The largest Mexican film festival outside of Mexico, Hola México Film Festival presented by Toyota, announces this year’s selections for its 17th annual edition on September 12-20, 2025, during Hispanic Heritage Month.
The Hola Mexico Film Festival, presented by Toyota, will kick off with opening night activities featuring a screening, red-carpet event, and after-party for the film “Autos, Mota y Rocanrol,” directed by José Manuel Cravioto. This event will take place at The Montalbán Theater in Hollywood.
The celebration will continue the next day with a special screening, red carpet, after party, and concert event for the film “Mesa de Regalos,” directed by Noe Santillan Lopez, at Cinepolis Cinemas in Pico Rivera.
Join us for a special screening of the film “Mistura,” a Peruvian/Mexican production directed by Ricardo de Montreuil, featuring Barbara Mori and Christian Meier at Regal LA Live. Don’t miss the chance to enjoy the new reclining seats for a more comfortable movie experience.
In the lead-up to the closing night, the festival will host a special screening at the Milagro Cinema in Norwalk. The festival will conclude with a screening, red carpet event, after party, and concert for “Mirreyes vs. Godinez” (Vegas), directed by Chava Cartas.
Samuel Douek, founder and director of HMFF, expressed his excitement for the festival: “After 17 years, we’re just getting started! It’s a joy to showcase talented filmmakers. In today’s political climate, highlighting the achievements of Mexicans and Latinos is crucial. Immigrants like Iñárritu, Cuarón, and Del Toro exemplify success. In 2025, we’ll present films that resonate deeply with audiences. Thanks to Toyota for their support. I look forward to seeing everyone at the theaters!”
“Film has a unique way of bringing culture and stories to life, connecting and celebrating people across communities,” said Tyler Litchenberger, Manager, Toyota Brand and Social Media Marketing. “We’re proud to support the Hola Mexico Film Festival again during Hispanic Heritage Month as this festival shines a spotlight on the incredible talent and stories from Mexico that resonate with audiences everywhere. It’s inspiring to see how it honors Mexico’s rich film tradition while embracing new voices that are shaping the future of film.”
Hola México Film Festival, presented by Toyota, will feature 20+ films and 20 short films from its filmmaker-focused program Tomorrows Filmmakers Today.
As part of this celebration, Toyota teamed up with a past participant of the Tomorrow’s Filmmakers Today program, Mario Garza – now a filmmaker in Los Angeles – to bring a bold, original concept to life. This short film cleverly intertwines the suspense of a horror story with the ingenuity of the Toyota bZ. This short film delivers thrilling storytelling paired with cutting-edge design that slice through the film’s tension, leading to a playful and unexpected conclusion.
MEXICO AHORA
Autos, Mota, Rocanrol Dir: José Manuel Cravioto
Batman Azteca: Choque de Imperios (Aztec Batman: Clash of Empires) Dir. Juan José Meza-León
Corina Dir. Urzula Barba Hopfner
Café Chairel Dir. Fernando Barreda Luna
El Club Perfecto (The Perfect Club) Dir. Ricardo Castro
Hombres Íntegros (Fine Young Men) Dir. Alejandro Andrade
Las Mutaciones (The Mutations) Dir. Jorge Ramírez Suarez
Lázaro De Noche (Lázaro at Night) Dir. Nicolas Pereda
Mesa De Regalos (The Gift Table) Dir. Noé Santillán López
Mistura Dir. Ricardo de Montreuil
Mirreyes vs Godinez (Vegas) Dir. Chava Cartas
Una Historia de Amor y Guerra (A History of Love and War) Dir. Santiago Mohar Volkow
No Nos Moveran (We Shall Not Be Moved) Dir. Pierre Saint Martín
Teléfono Público Dir. Moisés Roditi Hadenblit
Todavía Conmigo Dir. Alfonso Pineda Ulloa
DOCUMENTARY
Concierto Para Otras Manos (Concerto for other Hands) Dir. Ernesto González Díaz
El Equipo del Pueblo (The peoples team) Dir. Rafael Aparicio
La Falla (Cracked) Dir. Alana Simões
Nos Fuimos A Penales (Penalty) Dir. Iván Barrera “Chipichape”
Sin Barreras (No Barriers) Dir. Luisa Melo y Gonzalo Figueroa
Un Dia 28 de Enero Dir. Cesar Uriarte
2025 Sponsors of the 17th Annual Hola Mexico Film Festival Presented by Toyota: KCRW, LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes, McDonald’s, Maison Perrier, La Nena Cantina, UNAM, SoCal Sounds, City of Pico Rivera, Univision Los Angeles and presenting sponsor Toyota.