http://www.hispanictips.com Hispanic & Latino News Redefined - Empowering & Engaging Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:56:06 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.hispanictips.com/2010/09/28/the-2010-san-francisco-latino-film-festival-announces-inaugural-comcast-cinelatino-audience-choice-awards-for-best-narrative-feature-and-best-documentary/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2010/09/28/the-2010-san-francisco-latino-film-festival-announces-inaugural-comcast-cinelatino-audience-choice-awards-for-best-narrative-feature-and-best-documentary/#comments Wed, 29 Sep 2010 01:58:51 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=101948 Cine+Mas SF, Comcast and Cinelatino proudly announce the introduction of the "Comcast & Cinelatino Audience Choice Awards" at the 2010 San Francisco Latino Film Festival, marking the first time the Festival has featured an awards category. The winning directors will receive a $1,000 cash prize from Cinelatino and Comcast.

The winning filmmakers for 2010 are: Florence Jaugey for LA YUMA and Ricardo Martinez for THE WALL.

The San Francisco Latino Film Festival (SFLFF) presented a showcase of 33 award-winning and critically-acclaimed documentaries and feature films from Mexico, Brazil, Bolivia, Cuba, Spain, Argentina, Colombia, Nicaragua, Uruguay, Peru, and the USA. The program was presented in theatres, museums and cultural centers throughout the San Francisco Bay Area spanning five cities over 10 days beginning on September 16 at the Roxie Theater.

The audience had the opportunity to rate each film on a five–point scale. The winning directors will be presented with the "Comcast & Cinelatino Audience Choice Award" for Best Documentary and Best Feature following the conclusion of the Festival.

"It's an honor for us to present the Audience Choice Awards with Comcast at the 2010 San Francisco Latino Film Festival," said James M. McNamara, Chairman of Cinelatino. "Cinelatino, which can be seen on Comcast's MultiLatino package, offers the widest selection of current Spanish-language blockbuster hits and critically-acclaimed titles from Mexico, Latin America, Spain and the U.S., and we are proud to support this festival and help recognize the talented filmmakers that contributed to this notable selection of films."

"It's exciting to have the audience participate and provide feedback about the programming. The Comcast & Cinelatino Audience Choice Awards recognizes filmmakers producing solid work that resonates with an audience that seeks out film from Latin America or by US Latinos. LA YUMA by Florence Jaugey from Nicaragua and THE WALL by Ricardo Martinez from the USA certainly represent stand-out films in this year's festival. We appreciate Comcast and Cinelatino's support in establishing this element to the festival experience," said Lucho Ramirez, Festival Director of Cine+Mas SF.

For more information on the films and the Festival, visit www.SFLatinoFilmFestival.org.

About Cinelatino:

Cinelatino is the leading Spanish-language premium film channel in the United States, with approximately 4 million cable and satellite subscribers on major cable, satellite and telephony providers throughout North America. Cinelatino offers the most current Spanish-language blockbusters and critically-acclaimed titles from Mexico, Latin America, Spain and the U.S. Cinelatino is jointly-owned by Grupo MVS, InterMedia Partners and Panamax Films.

About Cine+Mas SF:

Cine+Mas SF contributes to the Bay Area's active and diverse arts scene through the San Francisco Latino Film Festival, year round programming and special events centered on the celebration of Latino arts including the visual, performance, and literary arts. Sponsors, collaborators, and supporters include Comcast, CineLatino, Continental, Levi's, The Tech Museum, Estrella TV, CBS 5/ The CW 44 Cable 12, the Consulate of Mexico in San Jose and San Francisco, Circulo Cultural, Mission Cultural Center, College of Marin, the San Jose Public Library, and the San Francisco Public Library.

SFLFF mission:

The mission for the SFLFF, a volunteer run and produced program is to showcase and promote, the visual, performance and film as art from the work of emerging and established filmmakers from the US, Latin America, Spain, and Portugal. The SFLFF runs September 16-26, 2010 in San Francisco, San Jose, Berkeley, Redwood City and Marin. Venues include The Roxie Theatre, The Mission Cultural Center, University of San Francisco (San Francisco),La Pena Cultural Center (Berkeley), The Tech Museum (San Jose), Veterans Memorial Senior Center (Redwood City), and College of Marin (Marin). For additional program information please visit www.sflatinofilmfestival.org or call 415-826-7057. For tickets visit www.brownpapertickets.com or call 1-800-838-3006.

About Comcast Corporation

Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA, CMCSK) (www.comcast.com) is one of the nation's leading providers of entertainment, information and communication products and services. With 23.2 million video customers, 16.4 million high-speed Internet customers, and 8.1 million Comcast Digital Voice customers, Comcast is principally involved in the development, management and operation of cable systems and in the delivery of programming content.

Comcast's California Region, based in Livermore, California, serves more than 2.4 million customers in Northern and Central California. Comcast employs more than 7,000 local residents across the region. Aggregated by HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://www.hispanictips.com/2010/09/28/the-2010-san-francisco-latino-film-festival-announces-inaugural-comcast-cinelatino-audience-choice-awards-for-best-narrative-feature-and-best-documentary/feed/ 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2010/09/09/cinelatino-celebrates-mexican-independence-day-with-a-24-hour-showcase-of-the-best-contemporary-mexican-films/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2010/09/09/cinelatino-celebrates-mexican-independence-day-with-a-24-hour-showcase-of-the-best-contemporary-mexican-films/#comments Thu, 09 Sep 2010 18:14:59 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=98823 Cinelatino, the leading Spanish-language movie channel in the United States, celebrates Mexican Independence Day on September 16 with a 24-hour showcase of the most important films that have defined contemporary Mexican cinema.

The variety of titles selected for the showcase illustrate the richness and brilliance of contemporary Mexican film, including international smash hits like Amores Perros (Lifes a Bitch), a film that revolutionized Mexican cinema and won more than 50 international awards and an Academy Award nomination; classic hits like Sexo, Pudor y Lagrimas (Sex, Shame and Tears), one of the best-selling Mexican movies of all time; critically-acclaimed films like Como Agua Para Chocolate, on the list of top 100 films according to a panel of esteemed Mexican critics; festival favorites, like El Violin (The Violin), the most awarded movie in the history of Mexican cinema; and Blockbuster hits, like Matando Cabos, one of Mexicos highest grossing films in recent years.


"We are proud to celebrate Mexican Independence with an unparalleled showcase of the best, most influential films that have shaped Mexican cinema over the past decade," said James M. McNamara, Chairman of Cinelatino. "Mexico has produced some of Latin Americas greatest and internationally-acclaimed films, and our Mexican audience deserves the opportunity to celebrate their culture and achievements in film with the leading Spanish-language film channel in the United States."

The 24-hour showcase will air throughout the day on Cinelatino, which is viewed in approximately four million homes on major cable, satellite and Telco providers. Viewers can visit Cinelatino.com for more information and a complete listing.

About Cinelatino:
Cinelatino is the leading Spanish-language premium film channel in the United States, with approximately four million cable and satellite subscribers on major cable, satellite and telephony providers throughout North America. Cinelatino offers the most current Spanish-language blockbusters and critically-acclaimed titles from Mexico, Latin America, Spain and the U.S. Cinelatino is jointly-owned by Grupo MVS, InterMedia Partners and Panamax Films. Aggregated by HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://www.hispanictips.com/2010/09/09/cinelatino-celebrates-mexican-independence-day-with-a-24-hour-showcase-of-the-best-contemporary-mexican-films/feed/ 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2010/08/28/the-2010-los-angeles-latino-film-festival-cinelatino-announce-cinelatino-audience-choice-award-winners/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2010/08/28/the-2010-los-angeles-latino-film-festival-cinelatino-announce-cinelatino-audience-choice-award-winners/#comments Sat, 28 Aug 2010 14:52:03 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=95234 The 2010 Los Angeles Latino Film Festival (LALIFF) and Cinelatino, the leading Spanish-language movie channel in the United States, proudly announced the winners of the "Cinelatino Audience Choice Awards" for Best Feature and Best Documentary at the close of the seven-day Festival, which took place on Wednesday, August 25, at the Egyptian Theater in Hollywood. For the first year in LALIFF history, the winners of the audience awards will receive a $1,000 cash prize each on behalf of Cinelatino.

The winners of the 2010 Cinelatino Audience Choice Awards are "Hermano" (Brother), directed by Marcel Rasquin, for Best Feature, and Harvest of Loneliness, directed by Gilbert Gonzalezs and Vivian Price, for Best Documentary.

More than 15,000 people attended the 2010 Los Angeles Latino Film Festival, which was made up of more than 91 feature films, shorts and documentaries from 20 different countries. Following the presentation of each film, the audience had the opportunity to rate the film on a four -point scale.

"Its an honor for us to present the Audience Choice Awards at the 2010 Los Angeles Latino Film Festival," said James M. McNamara, Chairman of Cinelatino. "We congratulate all of the filmmakers who contributed to this incredible selection of films and we thank the public for voting and helping us honor their favorite film of the Festival."

Cinelatino offers the widest selection of current Spanish-language blockbuster hits and critically-acclaimed titles from Mexico, Latin America, Spain and the U.S. Numerous films presented at the Festival will be seen in the U.S. exclusively on Cinelatino, including Los Viajes del Viento, Oveja Negra, and Cuestion de Principios, among others.

For more information on the films and the Festival, visit http://www.LatinoFilm.org.

About Cinelatino:
Cinelatino is the leading Spanish-language premium film channel in the United States, with approximately 4 million cable and satellite subscribers on major cable, satellite and telephony providers throughout North America. Cinelatino offers the most current Spanish-language blockbusters and critically-acclaimed titles from Mexico, Latin America, Spain and the U.S. Cinelatino is jointly-owned by Grupo MVS, InterMedia Partners and Panamax Films.

About Los Angeles Latino Film Festival (LALFF):
About LALIFF: The Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival (LALIFF) was founded in 1997 by producer, director, actor and activist Edward James Olmos; independent producer and programmer Marlene Dermer, and independent film and music producer George Hernández. LALIFF is a non-profit 501c (3) organization with the mission to support the development and exhibition of diverse visions by Latino filmmakers and to promote awareness of the richness and diversity of Latin cultures, artistry and countries through film, the most powerful medium in the world. A competitive festival with prizes, LALIFF serves as a venue where Latino filmmakers come together with industry buyers and distributors. LALIFF also offers industry workshops, panels, labs, networking receptions, educational programs, and hosts some of the best Galas in tinseltown. See www.latinofilm.org for more information. Aggregated by HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://www.hispanictips.com/2010/08/28/the-2010-los-angeles-latino-film-festival-cinelatino-announce-cinelatino-audience-choice-award-winners/feed/ 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2010/06/11/the-2010-hola-mexico-film-festival-and-cinelatino-announce-audience-choice-award-winner/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2010/06/11/the-2010-hola-mexico-film-festival-and-cinelatino-announce-audience-choice-award-winner/#comments Sat, 12 Jun 2010 03:05:22 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=87839 Cinelatino, the leading Spanish-language movie channel in the United States, proudly announces the winner of the Cinelatino Audience Choice Award following the conclusion of the Hola Mexico Film Festival, the largest tribute to Mexican film in the world that showcased the best in Mexican cinema in six of the country's most influential cities: Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Chicago, San Francisco and Washington DC.

The winner of the 2009 Cinelatino Audience Choice Award-the only recognized award at the 2010 Hola Mexico Film Festival-is the documentary Los Que Se Quedan (Those Who Remain), directed by Juan Carlos Rulfo and Carlos Hagerman.


Touching on the timely topic of immigration, Los Que Se Quedan is a film about the families of those who have crossed the border to the United States in search of better opportunities. The film explores the melancholy, memories and identity of the families of those who have crossed the border.

"We are proud to be a part of the Hola Mexico Film Festival and to honor the creativity, talent and richness of the Mexican film industry," said James M. McNamara, Chairman of Cinelatino. "Mexico has made significant contributions to Latino film we're thrilled to honor the talented Mexican filmmakers by presenting the Audience Choice Award at HMFF."

HMFF was founded by Samuel Douek in Sydney, Australia in 2006. Since the Festival launched in the U.S. in 2008, it has grown to be the largest Mexican Film Festival outside of Mexico and expanded from one city in 2008 to six cities in 2010.

HMFF 2010 was made up of a diverse selection of 14 feature films from Mexico, including award-winning films and documentaries, such as "Los Que se Quedan" (Those Who Remain), which touches on the timely topic of Mexican immigrants looking for a better life in the United States, to audience favorites, such as "El Estudiante," (The Student), winner of the Cinelatino Audience Choice Award at the 2010 San Diego Latino Film Festival, as well as a tribute to "Sexy Comedias" with films like "Sexo, Pudor y Lagrimas" (Sex, Shame and Tears), which revolutionized the Mexican film industry when it was released in 1999 and still remains one of the biggest box office hits to date.

"Cinelatino is a great partner for Hola Mexico," said Samuel Douek, Director of the Hola Mexico Film Festival. "Having an audience award not only gives us a great platform from which to invite films, but also a much better understanding of what our audiences want to see."

As the winner of the Cinelatino Audience Choice Award, Directors Juan Carlos Rulfo and Carlos Hagerman will receive $3,000 on behalf of Cinelatino.

For more information on Cinelatino, visit www.Cinelatino.com.

About Cinelatino:
Cinelatino is the leading Spanish-language premium film channel in the United States, with more than 3.6 million cable and satellite subscribers on major cable, satellite and telephony providers throughout North America. Cinelatino offers the most current Spanish-language blockbusters and critically-acclaimed titles from Mexico, Latin America, Spain and the U.S. Cinelatino is jointly-owned by Grupo MVS, InterMedia Partners and Panamax Films.

About Hola Mexico:
Hola Mexico Film Festival is organized by Samuel Douek, with the intention of bringing Mexican cinema to screens outside of Mexico, attracting new audiences and augmenting the demand for Mexican films. The HMFF prides itself for screening the best and broadest selection of films that come out of Mexico in recent years with the help of its sponsors.

Synopsis: MOVIE:
Those Who Remain is a film about the families of those who have crossed the border to the United States in search of better opportunities. A film that explores the melancholy, memories and identity of the families of those who have crossed the border. A film about absence, about the families whose lives are defined by the voids emigration has created.
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The winner of the 2009 Cinelatino Audience Choice Award for Best Picture is El Regalo de la Pachamama by Toshifumi Matsushita (synopsis below).

The winner of the 2009 Cinelatino Audience Choice Award for Best Documentary is Stages by the Meerkat Media Collective (synopsis below).

"We are honored to participate in this prestigious event that recognizes all of the emerging Latino filmmaking talent from the U.S. and Latin America, and we are excited to present the Audience Choice Awards on behalf of the public, for whom these films are made," said Jim McNamara, President of Cinelatino.

The Festival was made up of a mix of highly-anticipated Hollywood premieres to independent films from filmmakers across the globe. 28 feature films and 19 documentaries competed for the Cinelatino Audience Choice Awards.

As the winners of the Cinelatino Audience Choice Awards, the directors of both categories will receive $1,000 on behalf of Cinelatino.

For more information on Cinelatino, visit www.Cinelatino.com.

About Cinelatino:

Cinelatino is the leading Spanish-language premium film channel in the United States, with more than 3.6 million cable and satellite subscribers on major cable, satellite and telephony providers throughout North America. Cinelatino offers the most current Spanish-language blockbusters and critically-acclaimed titles from Mexico, Latin America, Spain and the U.S. Cinelatino is jointly-owned by Grupo MVS, InterMedia Partners and Panamax Films.

About the New York International Latino Film Festival (NYILFF):

Celebrating its 10th Anniversary in 2009, The New York International Latino Film Festival (NYILFF) is now the premier Urban Latino film event in the country. The NYILFF's mission is to showcase the works of the hottest emerging Latino filmmaking talent in the U.S. and Latin America, offer expansive images of the Latino experience, and celebrate the diversity and spirit of the Latino community. Programming includes the flagship film festival in NYC, new music and art showcases, free community events, scholarships, and a nationally recognized short film competition in partnership with HBO. The NYILFF has been endorsed by Mayor Michael Bloomberg's NYC Latin Media and Entertainment Commission since its inception in 2003.

Synopsis: El Regalo de la Pachamama:

In the Salar de Uyuni, there is a 13 year-old boy, Kunturi, who lives a life much like any other boy in his village. But when his grandmother dies and his best friend moves away, he decides to embark on a trip with the llama caravan. For three months, he travels throughout the "Ruta de la Sal," exchanging salt for other Andes products, reluctantly bearing witness to an animal sacrifice in the snow-covered peaks and interacting with the indigenous cultures seemingly untouched by modernity.

But when the caravan arrives at its destination, the town of Macha where the "Tinku" Festival is taking place, Kunturi's life will be changed forever. There he finds the most beautiful girl he could have ever imagined, Ulala. Kunturi and Ulala share the same dream: "to run together across the immense white sea that is the Salar de Uyuni, until they reach the end of the horizon. Run time: 104 min.; Bolivia.

Synopsis: Stages:

In New York City's changing Lower East Side, a group of older Puerto Rican women are brought together with a group of inner city youths to create an original play from the stories of their lives. Over a twenty-week period, the participants confront stereotypes and examine their own histories, exploring themes of immigration, relationships, coming of age and growing older. Woven together, their stories take on new meaning, first as they are spoken across generations, and later when they are performed in a sold-out show. Responding to a political climate that assigns little value to community arts initiatives, "Stages" offers an intimate portrait of an unlikely ensemble, transformed by the liberating power of their own stories. Run time: 83 min.; USA." Aggregated by HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/08/03/2009-new-york-international-latino-film-festival-and-cinelatino-announce-audience-choice-award-winners/feed/ 0