Initiatives

We believe that film has the power to inspire and activate.MVFF Initiatives are a call to action through screenings, panels, partnerships, masterclasses, and mentorship opportunities.

ACTIVE CINEMA A forum for films united in their commitment to explore the world and its issues, engage audiences, and transform ideas into action

MIND THE GAP A platform for inclusion and equity, committed to helping marginalized filmmakers break through the gatekeeping that has long made the industry exclusionary and help undo a harmful history of defaults

¡VIVA EL CINE! A showcase of Latin American, Latinx, and Spanish-language stories, connecting audiences with a diversity of cultures, identities, and histories explored through the magic of cinema

MIND THE GAP

ANIMA BAD ATTITUDE: THE ART OF SPAIN RODRIGUEZ BECOMING COUSTEAU BERGMAN ISLAND CELTS LA CIVIL CLARA SOLA COEXTINCTION COW THE DROVER’S WIFE: THE LEGEND OF MOLLY JOHNSON FOUND HAUTE COUTURE INDIA SWEETS AND SPICES JULIA LADY BUDS LIKE A ROLLING STONE: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF BEN FONG-TORRES THE LOST DAUGHTER LUNAFEST MARVELOUS AND THE BLACK HOLE MISSION: JOY - FINDING HAPPINESS IN TROUBLED TIMES MOTHERING SUNDAY NINJABABY THE NOVICE PASSING PETITE MAMAN THE POWER OF THE DOG QUEEN OF GLORY REHAB CABIN THE RESCUE SAMI, JOE AND I SHORTS: THERE SHE GOES AGAIN SUBJECTS OF DESIRE WHO WE ARE: A CHRONICLE OF RACISM IN AMERICA WOMEN IS LOSERS

¡VIVA EL CINE!

7 PRISONERS BAD ATTITUDE: THE ART OF SPAIN RODRIGUEZ LA CIVIL CLARA SOLA MEMORIA MY DEAD DAD PARALLEL MOTHERS SONG FOR CESAR WOMEN IS LOSERS

ACTIVE CINEMA

COEXTINCTION LADY BUDS MISSION: JOY - FINDING HAPPINESS IN TROUBLED TIMES REFLECTION: A WALK WITH WATER

BERGMAN ISLAND: MIND THE GAP

PETITE MAMAN: MIND THE GAP

LA CIVIL: ¡VIVA EL CINE!