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I believe in community-based filmmaking, creating stories about misfits who also happen to be women of color.

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The joys of writing “FADE TO BLACK” on page 90!!!

Would be in tears but the margaritas are flowing!!!

@wroughtcomics just 698,782 steps to go!!!

Any of my nerd 90’s friends watching the new “Kids in the Hall”?

“The last glory hole on Earth” skit is genius!
Also they do make fun of being on Amazon. Hush they could have done more but you could tell they did what

Happy Birthday the the sister from another! @ezria1 you are the queen on your day!!!

Xoxo the #eesloshynas.
#happyvalley #maravia #elmonte

NEWS

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Sep 1, 2025

Alliance of Women Directors Sets 2025 Mentor Latina Directors Fellows

Sep 1, 2025

Iris is honored to be part of the MLD 2025 Fellowship. She is inspired by her fellow mentees, whose dedication motivates her to work harder and reach higher as they collectively strive to uplift the community.

Sep 1, 2025

Feb 17, 2022

EMPOWERING & INSPIRING LATINA FILMMAKERS

Feb 17, 2022

Dec 1, 2021

L.I.F.E 2022 Early Submition Deadline 12.15.21

Dec 1, 2021

The Mission of the Latina Independent Film Extravaganza is to celebrate Latina Directors and their contributions to cinema.

Dec 1, 2021

Jul 3, 2021

Iris Almaraz Named Director of L.I.F.E. Film Festival 2022

Jul 3, 2021

Iris Almaraz named Director of LIFE Film Festival.

Jul 3, 2021

Jun 1, 2021

Latina Independent Film Extravaganza 2022

Jun 1, 2021

In 2022, the unprecedented Boyle Heights Latina Independent Film Extravaganza (BHLIFE) will re-launch with a new image, location, and name. The updated event is called Latina Independent Film Extravaganza (LIFE).

Jun 1, 2021

Dec 1, 2018

PRESS

Dec 1, 2018

Iris Almaraz in the news.

Dec 1, 2018