September 27 & 28, 2024

Welcome

This is the LIFE!! Welcome to the Latino International Film Expo taking place September 27 & 28, 2024 at the Hampton Inn-Yorkville. LIFE is entering its 3rd year and we are excited to roll out the red carpet for filmmakers and our guests.

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2024 LIFE Films

Nea

In this surreal film led by first-time actors, a hot-headed taxi driver and henchman in Medellín is enlisted to repair his boss's AC at five in the morning. After an endless night, his determination is put to the test through a series of trials and tribulations the city throws in his way, leading him to question his work, himself, and his role in society.

Asterion: or, (if you mess with the bull...)

An amateur Puerto Rican actor with delusions of grandeur is thrown into a night of excesses where his whole life could change before the possible arrival of the role of his dreams.

The Odd Year

Val, a shy college freshman, attends a New Year’s Eve party hosted at a classmate’s house. The host, Jessica, gives Val a weed infused drink and Val tries to fit in by drinking beyond her experience level. Val meets G, a quiet and interesting loner, and they strike a deep conversation that triggers Val to have a bad trip. Val’s thoughts and perspective bring us on her emotional journey as she recalls the trauma she experienced during the waning year. G helps ground Val and take the first step in moving on and accepting the promise of a brand new year.

Cajita

Inspired by a true story this intimate tale follows Cajita an immigrant laborer with a murky past who fled his country by shipping himself in a crate to the US. Cajita now lives off the grid performing odd jobs for an upper-class family. After an unforeseen event forces Cajita into a chancy situation, his best friend lays out a risky plan to help free Cajita from his dangerous dilemma.

Foxtrot: Operation Reunification

In 1991, Navy and Marines set up a life-saving hospital in scorching Desert Storm conditions, treating hundreds of casualties and successfully completing their mission despite numerous hardships. Upon returning to the States, they face a new battle on the home front: grappling with post-traumatic stress disorder alongside their families. United by their wartime experiences, their camaraderie becomes their anchor as they confront PTSD and the haunting memories of war.

Italia

Music video about traveling and exploring the beautiful Country of Italy.

Dead Man's Switch

Dalia (42), discovers that her husband has vanished without a trace. As her life and her job as a subway driver begin to collapse; the violent indifference of her environment engulfs her in a dark tunnel that seems to lead nowhere.

This is the LIFE

Doors Open 30 Minutes Before 1st Film

Presenting

2024 LIFE Trailers

All Videos

Arillo de hombre muerto (Trailer)

02:00

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Cajita HD Trailer

01:32

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Foxtrot; Operation Reunification Trailer

02:15

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The Odd Year

00:38

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Join Us At LIFE 2024

Seven great films over two evenings, LIFE 2024 is the cinematic event you can't miss.

Where's Life?

The 2024 Latino International Film Expo will take place at the newly remodeled

Hampton Inn Yorkville

located at

310 East Countryside Parkway, Yorkville, IL 60560.

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** Please Note: The updated pictures of the rooms and hotel facilities are coming soon.**

Our
Mission

Our mission is to create an arena for Latino filmmakers from around the world to showcase their films and be celebrated for their creativity and contribution to the cinematic arts.

Studio 3531

September 27 & 28, 2024

Welcome

2024 LIFE Films

Presenting

2024 LIFE Trailers