Hola México Film Festival, the largest Mexican film festival outside of Mexico, returns for its 15th annual edition on September 29 – October 7, 2023 during Hispanic Heritage Month.

The festival in Los Angeles, CA, will kick off on September 29, 2023 with Sobreviviendo Mis XV (Surviving My XV) the coming of age comedy from director Chava Cartas.

In the film Berenice Jonguitud stars as teenager Danae, in search of her own identity. Although she loves her family, she is also concerned with the opinions of her new friends at a private school. Now that her quinceañera is approaching, Danae will have to fight for the celebration to reflect her personality, while at the same time fulfilling her mother’s dream of seeing her in a beautiful dress dancing a waltz with her “chambelanes.”

The new film by director Chava Cartas, who previously delivered the hit comedy “Mirreyes Vs Godínez,” uses humor to show us that this deep-rooted tradition does not lose its value, even if it adapts to modern times.

Hola México Film Festival (HMFF) will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month showcasing a selection of some of the latest and most acclaimed Mexican films, including 20+ films and 20 short films from its filmmaker-focused program Tomorrows Filmmakers Today.

The festival is comprised of the following sections: México Ahora, Documental, El Otro México, and Nocturno. México Ahora features the best of Mexican films released in recent years, covering every genre. Documental includes notable non-fiction films made by Mexican filmmakers. El Otro Mexico highlights experiences of Mexicans rarely portrayed on screen, skillfully presenting perceptive narratives that challenge the status quo. The Nocturno section offers offbeat stories and horror films.