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2011 Emergencia Youth Film Competition
Mexican American Cultural CenterThursday, April 21 4:00pm - FREE!
Ca Va Bien Joscelyne Ponder Say Sí 7 min, San Antonio, TX, 2010
The Dream Collector Samuel Jimenez, Mickey Martinez Say Sí 28 min, San Antonio, TX, 2010
Imagine Vincent Varga 7 min, Calgary, AB, Canada, 2010
Isa's final Draft Kadiatou Diallo, Nataly Garzon, Rayhan Islam, Jesus Villalba Global Action Project 10 min, New York, NY, 2010
Latinitas Stop Motion Shorts Latinitas Summer Camp Participants 2010 2 min, Austin, TX, 2010
Motivation Noel Robles Mustang Cinema Club 2 min, San Antonio, TX, 2011
Nitsidigo'i' Kneel Down Bread Kira Butler, Joshua Gregg Star School 5 min, Flagstaff, AZ, 2009
Steps From El Salvador Jenifer Alvarez 3 min, St. Paul, MN, 2010
The Story of Priest Point Tulalip Heritage School Students Longhouse Media 2 min, Tulalip Reservation, WA, 2010
Sugarcoat Lennon R. Maldonado Mustang Cinema Club 2 min, San Antonio, TX, 2010
Two Worlds Inside Out Moeko Crider, Dana Johnson, Delauni Cherry, Luis Contreras, Joshua Gregg, Eddie Metcalf, Braulio Ramos, Shalena Summers, David Sam, Courtney Teton Longhouse Media 2 min, Seattle, WA, 2010
Variance Tyler McCardle Say Sí 4 min, San Antonio, TX, 2010
We MarchEmileigh Potter Say Sí 12 min, San Antonio, TX, 2010
After Iraq
Sascha Weiss USA, Documentary, 2010 16 min, HD Cam, Color English
With major combat operations in Iraq officially ending in August 2010, hundreds of thousands of troops are returning home. After Iraq explores the personal readjustment experiences of three Texas-based Iraq War veterans as they deal with post-traumatic stress disorder, substance abuse, separation from family, and the physical and mental scars of battle. Through intimate and sometimes humorous interviews, the diversity of their experiences is seen.
World Premiere Producer: Sascha Weiss Cinematographer: Olivier Dalipagic Editor: Tat Ho Yee, Olivier Dalipagic Sound Design: Olivier Dalipagic, Sachin Shah, Michelle Mejia, Lauren Gerson Music: Michael Cozzi, Steve Hanson, Paul Lawler, Gustavo Santaolalla Print Source: Sascha Weiss, sascha.weiss@gmail.com
Mexican American Cultural Center Fri. April 22 8:00 PM FREE!
Aranceles Tariffs
Melo Viana Brazil, Experimental Narrative, 2009 16 min, DVCPro/35mm, Color Various languages with English subtitles
The tariffs placed on the distribution of films in Latin America stifles much of the creativity and virtuosity of some of the most inventive and realistic cinema in the world. Aranceles, shot in single-sequence panning movement, offers a panoramic metaphor of this situation in Latin American cinema, from the setting of a prison where these films are "jailed."
North American Premiere Producer: Sandra Zawadzki Production Companies: del Este Screenwriter: Melo Viana Cinematographer: Lucio Kodato Editor: Daniel Grizza Sound Design: Melo Viana Cast: Celia Baptista, Alfredo Bufrem, Marcelo Leoncio Print Source: Melo Viana, meloviana@yahoo.com
Mexican American Cultural Center Wed. April 27 1:00 PM FREE!
Bombito chin chin tira el pie
Alberto Gajardo Araneda Chile, Documentary, 2009 18 min, MiniDV, Color Spanish with English subtitles
An 11-year-old boy just starting middle school finds himself called upon to help support his family as a "chinchinero," or street performer. This young boy is one of the last few left performing in Chile today.
Regional Premiere Producer: Alberto Gajardo Araneda Production Companies: Instituto Profesional ARCOS Screenwriter: Alberto Gajardo Araneda Cinematographer: Alberto Gajardo Araneda Editor: Alberto Gajardo Araneda Sound Design: Alberto Gajardo Araneda Music: Conmoción Band Cast: Alberto Gajardo Araneda Print Source: Andrea Sarabia D. - IP ARCOS, extensioncineycav@gmail.com
Alamo South Lamar - Mon. April 25 4:30 PM Opens for Seguir siendo: Café Tacvba
Canción de toquilla A Song of Toquilla You Decide
Javier Andrade Ecuador, Documentary, 2010 24 min, HD Cam, Color Spanish with English subtitles
The famous Toquilla straw hats, commonly known as Panama Hats, are not actually made in Panama. Instead, they are made in a rural community called Pile on the coast of Ecuador. The artisans here are the last who still possess the 250 year-old knowledge of making fine, handmade hats. But due to a falling dollar and younger generations choosing paths other than hat-making, this art is disappearing. As elders explain the process of making the hats, and how they are actively teaching the craft to the youth in the community, it is also evident that the artisans of Pile could quietly, suddenly disappear.
World Premiere Producer: Maria de Los Angeles Palacios Production Companies: PUNK Cinematographer: Olivier Auverlau Editor: Javier Andrade Sound Design: Cristina Arias Music: Kathiuska Lopera, Paco del Castillo, Filemon Macias Cast: Domingo Carranza, Pascuala Delgado, Idolo Espinal, Geronimo Carranza, Maribel de Carranza Print Source: Mariangeles Palacios, mariangelespb@gmail.com
Mexican American Cultural CenterFri. April 22 1:00 PM FREE!
Cincuenta Fifty
Manuela Montoya Colombia/Cuba, Drama, 2010 10 min, 35mm, Color Spanish with English subtitles
Marina, a 50-year-old Cuban woman, is celebrating her birthday with those who have not left the country. Not only a look at loneliness and aging, Cincuenta also shows the bittersweet act of confronting one's own expectations of their life's work.
North American Premiere
Producer: Leonardo Maia Production Companies: EICTV Screenwriter: Manuela Montoya, Edgar Soberón Cinematographer: Felipe Díaz Editor: Odalie Reyes Sound Design: Denis Godoy Cast: Isabel Santos, Idalmis García, Margarita del Pozo Print Source: Jorge Rey - EICTV, promocioninternacional@eictv.org.cu
Alamo South Lamar - Sat. April 23 7:00 PM Opens for Go For It!
Columbus Day Legacy Bennie Klain USA, Documentary, 2010 35 min, MiniDV/8mm Super, Color/Black & White English
Columbus Day Legacy explores the quintessential American issues of free speech and ethnic pride against the backdrop of the ongoing Columbus Day controversy in Denver, Colorado. Since its recent incarnation in 1992, the 500th anniversary of America's "discovery," the Italian-American community in Denver has wholeheartedly celebrated its revered holiday, much to the dismay of the many local Native Americans. Both the Italian- and Native American communities are strong, vibrant, and tight-knit. Columbus Day Legacy conveys this sense of community on both sides of this vigorous debate while addressing the conflicts involving freedom of speech, the interpretation of history, and what it means to be an "American."
World Premiere
Producer: Leighton C. Peterson Production Companies: TricksterFilms Cinematographer: Marko Slavnic, Nancy Schiesari Editor: Bennie Klain Sound Design: William Riddle Music: Various Artists Print Source: Bennie Klain - TricksterFilms, bklain@tricksterfilms.com
Mexican American Cultural CenterSat. April 23 8:00 PM FREE!
Corazón de perro Dog Heart
Ismael Nava Alejos Mexico, Drama/Comedy, 2009 11 min, 35mm, Color Spanish with English subtitles
Silvano is a 30 year-old alcoholic, Taibele is a young prostitute. One day they discover life is full of color and their paths merge. Nonetheless, ambition, a weapon, and the opportunity for a big break prove to be a deadly combination.
Regional Premiere
Producer: Blanca Aguirre, Janeth Aguirre Elizondo Production Companies: CONARTE, IMCINE Screenwriter: Simón Sepúlveda Torres Cinematographer: Germán de Santiago Puy Editor: Ismael Nava Alejos Sound Design: Emmanuel Castillo, Bernardo Ortiz, Miguel Molina Music: Jorge Zertuche, Gustavo Bolaños, Juan Chávez Cast: Elizabeth Cervantes, Miguel René Moreno, Antonio Craviotto Print Source: Javier Núñez - IMCINE, difuinte@imcine.gob.mx
Alamo South Lamar - Mon. April 25 4:00 PM Opens for Por tu culpa
Dreams Awake
Kevin Gordon, Rebekah Meredith USA, Documentary, 2010 7 min, DVCPro HD, Color Spanish, English with English subtitles
Doroteo Garcia, like countless Mexican immigrants, came to the United States to make a better life for his family. What was meant to be a short separation from his family has now lasted longer than a decade. To deal with his loneliness, Doroteo turned to poetry to express himself. To combat the invisibility of immigrant workers, he also became a union activist. This film explores the many layers of this charismatic man by juxtaposing his poetry and storytelling with scenes of his life both inside and outside the art museum where he works.
Texas Premiere
Producer: Kevin Gordon, Rebekah Meredith Cinematographer: Kevin Gordon, Rebekah Meredith Editor: Rebekah Meredith, Kevin Gordon Sound Design: Kevin Gordon, Rebekah Meredith Print Source: Rebekah Meredith, rebekah_meredith@yahoo.com
Mexican American Cultural Center Fri. April 22 3:00 PM FREE!
Día de los muertos: A Day for the Living
Trina Bardusco USA, Documentary, 2011 13 min, HDV, Color English, Spanish, Spanglish with English subtitles
The "Day of the Dead" is celebrated in Texas with its own unique flavor. This documentary short explores everything from the how's and why's of altar making, to what this celebration really means to a special group of San Antonio residents as they commemorate their loved ones. Featuring Rita Vidaurri-Eden (legendary singer), David Rice (writer), Carmen Tafolla (writer-performer), Jesús de la Torre (educator), Patricia S. Castillo (Family violence prevention activist), and an Aztec inspired ceremony at our Lady of the Lake University with Prof. Oswald J. Nira. A colorful and poignant mezcla of parades and events that illustrate the deeper meanings of this often misunderstood, but very popular celebration.
World Premiere
Producer: Trina Bardusco Production Company: HBO Latino and Latino Media Works 2010 Screenwriter: Trina Bardusco Cinematographer: Pete Simmonite Editor: Jacky Kamahji Sound Design: Jacky Kamahji Music: John Branch
Alamo South Lamar - Sat. April 23 4:00 PM Opens for Habla Texas
Efecto dominó Domino Effect
Gabriel Gauchet Cuba/Germany, Drama, 2010 28 min, Super16mm, Color Spanish with English subtitles
It is evening in a Havana neighborhood, and a group of men are playing a game of dominoes while their wives are chatting. Suddenly a young man stumbles across a young girl injured in the park nearby. It appears as if the girl has been raped. The girl is the granddaughter of Mercedes and Ramón, and soon the chauvinist tendencies of Ramón and the other neighborhood men escalate to shocking levels as they hunt unceasingly for a culprit.
North American Premiere
Producer: Gabriel Gauchet Production Companies: Kunsthochschule für Medien Köln (Academy of Media Arts) Screenwriter: Gabriel Gauchet, Francisco García González Cinematographer: Christiane Buchmann Editor: Manuel Iglesias, Leopoldo Nakata Sound Design: Gustavo Fioravante Music: Marc Hupfeld Cast: Alina Rodríguez, Enrique Molina, Luis Alberto García, Yoset Puentes Print Source: Oliver Filser - Kunsthochschule für Medien Köln (Academy of Media Arts), filmshipper@khm.de
Alamo South Lamar - Fri. April 22 4:00 PM Opens for El agua del fin del mundo
El Gallo: Niño Gallo El Gallo: Pepe Kid
Sergio Carvajal USA, Comedy/Drama, 2011 45 min, Digital, Color Spanish with English subtitles
Pepe Kid is a compelling story about a young boy who finds a magical rooster that helps him figure out who he really is. Pepe Kid is a stand alone short film from the El Gallo series. El Gallo is an independent, multi-channel experience taking place in Austin, TX, where different media are used to show the journey of a golden rooster, Sietecueros, and the characters he encounters.
World Premiere
Sergio Carvajal is a Venezuelan-American artist, filmmaker, performer and songwriter. He has written and directed an array of narrative, documentary, and experimental shorts which have been featured in festivals such as Tribeca, SXSW, Traverse City, among many others.
Producer: Sergio Carvajal Production Companies: Facundo International Screenwriter: Sergio Carvajal Cinematographer: Drew Daniels Editor: Sergio Carvajal Sound Design: Sergio Carvajal Music: Esteban Alvarez Cast: Ramon Maldonado, Candelario Palma, Abel Valdez Print Source: Julie Agee, JulieeAgee@gmail.com
Mexican American Cultural CenterFri. April 22 6:30 PM FREE Episode Screening!
Master Class - Mexican American Cultural Center - Wed. April 27 4PM - FREE Master Classes!
El ring y sus titanes The Ring and Its Titans
Miko Meloni Bolivia/Italy, Documentary, 2010 40 min, DV CAM, Color Spanish, Italian with English subtitles
El ring y sus titanes tells the story of the Lucha Libre matches that take place between the cities of La Paz and El Alto, Bolivia. Cholitas, men, dwarves, superheroes and monsters are the focus of the ring, and they all reflect, in a surreal parade, the complex reality of the contemporary Bolivia. A fresco of idiosyncrasies, contaminations, bereavement and Andean cultural myths, El ring y sus titanes shows that for a "luchador," it is not the difference between reality and fiction, or the game and victory that matters, but just to keep on fighting.
North American Premiere Producer: Miko Meloni Production Companies: Maravilla Tambo Screenwriter: Miko Meloni Cinematographer: Miko Meloni Editor: Diego Pascal Panarello Sound Design: Miko Meloni Music: Belkings Cast: Los Luchadors Print Source: Maravilla Tambo, maravillatambo@gmail.com
Mexican American Cultural Center Fri. April 22 3:00 PM FREE!
Entre paredes de agua Between Water Walls
Rosa Martha Fernández Mexico, Experimental/Drama, 2010 30 min, HD, Color No dialogue
Flavio belongs to a species of amphibians destined to suffer an evolutionary change that will force them from the security of their habitat in the depths of the ocean. His underwater life vacilates between fear of the change and fascination of the world around him. However, after being seduced by the songs of a group of mermaids, he must balance his love and desire for them with his biological destiny.
US Premiere
Producer: Rosa Martha Fernández Production Companies: Mitologías en Producción, Rosa Martha Fernández, IMCINE, Canal 22 Screenwriter: Claudia Lavista, Rosa Martha Fernández Cinematographer: David Torres, Santiago Navarrete Editor: Rosamarta Fernández, Omar Carrum Sound Design: Rogelio Sosa, Ricardo Arzola Music: Rogelio Sosa Cast: Omar Carrum, Johnny Millán, Víctor Manuel Ruiz, Agustín Martínez, Xitlali Piña, Karen de Luna, Claudia Lavista, Eva Audelo, Juan Carlos Vázquez Print Source: Javier Núñez - IMCINE, difuinte@imcine.gob.mx
Mexican American Cultural CenterTue. April 26 2:00 PM FREE!
Gato encerrado Cat in a Box
Peque Varela Spain/Argentina, Animation/Experimental, 2010 No dialogue
How many lives does a cat have? It all depends on where you come from. Follow us in the journey of the quantum cat; he does not know whether he is dead or alive.
North American Premiere
Producer: Silvina Cornillon Production Companies: Argallando Screenwriter: Peque Varela Cinematographer: Neus Olle Editor: Fiona Desouza Sound Design: Chu-Li Shewring Music: Natalie Holt Print Source: Silvina Cornillon – Argallando, silvinacornillon@gmail.com
Alamo South Lamar - Sat. April 23 4:00 PM Opens for A Alegria
Kidnappeando
Norbi Zylberberg Mexico/USA, Comedy, 2010 13 min, HD, Color Spanish, English with English subtitles
Kidnappeando is an independent short film that embraces, in a sarcastic and comedic way, the streetwise attitude of a young guy in pursuit of a long-delayed dream.
World Premiere
Producer: Ornella Jaramillo Production Companies: Lost In Traducción Screenwriter: Norbi Zylberberg Cinematographer: Robert Smith Editor: Alex Neuman Sound Design: Pablo Solorzano Music: Gustavo Farias Cast: Francisco "Paco" Hernandez, Linda J. Carter, Nancy Lantis, Mark Hickman Print Source: Norbi Zylberberg, norbigeorge@gmail.com
Mexican American Cultural CenterFri. April 22 8:00 PM FREE!
La mina de oro Gold Mine
Jacques Bonnavent Mexico, Drama, 2009 10 min, 35mm, Color Spanish with English subtitles
Betina, a woman in her fifties, finds love through the internet. She decides to leave her monotonous, city life and move to the other side of the country to be with her virtual fiancé. Once she arrives she is greeted by a big surprise. Texas Premiere
Producer: Hilda Soriano, Ana Graciela Ugalde Production Companies: IMCINE, Gran Angular Films Screenwriter: Jacques Bonnavent Cinematographer: Ramón Orozco Stoltenberg Editor: Alexis Rodil Sound Design: Mario Martínez Cobos, Guinduri Arroyo, Mario Martínez Cobos, Víctor Barragán Music: Marc Lejeune Cast: Paloma Woolrich, Alfonso Dosal, Cristina Michaus, Sonia Couoh, Adrián Rubio, Olga Durón, Guillermo Harrsch, Godeleva Pérez Chávez, Luis Rodríguez Leal, Eréndira Pérez Neri, Alondra Alavez Ángeles, Natalia Urquiza, Jaime Katzew Print Source: Javier Núñez - IMCINE, difuinte@imcine.gob.mx
Alamo South Lamar - Mon. April 25 7:30 PM Opens for Des-Autorizados
La noche y el universo The Night and the Universe
Gabriel Lizama Chile, Drama/Comedy, 2010 11 min, MiniDV, Color Spanish with English subtitles
Apolo and Talia are watching the final results of Miss Universe 1987, the year Cecilia Bolocco wins. This creates a crisis for Talia who no longer feels as if she is beautiful enough for her husband.
World Premiere Producer: Jorge Bedriñana Production Companies: Instituto Profesional ARCOS, Mira Lo Que Trajo La Diligencia Screenwriter: Gabriel Lizama, Natalia Gallegos Cinematographer: Roberto Ormazabal Editor: Gabriel Lizama Sound Design: Alberto Gajardo, Gabriel Lizama Music: Claude Debussy, Ludwig van Beethoven Cast: Camila Torres, Rodrigo Inzuza Print Source: Andrea Sarabia D. - IP ARCOS, extensioncineycav@gmail.com
Alamo South Lamar - Sun. April 24 12:30 PM Opens for Gestación
La pelota de fútbol The Soccer Ball
Laura González Fernández Spain/Uruguay, Drama, 2009 11 min, DVCPro HD, Color Spanish, Moroccan with English subtitles
A Latino boy, a Spanish girl, and a Moroccan boy want to play soccer together, but their parents are opposed to the interaction.
North American Premiere
Producer: Laura González Fernández Production Companies: La Uruguaya Films Screenwriter: Laura González Fernández Cinematographer: David Avila Editor: Thomas Prinzivalli Sound Design: Manuel Manzano, Martín Gamarra Music: Batuseira y Bitxo Malo Cast: Brandon Lastra, Mohamed El Kadmiri, Andrea Parada, Cecilia Voter Print Source: Laura González Fernández - La Uruguaya Films, lauruguayafilms@hotmail.com
Alamo South Lamar - Sun. April 24 7:00 PM Opens for Jean Gentil
Luna Moon
Raúl Cárdenas, Rafael Cárdenas Mexico, Animation, 2010 8 min, 35mm, Color Spanish with English subtitles
In a busy city full of motorized beings controlled by time, a little girl named Zoe will discover a beautiful moon in the middle of the chaos.
Texas Premiere
Producer: Raúl Cárdenas, Rafael Cárdenas Production Companies: IMCINE Screenwriter: Raúl Cárdenas, Rafael Cárdenas Cinematographer: Raúl Cárdenas, Rafael Cárdenas Editor: Raúl Cárdenas, Rafael Cárdenas Sound Design: Daniel Hidalgo, Jerónimo Gorráez, Adolfo Hernández, Víctor Barragán, Eduardo Gaytán Music: Daniel Hidalgo, Tomás Barreiro Cast: Raúl Cárdenas, Rafael Cárdenas, Mauricio Solís, Maribel Valdés Print Source: Javier Núñez - IMCINE, difuinte@imcine.gob.mx
Alamo South Lamar - Fri. April 22 7:30 PM Opens for Habana Eva
Lupano Leyva
Felipe Gómez Mexico, Surrealist Drama, 2009 14 min, 35mm, Black & White Spanish with English subtitles
Lupano Leyva, a federal soldier, is injured in one of the battles of the Mexican Revolution. After Death imprisons him, he is forced to confront his inevitable demise.
Regional Premiere
Producer: Claudia Valdez Production Companies: IMCINE Screenwriter: Felipe Gómez, Alejandro Valle Cinematographer: Javier Morón Editor: Felipe Gómez Sound Design: Isabel Muñoz Cota, Pablo Fernández, Miguel Molina Music: Alfonso Figueroa Cast: Roberto Sosa, Gerardo Taracena, Ángeles Cruz, Mario Zaragoza, Rubén Cristani, Alejandro Felipe, Horacio García Rojas Print Source: Javier Núñez - IMCINE, difuinte@imcine.gob.mx
Mañana Tomorrow
Felipe Holguin Colombia, Drama, 2009 13 min, 16mm, Color Spanish with English subtitles
Ramon is a 10 year-old boy living with his mother, Mayi, in a poor neighborhood of Cartagena, Colombia. He dreams of becoming a great soccer player just like his father, whom he has never met. But Mayi is against this dream, believing she will end up alone and abandoned by Ramon, just as she was by Ramon's father. The situation becomes complicated in the lead-up to an important match for Ramon.
Austin Premiere
Producer: Maria Teresa Gaviria Production Companies: Cumbia Films Screenwriter: Felipe Holguin Cinematographer: Alex Khudokon Editor: Firasz Akkach Sound Design: Juan Daniel Caro Music: Systema Solar Cast: Andres Castelar, Alberto Borja, Marta Melendez Print Source: Maria Teresa Gaviria - Cumbia Films, cumbiafilms@gmail.com
Mexican American Cultural CenterTue. April 26 6:00 PM FREE!
Much'Tal Jedz "Cuando hablamos, lo hacemos una sola vez" Much'Tal Jedz "When We Speak, We Only Do So Once"
Byrt Wammack Weber Mexico, Experimental/Drama, 2009 35 min, Super 8 Film/DV, Color/Black & White Yucatec Maya with English subtitles
When something begins terrorizing a Mayan village, the people know they must do something to overcome it. Their strategies lead them to a famous archaeologist and eventually, to an unexpected solution. Based on recent and historical events, this film is about the Mayan struggle to maintain their autonomy.
Texas Premiere
Producer: Colectivo Turix Production Companies: Yoochel Kaaj: Cine Video Cultura Screenwriter: Byrt Wammack Weber, Colectivo Turix Cinematographer: Byrt Wammack Weber Editor: Byrt Wammack Weber Sound Design: Byrt Wammack Weber, Elías Puc Music: Elías Puc Cast: Rodolfo Nahuat, Juan Kuyoc, Francisco May, Ofelio Nahuat, Jaime Magaña Print Source: Ana Rosa Duarte Duarte - Yoochel Kaaj: Cine Video Cultura, dduarte@uady.mx
Mexican American Cultural CenterTue. April 26 1:00 PM FREE!
Ofelia
Anita Sinkovic Spain, Drama/Suspense, 2010 10 min, Red One, Color Spanish with English subtitles
On a stormy afternoon, while her parents are arguing, 7 year-old Ofelia runs away from home to look for her cat. Both Ofelia and her cat wander separately through the streets in the intense rain; but for Ofelia anything is better than bearing the daily hell at home.
International Premiere Producer: Jacobo Rispa, Carlo D'Ursi, Sergio Rispa Production Companies: Grupo Salvaje Films, Spanish Ministry of Culture Screenwriter: Jacobo Rispa, Javier Gancedo Cinematographer: Juanjo Sánchez Editor: Silvina Soto Sound Design: Jaime Llanos, Jose Luis Canalejos Music: Julio de la Rosa Cast: Miriam Martín, Ana Turpin, Jesús Fuerte Print Source: Potenza Producciones, info@potenzaproducciones.com
Alamo South Lamar - Tue. April 26 4:00 PM Opens for Miss Tacuarembó
Our Guadalupe
Chelsea Hernandez, Juan Elizondo, Lacey Triplett USA, Documentary, 2010 7 min, HD, Color English
From the same house where they were born and raised, three sisters invite old childhood friends over to reminisce on how the church was, and still is, a central part of their lives and the community.
World Premiere Producer: Chelsea Hernandez, Juan Elizondo, Lacey Triplett Production Companies: East Austin Stories Cinematographer: Chelsea Hernandez, Juan Elizondo, Lacey Triplett Editor: Chelsea Hernandez, Juan Elizondo, Lacey Triplett Sound Design: Greg Armstrong Music: Eric Vormelker, Lisa Schneider Cast: The Salas Sisters Print Source: Chelsea Hernandez, chelseahernandez@mac.com
Mexican American Cultural CenterFri. April 22 8:00 PM FREE!
Pantocrator: El Cristo Emperador Pantocrator: The Christ Emperor
Mauricio Grez Traverso Chile, Drama, 2009 10 min, HD XDCAM, Color Spanish with English subtitles
17 year-old Lucas is a student at a very religious Catholic high school. Though planning on becoming a priest, when he finds out that his girlfriend is pregnant with his child, he is forced to choose between her and his career.
World Premiere Producer: Michelle Bossy, Alejandro Urzúa Production Companies: Instituto Profesional ARCOS Screenwriter: Mauricio Grez Traverso Cinematographer: Christián Inostroza Editor: Franco Celis Sound Design: Sebastián León, Daniel Pacheco Music: Claude Debussy, Ludwig Van Beethoven Cast: Franco Toledo, Paola Aravena, Christián Marambio Print Source: Andrea Sarabia D. - IP ARCOS, extensioncineycav@gmail.com
Alamo South Lamar - Mon. April 25 7:00 PM Opens for La mirada invisible
Periferias interiores Internal Outskirts
Sergio García Locatelli Spain/Peru, Documentary, 2009 19 min, DVCAM, Color Spanish with English subtitles
Seen through the eyes of an exile, the large, Latin American city of Lima, Peru provides a sense of nostalgia and yearning for director Sergio García Locatelli. Filming the city during a grey, misty winter, the historic heart of the city, in all its reconstruction and restructuring, shows the coexistence of two worlds: that of an aristocratic past and of the current inhabitants who emigrated in search of the "Lima dream." The film takes audiences on a panoramic tour of Lima and its outskirts - a place where poverty exists visibly within the margins of wealth.
North American Premiere
Producer: Marino León Production Companies: Quechua Films Screenwriter: Karla Villavicencio, Eva Hurtado, Sergio García Cinematographer: Rodrigo Morcos, Hugo Carmona Editor: Sergio García Locatelli Sound Design: Omar Pareja, José Balado Music: Alonso Acosta performing Beethoven Print Source: Sergio García Locatelli - Quechua Films, sergiogarcia@quechuafilms.com
Mexican American Cultural Center Thur. April 28 1:00 PM FREE!
Por que las babosas no comen sal Why Slugs Don't Like Salt
José Corral Spain, Comedy, 2010 24 min, HD, Color Spanish with English subtitles
J. J. Coco, upon his manager's insistence, has to write a commercial screenplay. At the same time, his mistress asks for expensive gifts and his ex-wife, together with their child, yells furiously at him. The Hero snivels, the Policeman menaces, the Baron is obsessed with money, the Crazy Scrap Dealer dreams about dominating them all, and Leopold, the slug, is just looking for some food. Sounds like an absurd story... it is.
Texas Premiere Producer: José Corral Production Companies: Rana Films Screenwriter: José Corral Cinematographer: Carlos Malder Editor: José Corral Sound Design: Gabriel Gutierrez Music: Pablo Barahona, Gonzalo Givaja Cast: Paco Obregon, Balbino Lacosta, Eduardo Antuña, Carlos Velasco, Helena Carrion, Manolo Caro Print Source: Gorka Leon - The House of Films, Gorkaleon@thehouseoffilms.com
Alamo South Lamar - Sun. April 24 3:30 PM Opens for Verano de Goliat
Red Casas del Migrante Scalabrini Network of Scalbrini Migrant Houses
Marcela Morán Guatemala/Mexico, Social Issue Documentary, 2010 14 min, MiniDV, Color/Black & White Spanish with English subtitles
Red Casas del Migrante Scalabrini deals with a network of five immigrant shelters in Mexico and Guatemala run by Scalabrini missionaries. Through interviews with immigrants, the film explores the causes of migration, as well as connects their local experiences to larger world issues.
World Premiere
Producer: Alejandra Moran Production Companies: Morán Production Screenwriter: Marcela Morán Cinematographer: Fernando Silva Editor: Marcela Morán Sound Design: Marcela Morán Cast: Ademar Barilli, Luiz Kendzierski, Francisco Pellizzari, Mauro Verzelitti, Abraham Ochoa Rios Print Source: Marcela Morán, moranmarcela@hotmail.com
Mexican American Cultural Center Mon. April 25 6:00 PM FREE!
Se Meu Pai Fosse de Pedra If My Father Were Made of Stone
Maria Camargo Brazil, Biographical Documentary, 2010 19 min, 8mm/Super16mm/Digital/HD, Color Portuguese with English subtitles
The sculptor Sergio Camargo died 19 years ago. If the bones left in the grave are in fact his remains, would his sculptures be living remains? What is ephemeral and what is lasting? Is there a possible eternity? Seen through the eyes of his daughter, Maria, Sergio Camargo is examined both as an artist and a man.
North American Premiere Producer: Maria Camargo Production Companies: CaradeCão Filmes Screenwriter: Maria Camargo Cinematographer: Tuca Moraes Editor: Leo Alves, Maria Camargo Sound Design: Bruno Fernandes Music: Tim Rescala Cast: Maria Camargo, Celso do Prado, Miguel Camargo Kubrusly, Clara Camargo Vianna, João Camargo de Souza Dantas, Nina Camargo de Souza Dantas Print Source: Maria Camargo, miacamargo@uol.com.br
Mexican American Cultural Center Fri. April 22 3:00 PM FREE!
Shimásání
Blackhorse Lowe
USA, Drama, 2009 15 min, 35mm, Black & White Navajo with English subtitles
In the late 1920s on the serene Navajo reservation, Mary Jane spends her time daydreaming and tending to her family's flock of sheep under the customs and guidance of her Másání (grandmother). When her older sister, Anne Mae, flees from boarding school, she returns to the reservation with a world geography book. The images in the book reveal new worlds that are "just over the mountain." Conflicted by her obedient nature and her curious imagination, Mary Jane must privately decide her own fate: to maintain her typical lifestyle alongside the sheep and Másání, or to depart into the exotic, unknown world shown on the pages of the book.
Texas Premiere www.shimasani.com, www.blackmesaentertainment.com, www.killerwhaleprm.org
Producer: Chad Burris Production Companies: Másání Screenwriter: Blackhorse Lowe Cinematographer: Smokey Nelson Editor: Blackhorse Lowe Sound Design: David Stevens Cast: Brigadier Brown, Carmelita B. Lowe, Noelle Brown Print Source: Michelle Svenson - Killer Whale PR+M/Black Mesa Entertainment, MSvenson@gmail.com
Alamo South Lamar - Sat. April 23 9:45 PM Opens for On the Ice
Si seguimos vivos If We Stay Alive
Juliana Fanjul Espinoza Mexico/Cuba, Documentary, 2010 23 min, HD, Color Spanish with English subtitles
Si seguimos vimos offers a brief look at the life of an elderly group that lives in a shelter. Their bodies, their voices, their time, their rituals, and their obsessions all make the viewer question their sanity, their quality of life and whether it can be considered a life being lived.
North American Premiere
Producer: Miguel Iván González, Carmen Méndez Production Companies: EICTV Screenwriter: Juliana Fanjul Espinoza Cinematographer: César Zayas Editor: Fernanda Pires Gurdel Sound Design: Denis Godoy Print Source Contact: Jorge Rey - EICTV, promocioninternacional@eictv.org.cu
Soldados da Borracha Rubber Soldiers
Cesar Garcia Lima Brazil, Documentary, 2010 26 min, HD, Color Portuguese with English Subtitles
Between 1942 and 1945, fifty-five thousand Brazilian men worked in the Amazon to extract rubber as part of the World War II effort. At the end of the war, they received no tributes and continued extracting rubber in the forest in the Brazilian state of Acre, where most of them later died. Acre was the site of the largest number of these workers, and in this film four survivors of this period share their stories.
World Premiere www.soldadosdaborracha.blogspot.com
Producer: Susanna Lira, Luciana Freitas Production Companies: Modo Operante Produções Screenwriter: Cesar Garcia Lima Cinematographer: Pedro Faerstein Editor: Tito Gomes, Cesar Garcia Lima Sound Design: Etienne Chambolle Music: Caldo de Piaba Print Source: Luciana Freitas - Modo Operante Produções, luciana@modooperante.com.br
Mexican American Cultural Center Fri. April 22 3:00 PM FREE!
The Big Deal
Lucy Rodriguez USA, Drama/Comedy, 2011 13 min, HD, Color English
Find out what happens when Michele brings home her white, agnostic, vegan boyfriend to meet her Mexican, Catholic, meat-eating family. Based on a chapter from the book How to be a Chicana Role Model by Michele Serros.
World Premiere myjourneythroughindiewood.blogspot.com
Producer: Lucy Rodriguez, Onahoua Rodriguez Production Companies: Much & Lulu Screenwriter: Lucy Rodriguez Cinematographer: Matthew Boyd Editor: Sharon Frankel Sound Design: Brian Sorbo Cast: Onahoua Rodriguez, Catalina Maynard, Carlo Alban, Daniel Zacapa Print Source: Lucy Rodriguez, lucy@lulustuff.com
Mexican American Cultural CenterTue. April 26 8:00 PM FREE!
The Dreamers
Paloma Gonzalez, Harry Lindner USA, Documentary, 2010 13 min, HDV, Color English
The Dreamers offers a look at the lives of undocumented youth, and the reality they face of not being able to pursue their dreams despite their success in school.
World Premiere Producer: Paloma Gonzalez, Harry Lindner Screenwriter: Paloma Gonzalez, Harry Lindner Cinematographer: Paloma Gonzalez Editor: Paloma Gonzalez Sound Design: Paloma Gonzalez Music: Alexa Yunes Cast: Jorge Gonzalez, Rick Noriega, Carlos Cruz, Ernie Sandoval, Juan Gonzalez Print Source: Paloma Gonzalez, pgsaxju@aol.com
Mexican American Cultural CenterFri. April 22 8:00 PM FREE!
The Secret Friend
Flavio Alves Brazil/USA, Comedy, 2010 15 min, 35mm, Color English
A reclusive, elderly widow, Anna Marshall (Viola Harris), lives in quiet desperation following her husband's death until she begins receiving daily phone calls from a silent stranger. At first finding the calls intrusive, Anna soon finds herself waiting for the phone to ring with growing anticipation each day. This prompts her to reach out to her silent prankster, and an odd, mysterious friendship evolves. But when the calls abruptly end, a devastated Anna is compelled to do something quite surprising to fill the unbearable void.
Texas Premiere
Director: Flavio Alves Production Companies: Queens Picture Producer: Raina Oberlin Screenwriter: João Silvério Trevisan Cinematographer: Adam McDaid Editor: Chris Houghton Sound Design: Carmine Picarello Music: Jack Woodbridge Cast: Viola Harris, Siobhan Fallon, Beau Hauser, Richard Scott Print Source Contact: Queens Picture, info@queenspicture.com
Mexican American Cultural CenterWed. April 27 6:00 PM FREE!
Tongues of Stone
Jason Blalock Argentina/USA, Documentary, 2009 45 min, MiniDV/BetaSP, Color Spanish with English subtitles
The Rolling Stones have conceded that they are more popular in Argentina than any other country in the world, which is strange since they didn't play a single concert in Buenos Aires until 1995 - two decades into their career. But their absence didn't stop two generations of "rollingas" from sporting the Stones' trademark tongue and developing their own Stones-themed bands, bars, soccer clubs, restaurants, and fashion crazes. Through engaging and often hilarious interviews, performances, and archival footage, Tongues of Stone investigates the legendary status of the Rolling Stones in Argentina, and reveals the strange power of rock 'n' roll in the least likely of places.
World Premiere
Producer: Jason Blalock Cinematographer: Jason Blalock Editor: Jason Blalock Sound Design: Karolina Knopp, Alysha Yagoda Music: Jovenes Pordioseros, Ratones Paranoicos, Viejas Locas Print Source: Jason Blalock, jcblalock@gmail.com
Mexican American Cultural Center Sat. April 23 5:00 PM FREE!
Ukuku Ukuku - The Bear Man
Gastón Vizcarra Peru, Fantastic, 2009 20 min, HDV, Color Spanish, Quechua with English subtitles
The Ukuku is a mythological character from the Andes whose main function is to ascend to the high snow-capped peaks and bring back the ice that many Peruvian people consider to be sacred. But when one Ukuku climbs the high peaks and does not find any ice, his journey to fufill his sacred mission takes him ever-closer to the modern Peruvian coast, where he will finally find ice and an unexpected destiny.
Texas Premiere www.facebook.com/pages/Ukuku/227798254993
Producer: Gastón Vizcarra Production Companies: Aguardiente Producciones Screenwriter: Gastón Vizcarra Cinematographer: Rafael Vizarreta Editor: Alfredo Ferreyros Sound Design: David Romero Music: Miguel Figueroa Cast: Sergio Espinoza, Hermelinda Luján, Akinori Sato, Miguel Vergara, Christian Bjork Print Source Contact: Gastón Vizcarra - Aguardiente Producciones, gastonvizcarra@gmail.com
Mexican American Cultural Center Mon. April 25 3:00 PM FREE!
Vecino Neighbor
Argenis Mills Cuba/Dominican Republic/Brazil, Drama, 2010 11 min, 35mm, Color No dialogue
Samuel is a Latino immigrant who goes to Europe searching for a better life. Shortly after moving into his apartment, an upstairs neighbor complains about the noise and threatens to turn him in to immigration. As Samuel becomes more obsessed with not making any noise, he goes to great extremes to quiet each and every sound.
Texas Premiere
Producer: Viana González Production Companies: EICTV Screenwriter: Daniel Rodríguez de Castro Cinematographer: César Zayas Editor: Rocío Gattinoni Sound Design: Salomé Román Music: Luís Díaz Cast: Yarién Rodríguez, Osvaldo Doimeadiós Print Source: Jorge Rey - EICTV, promocioninternacional@eictv.org.cu
Mexican American Cultural CenterMon. April 25 1:00 PM FREE!
¡Una carrerita, doctor! A Doctor's Job
Julio O. Ramos Peru/USA, Dark Comedy, 2010 10 min, Super16mm, Color Spanish with English subtitles In Lima, Peru, a city that challenges his pride and work ethics, an ER physician, Ramon Moran, has to drive a taxicab in order to make ends meet. A Doctor's Job shows the struggle most professionals go through in third world countries.
World Premiere
Producer: Luisa Amanda Huaruco Production Companies: UCLA Department of Film, TV & Digital Media Screenwriter: Julio O. Ramos Cinematographer: Phil Klucsarits Editor: Julio O. Ramos Sound Design: Omar Pareja Music: Leslie Patten, Christian Saglie Cast: Miguel Iza, Luis Menezes, Christian Ojeda, Giancarlo Infante, Hortensia Priale, Gianella Solorzano Print Source: Julio O. Ramos, andinofilms@gmail.com
Alamo South Lamar - Fri. April 22 9:45 PM Opens for Te creís la más linda... (pero erís la más puta)
¿Tacos o tacos? ¿Tacos or Tacos?
Robert Lemon USA, Documentary, 2010 14 min, Digital, Color English, Spanish with English subtitles
Austin, TX is seeing a strong emergence of new food cultures, which in turn is shaping community identities throughout the city. By juxtaposing immigrant taco trucks on the East side of Austin to the new, trendy food trucks in the eclectic and eccentric neighborhood of South Austin, ¿Tacos or Tacos? shows that taco trucks are more than just a place to eat for Mexican immigrants.
Texas Premiere www.facebook.com/pages/Tacos-or-Tacos/160105000713358
Producer: Robert Lemon Screenwriter: Robert Lemon Cinematographer: Robert Lemon, Aaron Fine Editor: Robert Lemon, Aaron Fine Sound Design: Robert Lemon Music: Guy Clarke, Banda El Grullo Cast: Sarah Courington, Robert Lemon, Jaime Malendez Print Source: Robert Lemon, rdlemon@gmail.com
Mexican American Cultural CenterFri. April 22 8:00 PM FREE!
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