The Chicago Latino Film Festival is produced by the International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago (ILCC) in cooperation with Columbia College Chicago. As part of the ILCC mission, the Festival serves as a vehicle to break the barriers of stereotypes and provoke the audience to challenge mainstream ideals of the Latino identity by showing, through film, that Latinos are defined by more than 20 Ibero-American countries and come from all social and racial backgrounds.
The Chicago Latino Film Festival enters its 23rd year this spring. Featuring films, special events and visiting film makers from around the world, the Festival will run from today (April 13) until April 25, 2007.
"The International Latino Cultural Center (ILCC) is proud to present this year's Festival, considered the largest and most influential of its kind in the nation. The Festival will showcase over 100 feature films, documentaries and shorts from all over Latin America, Spain, Portugal and the United States," said Ariani Friedl, Acting Executive Director of the ILCC.
"This year it was our goal to inject energy and creativity into the Festival. The programming is diverse and strong. The selection of films is based on artistic merit and craftsmanship, and we are recognizing the film maker's efforts by honoring them," said Interim Film Festival Director, Carolina Posse. "Cinema is art and commerce. That is what gives movies their democratic appeal. But the marketplace often finds itself in conflict with the marketplace of ideas. Therefore, we must always remain vigilant to promote and defend those voices that challenge convention and speak truth to power."
Films are presented in their original language with English subtitles, unless otherwise noted. Films are also screened at various organizations and universities through the Festival Venue Partners Program. The two-week schedule will also feature opportunities for audiences and film makers to participate in discussions with the directors at the screenings, as well as a series of special events highlighting the diversity of the Latino culture.
More info, Film Schedule and Programming at the The Chicago Latino Film Festival Website.
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LatiNation, "representing a new generation," kicks things off this Saturday, February 2nd at 5:00 p.m. on WPWR-TV My 50 with a featured segment on DeSanti Talents, a talent and modeling agency owned by Susie DeSantiago, a former model now representing the beautiful people of Chicago. Also on this episode, a feature on comedian George Lopez in the controversial documentary, "Brown is the New Green" which uncovers how the U.S. Hispanic marketing industry contributes to a skewed image of Latinos in the media. LatiNation thensoars through the dirt hills with Pro BMX dirt jumper, Ricardo Laguna. The show concludes as LatiNation host and Sirius Radio personality, Jose, jams with Latino rockers, Madball.
Following LatiNation at 5:30 p.m. is American Latino TV, "celebrating American Latino Pride." The show features Chi-town's own Major League Soccer team, the Chicago Fire, one of the elite soccer franchises in the U.S. American Latino explores how the Chicago Fire is helping to generate a fresh wave of interest in MLS by attracting a U.S. fan base, who typically flock to more traditional sports, such as baseball and football.
Continuing the Chicago theme, featured in the show is the Chicago Chapter of Amistad Car Club. Not just any other low-rider club, this Chicago crew of low-rider lovers are heavily involved in giving back to their community and breaking the common stereotypes associated with Latino car clubs. Their cars have been showcased throughout the city and state and in many community events, including a festival at Chicago's Columbia University campus where the segment was taped. American Latino TV gets in on the action as these candy-coated, hydraulic jumping machines amaze spectators and TV viewers alike.
Also featured in this episode is WWE announcer and sexy songstress Lilian Garcia. She shares her transformation from pro-wrestling ring announcer to full-fledged recording artist. Also, Hollywood's most hated gossip blogger, Perez Hilton, dishes on the keys to his success. Lastly, viewers are treated to an outrageous interview with multi-talented and legendary superstar, Charo, as she takes a look back at her famed career.
American Latino TV and LatiNation, award-winning, English-language Latino themed TV programs that are part of LatiNation, LLC., a subsidiary of LATV Networks. They are seen in over 100 cities nationwide. In Chicago, they are broadcast weekly on WPWR-TV My 50 Sundays at 5 PM. For more information, visit www.latv.com and www.AmericanLatino.tv.
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