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45 films. Five days. One theater.

The 19th Los Angeles Brazilian Film Festival brings new Brazilian features, documentaries and shorts, plus international shorts, a kids screening and a series premiere. Every screening is at The Culver Theater, with filmmaker Q&As, panels and two gala nights.

Dates
Nov 1–5, 2026
Venue
The Culver Theater, Culver City
Program
22 screenings, 3 panels
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Opening Night · Sun, Nov 1

Gugu’s World, Brazil’s Oscar contender. Red carpet 5:00 PM, film 7:45 PM.

Closing Night · Thu, Nov 5

Five Kinds of Fear at 6:00 PM, then the awards announcement at 8:30 PM.

Festival Hub

Keep the Hub open during the festival. It has the live program, every trailer, and the ballot for the Audience Award.

Open the Festival Hub
  • VoteAudience Award for Best Fiction Feature Film.
  • Happening nowWhat is on screen right now and what comes next.
  • PassportCollect stamps as you go and complete the Festival Challenge.
  • Apple HouseThe Apple House Experience at the VIP Lounge in the lobby.

Panels

Three talks at 11:00 AM, Monday to Wednesday, at The Culver Theater.

Beyond the Screen: Building Wealth Beyond Creative Success

Mon, Nov 2 · 11:00 AM · Auditorium 2

  • Ricardo Matte · Founder & CEO, Vincit Financial

Exploring California: Resources and Key Information to Activate the Golden State Incentive

Tue, Nov 3 · 11:00 AM · Auditorium 3

  • Colleen Bell
  • Leo Fialho
  • Luis Lopez · Moderator

Brazil and the U.S.: Cinema in the Face of a Planet on Fire

Wed, Nov 4 · 11:00 AM · Auditorium 3

  • Gisele Mirabai
  • Carmiel Banasky
  • Joice Izabel · Moderator, Drummond Advisors

19 years of Brazilian cinema in Los Angeles

780
Films screened
300
Awards distributed
30
Festival-goers
20
Media reach

Sponsors & partners

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