17th Hola Mexico Film Festival Announces Lineup, Opens with ‘Wheels, Weed & Rock n’ Roll’

The 17th Hola México Film Festival taking place September 12-20, 2025, during Hispanic Heritage Month, will feature 20+ films and 20 short films from its filmmaker-focused program Tomorrows Filmmakers Today.

The festival will kick off with opening night at The Montalbán Theater in Hollywood with the film Wheels, Weed & Rock n’ Roll: The Legend of the Mexican Woodstock (Autos, Mota y Rocanrol) directed by José Manuel Cravioto.

The next day the festival will host a special screening of the films “Mesa de Regalos,” directed by Noe Santillan Lopez, at Cinepolis Cinemas in Pico Rivera and “Mistura,” a Peruvian/Mexican production directed by Ricardo de Montreuil, featuring Barbara Mori and Christian Meier at Regal LA Live

The festival will conclude with “Mirreyes vs. Godinez” (Vegas) directed by Chava Cartas.

Samuel Douek, founder and director of HMFF, expressed his excitement for the festival: “After 17 years, we’re just getting started! It’s a joy to showcase talented filmmakers. In today’s political climate, highlighting the achievements of Mexicans and Latinos is crucial. Immigrants like Iñárritu, Cuarón, and Del Toro exemplify success. In 2025, we’ll present films that resonate deeply with audiences. Thanks to Toyota for their support. I look forward to seeing everyone at the theaters!”

MEXICO AHORA

Autos, Mota, Rocanrol Dir: José Manuel Cravioto
Batman Azteca: Choque de Imperios (Aztec Batman: Clash of Empires) Dir. Juan José Meza-León
Corina Dir. Urzula Barba Hopfner
Café Chairel Dir. Fernando Barreda Luna
El Club Perfecto (The Perfect Club) Dir. Ricardo Castro
Hombres Íntegros (Fine Young Men) Dir. Alejandro Andrade
Las Mutaciones (The Mutations) Dir. Jorge Ramírez Suarez
Lázaro De Noche (Lázaro at Night) Dir. Nicolas Pereda
Mesa De Regalos (The Gift Table) Dir. Noé Santillán López
Mistura Dir. Ricardo de Montreuil
Mirreyes vs Godinez (Vegas) Dir. Chava Cartas
Una Historia de Amor y Guerra (A History of Love and War) Dir. Santiago Mohar Volkow
No Nos Moveran (We Shall Not Be Moved) Dir. Pierre Saint Martín
Teléfono Público Dir. Moisés Roditi Hadenblit
Todavía Conmigo Dir. Alfonso Pineda Ulloa

DOCUMENTARY

Concierto Para Otras Manos (Concerto for other Hands) Dir. Ernesto González Díaz
El Equipo del Pueblo (The peoples team) Dir. Rafael Aparicio
La Falla (Cracked) Dir. Alana Simões
Nos Fuimos A Penales (Penalty) Dir. Iván Barrera “Chipichape”
Sin Barreras (No Barriers) Dir. Luisa Melo y Gonzalo Figueroa
Un Dia 28 de Enero Dir. Cesar Uriarte