Best Latino Film Festival Podcasts (2024)

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HablArte! Podcast Epidose 10 • Levitt Foundation and the VIBE series in Chicago 35:00

1d ago35:00

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On this episode of HablArte! we will be talking to Victoria Bridensteine from the Levitt Foundation and Mateo Mulcahy, our very own deputy executive director at the International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago. (ILCC) Both have come together to produce a new concert series called the Levitt VIBE Belmont Cragin Music Series, currently in it's mid…

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HablArte! - Episode 9 • Eljuri Concerts for Democracy at the Levitt VIBE Belmont Cragin Music Series 27:46

4d ago27:46

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Eljuri is a New York based Latina singer-songwriter who's taking her new tour on the road called Eljuri Concerts for Democracy: Amplifying voices for social change. This series launches a Voter Registration initiative in partnership with HeadCount, Every Vote Counts and Spread the Vote. We’ll learn more about this in this episode. Eljuri’s music is…

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HablArte! - Episode 8 - Pascuala Ilabaca & Fauna in Chicago on 7/16 32:07

12d ago32:07

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Pascuala Ilabaca & Fauna will be back in Chicago on July 16th, 2024 at Reggie's Live on State Street. Pascuala is a multifaceted artist with an incredible world music vibe having studied in India and performed all over the world, Pascuala's is a tour-de-force musician and poet. We talk to Pascuala about her new album, a bit about her creative proce…

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HablArte! - Episode 7 • ILCC "Raíces" Culinary Series: Chef Rodolfo Cuadros & Felipe Ospina 21:33

14d ago21:33

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Food! Everyone's favorite topic! or it right ought to be! In this episode of HablArte! we are talking with Felipe Ospina and Chef Rodolfo Cuadros (owner of Pan-Latino restaurant Amaru) about a new ILCC series that will take place in the culinary arts world. The new series is called "Raíces" which is a latin-themed culinary experience open to the pu…

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HablArte! - Episode 6 • Physical Theatre Festival: Macacos by Clayton Nascimento 22:22

17d ago22:22

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In this episode of HablArte! host James Klein speaks with Alicia Da Cunha and Marc Frost from Physical Theatre Festival. The International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago (ILCC) and Physical Theatre are aligning to co-present "Macacos" by Clayton Nascimento, the brazilian playwright and actor that has won multiple awards, including a Tony for his…

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HablArte! - Episode 5 • Kumbia Queers at Beat Kitchen & Levitt VIBE Belmont Cragin Music Series 18:48

25d ago18:48

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This weekend, June 21 and 22 you will have a double opportunity to enjoy music by the self described "Tropi-Punk" Kumbia Queers. This band is coming to Chicago straight from Argentina and will be performing at the Beat Kitchen on Friday Night and then again at the Levitt VIBE Belmont-Cragin Music Series on Saturday (2pm) at Riis Park. You can get t…

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HablArte! - Episode 4 • Sones de México at Levitt VIBE Belmont Cragin Music Series 24:08

1M ago24:08

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In this episode of HablArte! Madeline speaks with co-founder of Grammy and Latin Grammy nominated multi-instrumentalist band Sones de México Ensemble, Juan Díes. This talented group will be performing the opening day of the Levitt VIBE Belmont-Cragin Music Series on Saturday, June 16th. This concert, between 2 and 4 pm, is absolutely FREE and an op…

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HablArte! - Episode 03 • Mateo Mulcahy: The Levitt Vibe Belmont Cragin Music Series 2024 20:50

1M ago20:50

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In this episode of HablArte! Podcast, host Madeline Nesbitt talks with the International Latino Cultural Center's Deputy Executive Director Mateo Mulcahy about an exciting Music Series that will be featured at Riis Park for 10 weeks beginning on June 15th to August 17th, 2024. The Levitt Vibe Belmont Cragin Music Series is a brand new cultural offe…

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HablArte! - Episode 02 • Max Arciniega: The Wingwalker Film 20:08

2M ago20:08

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After a brillant opening at the 40th Chicago Latino Film Festival, two sold out shows and winning the Audience Choice award for the film "Wingwalker", Max Arciniega, the Film's Executive Producer, Co-Screenplay writer and actor, will be presenting another exclusive showing of the film at the Instituto Cervantes on May 28th - 7pm. This is an encore …

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HablArte! - Episode 01 • Guillermo Fernández: Historias del Tango 25:36

2M ago25:36

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In this episode we focus on Guillermo Fernández, world renowned Tango singer that has delighted audiences with his music for over six decades. After triumphant performances with Volver in 2022, the ILCC welcomes Fernández back to Chicago with a new concept that look to explore this popular musical genre "Stories of Tango" takes the audience on a vo…

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Multi Award Winning Actor, Filmmaker, Screenwriter 🎥 Javier Carreón 47:03

2M ago47:03

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🎙️ On this episode, we speak with actor, filmmaker, and screenwriter Javier Carreón. We also discuss Carreón’s latest work, a short film entitled, “Dulce Sabor [Sweet Hesitation]” and the art and craft of writing, directing, and producing short films. ABOUT Javier Carreón 🎬 Javier graduated from Actors Studio of Orange County and El Set. Carreó…

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Marie Kellier Visionary and Trailblazer 1:03:04

3M ago1:03:04

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Description On this week’s episode, Marie Kellier, Founder of the LA Carnival. We will talk to Marie about her life as a student at UCLA and wining student film writing awards when she was at UCLA and ultimately being disappointed with the film industry. About Marie Kellier Born in Jamaica Marie Kellier came to America as a young woman to pursue he…

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Emerging Filmmaker and Content Creator in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico 🎥 Áron Ferenc Kostyál 54:33

8M ago54:33

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🎙️ On this episode, we speak with emerging filmmaker Áron Ferenc Kostyál about how he explores and interprets culture as a Mexican-ized Hungarian born filmmaker living in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. We also have an in-depth discussion about Áron’s latest work, a short film entitled, “Hide!” ABOUT Áron Ferenc Kostyál 🎬 Born in Budapest, Aron Kosty…

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12+1 Best Black Film Festivals for Emerging Independent Films and Filmmakers 🍿 15:42

8M ago15:42

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🎙️ On this episode, we present the 12+1 Best Black Film Festivals for Emerging Independent Films and Filmmakers 🍿. ABOUT 12+1 Best Black Film Festivals for Emerging Independent Films and Filmmakers 🎬 When I wrote my first list of the “Top 12 Black Film Festivals” in 2008 for eZineArticles, I had no idea that nearly 15 years later, it would emerge a…

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How to Make It in Hollywood as a Successful Actor 🎭 Bechir Sylvain 1:08:02

9M ago1:08:02

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🎙️ On this episode, we speak with Haitian American actor Bechir Sylvain about how to make it in Hollywood as a successful professional actor, as well as the SAG Hollywood Actors Strike. Bechir’s storied career, which includes acting for film, television, and games, includes his portrayal of the characters EJ on the TNT hit series “Claws” and Willie…

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Justice for George Floyd: The Tipping Point? ☮️ ✊🏾 Filmmaker, Dr. Christopher C. Odom, MFA, PhD 35:28

9M ago35:28

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🎙️ On this episode, we speak with international and domestic multi-award-winner filmmaker and digital media scholar, yours truly, Dr. Christopher C. Odom, MFA, PhD, about my recent documentary short film, “Justice for George Floyd: The Tipping Point?” ABOUT Dr. Christopher C. Odom, MFA, PhD 🎬 Dr. Christopher C. Odom earned his PhD in Texts and Tech…

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Migrant Human Rights 🇲🇽 Espacio Migrante ☮️ Sarah Soto and Jessica Valcin 1:02:16

9M ago1:02:16

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🎙️ On this episode, we speak with Sarah Soto and Jessica Valcin from Espacio Migrante, a Tijuana, Mexico-based grassroots organization who advocates for the human rights of migrants along the border, in Mexico. Over the last 15 years, the diversity makeup of the migrant demographic has rapidly evolved into an international mix of migrants from all …

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Filmmaker BonVida and Actor Musician Leslie A. Jones aka Mister Jones 🎃 The Night Boyz Hip Hop Horror Film 1:11:57

10M ago1:11:57

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🎙️ On this episode, we speak with filmmaker, BonVida, and actor, musician, Leslie A. Jones, aka, Mister Jones, about their recent urban Hip Hop Horror film, The Night Boyz. Get tickets now for The Night Boyz Los Angeles Red Carpet Premiere on Saturday, October 14th at 2:30 PM by visiting https://TheNightBoyzMovie.com. ABOUT BonVida 🎬 BonVida studie…

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Filmmaker, Actor, Film Festival Director 🎬 Adrian Contreras 🌿 Cannes Film Festival and FICCMA 33:16

10M ago33:16

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🎙️ On this episode, we speak with prolific filmmaker, actor, and film festival director, Adrian Contreras, about his body of work, screening at the Cannes Film Festival, and Adrian’s 7th annual Madero City International Film Festival, aka (FICCMA). ABOUT Adrian Contreras 🎬 Carlos Adrián Contreras Juárez was born in Madero City Mexico. He studied at…

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Actor, Activist, Social Media Influencer, Univision Political Correspondent 🎙️ Heidy Torres 51:46

10M ago51:46

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On this episode, we speak with actor, filmmaker, social media influencer, and Univision Political Correspondent, Heidy Torres. Through the arts, acting, on-air personality, and activism, Heidy uses emerging technology, such as TikTok and Instagram, to expand her brand, elevate social issues to public discourse, and empower the people to affect soci…

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TV Writing Fellowships Incubators Workshops WGA Strike 🖥️ Michelle Lesley Johnson Script Coordinator 1:17:22

11M ago1:17:22

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🎙️ On this episode, we speak with produced TV Writer and Script Coordinator, Michelle Lesley Johnson. Working her way from support staff to writing staff, Michelle has 9 produced TV writing credits, including Tyler Perry’s “House of Payne” and “Meet the Browns” on TBS, and “Let’s Stay Together” on BET. In addition to her TV writing credits, Michell…

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Our Vision Caribbean and Latino Filmmaker Podcast Trailer 🎥🎙️ SUBSCRIBE NOW ➡️ 0:47

11M ago0:47

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🎙️ Hello, I’m Dr. Christopher C. Odom, and along with Charles Alleyne, I host the Our Vision Caribbean and Latino Filmmaker Podcast. We empower emerging artists telling stories about the Caribbean and Latino diaspora, with the secrets, tips, tricks, and keys to success. Through our in-depth up-close-and-personal interviews with emerging artists, th…

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The Forgotten Occupation: Jim Crow goes to Haiti 🪢 Forbidden History with Filmmaker Alain Martin 🎬 46:43

11M ago46:43

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🎙️ On this episode, we speak with Haitian filmmaker, Alain Martin. Alain continues our series “From Haiti to Hollywood,” as he offers us a gripping ‘forbidden history lesson’ about the Caribbean diaspora. In Alain’s award-winning documentary, and extremely important cultural work, “The Forgotten Occupation: Jim Crow Goes to Haiti,” Alain explores t…

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Working on Studio Projects 🍿 Production Coordinator Sharice Keyes Star Wars Disney+ Ahsoka 32:17

11M ago32:17

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🎙️ On this episode, we speak with filmmaker Sharice Keyes. We discuss what it was like producing her first short film, as well as her role as a postproduction coordinator at the George Lucas-founded, and now Disney-owned Industrial Light & Magic, working on the biggest projects in Hollywood, including Marvel’s “The Eternals,” “Dungeons and Dragons …

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How to Make it in Film and TV “From Haiti to Hollywood” 🇭🇹 Filmmaker Romane Antoine Simon 🎥 56:43

12M ago56:43

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🎙️ On this episode, we speak with multi-award-winning Haitian actor, dancer, model, stuntman, fight choreographer and filmmaker, Romane Antoine Simon. Romane continues our series “From Haiti to Hollywood,” as he shares his life’s journey as an artist through the release of his most recent feature film, “#FamilyMan,” which tells the gripping story o…

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Haiti International Film Festival 2023 🇭🇹 Haiti is a Nation of Artists 🎥 Haitian Bricolage Gallery 1:05:37

12M ago1:05:37

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🎙️ On this episode, we speak with the most important person in Haitian cinema, filmmaker, cinema professor, and executive director of the Haiti International Film Festival (August 19-20, 2023), Jacquil Constant, MA. We discuss his groundbreaking multi-award-winning documentary, Haiti is a Nation of Artists, the Haiti International Film Festival, an…

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From Haiti to Hollywood 🛫 How to Make it as an Online Broadcaster and Mediamaker 🎙️ 38:13

12M ago38:13

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⏩ Haitian broadcaster, mediamaker Jean-Philippe R. “JP” Beaulieu discusses his journey from Haiti to Hollywood and how your best day as a mediamaker, always has been, always is, and always will be today. The most important ingredient for success is uniquely you. ABOUT Jean-Philippe R. “JP” Beaulieu 🎬 JP was born and raised in Haiti until the age of…

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How to Get Your Film into Sundance Film Festival & on HBO Max 🎞️ Patricia Vidal Delgado 45:29

1y ago45:29

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📽️ Portuguese international multi-award-winning filmmaker and director Patricia Vidal Delgado discusses how she got her University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Productionfeature thesis film, “La leyenda negra,” into the Sundance Film Festival, how she strategized once she was in the festival, and how she got her fi…

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From Homeless to Hollywood 🧞 Kazaam, NFL, and Compton High School 🎬 Juan Gabriel Rambo Reynoso 2/2 43:28

1y ago43:28

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🎙️ (Part 2 of 2) Juan Gabriel “Rambo” Reynoso was born in Tepatitlan, Jalisco, Mexico and moved to Compton, CA at the age of 2, where he was raised and graduated high school, just south of Los Angeles. Today, Juan is an accomplished actor, filmmaker, educator, and biker who teaches film production at Compton High School. Juan began teaching acting …

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From Homeless to Hollywood 🧞 Kazaam, NFL, and Compton High School 🎬 Juan Gabriel Rambo Reynoso 1/2 23:10

1y ago23:10

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🎙️ (Part 1 of 2) Juan Gabriel “Rambo” Reynoso was born in Tepatitlan, Jalisco, Mexico and moved to Compton, CA at the age of 2, where he was raised and graduated high school, just south of Los Angeles. Today, Juan is an accomplished actor, filmmaker, educator, and biker who teaches film production at Compton High School. Juan began teaching acting …

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Interview with Argentinian Executive Producer, Nicolás Ecke, Car 24 🚘 Cannes Film Festival 🌿 26:48

1y ago26:48

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🎙️ On this episode, we speak with South American Argentinian filmmaker Nicolás Ecke, an executive producer from the independent feature film, “Car 24,” directed by Matías Desiderio ("El último zombi," "The Last Game," "What the Waters Left Behind: Scars") and stars Lexy Panterra ("There's Someone Inside Your House," "Nightmare Cinema," "Boo 2! A Ma…

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Latino Film Festival Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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HablArte! Podcast

HablArte! : International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago

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Our Vision Caribbean and Latino Filmmaker Podcast 🎥🎙️

Charles Alleyne and Dr. Christopher C. Odom, MFA, PhD

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HablArte! Podcast Epidose 10 • Levitt Foundation and the VIBE series in Chicago 35:00

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HablArte! - Episode 9 • Eljuri Concerts for Democracy at the Levitt VIBE Belmont Cragin Music Series 27:46

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HablArte! - Episode 8 - Pascuala Ilabaca & Fauna in Chicago on 7/16 32:07

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HablArte! - Episode 7 • ILCC "Raíces" Culinary Series: Chef Rodolfo Cuadros & Felipe Ospina 21:33

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HablArte! - Episode 6 • Physical Theatre Festival: Macacos by Clayton Nascimento 22:22

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HablArte! - Episode 5 • Kumbia Queers at Beat Kitchen & Levitt VIBE Belmont Cragin Music Series 18:48

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HablArte! - Episode 4 • Sones de México at Levitt VIBE Belmont Cragin Music Series 24:08

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HablArte! - Episode 03 • Mateo Mulcahy: The Levitt Vibe Belmont Cragin Music Series 2024 20:50

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HablArte! - Episode 02 • Max Arciniega: The Wingwalker Film 20:08

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HablArte! - Episode 01 • Guillermo Fernández: Historias del Tango 25:36

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Multi Award Winning Actor, Filmmaker, Screenwriter 🎥 Javier Carreón 47:03

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Marie Kellier Visionary and Trailblazer 1:03:04

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Emerging Filmmaker and Content Creator in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico 🎥 Áron Ferenc Kostyál 54:33

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12+1 Best Black Film Festivals for Emerging Independent Films and Filmmakers 🍿 15:42

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How to Make It in Hollywood as a Successful Actor 🎭 Bechir Sylvain 1:08:02

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Justice for George Floyd: The Tipping Point? ☮️ ✊🏾 Filmmaker, Dr. Christopher C. Odom, MFA, PhD 35:28

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Migrant Human Rights 🇲🇽 Espacio Migrante ☮️ Sarah Soto and Jessica Valcin 1:02:16

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Filmmaker BonVida and Actor Musician Leslie A. Jones aka Mister Jones 🎃 The Night Boyz Hip Hop Horror Film 1:11:57

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Filmmaker, Actor, Film Festival Director 🎬 Adrian Contreras 🌿 Cannes Film Festival and FICCMA 33:16

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Actor, Activist, Social Media Influencer, Univision Political Correspondent 🎙️ Heidy Torres 51:46

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TV Writing Fellowships Incubators Workshops WGA Strike 🖥️ Michelle Lesley Johnson Script Coordinator 1:17:22

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Our Vision Caribbean and Latino Filmmaker Podcast Trailer 🎥🎙️ SUBSCRIBE NOW ➡️ 0:47

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The Forgotten Occupation: Jim Crow goes to Haiti 🪢 Forbidden History with Filmmaker Alain Martin 🎬 46:43

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Working on Studio Projects 🍿 Production Coordinator Sharice Keyes Star Wars Disney+ Ahsoka 32:17

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How to Make it in Film and TV “From Haiti to Hollywood” 🇭🇹 Filmmaker Romane Antoine Simon 🎥 56:43

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Haiti International Film Festival 2023 🇭🇹 Haiti is a Nation of Artists 🎥 Haitian Bricolage Gallery 1:05:37

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From Haiti to Hollywood 🛫 How to Make it as an Online Broadcaster and Mediamaker 🎙️ 38:13

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How to Get Your Film into Sundance Film Festival & on HBO Max 🎞️ Patricia Vidal Delgado 45:29

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From Homeless to Hollywood 🧞 Kazaam, NFL, and Compton High School 🎬 Juan Gabriel Rambo Reynoso 2/2 43:28

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From Homeless to Hollywood 🧞 Kazaam, NFL, and Compton High School 🎬 Juan Gabriel Rambo Reynoso 1/2 23:10

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Interview with Argentinian Executive Producer, Nicolás Ecke, Car 24 🚘 Cannes Film Festival 🌿 26:48

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