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- The LIFE Film Festival, now in its 13th year, screens over 60 short films and four feature films in Los Angeles this week.
- Founded by Josefina López, the festival empowers Latina filmmakers and showcases Latino stories in cinema.
- Workshops will include industry professionals like Emmy Award-winning editor Michelle Tesoro.
- Despite Latinos making up nearly 20% of the U.S. population, they hold only 1% of leading roles in Hollywood.
- The festival honors Yvett Merino with the Lupe Ontiveros Award for her efforts in amplifying Latino voices.
