LASFF Nelson 2023 - Opening Ceremony

Annual non-profit event which brings films from Latin America and Spain to eleven different cities throughout New Zealand.

Bienvenidos, for the 4th time in NELSON, to Latin America and Spain Film Festival(LASFF) .

LASFF is a cultural event dedicated to contemporary cinematographic productions from Latin America and Spain. It is also a non-profit event which aims to bring together Latin America, Spain and other New Zealand communities through the big screen.

The festival is run by all the Latin American and Spanish Embassies resident in Wellington along with other Latin American Embassies based in Canberra, Australia. The Festival has become very popular and during the past editions, approximately 6,000+ spectators enjoyed the films.

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This year we will have 8 screenings spread throughout Nelson, Richmond, Mapua and our new venue in Kina Beach. But first...

Be part of the Opening Ceremony on Saturday 07 October with the Peruvian Ambassador, His Excellency Mr Jose Emilio Bustinza Soto, and his representatives, as hosts of this beautiful event.

Por favor join us for an evening of latin vibes, yummy food, community connections and the premier session of: "The Best Families" (Las mejores familias) - Comedy/Drama

** Important **

- Dress code: formal or smart casual

- No need of printing the ticket. Give your name at the door.

- Please find the program below. All films include English subtitles (we won't force you to learn Spanish just for the fest! haha)

👍 LASFF NELSON 2023 PROGRAM (<-Click Here)

MUCHAS GRACIAS, y disfrute de la pelicula!

Pablo Salas, LASFF Nelson Organizer

NelsonSon Dance & Entertainment

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** Sponsors/Supporters 2023 **

• Nelsonson Dance & Entertainment
• Multicultural Nelson Tasman (MNT)
• Nelson Regional Development Agency (NRDA)
• The Loft Nelson
• Richmond Library
• Mapua Hall
• Kina Beach Venue
• La Planta Cafe
• Shared Communities