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8th LAFF
8th Annual
Latin American
Foto Festival
On View:
July 10 – 20, 2025 (BDC)
July 21 – August 3, 2025 (Traveling)
BDC, 614 Courtlandt Ave, BDC Annex, 364 E. 151st St, and outdoor venues
Free admission.
Save the date! Our Latin American Foto Festival returns for its 8th year!
The Latin American Foto Festival is curated by Cynthia Rivera and Michael Kamber.
Spanish translations by Maria de la Paz Galindo.
Outdoor vinyl exhibitions printed by Photoville.
The 8th Annual Latin American Foto Festival is made possible by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council and by City Council member Rafael Salamanca; the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature; Clif Family Foundation, Chris Hondros Fund, Four Friends Foundation, Con Edison, Ford Foundation, Jonathan Logan Foundation, Lawrence Foundation, Leonian Foundation; Open Society Foundations, Scherman Foundation, the Peck Foundation; and The Action Lab.
The Bronx Documentary Center (BDC) will hold its 8th annual Latin American Foto Festival (LAFF) from July 10 – August 3, featuring large-scale photographs by both emerging and established, award-winning photographers.
This year, the festival exhibitions will be on view at the Bronx Documentary Center and throughout the Melrose neighborhood in the South Bronx from July 10-20. Select outdoor exhibitions will then travel to additional community spaces across Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn where they’ll be on view through August 3.
El Bronx Documentary Center (BDC) celebrará su 8º Festival Anual de Fotografía Latinoamericana (LAFF) del 10 de julio al 3 de agosto, con exposiciones de gran formato de fotógrafos emergentes y consolidados, muchos de ellos galardonados.
Este año, las exposiciones del festival podrán verse en el Bronx Documentary Center y en todo el vecindario de Melrose, en el sur del Bronx, del 10 al 20 de julio. Algunas de las exposiciones al aire libre se trasladarán después a espacios comunitarios en Manhattan, Queens y Brooklyn, donde estarán en exhibición hasta el 3 de agosto.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the BDC’s Latin American Foto Festival (LAFF)?
The Latin American Foto Festival is an annual exhibition hosted by the Bronx Documentary Center (BDC) that showcases the work of award-winning and emerging photographers from across Latin America.
¿Qué es el Latin American Foto Festival (LAFF) del BDC?
El Latin American Foto Festival es una exposición anual organizada por el Bronx Documentary Center (BDC) que presenta el trabajo de fotógrafos reconocidos y emergentes de toda América Latina.
Where does the Festival take place?
Exhibits will be on view indoors at the BDC and outdoors throughout the Melrose neighborhood (July 10–20), with large-scale prints on buildings and fences. Select shows will then travel to community spaces in Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn through Aug 3.
¿Dónde se lleva a cabo el Festival?
Las exhibiciones estarán disponibles dentro del BDC y al aire libre en todo el vecindario de Melrose (del 10 al 20 de julio), con impresiones a gran escala en edificios y cercas. Algunas muestras se trasladarán luego a espacios comunitarios en Manhattan, Queens y Brooklyn hasta el 3 de agosto.
Are there public events during the Festival?
Yes, the Latin American Foto Festival (LAFF) offers a variety of public events, including artist talks, workshops, panel discussions, film screenings, and community activities. Many of these events are bilingual (Spanish/English) and open to all ages.
¿Hay eventos públicos durante el Festival?
Sí, el Latin American Foto Festival (LAFF) ofrece una variedad de eventos públicos, incluyendo charlas con artistas, talleres, paneles de discusión, proyecciones de películas y actividades comunitarias. Muchos de estos eventos son bilingües (español/inglés) y están abiertos a todas las edades.
Does it cost anything to attend the Festival?
Admission is free and open to the public.
¿Cuesta algo asistir al Festival?
La entrada es gratuita y abierta al público.