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Mexican Film, Television, and Theater Superstar, Isaura Espinoza, to be Honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2024 Our Vision Caribbean and Latino Film Festival Closing Ceremony

LOS ANGELES, CA, December 29, 2023 — The nonprofit Our Vision Caribbean and Latino Film Festival announced today that Mexican film, television, and theater superstar, Isaura Espinoza, will will be honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award and crowned Godmother of the Festival at the conclusion of the 2024 Festival closing ceremony for her career of exceptional excellence which spans of body of work of over 135 performances as as actress. The 2024 Festival will take place January 13, 2024, in person in at California State University, Dominguez Hills, and the virtual Festival will take place January 14 – February 14, 2024 via Filmocracy and Hoopla BingePass. Ticket sales begin on January 2, 2024.

Barbados Association of Southern California (BASC) to Be Honored With a Special Award at 2024 Our Vision Caribbean and Latino Film Festival’s Closing Ceremony

LOS ANGELES, CA, December 29, 2023 — The nonprofit Our Vision Caribbean and Latino Film Festival announced today that the non-profit organization, Barbados Association of Southern California (BASC), will receive a special award for their community involvement and cultural programs, during the closing ceremony of the 2024 Festival. The 2024 Festival will take place January 13, 2024, in person in at California State University, Dominguez Hills, and the virtual Festival will take place January 14 – February 14, 2024 via Filmocracy and Hoopla BingePass. Ticket sales begin on January 2, 2024.

Our Vision Caribbean and Latino Film Festival Announces Espacio Migrante to Receive a Special Award for Migrant Rights Advocacy at the 2024 Closing Ceremony

LOS ANGELES, CA, December 28, 2023 — The nonprofit Our Vision Caribbean and Latino Film Festival announced today that the Tijuana, Mexico-based non-profit organization along the Mexico-US border, Espacio Migrante, will receive a special award for their migrant rights advocacy, during the closing ceremony of the 2024 Festival. The 2024 Festival will take place January 13, 2024, in person in at California State University, Dominguez Hills, and the virtual Festival will take place January 14 – February 14, 2024 via Filmocracy and Hoopla BingePass. Ticket sales begin on January 2, 2024.

Meet the Jury Members of the 2024 Our Vision Caribbean and Latino Film Festival

LOS ANGLES, CA, December 27, 2023 — The nonprofit Our Vision Caribbean and Latino Film Festival announced today the jurors granting awards for artistic and cinematic excellence at the 2024 Our Vision Caribbean and Latino Film Festival. The 2024 Festival will take place January 13, 2024, in person in at California State University, Dominguez Hills, and the virtual Festival will take place January 14 – February 14, 2024 via Filmocracy and Hoopla BingePass. Ticket sales begin on January 2, 2024. 

Our Vision Caribbean and Latino Film Festival 2024 Announces 20 Projects Selected for the Feature Films, Documentaries, Short Films, and Music Videos Lineup for the In-Person and Virtual Festival Screenings

Los Angeles, CA, December 21, 2023 — Today the nonprofit Our Vision Caribbean and Latino Film Festival announced the 20 narrative feature films, documentary feature films, narrative short films, documentary short films, and music videos selected for the 2024 in-person film festival on January 13, 2024 and virtual festival from January 14, 2024 to February 13, 2024 on Filmocracy. In-Person Ticket Sales and Online Ticket Sales begin on January 2, 2024.

Video Interview, Emerging Filmmaker and Content Creator in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico 🎥 Áron Ferenc Kostyál

🎙️ On this episode, we speak with emerging filmmaker Áron Ferenc Kostyál about how he explores and interprets culture as a Mexican-ized Hungarian born filmmaker living in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. We also have an in-depth discussion about Áron’s latest work, a short film entitled, “Hide!”

Video, 12+1 Best Black Film Festivals for Emerging Independent Films and Filmmakers 🍿

When I wrote my first list of the “Top 12 Black Film Festivals” in 2008 for eZineArticles, I had no idea that nearly 15 years later, it would emerge as the most-referenced and borrowed-from definitive list of Black film festivals. By popular demand, I have updated the original list with a fresh take on the “12 Best Black Film Festivals for Independent Filmmakers” in 2023.

Video Interview, How to Make It in Hollywood as a Successful Actor 🎭 Bechir Sylvain

🎙️ On this episode, we speak with Haitian American actor Bechir Sylvain about how to make it in Hollywood as a successful professional actor, as well as the SAG Hollywood Actors Strike. Bechir’s storied career, which includes acting for film, television, and games, includes his portrayal of the characters EJ on the TNT hit series “Claws” and Willie on BET’s “Bigger.”