The Los Angeles Tribune Internatinal Film Festival is dedicated to the memory of
Malcolm-Jamal Warner
Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s podcast, Not All Hood (NAH) is part of the Los Angeles Tribune Podcast Network. Malcolm was a dear colleague and part of The Los Angeles Tribune community.
A NOTE
CEO, The Los Angeles Tribune Founder, Los Angeles Tribune International Film Festival
Moe Rock
Dear Friends, Filmmakers, and Fellow Dreamers,
I want to personally welcome you to the first-ever Los Angeles Tribune International Film Festival.
This means a lot to me—not just as a media entrepreneur, but as someone who truly believes in the power of stories. This festival didn’t come from a boardroom or a marketing plan. It came from conversations, from late nights thinking about the future of media, from a desire to create something meaningful and lasting.
With this festival, we’ve opened the doors wider for underrepresented voices across the globe to share their perspective, and expand our collective lens.
To the filmmakers and artists here: your work is the heartbeat of this festival. Your willingness and courage to dream big, and to share with the world a story through your eyes, are what give this gathering great meaning.
Thank you for being part of our shared endeavor to shape what we believe will become a lasting legacy—one that honors timeless excellence while championing new voices. I see this festival as the beginning of a global conversation—one rooted in both rigor and reverence— that celebrates artistic growth, the richness of cultural diversity, and the human connection that unites us here.
Gratefully,
Moe Rock CEO, The Los Angeles Tribune Founder, Los Angeles Tribune International Film Festival
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Co-Founder, Los Angeles Tribune International Film Festival
Dr. Emily Letran
Welcome Note from Dr. Emily Letran Co-Founder, Los Angeles Tribune International Film Festival
Dear Honored Guests, Filmmakers, Partners, and Friends,
It is with great joy and deep gratitude that I welcome you to the inaugural Los Angeles Tribune International Film Festival. As Co-Founder of this visionary event, I am honored to stand alongside a remarkable team of collaborators, creatives, and supporters who have helped turn this dream into reality.
Bringing a new international festival to life—especially for the first time—is no small feat. It has been a journey filled with excitement, learning, and yes, challenges. But those challenges have only deepened our commitment to creating a platform that celebrates the global language of storytelling through film.
I want to thank all the film makers who shared their masterpieces with all of us. I want to acknowledge the extraordinary team that has made this event possible. Working hand-in-hand with our Film Festival Director Tram Huong Nguyen, Associate Film Festival Director Kimberly Douglas, Executive Producer Ashkan Tabibnia, and under the expert production leadership of Rohini Hack and her team, we’ve crafted a festival that not only showcases powerful narratives but also builds bridges between cultures and communities.
We are proud to collaborate with the San Francisco New Concept International Film Festival and the Flow Film Festival from Florida. This union of passion and purpose has elevated our vision beyond borders and expectations and affirms my belief in that wonderful song, “You’ve got a friend in me!”
Most importantly, I want to express my heartfelt appreciation to our incredible leaders — CEO Moe Rock and COO Parisa Rose, whose dedication and unwavering encouragement have been a cornerstone of our success.
Together, we have created more than just a film festival. We have created a space where emerging voices can be heard, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and the power of film can inspire unity and change.
Thank you for joining us on this historic journey. May the stories shared over these days touch your heart, spark conversation, and remind us all of the beauty and power of storytelling.
With sincere gratitude, Dr. Emily Letran Co-Founder, Los Angeles Tribune International Film Festival
THE LOS ANGELES TRIBUNE
INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
(latiff)
INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL MCs
Jamie Bacani
Mrs Asia USA Universe
Nick Cummings Reigning Miss Caribbean Los Angeles, Model, Actress
Hanh Le.
VCAL TV, Media Influencer
“World’s Foremost Lady Magician,” Producer, Screen Writer,
Best Selling Author
Diana Zimmerman
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
KYANA F. DAVIDSON
Producer, MARVEL Studios
INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL PANEL MODERATORS
Dr. Emily Letran
Executive Producer, Executive Director - Los Angeles Tribune Global Journals, International Speaker and Business Strategist
Ruhi Aka Rohini Hak
Renowned media producer and humanitarian, bringing a global lens to inclusive, impact-driven cinema.
Archita Mandal Fallini Director, producer, CEO UpendNow Inc
Tess Cacciatore
Founder of GWEN Global and filmmaker using tech for human rights advocacy
Priya
Samant CEO & Co-Founder Abris Inc. and Social impact storytelling
Ethics & Authenticity Panelists
Sean Ovelman
Educator and advisor merging finance and film innovation
Joel Christopher Payne
Visual innovator with 30+ years in film, VR, and gaming(Disney, WB, Universal Smart Stage, GameWorks
LBE, Angel Studios, Corel Painter Master)
George Loomis
International Actor, Screenwriter, Producer, Instagram Influencer
Dawna Campbell
Executive Producer, Global Speaker, and Business Strategist with The Los Angeles Tribune
Luna Zhang
Film strategist and distributor advancing cross-cultural storytelling
STORYTELLING of Global Belonging Panelists
Alisha Magnus-Louis
Chief Strategy Officer-Los Angeles Tribune, Producer, Advocate for Diaspora Storytelling
Mai Thu Huyen
Award Winning Producer, Director, Actress
Dr. Omotola Ekeinde
International Actress, Director, Filmmaker, Studio Owner
The Creative Power
Sabrina Lassegue
Award-winning filmmaker, founder of Extinguished Youth Inc., known for global stories
Steve Longi
Producer of Oscar-winning Hacksaw Ridge and President of Longitude Entertainment
Danny Do
Vietnamese-American director spotlighting Asian stories on Netflix
Producers and Directors
Panelists
Sterling Hampton IV
Innovative producer and founder of Clash Of The Artistic Minds, known for dynamic creativity
E’Ian
West
Producer & filmmaker bridging genre and culture with visionary, globally relevant stories
Leading
Jenny Thai
Accomplished producer-director shaping acclaimed films’ visual tone
Grace Wethor
Teen filmmaker, TED speaker, and Forbes-featured youth advocate
Lexi Underwood
Actress/Producer from Hulu’s Little Fires Everywhere, championing youth representation
Trupti Bhoir
Oscar-listed producer, actress, and global speaker (Cannes, UN Women, Harvard), advocating gender equality and regional stories
Eileen Gruba
Critically Acclaimed actress and disability advocate on NBC, HBO, and more
ROBERT (ROBBIE) LEE
Great Grandmaster, Martial Art Consultant, Actor
JORDAN MELENDEZ
Actress, Producer and Writer
Actor and Producer
CLAUDINE LEE
DR. ANGELA KUNG
Mrs. Asia USA Doctor of Acupuncture
RICK AVERY Director, Actor and Screenwriter
Fashion Show
by Shagun Gupta
Bobbie Chance is an American actress, primarily known for her roles in the iconic American International Pictures “beach party” films.
After marrying Lawrence Chance, she co-founded the Hollywood Actors Showcase, an acting studio in Los Angeles, now run alongside her son, producer-actor Richie Chance.
Her legacy is being recognized as Hollywood’s iconic “Acting Coach to the Stars”, lauded by E! Entertainment, and continues to influence talent through her studio’s workshops and showcases. In addition, Bobbie continues doing her charity work around the world.
Ruhi Aka Rohini Hak Chair, Programming, Partnerships & Social Impact
Executive Producer of LA Tribune Film Festival
The Relationship Architect
Chief Operating Officer of The Los Angeles Tribune and Operation
Manager for The Los Angeles Tribune
International Film Festival
Parisa Rose
Ashkan Tabibnia
The Los Angeles Tribune partnership with the ART OF LIVING
Dawna Campbell, Dr. Emily Letran, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Moe Rock in the historical partnership meeting
The Los Angeles Tribune
Moe Rock
CEO of The Los Angeles Tribune, Founder of the Los Angeles Tribune, International Film Festival
LEADERSHIP TEAM FOUNDERS
Dr. Emily Letran
Co-Founder and President of The Los Angeles Tribune International Film Festival and the Director of the Los Angeles Tribune Global Journals
Our Leadership Team
JOANNA ZHANG
Co-President of The Los Angeles Tribune International Film Festival
Executive Vice President of The Los Angeles Tribune International Film Festival
Chief Operating Officer of The Los Angeles Tribune and Operation Manager for The Los Angeles Tribune International Film Festival
ELIZABETH NGUYEN
PARISA ROSE
Our Film Festival Team
TRAM HUONG NGUYEN
Director of The Los Angeles Tribune International Film Festival
KIMBERLY DOUGLAS
Associate Director of The Los Angeles Tribune International Film Festival ROHINI HAK
Chair, Programming, Partnerships & Social Impact
ASHKAN TABIBNIA
Legacy Architect and Founder at Advisory Legacy Council
DR. ANGELA KUNG
International speaker and author empowering prosperity through storytelling
Mrs. Asia USA, Doctor of Acupuncture
DAWNA CAMPBELL
FILM SCREENING
PILLARS OF POWER SPOTLIGHT
TIFFANY CANO SUSAN SHATZER
DEEPIKA SANDHU ALISHA MAGNUS-LOUIS
GILOH MORGAN
DAWNA CAMPBELL
PODCAST LIVE SHOWCASE
DR. CATRISE AUSTIN
SIR BRUNO SERATO
KAREN HALL PASTOR TROY VAUGHN
HAROLD LEFTY WILLIAMS
MICHAEL SILVERS
RISE OF THE LIONESS SPOTLIGHT
DAWNA CAMPBELL
ANGELA KUNG
BOBBIE CHANCE
WOMEN’S JOURNAL
KAREN HALL
DEBBIE PREDIGER
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