Reel Rasquache festival contact: John Ramirez, Director, (323) 343-4207, [email protected]
REEL RASQUACHE 2008 Festival of the U.S. Latino
Experience in Film & Art
Los Angeles, CA –– The 5th annual Reel Rasquache Film Festival – a West Coast celebration of films by and about U.S. Latinos – will be held May 30-June 1, 2008, at the Luckman Fine Arts Complex at California State University, Los Angeles.
Filmmakers are invited to submit films that celebrate the rich diversity of Latino experiences in the U.S. on any topics, in all genres, and in a variety of presentations —including animation, documentary, experimental, features, and shorts. Submissions will be accepted through April 25.
According to Festival Director John Ramirez, a Cal State L.A. communications professor, “Reel Rasquache each year brings together East L.A. and West L.A., the community and the University, U.S. Latina/o independents and the Hollywood movie industry. It showcases new films, performance, art and music on the U.S. Latino experience by filmmakers and artists from across the country. And it gives us an opportunity to honor the legacies of individuals who pioneered this realm.”
The three-day event will feature screenings, workshops and panel discussions, multimedia/spoken-word, live music, receptions, and other networking opportunities. It will also include the presentation of the festival’s Pioneer, Trailblazer, and Life Achiever awards to individuals in the entertainment industry.
For information on how to submit a film and download the submission form, or to apply to be an assistant director or a volunteer, visit the Reel Rasquache website at www.reelrasquache.org.
For more details, contact Ramirez at [email protected] or (323) 343-4207.
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