[3] On June 8, 2020, the Lima Film Festival announced that its twenty-fourth edition would be held virtually through its digital platforms.

This decision was made in response to the state of emergency and health measures imposed due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Peru.

[4] On July 24, 2020, the official announcement was made under the title "En Casa", with the motto "#LatinCinemaConnectsUs" (Spanish: #ElCineLatinoNosConecta).

[2] As part of the festival, renowned French filmmaker Olivier Assayas was announced as the special guest.

[2] American filmmaker Alexander Payne was slated to participate as a member of the Jury, but the festival decided to suspend the collaboration due to allegations of sexual abuse.