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January 25, 2010

WE want YOU to create the 2010 NYILFF trailer!

GLOBALHUE has teamed with THE NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL LATINO FILM FESTIVAL (NYILFF) to give filmmakers the chance to create the 2010 trailer for the festival. The GLOBALHUE/NYILFF trailer Competition is an opportunity where the winner will have the chance to create the trailer that will promote the festival and be shown during all film screenings.

Read the full press release here!
Get you submission form here!

August 12, 2009

Winner of the American Airlines Mis Millas promotion announced!

Congratulations to Sebastian Montoya! As the winner, he receives coach air transportation for two to anywhere in the Continental US, Caribbean and Mexico that American Airlines flies.

August 03, 2009

And the winners are...

2009 BEST FILM, PRESENTED BY HBO®
INSIDE A CHANGE - Director: Rik Cordero

2009 CINELATINO AUDIENCE CHOICE AWARD - BEST DOCUMENTARY
2009 NYILFF BEST DOCUMENTARY
STAGES - Director: Meerkat Media Collective

2009 BEST SHORT
LALO – Director: Daniel Maldonado

2009 CINELATINO AUDIENCE CHOICE AWARD: BEST PICTURE
EL REGALO DE LA PACHAMAMA – Director: Toshifumi Matsushita

Read the full press release here!

August 01, 2009

Awards Night is Here!

Join us as we award the festival's best! This event is FREE and open to all NYILFF attendees!

Sunday, August 02, 2009 at 8PM

EL MOROCCO
3534 Broadway
Corner of 145th Street

July 17, 2009

Check out these confirmed celebs on the 2009 NYILFF Red Carpet!

Benjamin Bratt - La Mission
John Leguizamo - Where God Left His Shoes
Ray Liotta - The Line
Vin Diesel - Los Bandoleros / Fast & Furious
Christina Milian - Bring It On: Fight to the Finish
Calle 13 - Calle 13: Sin Mapa
Adam Rodriguez - A Kiss of Chaos
Ana de la Reguera - Sultanes del Sur
Jim Jones - Red Apples Falling
Leon Ichaso - Paraiso
Erika Alexander - La Mission

Check back in for updates!

July 3, 2009

Call for Submissions: NYILFF/NALIP 2009 PITCHATHON DEADLINE: FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2009

This is the pitching event that could launch your career! Presented by the National Association of Latino Independent Producers.

THE 411
The New York International Latino Film Festival (NYILFF) is now accepting submissions from viable participants for its NYILFF / NALIP 2009 PITCHATHON, a forum for fine-tuning your creative pitches to industry executives. Composed of seasoned industry insiders from the directorial, production, development, casting and legal sectors, this panel will provide invaluable insights on how to successfully pitch your idea, film, or completed script's concept, as well as how to avoid common pitch-related pitfalls.

The first half of the PITCHATHON panel will feature film executives, film directors and producers, who will share their invaluable insights and advice on how to successfully pitch your idea, film or completed script. The second half of the panel will give you an opportunity to pitch your project and get feedback and creative input from industry pros that are in the know.

HOW IT WORKS
7-10 participants will be pre-screened and selected to pitch their project concepts and/or scripts ideas to a panel of buyers and development executives. Each participant will have 5-7 minutes to pitch his/her ideas.

Two pitches will be selected to win, one by a panel of professionals, the second via a from the festival audience members in attendance. Whether you are selected to pitch or just attending to take in the wealth of information offered, you don't want to to miss this event.

WHAT YOU NEED TO DO
Please submit the following items as text in both the body of the e-mail, and attached as an MS Word document or PDF file (as safety). ONLY ONE PROJECT SUBMISSION PER PARTICIPANT. NO EXCEPTIONS.

• Short synopsis of your pitch, including a concise outline of the project, or script's premise
• The hook and essential beats of the story
• Thumbnail sketches (descriptions) of the PRINCIPAL characters ONLY
• Genre (Drama, Thriller, Horror, Comedy, etc.)
• Likely target audience
• Anticipated budget level.

Your submission should not be longer than two (2) pages max.
DO NOT SUBMIT COMPLETE SCRIPTS AND/OR TREATMENTS.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Friday, July 17, 2009
WHERE TO SEND YOUR SUBMISSION: info@NYLatinoFilm.com
SELECTED participants will be notified via e-mail no later than Sunday, July 20, 2009.

THIS IS PRE-REGISTRATION EVENT ONLY. Participants will only be selected via this call-for-entries, no on-site registration will take place on the day of the event.

June 19, 2009

John Estrada wins 2009 HBO/NYILFF Short Film Contest

Congratulations to John Estrada with his script, “Taco Taco Taco”! Look out for the premiere of his original short film on Opening Night and in the pre-show before all ’09 NYILFF screenings!

July 28, 2008

9th Annual New York International Latino Film Festival Announces Award Winners

The 9th edition of the New York International Latino Film Festival (NYILFF) concluded with some of the most exciting films in cinema, indelible red carpets events and remarkable attendance records this year. NYILFF announced the winners of its festival awards at its Closing Night ceremony on Sunday, July 27, at El Morocco (3534 Broadway). Awards were given out in four categories, and the winners were as follows:

BEST PICTURE AWARD
Vicious Circle

Director Paul Boyd was the recipient of the Best Picture Award, presented by HBO, for his narrative feature, Vicious Circle—a tragic punk rock Latino love story, starring Paul Rodriguez, Jr. and Emily Rios, delivering the tales of a raw, edgy, teenage Romeo and Juliet with a murder mystery twist. Producer Angelina Boyd, who accepted on behalf of Paul Boyd, was presented with a prize of $2,500 provided by HBO and $500.00 in Kodak Motion Picture film stock.

BEST DOCUMENTARY AWARD
Transvestites Also Cry | La Americana

In an unexpected tie, NYILFF honored both Transvestites Also Cry and La Americana for Best Documentary. Directed by Sebastiano d'Ayala Valva,Transvestites Also Cry which tells the story of two Ecuadorian transsexuals who work as prostitutes in Paris, demonstrates how life is often a precarious balance between willful optimism and a quiet fatalism. The second winning documentary, La Americana, is an unforgettable story woven into the current immigration debate in the United States, putting a human face on this timely and controversial issue. This film was directed by Nicholas Bruckman and John Mattiuzzi.

BEST SHORT AWARD
Rojo Red

First-time filmmaker Juan Manuel Betancourt received the award for Best Short for Rojo Red, a tale of a young boy who pulls apart the threads of reality in this brilliantly imaginative Colombian short that fuses live action, stop-motion and 3D animation. Betancourt, d’Ayala Valva and Bruckman/Mattiuzzi all received an Avid DV Pro System and $500.00 in Kodak Motion Picture Stock.

Malta Con Huevo

The Heineken Red Star Award was presented to a director whose film pushes the boundaries of creativity, providing a unique vision and execution. Cristobal Valderrama won the prize for his direction of Malta Con Huevo, a twisting story of two mismatched friends who decide to move in together, resulting in unintended, truly far-reaching consequences. This film’s innovative storyline is a testament to the type of thought provoking films the Heineken Red Star Award recognizes. Heineken has partnered with Variety Magazine and the Independent Film Channel (IFC) to bring well-deserved publicity and visibility to the Heineken Red Star Award recipients and their films. Valderamma received a crystal statuette created by Tiffany and Co., a two-page spread in Variety, and a trip to Los Angeles to meet with executives and network with other winners from the Red Star Award Program.

Check out pictures from the 2008 NYILFF Awards Night!

 

July 1, 2008

The 2008 NYILFF web site launches and tickets are now on sale!

June 28-29, 2008

Paco Farias and his team completed the shoot for "El Tux", the winning short of the 2008 HBO/NYILFF Short Film Competition. Producer, Jennifer Stetson, kept a log of the entire weekend's shoot.

Paco Farias and his team completed the shoot for "El Tux", the winning short of the 2008 HBO/NYILFF Short Film Competition. Producer, Jennifer Stetson, kept a log of the entire weekend's shoot.

"El Tux" Production Update - Day 1 (Saturday)

What a fantastic first day. Crew call yesterday morning was at 6:30AM. The director was determined to be the "key master" and was first to set at 5:15AM, school keys in hand, followed shortly by his producer, first AD and production manager. Craft service showed up early to get a delicious hot breakfast ready for the crew, and by 7AM, we were in full swing.

First shot up was in the limo, and we needed the two stars of the show: Bobby and the tux. Here they are below with director Paco Farias.

We were working with a few minors, and we had a great studio teacher, Jean Erikson, who checked everyone's work permits and made sure we were following the rules. One of our minors, Darlene Mendoza, had just had a quiceañiera of her own, so this was old hat. Here she is smiling with costume designer Ivy Thaide on the left and make-up assistant Carolina Salcedoon the right. Her "date", actor Ryan Weltzien, is standing behind her.

To view the rest of Jennifer's blog about the "El Tux" shoot, visit the NYILFF's blog.