This past weekend it was announced that Ambulante — the traveling documentary film festival founded by Diego Luna, Gael Garcia Bernal, and Pablo Cruz — will cross the border into the U.S. (via Los Angeles) in late September 2014.
In Case You Missed It, Recap of the Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival
In case you missed Sofia Vergara at the Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival here is our recap of the week’s events.
NYFF51: Images and Sounds as Meditation in Lois Patiño’s Experimental Films
In her final installment from the 51st New York Film Festival, Critics Academy member Vanessa Erazo “dives into” the avant-garde with a look at Lois Patiño’s films and discovers a subliminal immersive experience.
Fernando Eimbcke on How Listening to Mozart and Reading “High Fidelity” Helps Him Make Films
We spoke with the Mexican filmmaker about his inspirations, his films, and how he’s down to direct a One Direction music video.
NYFF51: Dreaming About Immigration Reform in the Era of a Shutdown
Ever the hot-button issue and a glaring reminder of a dysfunctional government, Critics Academy member Vanessa Erazo takes a look at immigration reform through features Who Is Dayani Cristal? and How Democracy Works Now, playing at the 51st New York Film Festival.
NYFF Review: ‘Club Sandwich’ – A Comedic and Poignant Look at the Onset of Puberty
My New York Film Festival review of Fernando Eimbcke’s third film Club Sandwich.
LatinoBuzz: Miriam Colon on Her Most Significant Role since Scarface, in Bless Me, Ultima
I spoke to Miriam Colon, Benito Martinez, and the young breakout star Luke Ganalon ahead of Bless Me, Ultima's DVD release. They share what it was like to bring the book to life and funny memories from the shoot. Colon says that playing Ultima was her most significant role since Scarface.
FX's 'The Bridge' Writer Fernanda Coppel Talks Depicting Mexico Authentically and Watching Demian Bichir Barf
Fernanda Coppel, an NYC-based playwright, is part of a team of writers who work on “The Bridge.” I met up with Fernanda to pick her brain. How did a Latina playwright end up writing for a hit cable TV show?
LatinoBuzz: Elizabeth Gardner, Co-Director of NYILFF Responds to News of the Festival's Closure
Just a few days ago a story ran on Cinema Tropical’s blog, TropicalFRONT, regarding the New York International Latino Film Festival. The story, “NY Latino Film Fest Closes Shop After 13 Years” was a surprise for Elizabeth Gardner co-executive director of the NYILFF. LatinoBuzz has given her the space to tell her side of the story.
LatinoBuzz: Filmmaker Vanessa Libertad Garcia's Last Blog Post, Says Goodbye to Family & Friends
Sometime last week I came across an unusual Facebook post. It was a message of condolence to the family and friends of Vanessa Libertad Garcia. As I read through the comments and clicked through the links, I stumbled upon her blog. In a post titled, “All My Love, V” Vanessa says goodbye to her friends and family. It served as her suicide note.