Ahead of the 25th New York Latino Film Festival, its founder and executive producer, Calixto Chinchilla, shares the origin story of the NYLFF, how it has become a launching pad for Latine creatives, and its impact on showcasing talent like John Leguizamo, Gina Rodriguez, and Michelle Rodriguez. He reflects on the evolution of the festival, shares an exclusive announcement that attendees can look forward to this year, and opens up with never before shared anecdotes about what it’s taken to get this far.