aluCine is organized by Southern Currents / Corrientes del Sur, a Toronto-based, non-for-profit organization dedicated to the development and presentation of contemporary media art by local artists of Latin American heritage; the presentation of international Latino works in Canada; and the presentation of Canadian works in Latin America and elsewhere.

aluCine Toronto Latin Film & Media Arts Festival showcases and disseminates the work of emerging and established Latin artists living in Canada and the Diaspora through an annual festival, year-round events and touring exhibitions in Latin America. aluCine is one of the largest Latin media arts festival in North America; screening independent films of all genres along with new media installations, video performance and video art. Every year aluCine features unique programming reflecting a broad range of issues, identities and currents from Latin-America, Canada and abroad.