1st Annual Conga Caliente International Film Festival

Celebrating Hispanic film makers from across the world

This year is the first annual Conga Caliente International Film Festival. It was created to bring together the most outstanding Latino filmmakers in the world. The festival highlights not only the filmmaker’s talent, but also makes their creativity available to the international film markets of the world.

National Hispanic American Educational Fund

Helping hard working Hispanic American students with college grants.

The mission of the National Hispanic American Educational Fund (NHAEF) is to provide opportunities and funding for educational programs and/or vocational training for Hispanic Americans.

Student Grants

The top students in each category will receive sponsored college grants

Event Schedule

A full film schedule will be available by September 15, 2011.

Additional information will be available as the program develops.  Tickets may be secured in advance by contacting Craig Prater, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  Enclose “TICKET REQUEST” in your subject email

Exclusive Screenings

Be there to see films from the top Hispanic film makers in the world.

The opening night film is a free public screening. Additional screenings for the CCIFF will begin on Sunday evening at a local Tampa theater and will continue on Monday and Tuesday. In addition to a collection of Latino films (Spanish with English subtitles), you will want to attend “Conversations With…” and the official closing night film where The Audience Favorite Award will be presented.