Nosotros
American Latino Film Festival
(Hollywood,
Ca)Ricardo Montalbán and Nosotros, a non-profit organization, present the first annual Nosotros American Latino Film Festival (NALFF). In 1970, Ricardo Montalbán set a goal "to improve the image of Latinos in the entertainment industry". His goal rises to a new level with the release of the Nosotros American Latino Film Festival. The NALFF debuts in the “Heart of Hollywood” at the newly opened Ricardo Montalbán Theatre. The theater is located at 1615 N. Vine St., Hollywood, Ca 90028 just north of Sunset Boulevard. Festival will take place on November 5th – 7th, 2004.
From Chicanos in East Los Angeles to Cubanos in Miami, American Latino filmmakers encompass a wide variety of Latino cultures. The goal of the festival is to provide an opportunity to display the artistic creativity by American Latinos. The NALFF will showcase various films that allow the artists to share their stories, experiences and traditions. The festival committee seeks to showcase films that speak to mainstream audience and the growing American Latino population.
The festival will host over 3,000 film goers over this exciting three-day event.
Here is a preview of events scheduled so far:
Opening
and Closing Night Galas are in development.
The official CALL FOR ENTRIES deadline has ended. Although the final film program has not been announced, here are some feature and short films that will be showcased.
Short
Film Programs:
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Over 25 short films will be showcased throughout the festival.
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World Premiere of "Sunday Evening Haircut" starring Reginald
Veljohnson (Family
Matters / Die Hard) and KiKi Shepard (Showtime at the Apollo) This film is Reginald’s writing debut. The film features an all Black cast and was produced by a Latino production company, consisting of many Nosotros members. This film is collaboration between Black and Latino filmmakers working together to present a story that speaks to a general audience.br>
Feature
Films include:
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“Farmingville” (Special Jury Prize at 2004 Sundance Film Festival)
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“El Matadero” Special Screening (some call it "The Latino Blair
Witch
Project")
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“My Fathers Love” West Coast Premiere (Producing debut of Steven Bauer
of
“Scarface” and “Traffic”)
All
film programs are in English and resonate around American Latino
events,
culture or have been produced by Latino Filmmakers.
Workshops:
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“Acting Essentials” with Mike Gomez (Director of CBS Actors Showcase /
Co-Star:
Hunter NBC)
Special
Presentation:
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Short Films produced by Frank Reyes with Q&A. (Writer/Director of
“Empire”
with John Leguizamo)
Special
Event:
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Tea With Josefina Lopez (Writer - Real Women Have Curves) Josefina will
host an
open forum as she shares her experience as a Latina writer in
Hollywood.
NALFF is produced by festival directors Henry K. Priest and Shawna Baca. They say NALFF is the “answer to Hollywood’s diversity campaign", and will provide what Hollywood executives have sought after, more Latinos producing quality films that can reach ethnic and mainstream audiences.
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