Latino filmmakers take center stage in Los Angeles with stories from across the Americas

• Los Angeles turns into the epicenter of filmmaking talent with the arrival of the new edition of the InFocus festival dedicated to Latino cinema.
• The lineup features a total of 23 short films coming from various countries across the Americas and Spain alongside highly anticipated world premieres.
• Attendees will enjoy exclusive panels featuring renowned industry creators like actor and director Diego Luna.

The vibrant cultural scene of The United States prepares to welcome a new edition of one of the most anticipated cinematic events of the year thanks to the official arrival of the InFocus festival centered on highlighting the power of Latino cinema. Starting next September 19 and extending through the 22nd of the same month, the organization NewFilmmakers Los Angeles will open its doors to celebrate the creativity, diversity and impactful stories defining the Latino community on the big screen.

Consequently, while pop culture fans and hardcore cinephiles count down the hours for the in-person kickoff at the South Park Center in Los Angeles, the event promises to captivate an audience of five hundred people with a curated selection seeking to break barriers and make the efforts of emerging talents visible across The United States.

Exclusive premieres, international short films and stellar panels featuring major industry figures

Furthermore, behind this ambitious cultural display lies an impressive selection of twenty-three short films representing the voice of filmmakers originating from countries like Bolivia, Brazil, Mexico, Spain and The United States, solidifying the InFocus festival as a key platform for Latino cinema; beyond screening six exclusive city premieres for Los Angeles and four for the West Coast, the event will feature the anticipated world premiere of the dark comedy thriller titled Eggplant, directed by Joaq Palma. To top it all off, the experience will be enriched by two masterclass conversations where experts on the level of co-writers Abia Castillo and Diego Rabasa will analyze industry challenges, proving that creative versatility stands as the ultimate tool to triumph in the competitive world of contemporary entertainment throughout The United States.

 

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Stories defying reality and a continuous commitment to cultural representation

Even though statistics regarding the scarce representation of Latino cinema persist both in front of and behind the cameras, initiatives like the InFocus festival demonstrate that talent overflows in every corner thanks to narratives focused on resilience and social challenges. Additionally, for this edition the organizers prepared an official list of truly unmissable projects and short films tackling everything from moving dramas to extremely risky experimental proposals designed to connect deeply with younger generations. With this vibrant landscape full of energy and contemporary art, the Latino community reaffirms its starring space right in the heart of The United States, inviting all seventh art enthusiasts not to miss any of the surprises prepared for this unforgettable edition in Los Angeles.

 

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Official list of short films selected at the festival

• América (Dir. & Writer: Javier Arias-Stella)
• Baby Talk (Dir. Michael León & Writers: Ashley Alvarez, Michael León)
• Bigote o (La feliz anarquía de la burocracia) (Dir. & Writer: Rafael A. López)
• Eggplant (Dir. & Writer: Joaq Palma)
• Golden Opportunity (Dir. & Writer: Carolina Brettler)
• Gris (Dir. & Writer: Loren Escandón)
• Guille, 28 (Dir. & Writer: Miguel Alcalde Alcalde de la Fuente)
• High Beam (Dir. & Writer: Kaila Gutiérrez)
• Hostile Work Environment (Dir. Dawn Jones Redstone, Writers: Dawn Jones Redstone, Annie Tonsiengsom)
• I Constantly Thank God for Esteban (Dir. & Writer: Adriana Guevara)
• In Sickness and in Health (Dir. Alexandria Collins & Writer: Montserrat Luna-Ballantyne)
• King of Games (Dir. Tyler Cino Maradiaga & Writers: Tyler Cino Maradiaga, Gabriella Bartley)
• Las Hijas de Rosalía (Dir. & Writer: María Mealla)
• Lobo: Christmas Special (Dir. & Writer: Alan Maldonado)
• Loco (Dir. & Writer: Eddie Mujica)
• Mad Summer (Dir. & Writer: Larissa Salazar)
• More Than Dust (Dir. & Writer: Julia Weisberg Cortés)
• Musings (Dir. Rodrigo Carvalhedo & Writers: Rodrigo Carvalhedo, Jeannette Lara)
• NIKI•TOMI•BETO (Dir. & Writer: Jon Ayon)
• Paper Pilots (Dir. Fiorella Vescovi & Writers: Fiorella Vescovi, María Valdez)
• Plaster Saints (Dir. & Writer: Carolina Sabrina Caruso)
• There’s a Devil Inside Me (Dir. Karina Lomelin Ripper & Writers: Karina Lomelin Ripper, Marc Ripper)
• Today & Tmrw (Dir. & Writer: Mariales Díaz Batista)