Latino Emerging Filmmakers Shorts & Documentary Panels
A co-presentation of NALIP and the Latino International Film Festival
Two engaging panels with local Latino emerging filmmakers featured in this year’s edition of the Latino International Film Festival. A Short Films Panel follows a Shorts screening and a Documentary Films Panel follows a Documentary screening. After each show filmmakers will share with the audience their process and challenges during production, post-production and funding that empowered them to get their films made. Not to be missed.
Date: Wednesday, November 8
Location: Grand Lake Theater, Oakland, 3200 Grand Avenue Film Screening: Starts at 5 pm Shorts Panel: 6:10-6:40; Documentary Panel: 7:30-8:00
Films
Ritual - Carlos Isael Gutierrez
Manifesting our Destiny - Claudia Gomez-Arteaga
Layers: The Art of Javier - Francisco Loza
My Golden Cage - Cristy Paez
Radio Grito - Michael Seely
Two Birds - Juan Jose Rivera
Del Cielo - Julie Rubio
Epifanía- Gabriel Restrepo
Larrylandia - Karim Scarlata
Soledad Is Gone Forever - Mabel Valdiviezo
Independent Thinkers Welcome
Documentary Features and Shorts
SILVERDOCS: AFI/Discovery Channel Documentary Festival
June 12-17, 2007
100 films representing over 40 countries * Over $50,000 in prizes *
State-of-the-art digital projection
**4-Day International Conference**
4 days * 60+ programs and events * 600+ industry professionals.
Cutting edge content in an intimate environment
Now accepting entries for the ACE (Animal Content in Entertainment)
$10,000 grant for the creation of films which include animal issues
Project may be in any stage of development or in need of finishing funds
Apply now at SILVERDOCS.com
Deadlines - Early: Jan. 12 Regular: February 16
SILVERDOCS.com
Creative Playground Performs
Dia De Los Muertos: Cuentos De Mi Familia
This piece uses the traditions of the Day of the Dead celebration as a means
to tell stories distinctive to the Latin American experience. Dia de los Muertos: Cuentos de mi Familia (stories of my family) is an excellent introduction to the Day of the Dead holiday for children Pre-K through 5th grade.
This interactive play, performed by Creative PlayGround's professional company, tells the story of Alex (played by Daniel Chacon) discovering his heritage with his abuelo (grandfather) (played by Richard Azurdia) and then passing that knowledge on to his friend Hannah (played by Elizabeth Tobias).
Abuelo was a great storyteller and performer with the Teatro Campesino and
much of the play is performed in the commedia style of this troupe. Masks and music are incorporated throughout. Dia de los Muertos: Cuentos de mi Familia is performed primarily in English with the inclusion of many Spanish words and phrases associated with the holiday. There are many opportunities for young audience members to take part in the action.
Performance Schedule
Sunday October 29 1:00pm Theatricum Botanicum
1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd.
Topanga, CA 90290
Admission: $8:00
Wednesday November 1 4:00pm Fairview Library
2101 Ocean Park Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
Admission: Free
Thursday November 2 3:30 pm Ocean Park Library
2601 Main St.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
Admission: Free
Saturday November 4 11:00am Powerhouse Theater
3116 2nd Street
Santa Monica, CA 90405
Suggested donation $5.00
Dia de los Muertos: Cuentos de mi Familia is funded in part by a grant from
the Santa Monica Arts Commission.
For inquiries about Creative PlayGround, please contact Elizabeth Tobias or
Karen Hardcastle at 310-636-8089 or via email at
elizabeth@creativeplayground.org
American Latino TV Announces First Annual “American Latino Awards” and Additional Quarterly Specials For 2007
AMERICAN LATINO TV, the original “in culture” English-language show for and by U.S. Latinos celebrating American Latino pride, has finalized its slate of quarterly one hour television specials for 2007. Entitled “The American Latino Presents..” and highlighted by the first annual “American Latino Awards,” the specials will air on English language broadcast stations nationwide, many of them affiliates for AIM TV’s weekly syndicated programs “American Latino TV” and “LatiNation”. The announcement was made today by Robert G. Rose, CEO of Aim-Tell-A-Vision Group and Executive Producer of “American Latino TV” and “LatiNation”.
The syndicated specials will be seen in over 70% of Hispanic homes nationwide including key markets such as New York – WWOR My9; San Francisco - KICU TV, Los Angeles- KABC 7; Chicago - WBBM-CBS 2; Miami- WFOR CBS 4 and many more.
The 2007 specials include:
1st Quarter 2007: American Latino Dreams
Moving and inspirational stories of American Latinos from all walks of life, who overcome extreme obstacles on their way to fulfilling the American Dream.
2nd Quarter 2007: American Latino Athletes
This special looks at the growing impact of Latinos on American sports, from baseball, to boxing, soccer, basketball, wrestling, football and more.
3rd Quarter 2007: American Latino Awards
In celebration of the company’s fifth season, this first annual American Latino Awards special showcases the best of American Latino culture in a variety of categories including music, fashion, film, sports and more! Viewers will vote online and via text messaging for their favorites in categories.
4th Quarter 2007: Sonidos (Sounds)
A one hour block of Latin Music of all genres (Salsa, Hip Hop, Reggaeton, Rock, Tejano, etc.), showcasing the artists and music behind the Latin music explosion.
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