTFILM ACTOR GIVEN IN RECOGNITION OF THEIR EXCEPTIONAL TALENT AND PROMISE AS AN ACTOR IN THEIR FILM
9. BEST SHORTFILM ACTRESS GIVEN IN RECOGNITION OF THEIR EXCEPTIONAL TALENT AND PROMISE AS AN ACTRESS IN THEIR FILM.
10. BEST FEATURE ACTRESS GIVEN IN RECOGNITION OF THEIR EXCEPTIONAL TALENT AND PROMISE AS AN ACTRESS IN THEIR FILM.
11. BEST FEATURE ACTOR GIVEN IN RECOGNITION OF THEIR EXCEPTIONAL TALENT AND PROMISE AS AN ACTOR IN THE INTERNATIONAL FILM .
12. BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS GIVEN IN RECOGNITION OF THEIR EXCEPTIONAL TALENT AND PROMISE AS AN SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN THEIR FILM.
13. BEST DIRECTOR GIVEN IN RECOGNITION OF THEIR EXCEPTIONAL TALENT ANS SKILLS AS DIRECTOR IN THEIR FILM.
14. BEST FEMALE DIRECTOR GIVEN IN RECOGNITION OF THEIR EXCEPTIONAL TALENT ANS SKILLS AS DIRECTOR IN THEIR SHORTFILM..
15. BEST MUSICAL VIDEO GIVEN IN RECOGNITION OF THEIR EXCEPTIONAL TALENT AND SKILLS IN THE FIELD OF MUSICAL VIDEO STORYTELLING AND PRODUCTION.
16. THE CIVIL RIGHT AWARD GIVEN IN RECOGNITION OF THEIR EXCEPTIONAL CONTRIBUTION TO THE FIELD OF CIVIL RIGHTS THROUGH FILM AND STORYTELLING.
17. THE TRAILBLAZER AWARD GIVEN IN RECOGNITION OF THEIR EXCEPTIONAL CONTRIBUTION TO THE FIELD OF FILMMAKING IN TERM OF SUBJECT MATTER, STYLE AND TECHNIQUE.
18. RISING STAR GIVEN IN RECOGNITION OF THEIR EXCEPTIONAL TALENT AND PROMISE AS AN ACTOR IN THEIR FILM.
19. THE VOICES AWARD GIVEN IN RECOGNITION OF THEIR EXCEPTIONAL TALENT AND EXPERTISE IN THE ART OF FILMMAKING AND SHOWCASING THE UNHEAR VOICES OF THE LATINO COMMUNITY.
20. RISING FEMALE DIRECTOR GIVEN IN RECOGNITION OF THEIR EXCEPTIONAL TALENT AND PROMISE AS FEMALE DIRECTOR IN THEIR FILM.
21. RISING DIRECTORGIVEN IN RECOGNITION OF THEIR EXCEPTIONAL TALENT AND PROMISE AS DIRECTOR IN THEIR FILM.
22. BEST HORROR FILM GIVEN IN RECOGNITION OF THEIR EXCEPTIONAL TALENT AND SKILLS IN THE FIELD OF HORROR FILMMAKING.
23. BEST WRITER GIVEN IN RECOGNITION OF THEIR EXCEPTIONAL TALENT AND SKILLS IN THE FIELD OF STORYTELLING AND SCRIPT WRITING FOR THEIR SHORTFILM.
24. BEST CULTURAL HERITAGE AWARD GIVEN IN RECOGNITION OF THEIR EXCEPTIONAL TALENT AND SKILLS EXPLORING AND CELEBRATING THEIR CULTURAL HERITAGE THROUGH THEIR FILM.
25. BEST LATINO LGBTQ+ FEATURE, GIVEN IN RECOGNITION OF THEIR EXCEPTIONAL TALENT AND SKILLS EXPLORING STORYTELLING AND CELEBRATING THEIR LATINO LGBTQ+ THROUGH THEIR FILM.
26. BEST LATINO LGBTQ+ SHORTFILM GIVEN IN RECOGNITION OF THEIR EXCEPTIONAL TALENT AND SKILLS EXPLORING STORYTELLING AND CELEBRATING THEIR LATINO LGBTQ+ THROUGH THEIR SHORTFILM.
27. HUMANITARIAN FILM AWARD GIVEN IN RECOGNITION OF THEIR EXCEPTIONAL TALENT AND SKILLS IN THE FIELD OF STORYTELLING THAT PROMOTES SOCIAL JUSTICE OR ENVIROMENTAL AWARNESS.
28. BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY GIVEN IN RECOGNITION OF THEIR EXCEPTIONAL TALENT AND SKILLS IN THE FIELD OF CINEMATOGRAPHY.
29. BEST INTERNATIONAL FEATURE FILM GIVEN IN RECOGNITION OF THEIR EXCEPTIONAL TALENT AND SKILLS IN THE FIELD OF INTERNATIONAL FEATURE FILMMAKING AND STORYTELLING.
30. BEST INTERNATIONAL SHORTFILM GIVEN IN RECOGNITION OF THEIR EXCEPTIONAL TALENT AND SKILLS IN THE FIELD OF INTERNATIONAL SHORTFILM FILMMAKING AND STORYTELLING.
31. BEST PRODUCER GIVEN IN RECOGNITION OF THEIR EXCEPTIONAL TALENT AND SKILLS IN THE FIELD OF FILM PRODUCTION FOR THEIR FILM.
32. THE VISIONARY AWARD GIVEN IN RECOGNITION OF THEIR EXCEPTIONAL TALENT AND VISION IN THE FIELD OF FILMMAKING FOR THEIR FILM.
33. BEST COMEDY IS GIVEN IN RECOGNITION OF THEIR EXCEPTIONAL TALENT, SKILLS AND PERFORMANCES TO BRING LAUGHTER AND JOY TO GALIFF AUDIENCES.
WE GIVE 4 HONORABLE MENTIONS AT YEAR.
HONORABLE MENTIONIN RECOGNITION OF THEIR EXCEPTIONAL TALENT AND CONTRIBUTION TO THE FILM OF FILMMAKING. THIS FILM HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED BY THE JUDGES AND AUNDIENCE FOR ITS CREATIVITY, ORIGINALITY, AND IMPACT.
GALIFF GIVES 5 FREE CERTIFICATES
1. GALIFF RADIANT SPIRIT-FEMALE, IN RECOGNITION OF YOUR EXCEPTIONAL TALENT, CREATIVITY, KINDNESS, WARMTH AND POSITIVE ATTITUDE TOWARDS GALIFF AND EVERYONE AT THE EVENT.
2. GALIFF RADIANT SPIRIT-MALE, IN RECOGNITION OF YOUR EXCEPTIONAL TALENT, CREATIVITY, KINDNESS, WARMTH AND POSITIVE ATTITUDE TOWARDS GALIFF AND EVERYONE AT THE EVENT.
3. GALIFF EMPATHY AND APPRECIATION HONOR (MALE)IS GIVEN TO A LOYAL MOVIEGOER IN RECOGNITION OF YOUR EXCEPTIONAL KINDNESS, WARMTH AND POSITIVE ATTITUDE TOWARDS GALIFF AND EVERYONE AT THE EVENT AND SUPPORTS GALIFF EVENTS AND FILMS DURING THE WHOLE FESTIVAL.
4. GALIFF EMPATHY AND APPRECIATION HONOR (FEMALE)IS GIVEN TO A LOYAL MOVIEGOER IN RECOGNITION OF YOUR EXCEPTIONAL KINDNESS, WARMTH AND POSITIVE ATTITUDE TOWARDS GALIFF AND EVERYONE AT THE EVENT AND SUPPORTS GALIFF EVENTS AND FILMS DURING THE WHOLE FESTIVAL.
5. GALIFF EMPATHY AND APPRECIATION HONOR (GROUP, FAMILY , ORGANIZATION) IS GIVEN TO A LOYAL MOVIEGOER IN RECOGNITION OF YOUR EXCEPTIONAL KINDNESS, WARMTH AND POSITIVE ATTITUDE TOWARDS GALIFF AND EVERYONE AT THE EVENT AND SUPPORTS GALIFF EVENTS AND FILMS DURING THE WHOLE FESTIVAL.