Latino Public Broadcasting mourns the passing of Evelyn Ledesma Galán — a respected producer, researcher, and steadfast champion of Latino storytelling. We extend our heartfelt condolences to Héctor Galán, her family, and all who had the privilege of working alongside her.

Spanish Film Club is back at PRAGDA! 🌟 Bringing #SpanishFilmClub to your campus is an invitation to open minds and spark conversations. We're thrilled to share an opportunity to apply for grants and bring their Latin Film Festival to your campus! Apply by April 1: https://loom.ly/u2Iik0s

Sharing this great opportunity for Southern California-based content creators from PBS SoCal! Over the next 3 years, PBS SoCal will work with local creators to capture the story of Los Angeles. Selected creators will receive a production grant. Apply by March 1: https://loom.ly/1V9RNF8

Calling all #documentary #filmmakers! 🎥 Yahoo Media Group & The Nonfiction Hotlist are teaming up to find documentary short films! Through the partnership, Yahoo will promote & distribute 20 short docs curated by The Nonfiction Hotlist. Learn more & submit here: https://bit.ly/3LaYzj3

Sharing another POV review, this time for LPB co-production "American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez!" Click here to read more: https://loom.ly/E0eiFkI "American Pachuco" received both the Audience Award: U.S. Documentary & the Festival Favorite Award at #Sundance2026. #filmreview #filmsky

Another great review for LPB co-production "TheyDream" at POV! Click here to read more: https://loom.ly/2ffMiDY "TheyDream" was awarded the 2026 Sundance Film Festival NEXT Special Jury Award for Creative Expression. #Sundance2026 #filmreviews #LPBmedia #supportindiefilm

Sharing this great review of "American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez" at Sundance! Thank you to Les Roka at The Utah Review for their insightful words. Read it here: https://loom.ly/rHM8o_8 #SudanceFilmFestival #FilmReviews #LPBMedia #LuisValdez

We’re thrilled to share LPB co-production “American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez" was awarded a second honor at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival! Congrats to Director David Alvarado and the entire filmmaking team on their Festival Favorite Award. #Sundance2026 #LPBmedia #AwardWinner

TOMORROW (Tuesday, February 3rd) is the NYC PREMIERE of LPB co-production "American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez!" The film screens as part DOC NYC's Winter Selects 7pm at the IFC Center. 🎟️➡️ https://loom.ly/Iu79Fco

Sharing another great interview by the Live Your Dreams podcast! In this conversation at #Sundance2026, LPB Co-Founder & Chairman Edward James Olmos hares a powerful reflection on how Luis Valdez shaped his career, his voice, and his path as a storyteller. https://loom.ly/q6oIydI

LPB is excited to share that two of our co-productions are award winners at #Sundance2026! "American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez" won the Festival Audience Award: U.S. Documentary and "TheyDream" won the NEXT Special Jury Award for Creative Expression. www.indiewire.com/awards/resul...

Great interview with LPB co-production "American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez" Director David Alvarado with the Live Your Dreams Podcast at Sundance 2026! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LeRO4Ngo74c #SundanceFilmFestival #filmfestivals #LPBmedia

Another great session is happening at IDA! RSVP for 'Beyond the Distributor: Theatrical Exhibition for Independently-Released Films,' on Thurs, Feb. 5, 10am PT. In this virtual panel, you will hear about strategies & opportunities for placing indie films in theaters. RSVP: https://loom.ly/mDVmB-I

More love for our LPB-supported films at Sundance! Here are some great quotes from reviews for "TheyDream" -- two more chances to catch it at #Sundance2026! #filmfestivals #LPBmedia #supportindiefilm

Sharing this great interview with "TheyDream" Director William D. Caballero at IDA! Click the link in our bio to read. Read it here: https://loom.ly/I1cfKRg "TheyDream" has two more screenings at #Sundance2026, and will also be available to view online starting January 29.

We love seeing so many great reviews coming out of Sundance for our LPB-Supported films! Here's a roundup of nice things critics have said about “American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez” -- which has two more screenings at #Sundance2026. #SundanceFilmFestival #filmfestivals #LPBmedia

Join the IDA Jan 28, 10am PT for Edit Room Chronicles: Behind the Director/Editor Collaboration. In this session, two critically acclaimed filmmaking teams will share the granular details of their working relationship,and more. RSVP here: https://loom.ly/XHbWiTE

LPB’s Executive Director Sandie Viquez Pedlow and Managing Director Luis Ortiz are having an amazing time at Sundance! Last night they attended the Premiere of "American Pachuco: The Legend Of Luis Valdez," and enjoyed a Q&A after the film. #SundanceFilmFestival #filmfestivals #LPBmedia

Watch an exclusive clip from "TheyDream" at The Hollywood Reporter! "TheyDream" is premiering at #Sundance2026! A co-production of Colibri Creative Media, LPB & ITVS. Directed by William D. Caballero and written and produced by Caballero, Brad Jones, Erin Ploss-Campoamor & Elaine Del Valle.

Love this interview with filmmaker David Alvarado about “American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez!" Watch “American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez” in the U.S. Documentary Competition at the 2026 #SundanceFilmFestival (Jan 22–Feb 1) or online starting Jan 29. https://loom.ly/63O6EPo#SundanceFilmFestival

"The 2026 Sundance Film Festival will shine a long-overdue national spotlight on one of the most influential cultural architects in American history: Luis Valdez." Thank you to Latin Heat for the spotlight!!! #Sundance2026 Tix are on sale now: festival.sundance.org. https://loom.ly/0QgoKd8

So cool to see all the press shout-outs our 2 LPB co-productions are getting! "They Dream" by William D. Caballero & "American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez" by David Alvarado are premiering at the 2026 #SundanceFilmFestival. Single Film Tickets are on sale now at: festival.sundance.org

Making Media Now host Michael Azevedo is joined on this episode by Laura Varela and Andrew Gonzales, the producer and producer/director of "American Sons," a new documentary that follows a brotherhood of Marines a decade after their deployment to Afghanistan. #VocesPBS https://loom.ly/N-cEfFk#VocesPBS

Thank you to Roberto at Latin Heat for this great review of #VocesPBS American Sons! Click here to read more: https://loom.ly/1FCFp8A#VocesPBS NOW STREAMING on PBS, PBS.org, and the PBS app. A co-production of Infinite Warrior LLC, Latino Public Broadcasting, and Black Public Media.

NOW STREAMING on PBS, PBS.org, and the PBS app. #VocesPBS: American Sons is a powerful documentary tracing the emotional journey of Marines navigating trauma, loss, and reintegration after Afghanistan. A co-production of Infinite Warrior LLC, LPB, and Black Public Media. https://loom.ly/8uP_Vqc#VocesPBS

VOCES: American Sons Filmmakers Laura Varela and Andrew James Gonzales talked about making the film and its impact on Texas Public Radio's "Fronteras" program. Click here to listen: https://loom.ly/kKEqxSs Watch #AmericanSonsFilm starting at 10pm ET on PBS, PBS.org, and the PBS app.

PREMIERING TONIGHT (Monday, 1/12)! #VocesPBS: American Sons is a profoundly intimate documentary that traces the enduring scars of war through the story of Cpl. JV Villarreal. Watch starting at 10pm ET on PBS, PBS.org, and the PBS app. https://loom.ly/9_CN3HA#VocesPBS

A powerful David v. Goliath story of tenants fighting back against corruption and greed, VOCES “Slumlord Millionaire” will be available for free on the PBS YouTube Channel from November 30-December 30! Watch now: https://loom.ly/JDLJqWI #SlumlordMillionaireFilm #VocesPBS 

Marines of India Battery 3/12 arrive in Afghanistan, filled with hope, unaware of what's to come, in VOCES American Sons. A co-production of LPB & Black Public Media. Premieres January 12 on PBS.org & PBS app. #VocesPBS #AmericanSonsFilm #BlackPublicMedia #DocumentaryFilm https://loom.ly/8Kfczmo

Sharing another clip from VOCES American Sons, which shows Marines reuniting at J.V. Villarreal’s memorial in a powerful ritual of healing. A co-production of LPB and Black Public Media. Premieres January 12 on #PBS. #VocesPBS #AmericanSonsFilm #DocumentaryFilm https://loom.ly/L3hmWco#PBS

In this clip from VOCES American Sons, Marines reunite in Montana and confront memories of war and survival. American Sons is a co-production of LPB & Black Public Media, and premieres January 12 on @PBS, PBS.org & the PBS app. #VocesPBS #AmericanSonsFilm https://loom.ly/0w2n94s#VocesPBS

VOCES: American Sons follows a brotherhood of Marines a decade after their deployment to Afghanistan as they navigate trauma, loss, and the memory of their friend Corporal JV Villarreal, killed in action by an IED. Premieres Monday, January 12, 2026 on @PBS, PBS.org and the PBS app. #VocesPBS

We’re sharing this message again because the need hasn’t changed and our fight continues. LPB is working harder than ever to protect Latino storytelling on public media. Edward James Olmos reminds us why this work matters. Please donate to LPB today: https://loom.ly/XQa-GiQ #LPBmedia #PBS

For 27 years, LPB has championed Latino filmmakers and stories that deepen understanding and bring us together. We’re not giving up. And with your help, we can build the future of Latino public media together. “So say we all.” Please donate today: https://loom.ly/XQa-GiQ

"In September, the Supreme Court formally cleared the way for agents to profile people based on their race." Read more of this great piece at Time, written by filmmaker David Alvarado ("American Pachuco"): https://loom.ly/f9Yb1mY "American Pachuco" will premiere at Sundance 2026!

Filmmaker Monica Villavicencio joins WABE Arts Host Sherri Daye Scott to talk about POV Shorts documentary LA ORQUESTA! Click here to listen: https://loom.ly/F-fMiWc LA ORQUESTA is now streaming on the #PBS App. #POVonPBS #VocesPBS #ShortFilm #YouthOrchestra

Sharing this great feature at Calo News on "Traces of Home." Congrats to the filmmakers on winning the Grand Jury Prize at DOC NYC this year! A co-production with Kartemquin Films & funded by Latino Public Broadcasting and the Sundance Film Institute. Read more: https://loom.ly/6hwdLCw

For 27 years, LPB has brought powerful, culture-shaping stories to PBS. Now, with federal funding gone, we’re facing our biggest challenge yet. Edward James Olmos calls on all of us to help protect the future of Latino storytelling in public media. Please donate today: https://loom.ly/XQa-GiQ

You're invited to the NYWIFT Holiday Gathering on Friday, December 19th - with a special screening and Q&A with Ed Burns and the creative team behind "The Family McMullen!" Lite bites and bubbly to follow! Use code Friend25 for 25% off tickets: https://bit.ly/4rPjxEE

"American Sons is a disarming and deeply moving film. Much of its voice-over comes from JV himself, in the footage he shot in camp and on patrol in Afghanistan in the weeks leading up to his death." Read more below + watch the premiere of American Sons Jan 12 on #PBS. https://loom.ly/27W4DIY

Sharing this great feature on Juana Alzaga and the Buford Highway Orchestra Project at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Watch POV Shorts: LA ORQUESTA, now streaming on the PBS App! A film by Monica Villavicencio and Stephanie Liu. #POVonPBS #YouthOrchestra https://loom.ly/qF49GZk

A powerful David v. Goliath story of tenants fighting back against corruption and greed, VOCES “Slumlord Millionaire” will be available for free on the PBS YouTube Channel from November 30-December 30! You can also watch on PBS.ORG and the PBS App. #SlumlordMillionaireFilm #VocesPBS 

A sought-after music teacher and conductor, Juana Alzaga sets out to create Georgia’s first youth orchestra for immigrant families. POV Shorts: LA ORQUESTRA premieres 11/25 on @PBS, and will stream free on the PBS App! A film by Monica Villavicencio and Stephanie Liu #POVonPBS #PBS #ShortFilm

ATTN #Creators: Make sure you to apply to INPUT - International Public Television Conference 2026! Deadline is TODAY: November 17th -- more details below ⬇️ https://loom.ly/CMJglCk

"American Masters - Orozco: Man of Fire" recreates Mexican muralist José Clemente Orozco's journey. Watch on YouTube now! English: https://loom.ly/2TAK7r4 En Español: https://loom.ly/5uX2dPE #JoseClementeOrozco #Muralist #Documentary #AmericanMasters #PBS

Feliz Cumpleaños to the legendary Omara Portuondo! Your voice has carried generations through love, longing, and joy—from the heart of Havana to the world stage. VOCES “Omara: Cuba’s Legendary Diva” is NOW STREAMING on @PBS, PBS.org & PBS app. Directed by Hugo Perez. #VocesPBS #OmaraPortuondo

Huge congrats to director David Alvarado & the team behind LPB-supported film American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez—winner of the 7th annual Library of Congress Lavine/Ken Burns Prize for Film! Read more at Variety here: https://loom.ly/MQFvydc

The voice of Cuba. The heart of a generation. VOCES “Omara: Cuba’s Legendary Diva” is a powerful celebration of Omara Portuondo’s life, music, and unstoppable spirit. Directed by Hugo Perez. NOW STREAMING on PBS, PBS.org, and the PBS app. #HispanicHeritageMonth #VocesPBS

Sharing this great review of VOCES Slumlord Millionaire by Zoey F., Film Critic at Kid's First! Click below to read. Now streaming on PBS.org, and the PBS app. Directed by Steph Ching & Ellen Martinez. #SlumlordMillionaireFilm #VocesPBS #PBS #housingrights #documentary https://loom.ly/58tPR5Q

Now streaming: POV’s THE AGE OF WATER, a powerful story of grief, science, and resistance in rural Mexico—where mothers lead the fight for truth. Watch on pbs.org, PBS’ YouTube + the PBS App. Co-produced and co-presented with LPB. #POVonPBS #AgeOfWaterPBS #HispanicHeritageMonth