Latino Media Visions

05/10/2024

HAPPIEST OF BIRTHDAY to my BFF Nancy De Los Santos! You are always there for us all and you enrich all our lives! So let's make today all about you!!!! Thanks for your creativity, generosity and thoughtfulness throughout the years. This year will be epic for you and I will be there to celebrate all the great things that are coming. All of us....ALL your friends, you have helped and nurtured, could not be happier for you! ENJOY YOUR DAY!!! Sending Birthday love and wishes!!!

04/20/2024

SPOTLIGHT ON THE CHICANA/MEXICAN-AMERICAN FILMMAKER

“Mexican-American women have always been at the forefront of the progress of our community, including film,” said Dr. Jose Luis Ruiz, President of the Mexican American Cultural Education Foundation, the entity that produces the MAFTF. “I felt it was time to thank and recognize this effort.”

Read the article on Latin Heat at https://latinheat.com/spotlight-on-the-chicana-mexican-american-filmmaker/

🎫Tickets for the 3rd Annual MAFTF are on sale now at https://macef.eventive.org/schedule

04/18/2024

"Hollywood Talks" With Director Patricia Riggen

Insight into the cinematic journey of a Latina director, Patricia Riggen ("Miracles From Heaven", "The 33" and "Under The Same Moon").

Patricia actually started her career winning a Student Academy Award for her short film "La Milpa".

She independently produced and directed the film "Under The Same Moon" (written by Ligiah Villalobos), a bonafide box office hit made for $1.7 million dollars grossing $23.3 million worldwide.

We talked about the breaking stereotypes, the gatekeepers and the patriarchy in Hollywood which makes it more difficult journey of being a women director -- more specifically a Latina director.

Patricia just shot "G20" an action film starring Viola Davis, Ramon Rodriguez coming soon!

Check out the interview here:

Patricia Riggen's remarkable career includes receiving a Student Academy Award for her short film, La Milpa (The Cornfield) and earning the Jury Prize at the...

04/18/2024

Get ready for MAFTF 2024! 🌟 Join us for the prestigious Illustrious Awards on Sunday, April 21st, with a dazzling red carpet starting at 5:00 pm at the stunning Harmony Gold Theatre in Hollywood, CA!

🎬 Hosted by Vera Jimenez, Mike Gomez, and Kiarybel Lara, this star-studded event is not to be missed! Reserve your tickets now via the link in our bio at www.MexAMcef.org! ✨

04/18/2024

‘Acapulco’ Is Back for its 3rd Season to the delight of fans

Fan favorite, 'Acapulco' returns for season three with the first two episodes debuting globally on Wednesday, May 1, followed by new episodes every Wednesday through June 26. The Apple TV+ teases season three with a new trailer that gives us a peek at what we will see in the globally popular, bilingual hit comedy series starring and executive produced by Emmy and SAG-Award winner Eugenio Derbez.

Read the article on Latin Heat at https://latinheat.com/acapulco-is-back-for-its-3rd-season-to-the-delight-of-fans/

04/17/2024

HOLLYWOOD TALKS WITH DIRECTOR PATRICIA RIGGEN
Patricia Riggen's remarkable career includes receiving a Student Academy Award for her short film La Milpa (The Cornfield) and earning the Jury Prize at Sundance for her documentary.

Her career includes the box office hits Bajo Las Misma Luna/Under The Same Moon and Miracles From Heaven. She directed The 33 shooting 30 Days Underground in the Mines. Our Hollywood Talks is about a beautiful journey of discovering her passion for directing and the struggle that women, Latina women still face in this industry. In spite of it all she has achieved the enviable career she always dreamt of.

This year, the Mexican American Film & Television Festival will honor her work with the Trailblazer in Directing Illustrious Award for her impressive body of work. Watch Bel's full interview with Patricia Riggen on Latin Heat TV at https://youtu.be/lmjoFlZr4Mg

🎫Tickets for the 3rd Annual MAFTF are on sale now at https://macef.eventive.org/schedule.

Patricia Riggen's remarkable career includes receiving a Student Academy Award for her short film, La Milpa (The Cornfield) and earning the Jury Prize at the...

04/16/2024

Join us at the Harmony Gold Theater in Los Angeles on April 20th and 21st, 2024, for the 3rd Annual Mexican-American Film & Television Festival. It's a vibrant platform for Mexican-American and Latino filmmakers to collaborate and showcase their work. Experience authentic stories and diverse perspectives that are often underrepresented in film and television. We'll see you there!

Tickets are on sale now at https://macef.eventive.org/schedule.

04/11/2024

The Mexican-American Cultural Education Foundation will honor acclaimed film director from Mexico, Patricia Riggen, best known for directing the film "Under the Same Moon" and the Disney Channel original film "Lemonade Mouth" at the 2024 Mexican American Film & Television Festival on April 21 at 7:30 PM at the Harmony Gold Theater.

Patricia's work is characterized by its authentic portrayal of the human experience. Her films capture the essence of hope, resilience, and the beauty of the human spirit, resonating with audiences worldwide. Patricia's commitment to storytelling and her passion for her craft has inspired many, and she continues to advocate for greater representation of women and minorities in the film industry. Her journey inspires those who strive to make their mark in the world of cinema.

🎫 Tickets for the 3rd Annual MAFTF are on sale now at https://macef.eventive.org/schedule.



Mexican American Cultural Education Foundation

04/11/2024

The 3rd Annual Mexican American Film & Television Festival is scheduled to take place on April 20-21, 2024, at the Harmony Gold Theater. This year's theme, 'Changing the Narrative, Recognizing Who We Are,' aims at breaking stereotypes and showcasing the real stories of the hardworking 40 million Americans of Mexican descent.

🎫 You can witness the magic of our community by getting your ticket for MAFTF 2024 today at https://macef.eventive.org/schedule.



Mexican American Cultural Education Foundation

04/10/2024

The Mexican-American Cultural Education Foundation will honor Chicana playwright, screenwriter, and founder of the CASA 0101 theater, Josefina López at the 2024 Mexican American Film & Television Festival. Her work explores themes of identity, immigration, and the Latina experience. Her most acclaimed work, "Real Women Have Curves," portrays gender politics and struggles faced by Latina immigrants. López is a trailblazer in Chicano literature and cinema, with multiple awards, including the Humanitas Prize, to her name, and she advocates for social justice and representation.

The 3rd Annual Mexican American Film & Television Festival will take place on April 20-21 at the Harmony Gold Theater. Tickets for MAFTF 2024 are on sale now at https://macef.eventive.org/schedule.

04/10/2024

SCREENING at the Mexican-American Film & Television Festival on April 21, 2024 at 7:30pm

"Moe," the Latino independently produced film, is a story that needed to be told. Hollywood Studios were not interested in funding a movie about Latinos with AIDS.

18 years in the making, the producers never doubted they would finish the film and it is as relevant and poignant as the topic was back when they started filming.

Latin Heat's Hollywood Talks presents an interview with the star and producer of the film, Sal Lopez.

Tickets for MAFTF 2024 are on sale now at https://macef.eventive.org/schedule.

04/09/2024

SCREENING at the Mexican-American Film & Television Festival on April 21, 2024:

A fun, moving, and insightful interview on Latin Heat's Hollywood Talks with the star and producer of the film, Sal Lopez.

"Moe," the Latino independently produced film, was a story that needed to be told. Hollywood Studios was not interested in funding a movie about Latinos and the AIDS epidemic, so it was up to Latino creatives from the Latino Theater Company to write it and produce it, and now it is available for your viewing pleasure.

Why did it take 18 years to finish the film? How did they finally find the money to finish it? Who wrote it? Who directed it? All this and much more on Hollywood Talks!

Watch the full interview on Latina Heat TV on YouTube at https://youtu.be/I7V2nX5dGoQ?si=fp0UzeasYUe6I0c_

The 3rd Annual Mexican American Film & Television Festival will take place on April 20-21 at the Harmony Gold Theater. Tickets for MAFTF 2024 are on sale now at https://macef.eventive.org/schedule.

Inspired by a friend whose life was ended by the AIDS epidemic, "Moe" has been 18 years in the making. The filmmaking journey is incredible, the end results...