Archive for the Filmmakers Category
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A Filmmaker Taking on the Future
Michael Centeno is a young filmmaker I met at the Pasedena Cinco de Mayo Festival last year. When I asked to view his work for an article on this site, he presented me with a press kit worthy enough to represent a million dollar film. I realize a
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Film and Social Activism : A natural combination
Paul and I got to see a powerful movie last year. Made in L.A. follows three Latina immigrants working in Los Angeles sweatshops as they embark on an odyssey to win basic labor protections from a trendy clothing retailer. No matter what your pers
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Latino Movies. Get Inspired & Go MAKE em!
(photo: We met filmmakers from around the world at NALIP) Actors, Directors, Producers...oh my! Paul has posted about our experience at NALIP over the last couple of days. NALIP is the National Association of Latino Independent Producers.
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Chicana Power! Akiva Penaloza’s La Chiva
I've watched all the films on the Mercury Film Challenge website and while all are praise worthy, La Chiva is my personal favorite by Akiva Penaloza. The beautiful lighting, rustic location, well cast actors and simple story all contribute to a f
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The Art & Life of Syd Mead
Tron and Blade Runner were films that were so visually ahead of their time, they made a lasting impact on filmmakers and artists for generations after their releases. Syd Mead was the visual genius behind the visuals and Joaquin Montalvan has pro
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A Rising Star
With a resume that reads like a dream, a list of passions, from dance painting to acting, Christie Miró is an artist whose star is on the rise. The movie "Taínos", stars Christie and is the first Puertorican movie to be screened in theaters in
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A Carne Asada and Cold Beer Film
Yorland Tellez is a determined and daring film maker who’ll find and shoot a story by any means necessary. The reel above is from the captivating, raw, twenty-minute short about the mean streets of LA. This isn’t just another look at the hard
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