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Call For Entries- 2012
The fourth edition of the San Francisco Latino Film Festival takes place in September. If you’re interested in submitting a film, you can download the application here. We’re looking for recent works- shorts and features, documentaries and fiction films- by … Continue reading
Posted in film, filmmakers, news, san francisco, san jose
Tagged animation, call for entry, convocatoria, digital, features, fiction, latin american, latino, shorts, spanish, subtitled
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Dia de la Amistad
In several Latin American countries Valentine’s Day is referred to as “Dia de la Amistad y Amor” or “Dia de la Amistad” for short. Melding love and friendship makes it so much more inclusive irrespective of your relationship or marital … Continue reading
Posted in performance, youtube vids
Tagged maria felix, Mexico, Placido Domingo, Song
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Chico & Rita Early Screening
Win a chance to join us at a sneak preview of CHICO & RITA, an Oscar nominated animation film directed by Fernando Trueba and Javier Mariscal. E-mail us your contact information by February 6 including address so we can mail … Continue reading
Posted in san francisco, screening, youtube vids
Tagged animation, Bolero, Cuba, Fernando Trueba, Havana, oscars, Romance, Spain
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Oscars 2012
Lots of great films seem to come just in time for the awards season. This year is no different. The nominees for this year’s Oscars were announced earlier this week. Here are some of the nominees that excited us just … Continue reading
Posted in Awards, celebrity, film, filmmakers, youtube vids
Tagged Actor, Actress, Argentina, Ben Affleck, Berenice Bejo, Brad Pitt, Demian Bichir, Emmanuel Lubezki, Mexico, oscars, Sean Penn, Tree of Life
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Esai Morales Explains 4-H in Hollywood
We had a chance to spend some time with Esai Morales last summer when he was promoting the release of “Gun Hill Road”. It’s clear that Esai gets behind projects with substance. Here’s a piece we just came across where … Continue reading
Salma Hayek Knighted in France
Actor, producer and director Salma Hayek will be among those receiving the Chevalier award from the prestigious National Order of the Legion of Honor of France. Established in 1802 by Napoleon, the Order is the highest decoration given in France … Continue reading
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Tagged Antonio Banderas, Awards, France, Mexico, Salma Hayek
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Pedro Armendariz, Jr. Dies
Beloved Mexican actor Pedro Armendariz, Jr. died on December 26, 2011 at the age of 71 after a battle with cancer. He was undergoing treatment in a New York city hospital . Armendariz had a long career in Mexico and … Continue reading
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Tagged Diego Luna, espanol, film, Mexican, Mexico, Pedro Armendariz, Spanish language, Star, Will Ferrell
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El Bulli: Cooking in Progress
If you know what ‘molecular gastronomy’ is, you’re definitely a foodie. Chef Ferran Adria revolutionized the culinary world with his innovative techniques and artistic presentation. This documentary, EL BULLI: COOKING IN PROGRESS, takes us behind the scenes to see first … Continue reading
Posted in film, san francisco
Tagged berkeley, Catalan, Documentary, Ferran Adria, Gastronomy, Release, san francisco, Spain
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Dia De Los Muertos Community Concert
San Francisco Symphony Dia de Los Muertos Community Concert The Dia de Los Muertos Community Concert has now become an annual tradition at the San Francisco Symphony. The concert will be conducted by SFS Resident Conductor Donato Cabrera with guest … Continue reading
Posted in community partner, concert, news, performance, san francisco, youtube vids
Tagged Dia de los Muertos, Family Event, Folkloric, san francisco, Symphony
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Channeling Spain
Diego el Cigala is making his much anticipated debut in the Bay Area as part of his first major North American tour. Noted as a pioneer for his unique approach to Latin American music forms such as the bolero, tango … Continue reading
Posted in community partner, concert, film, music, news, performance, san francisco, youtube vids
Tagged arabesque, berkeley, dance, diego el cigala, flamenco, gitano, san francisco, Spain, zahara
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