May 13
ScreenWalk at Los Angeles Downtown ArtWalk
Film & video shorts by USA Latinos
Venue: to be announced shortly
Sponsored by CRA/LA
May 22 (Tentative)
3rd Annual Latino Student Film Festival
Venue: National Center for the Preservation of Democracy______________________________
The Latino Student Film Festival is a celebration of work from students in the Los Angeles area. The focus of the festival is on participation, allowing student filmmakers to meet and connect with their peers, and screening their short films in a community environment. In addition to screening the work, all student directors will be rewarded for their participation in the event. Over the past 2 years the festival has given away more than $300 to student filmmakers. In addition, special recognition will be given to films of merit as determined by a panel of local filmmakers and artists.
The festival is open to student filmmakers from Los Angeles area elementary and High Schools. Films up to 5 minutes in length will be accepted in the categories of animation, narrative/non-narrative and documentary. There is no fee to apply. All submissions must be received by Monday May 3rd 2010. To request an application form contact Pati Nava (pati@lacla.org).
See hightlights of past years: 2008 | 2009
June 23
Flor silvestre (Mexico, 1943)
Venue: Million Dollar TheaterWith the Mexican Revolution of 1910 as a backdrop, this legendary film was directed by Emilio "El Indio" Fernández. Starring Dolores Del Rio and Pedro Armendariz this is a drama of romance, idealism and passion for the self and for a cause. With cinematograpy by Gabriel Figueroa.
Con la revolución de 1910 como fondo, este ya legendario filme lo dirigió Emilio «el indio» Fernández. Protagonizada por Dolores del Río y
Pedro Armendáriz, se trata de un drama de romance, idealismo y pasión por una causa y por uno/a mismo/a. La cinematografía es de Gabriel Figueroa.
Collaboration with Los Angeles Conservancy
“Last Remaining Seats”
July 8
ScreenWalk at Los Angeles Downtown ArtWalk
Highlights of Latino Student Film Festival
Venue: to be announced shortly
Sponsored by CRA/LA
August 21
Ardiente paciencia (Chile, 1983)
Venue: Goethe InstituteIn conjuction with L.A. Opera premiere of commissioned work, Il postino and in association with the Goethe Institute.
October 16/17
Centennial of the Mexican Revolution Project
Fernando de Fuentes TrilogyEl compadre Mendoza (1933)
El prisionero 13 (1933)
Vámonos con Pancho Villa (1936)Panel discussion: Cinema, Politics & the Mexican Revolution
Venue: Autry National Center
In association with the Mexican Consulate, Los Angeles; UCLA Film and Television Archive and UCLA Latin American Institute.
October 23
Centennial of the Mexican Revolution Project
Day long screening of documentaries
Venue: Downtown Independent
In association with the Mexican Consulate, Los Angeles; UCLA Film and Television Archive and UCLA Latin American Institute
For a complete list of our past programs, check out our history page
last updated on 2.11.2010
