FRIDAY | VIERNES
October 11, 2024 | 11 De Octubre 2024
OPENING REMARKS | COMENTARIOS DE APERTURA
Mariachi Espuelas de Plata – NSHS and UNT Folxlorico performances
6:00 PM – Rose Marine Theater | Galería En Teatro de Rose Marine
Screening Of La Hija De Todas Las Rabias and Q&A With Director Laura Baumeister | Proyección de La Hija De Todas Las Rabias Y Preguntas Con Laura Baumeister
7:00 PM – Rose Marine Theater | Teatro De Rose Marine
Daughter of Rage (Spanish: La hija de todas las rabies, lit. ‘The daughter of all rages’) is a drama film written, directed, and co-produced by Laura Baumeister de Montis in her directorial debut to achieve the milestone of becoming the first Nicaraguan woman to direct a fiction film. It is about María, who is abandoned by her mother in a recycling plant where she is forced to work with other children. Starring Ara Alejandra Medal. It is a co-production between Nicaragua, Mexico, the Netherlands, Germany, France and Norway
SATURDAY | SÁBADO
October 12, 2024 | 12 De Octubre 2024
Ballet Folklorico De Ft Worth Performance
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM – Rose Marine Theater Gallery | Galería De Teatro de Rose Marine
Young Filmmakers: High School Shorts | Cortometraje de Secundaria
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM – Rose Marine Theater | Teatro de Rose Marine
Siempre Volvemos – Valeria Ramirez
500 years later…the battle continues…pero siempre volvemos. (03:41 minutes)
Stellar Parenting – Gabriela E Gaona
A young girl experiences an extraterrestrial encounter, and finds that the danger my be closer than she originally thought (04:22 minutes)
Rags to Riches, Riches to Rags – Gemina Luna
(08:26 minutes)
Young Filmmakers: College Shorts | Cineastas Jovenes: Cortometrajes de Colegios
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM Rose Marine Theater | Teatro de Rose Marine
Lucio – Marcelo Cisneros
“Lucio” is a poignant coming-of-age drama centered around Lucio, a rebellious teenager who discovers a way to express his feelings through poetry. After impressing his English teacher with a heartfelt poem, Lucio’s hidden academic prowess is revealed, causing tension with his traditional father. As familial conflicts escalate, the film reaches its climax when Lucio’s father, grappling with grief, connects with his son through the same poem. “Lucio” beautifully explores family, grief, and the transformative power of art to mend generational divides, ultimately bringing father and son closer than ever. (15:58 minutes)
From Those We Love – Ana Cabral
A collection of animated voicemails (02:56 minutes)
Good Morning Jack – Denisse Garcia Tadeo
Alone at a diner, a man relives the various stages of his failed relationship as he awaits the return of his ex-wife, hoping to rekindle their love and start anew. (09:55 minutes)
INEXORABLE – José Wilfrido López Morales
Aldo, a film student about to graduate, wonders why he chose that career, a question that will make him enter an existential crisis where he will discover that the answer was always in front of him. (15:00 minutes)
Tejano Block | Bloque Tejano
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM Rose Marine Theater | Teatro de Rose Marine
¿Cuándo perdí mi cabeza?– Marlon Rubio, Rubio Smith
Mexican-American college student grapples with his split identity in this experimental short film. (04:16 minutes)
Balas Y Boleros – a Mariachi Tale- Carlos Diaz
A follow up and proof of concept inspired by the great Robert Rodriguez’s neo western Mariachi trilogy. She was kept hidden for decades deceived her entire life. Now 20+ years later, just like her father she’s back to settle the score with someone. Anyone. Everyone. (13:59 minutes)
Curiosity – Tito Contreras
A young man is wondering about life beyond the small west Texas ranch where he is being raised. (02:54 minutes)
The Son Who Can’t Play Trumpet – Isaac Garza
At his 65th birthday party, a Latino father pressures his grown son to play the trumpet for his guests. (17:40 minutes)
Beyond Borders – Jesus Munoz, Julio Abad
A group of US doctors in El Paso Texas, periodically cross the border into Ciudad Juarez to help mexican children who most need it. (16:30 minutes)
Meant to Be – Andrea Sambuccetti
“Guero” crossed Mexico’s border to reach Houston, Texas. He planned a better future, but he chose a bad path. Easy money selling drugs and carrying guns lead him to high-risk relationships and he almost lost his life. Rescued by his family from the streets, Guero decided to change it all, but a huge tragedy occurred and once again he was left in God’s hands. Cuadriplegic, he asks himself what reason he could have for being alive without being able to move. The power of love, association, resilience and destiny will teach Guero he could do a unique project within the US to help thousands. Guero can now understand why his suffering was Meant To Be. (20:00 minutes)
Determined – Jose Sanchez
Deep in the South Texas Borderlands, one high school football player’s battle through adversity inspires his teammates, school, and community. (06:10 minutes)
Narrative Shorts Block | Bloque de Cortometrajes Narrativos
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Rose Marine Theater | Teatro de Rose Marine
Pixca – Antonio Alcaraz, Ivan Zapien
The need of a family of farmers leads them to look for food in remote areas where more than a bite they will find an unexpected end during the Day of the Dead itself. (09:00 minutes)
Ruko: Una Fight Mas – The Documentary – Chriz Ortiz
Ruko, an aging once legendary Mexican boxer is determined to fight one last time, proving he still has what it takes in a world that has seemingly forgotten his existence. A documentary crew followed him on his last day of training before the big fight – this is his story. (06:16 minutes)
Sueños De Mi Hija – Cecilia Romo
Samantha is the strong-willed first-generation Latina daughter of an immigrant who is passionate about alternative punk rock music. Much to her mother’s disapproval, she has a band performing at the local Battle of the Bands. Rosa is a stoic immigrant mother who has held various labor jobs in her lifetime and holds traditional Mexican values. Will Rosa ultimately accept and support her daughter’s journey? (12:41 minutes)
Haymakers – Marco Navarro
Following the death of their father, Cesar (Kevin Walle) begins his training with his older brother Alexander (Jorge Valencia). As tension rises in the ring, regular sparring turns into a blazing boxing match between the brothers. (12:00 minutes)
NEA – Alex Ulises, Nelson G. Navarrete
In this surreal film led by first-time actors, a hot-headed taxi driver and henchman in Medellín is enlisted to repair his boss’s AC at five in the morning. After an endless night, his determination is put to the test through a series of trials and tribulations the city throws in his way, leading him to question his work, himself, and his role in society. (21:35 minutes)
Ojue – Fernando Alberto Broce
A Panamanian fashion designer living in the US, who is embarrassed about her culture, is forced to bring her dad with dementia (who is convinced that he is still in Panama) to her most important exhibition. (13:08 minutes)
Spot the Potted Plant – Marc Anthony Morales
When a young Latino boy receives a potted plant instead of a dog, he learns about responsibility, and that friendship can come in unexpected forms. (11:05 minutes)
Rain of Flowers, The Pirates and the Witch’s Treasure – Faustino Alanís
Cat, Pin and Matchstick, three children who live in a neighborhood, spend their days imagining a fantastic world of ships and pirates. While trying to steal a treasure where an evil witch lives. She will discover that Gato is in great danger. (17:00 minutes)
MERIENDA
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM ROSE MARINE THEATER GALLERY | GALERIA DE TEATRO DE ROSE MARINE
Documentary Feature | Documental Largometraje
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Rose Marine Theater | Teatro de Rose Marine
Our Texas, Our Vote – Hector Galan
On the eve of the upcoming presidential election, acclaimed filmmaker Hector Galán takes viewers inside the largest Latino voter registration mobilization in Texas history, led by a new generation on the frontlines of a growing swing state that neither political party can ignore. (60 minutes)
Documentary Shorts Block | Bloque de Documentales Cortometrajes
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Rose Marine Theater | Teatro de Rose Marine
Helicoide – VICHO
In this video we can find the story of 3 very hard experiences of life in the most brutal prison of the Chavista dictatorship. Behind the suffering and anguish during the days and nights we see how the nobility of the people rises above the misery of tyranny. However, repression and torture continue to be repeated today in that dark place. (16:12 minutes)
Expanding Sanctuary (Expandiendo Sanctuario) –
ENG: An immigrant mother emerges as a community leader during the historic campaign to end the sharing of the Philadelphia police database with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Expanding Sanctuary tells a rarely told story about a Latinx immigrant community’s successful journey to change legislation and protect families. *Featuring exclusive music produced by Las Cafeteras*
ESP: Una madre inmigrante se convierte en una líder comunitaria durante la histórica campaña para poner fin al intercambio de la base de datos de la policía de Filadelfia con el Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas (ICE). Expandiendo Sanctuario cuenta una historia sobre la lucha de una comunidad de inmigrantes latinos para cambiar la legislación y proteger a las familias. (20:00 minutes)
Idiosincrasia – Alex Ulises, Nelson G. Navarrete
“IDIOSINCRASIA” is a film documentary and photo collection that takes viewers on an immersive journey through the vibrant and culturally rich city of Medellin, meticulously captured during the extensive research and case study of the city, while scouting talent and locations for our feature film. The project was supported by SONY ALPHA. (19:30 minutes)
Surcos – Julio C Gonzalez
This documentary follows the journey of a woman and her struggles as she emigrated to the United States from Mexico to work in the fields. While battling with the decision of leaving behind her mother and children in search of a better life. Este documental sigue la trayectoria de una mujer y sus lucha mientras emigró a los Estados Unidos desde México para trabajar en el campo. Mientras lucha con la decisión de dejar atrás a su madre y a sus hijos en busca de una vida mejor. (22:50 minutes)
SUNDAY | DOMINGO
October 13, 2024 | 13 De Octubre 2024
Documentary Feature | Documental Largometraje
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Rose Marine Theater | Teatro de Rose Marine
We Are Guardians – Chelsea Greene, Rob Grobman, Edivan Guajajara
We Are Guardians follows Indigenous forest guardian Marçal Guajajara and activist Puyr Tembé as they fight to protect their territories from deforestation, an illegal logger who has no choice but to cut the forest down, and a large landowner at the mercy of thousands of invaders and extractive industry. Through intimate, character-focused storytelling, the film brings the issues to the forefront — from the science of the Amazon Rainforest and its pivotal role in our global climate stability to the economic drivers of deforestation. The film weaves together politics, history, economics, science, and consciousness, providing an in-depth exploration of this incredibly complex and critical situation — the origins and the impact of which ripple out far beyond the boundaries of the Amazon itself. Directed by Indigenous activist Edivan Guajajara and environmental filmmakers Chelsea Greene and Rob Grobman; produced by Academy Award winner Fisher Stevens, with Executive Producer Leonardo DiCaprio.
Latino Narrative Feature | Narrativo Latino Largometraje
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Rose Marine Theater | Teatro de Rose Marine
A Little Family Drama – Nadia Zoe
A Mexican American family, whose lives revolve around their legendary restaurant, prepares for their annual family reunion dinner oblivious to the fact that a shattered taco truck dream is about to change everything. (87:00 minutes)
Documentary Education Shorts | Documentales Educativos Cortometrajes
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Rose Marine Theater | Teatro de Rose Marine
More Than Money – Craig Tiber
Through the scope of innovation, Allyu, a tech company built off of the Cardano Blockchain, explores the real world implications of incorporating technological philosophy into a 3rd world reality. Guided by altruistic ideals, they attempt to implement an equitable education platform in Ecuador. (44:28 minutes)
PROFE – Sergio Mata’u Rapu
Minnesota’s Latine community has always seen education as a means of empowerment. Leaders like Ramona Rosales pushed to see her culture represented at the University of Minnesota, by establishing the country’s first Chicano Studies Department. Today, two Twin Cities character schools follow in the fight by attempting to provide bilingual culture-affirming education for their students. (56:40 minutes)
Awards Ceremony | Ceremonia De Premiación
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM – ROSE MARINE THEATER GALLERY | GALERIA DE TEATRO DE ROSE MARINE
Streamed via Facebook Live | Transmitido via Facebook En Vivo