The Latino Film Festival is proud to
represent our annual film festival June 28-30! This year festival
is lucky to be presenting shorts and features from many female directors,
including Ani Alva Hefner of ”Solterona”, winning best feature and Alejandra
Lopez of “La Capa Azul” best short film. We hope that you can join us as
we celebrate our culture and the talent of these women pioneering the way for
other filmmakers in a male-dominated industry.
LATINO
FILM MARKET 2019
SCHEDULE
& TICKETS INFORMATION/ITINERARIO E INFORMACIÓN PARA BOLETOS
DAY
ONE/DIA UNO
Friday, JUNE 28, 2019
OPENING CEREMONY - PROGRAM
Manhattan Neighborhood
Network El Barrio Firehouse Community Media Center
Introduction by the
Executive Director Zenaida Mendez
Special Music presentation
Celestino Ortiz - Nieves of Fuerza Natura &
Renacer
Short Films dedicated to
Puerto Rico Part I
THE BLUE CAPE 5:00 min
Directed by: Alejandra López
Ethnicity: Puerto Rico
A young boy faces the challenge of saving
his sickly grandfather during the devastation of Hurricane Maria.
FOREIGNER 10:00 min
Directed by: Samari Vega
Ethnicity: Puerto Rico
Years after a tragic event ripped his
country apart; a man is allowed to return to his hometown. While in there, he
must confront his past and unresolved issues.
NO ME OLVIDARÉ DE TI - I WILL NOT FORGET YOU
11:24 min
Directed by: Laila Petrone Peynado
Ethnicity: Italian/Dominican
Still struggling with loss, a caring father
and his daughter are inspired by the Christmas spirit to connect with their
Puerto Rican roots by reaching out to victims of the hurricane.
SLIDES 4:43 min
Directed by: Andres Padilla
A man has an argument with his girlfriend
that spurs a journey through his past–with the help of a childhood toy–to fix
his present and their future.
PINGÜINO 9:15 min
Directed by: Antonio Darwiche
Ethnicity: Swedish
When his brother falls deathly ill, Luca
must decide to donate his kidney or move on with his dream job.
A GIFT 10:50 min
Directed by: Camila Rodríguez Ortiz
Ethnicity: Puerto Rico
Erick is a millennial aspiring musician
who's feeling frustrated with the lack of job opportunities in his reach. Erick es un jóven aspirante a músico quien se
encuentra viviendo con su hermano mayor Ron, por el cual necesita un trabajo
para así poder contribuirle a los gastos del apartamento de su hermano, pero el
proceso de encontrar un trabajo se le ha hecho difícil a Erick por sus propias
inseguridades.
Part II
Batch Diverse Stories
BED TIME STORIES 3:40
Directed by: María Fernanda Fuentes García
Ethnicity: Mexico
A little girl is confronted with the disease
and the inevitable death of her grandmother. She, through her teddy bear,
relieves significant memories between her and her grandmother until she manages
to deal with her fear of death.
ALEX, LISTEN TO YOUR HEART 13:10
Directed by: Dorian Cambi
Ethnicity: Ecuador
Alex has given up on love completely,
however, one day his heart calls him using a public phone to convince him
otherwise.
DECISIONS OF THE THIRD WORLD 11:07
Directed by: Emerson Bardales
Ethnicity: Honduras
Introducing Alessa, a girl who fights
against the dictatorship of her country, she and her friends will try to deal
with the internal conflict of going abroad and fulfilling their dreams.
THE LORD OF THE RAIN 26:00
Directed by: Juan Carlos Salas
Ethnicity: Mexico
A young student is forced to leave his
university hall due to a difficult situation that crosses his family, these
circumstances lead him to share a house in an old house of an ancient man.
STUCK 10:13
Directed by: Angelica Rosario
Ethnicity: Dominican-American
Cassandra struggles between finding her way
out of a toxic relationship or staying to work it out.
MARIPOSA 6:37
Directed by Kristian Mercado Figueroa
Mariposa is a poetic exploration on single
motherhood through the words of contemporary poet Rachel Inez Marshall. The
story explores the emotional gaps between generations of Latinx Woman. We see
how the day to day lives of mothers and daughters flash between love &
loss.
BAD UNCLE FILM 18:00
Directed by: Robert Torres & Michael L.
Walker
Ethnicity: NuyoricanAfter being away, an
alcoholic uncle comes home to family to start over but his family is not happy
about it.
DAY TWO
Julia de Burgos Center
Saturday,
JUNE 29, 2019
Batch:
Immigration - Inmigración 2:15 - 2:55 PM
LEVELING UP 13:41
Directed by: Cynthia Ruiz
Ethnicity: Mexico – USA
Lucy dreams of becoming an author but a
knock on the door changes everything.
SERVICE
WITH A SMILE 20:00
Directed by: Andres Mercado
Ethnicity: USA - Watsonville, CA
An undocumented waitress becomes obsolete
when the government starts providing service androids to replace the immigrant
workforce.
Manhattan
Neighborhood Network El Barrio Firehouse Community Media Center
Batch
Love & Family - Amor & Familia PG 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
PITIGUÁ
2:36
Directed
by: Paula Martínez Cirilo
Ethnicity: Puerto
Rico
In this vibrant medley of interweaving forms
and colors that celebrate Puerto Rican culture, a grey kingbird and a
red-tailed hawk battle over the light that sustains the night and the day.
WHERE'S LILLI?! 18:19
Directed by: Michelle Martinez
Ethnicity: USA
After Lilli gets lost in New York City she
cross paths with a doubtful clown, unbeknownst to Lilli she helps the clown
find a little bit of confidence.
NC-16
4:47
Directed by: Michael Spound
Ethnicity: USA
Do you ever wonder what it’s like to be a
normal high schooler?
RIBBONS 14:57
Directed by: Marcela Cantú Serrano
Ethnicity: Mexico – USA
A young woman must work up the courage to
ask her crush to the Sadie Hawkins dance… and to hold her head up high after he
turns her down.
MATEO 6:00
Directed by: Rafael Souza
A young Hispanic teen must confront his
family and overcome his own immaturity when his girlfriend tells him she’s
pregnant.
Manhattan
Neighborhood Network El Barrio Firehouse Community Media Center
Crowdfunding
to Build Independence
Seed
and Spark
Facilitator: Christina Raia 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Julia
de Burgos Center
Virtual
Reality FREE From 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
(13
YEARS & UP - GREEN ROOM)
Feature Film &
short documentary
TOURISM IN HONDURAS WITH YIRS
Directed by: The YIRS
Ethnicity: Honduras In this video you can
see different places in which I have recorded showing their different riches
and charms, talking a little about the places I visit.
DOCUMENTARY CHIVAS 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
CHIVAS THE MOVIE 01:51:00
Directed by: Ivan López Barba, Rubén R.
Bañuelos
Ethnicity: Mexico
Mexico’s greatest team at the worse moment
of its history awakens with the arrival of its new pastor. Against everything,
Chivas shows to the world that greatness is not a result, but a journey.
Batch
Community - Comunidad 5:20 PM - 6:15 PM
HUNGER 4:50
Directed by: Ryan Savini
Ethnicity: USA
When "Paco" goes to the dangerous
part of the hood to get his fix, B-swag gives him a lesson in what it takes to
satisfy a woman.
TIERRA 14:58
Directed by: Ale Alviar
Ethnicity: Colombia
Eight year old Luisa is forcefully displaced
from her rural life accompanied by her mother and older sister. Danger haunts
them, altering their efforts to cope with their new life, all in the exuberance
and cultural beauty of a tropical city in Colombia where violence feels
inevitable.
THE STORY READER 19:00
Directed by: Edgardo Gonzalez
Ethnicity: Cuba
A country man is forced to go into the city
in search of what he loves most.
LATINO$ + FILM + USA 7:12
Directed by: Mariana Gomez
Ethnicity: Mexico
It's hard enough to enter the film industry,
but it's even harder to enter the film industry as being part of one of the
most discriminated minorities in today's American society: Latinos.
PLANT THE SEED 10:56
Directed by:Taína Asili
Ethnicity: Puerto Rico
Plant the Seed is a music video documentary
by Taína Asili about black farmer and educator Leah Penniman and her journey to
become the co-founder of Soul Fire Farm, a national leader in the food justice
movement. The video is a part of Asili's new music video documentary web series
about women and resilience, which she is producing in conjunction with her new
album Resiliencia.
Music
& Media Panel 6:20 PM - 7:10 PM
Amanda Montes de Oca is a Senior Music
Licensing Executive, with broad knowledge of sample clearances and
synchronization licensing. A vital force behind pioneering music licensing
firms, she excels in negotiating publishing and master recording rights for
iconic music artists and major multi media corporations.
She's worked on a vast number of sample
clearance projects for artists such as Jay-Z, Kanye West, Ariana Grande, Maroon
5, Beyonce, J. Cole, Jennifer Lopez, Kendrick Lamar, SZA, Shawn Mendes, The
Weeknd, Jessie J, Rapsody, The-Dream, Pusha T, Mac Miller, Kid Cudi, Frank
Ocean, Jay Rock, YG, Young Jeezy, Swizz Beatz, August Alsina, Fabolous, Big
Sean, Good Music, DJ Mustard, Jadakiss, Dave East, Belly and a host of others.
She also worked on synchronization licensing for Tidal and for the films “Lemonade”
and “Festival Express”. She's worked as a Music Supervisor on the videogame
titles “25 to Life” and “Playboy: The Mansion”.
Amanda is founder of Empire Music Licensing
a New York City based boutique firm that specializes in negotiating licenses in
order for musical artists, streaming services and other media platforms to
utilize existing master recordings and musical compositions in new songs and
other media. She's passionate about music and all matters related to its
licensing rights. She founded Empire Music Licensing as there was a need for
women of color to be represented as entrepreneurs in the music licensing
industry. After almost two decades in the industry, Amanda has acquired the
contacts and experience that is needed to obtain approval for song uses fast
and efficiently. She goes far and beyond to satisfy each client's needs.
Latinx Music Videos
& Concert 7:15 PM - 9: 30 PM
"No Es Mi Presidente" (Not My
Presidente) is
a bilingual music video anthem for resistance in the age of Trump. Inspired by
Asili's experience performing at The Women's March on Washington, the video
celebrates our long history of social change, as well as the diverse people and
tactics on the frontlines of our movements for justice.
Artist: Victoria Batista
Directed by: Victoria
Batista 8:42
Sangre
Through the lense of mixed media and
original music, Sangre takes a look at the comforts of culture, the
expectations of Latinx women in society, and the journey to finally love
yourself for who you are.
The Next addition to the Urban Latin Music
Movement is a group by the name of Miguell y Jon Q also known as MJQ. The duo,
are 1st cousins and their musical background goes all the way back to when they
were adolescents. During their childhood, they performed with both their
fathers whom had a local group at the time. Both fathers decided to add the two
young-ins to attract and make their show a little more interesting. For years
it worked out great but as the duo grew older, they believed they had gained
enough experience to start their own project.
While in school they experimented by forming
a number of groups (Los Juveniles, La Banda Jig-E, and 4JL). They Played at
local talent shows, Christmas and summer shows, local stores, restaurants,
etc... and in doing so they befriended childhood neighbors Max and Lenny
(Aventura Members) whom at the time were also on the same quest but on a
different genre of music. Years past and Miguell Y Jon Q recorded over 50 songs
in all genres of music, but never released any of it commercially because they
never had the opportunity to due it properly. Childhood Friends Max and Lenny
hit the big time after all the hard work put into their Project and became
World Known Latin Sensation Group, Aventura. Jon Q went off to tour with them
As a Percussionist and experiment with his newly found talent, Clothing Design.
Miguell's Nephew, Toby, was a background singer of Aventura at the time and
suggested it would be a great opportunity For the duo to experiment with other
things. Miguell began to produce Music for the duo while the other gained some
knowledge of what it was like to be out on the road as an artist and networked.
A couple of more years past and finally the Duo (Miguell Y Jon Q) alongside
Toby got a big break. A manager becomes interested in Toby working on his own
project and Toby brings it upon the duo. They decide to form a 5 man Harmonic
Urban Group called Solo 5 and propose a Production Project to any producer who
would take the time out to focus on this project. They first approach Max and
Lenny about the production of a possible album, but the brothers were working
on God's Project at the time and had little time for other projects. The manager
approaches Solo 5 about a producer who’s interested in the project.
So it begins, Solo 5 consisted of Miguell,
Jon Q, Juanay, Jaschell and Toby Love, begin to write and co-produce an urban
Merengue/Bachata Album for Sony/BMG. The group worked hard on the Album day in
and day out. Finally the Album was done and presented to Sony/BMG but many
issues and indifferences occurred during negotiations that led to disappointing
results. The Album was put out under Toby Love but the group remained as work
for hire. Miguell Y Jon Q along with the other members, were thrilled for the
opportunity and position they were in, but each envisioned the situation
differently. After 5 years of doing Background vocals for Bachata
Extraordinaire Toby Love, the duo decided to pursue their goal and put out
their own Album. With times changing and the digital world taking over,
Miguell y JonQ believe that the internet has made it easier for upcoming
artists to promote and market their music in the industry. Doing Big Venues
with Toby Love during these 5 years, held by radio stations like la Mega 97.9,
La Kalle 105.9, and TV’s Telemundo, ESL, Sabado Gigante, Mun2, etc., gave them
the experience of performing for large crowds and recognition throughout the
world. Miguell & Jon Q have been to Honduras, Ecuador, Puerto Rico, Santo
Domingo, Columbia, Italy, Rome, Paris, Amsterdam, Switzerland, Germany, Spain,
and all along the US and now seek to do it all over on their own.
Miguell Y JoN Q have just dropped their
debut, Latin Urban Bachata Single titled "Desde Que Te Vi", Prod by
Erwin Duran which is now available for purchase or
streaming on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Amazon Play and all social
Media store outlets. For the Past 1 year the duo have been
creating what will be the most versatile album ever created by a Latin
artist or group. They have formed their own Company, Dafamz Music LLC.,
based out of New York with not 1 but 2 Production/Recording studios. The
duo have been recording in Dafamz Studios day in day out and are what is
believed to be about 85% done. Collaborating with up and coming Producers E.
Duran, Tico Mix of NewYork, Descarga Musical, Pedro Valdez, Urban Producer
Jtraxx, Eddiel and Max Agende, this album is sure to have a fusion of all
genres of music. They have also dropped some mix tape joints collaborating
with their up and coming prodigy EQ, which they have performed in
festivals, fundraisers, Clubs, and even Baseball's most famous arena
Yankee Stadium. The duo are now working hand and hand with
Eclatnetwork 's Rafael Rodriguez, and 2 other Management companies whom
they have joined forces with to create the best strategy to bring you the fans an
unforgettable project. The quest for the completion of the album
continues but until than u can download all their Mixtape tracks for
free on their Soundcloud Page. Check Out these projects along with
Miguell Y JonQ's long anticipated album set to drop in 2018.
DAY
THREE
Julia
de Burgos Center
Sunday
JUNE 30, 2019
PROGRAM
SCHEDULE & CLOSING CEREMONY
Batch
Mezcla de historias dramas, comedias y terror/
Mix
of Stories dramas, comedies and terror 2:15 - 2:55 PM
LIPS 8:59
Directed by: Mo Zapata
Ethnicity: Nuyorican
A young man begins to question his very
existence.
VOCATION 3:18
Directed by: Alejandro Aguilar
Ethnicity: Colombia
Maria and Magdalena have a secret love
affair, but it torments their spirits, they live in fear of being punished by
their God and the prejudice society.
LIES & OBLIVION: SESSION'S VOCAL UNIT 15:43
Directed by: Jezabel Montero
Ethnicity: Cuba - USA
Two sisters hash out their differences, over
their dead father and jailbird mother, in a therapist's office. The only thing
is, the malnourished therapist hasn't had a decent meal in over a month. What
can go wrong?
2 USHERS WALK INTO A PLAY 10:00
Directed by: Becca Beberaggi
Ethnicity: Ecuador - USA
2 ushers embark on an unexpected journey
fueled by jealousy, rage and murder on the closing night of a hit off-broadway
play.
VISHNU - A SPECIAL BOND
Directed by:
Ethnicity: India
The story revolves around a man named
Vishnu, who recently lost his wife and is now struggling to get out of
depression. He fails to connect to his son Sujal and doesn't talk to anyone.
The only one he talks to is a Tree.
PODCAST & MEDIA
Maribel (Mari) Padilla
Zulika (Zuly) Gonzalez
El Salon Chronicles Podcast is your local
neighborhood hub.
It’s a place where we discuss everything
from education, relationships, career, sex, trending topics, culture and
everything in between. As avid podcast consumers we found that although there
were many rich in content already in existence, non specifically spoke to us.
There weren’t any really speaking on our experiences, that sounded like us and
that could honestly unpack our baggage. So we created the platform and cast
ourselves. We are Liz, Mari, Pomba, Zuly and Jay. Five friends sharing our
experiences and opinions with the world. Strong and opinionated
Dominican/Latinx ladies trying to kick down barriers with our unapologetic and
nonconforming attitudes. We laugh, we cry, we are vulnerable, we are silly and
we are real. We share to inspire but our ultimate goal is to empower.
Young Boss Media
"Building a media
company on a tight budget"
-Finding resources
-building a team
-finding capital
-stretching
your dollar
SOLTERONA 6:15 PM - 8:15 PM
Don't Call Me a Spinster 01:51:34
Directed by: Ani Alva Helfer
Ethnicity: Peru
Patricia believes she's ready to take the
next step and marry her boyfriend Alonso. However, he doesn't think the same
and to her surprise, he decides to end the relationship. Patty returns to the
ranks of single women, trying to rebuild her life.
Closing
Ceremony 8:15 PM - 9: 30 PM
