The Newly Acquired Official Latino Film
Festival By NTERTAIN, a Latino-focused content and Media Company
led by Lex Borrero and Tommy Mottola, will Take Place October 10-12 at the Palm Springs Art Museum. It
aims to Empower Latino Voices Across Film and Music with Leading
Powerhouse Industry Creatives.
PALM
SPRINGS, Calif., April 29,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The NVISION Latino Film and
Music Festival, an evolution of the Official Latino Film Festival,
is set to become a pinnacle of Latino culture and artistic
expression, aiming to take the festival to new heights with a
distinguished committee composed of acclaimed industry leaders
including:
- Anthony Ramos - Actor and
artist known for his roles in "Transformers: Rise of the Beast"
& "Twisters."
- Lynette Coll - Co-CEO of
LUZ Films, one of the veteran film producers of Sundance's Grand
Jury prize winner "In the Summers."
- Leslie Grace - Actress and Multi-Latin GRAMMY nominee
known for her roles in "In the Heights" & Sundance Grand Jury prize winner "In The
Summers."
- Jairo Alvarado - Partner at Redefine Ent, Veteran
manager & film producer
- Santiago Zapata - Head of
Film & TV at Ntertain Studios, Veteran Film producer of
Sundance's World Cinema Dramatic Special Jury Award winner
"Monos."
"As artists & producers, we believe the more
opportunities we have to experience art communally, the more
impactful it becomes. Now more than ever, we need spaces curated
with thought and intention that bring us together to uplift and
celebrate each other's work! […] Joining the selection community at
NVISION is an opportunity to keep shaping the narrative and
cultivate a space where our voices are heard, our experiences are
honored, and our dreams are realized," mentioned Grace and
Coll.
"We are excited to be part of an innovative and
groundbreaking platform to help bring together ideas promoting
artistic innovation. We are glad to have found a group of
like-minded thinkers who want to push culture towards exchanging
ideas to bring us closer together." A great film festival
provides a space for the creative community to be nurtured and
emboldened, and that's what we are setting up to do with
NVISION," mentioned Ramos, Alvarado & Zapata.
Submissions are now open for U.S. and International Shorts
featuring Drama, Horror/Sci-fi, Documentary, Comedy, Experimental
and Animation, and Music Videos. The top awards for Best U.S. and
International Features confer a prize of $10,000 and a $5,000 prize for Best U.S. and
International Shorts. Submissions can be made via
www.nvisionfestival.com.
Key dates for submissions:
- Open submission call: NOW OPEN
- Early Bird deadline for submissions: May
19, 2024
- Official deadline for submissions: June
29, 2024
- Extended deadline for submissions: July
19, 2024
- Notification Dates: August 9,
2024
As a new addition, Miguel
Melendez, a Westbrook founder and veteran executive
producer, joins the board members, including Lex Borrero, Tommy
Mottola, and founder Danny
Hastings.
"I am thrilled to join the board of the NVISION Latino Film
and Music Festival. This is a transformative time in the
entertainment industry, and I firmly believe that Latinos are now
leading the way as the new majority. I look forward to contributing
to our vibrant community and shaping the future of our
storytelling. Partnering with Lex and the Committee has super
charged my enthusiasm for witnessing both established and emerging
talents in our community," said Miguel
Melendez.
These renowned professionals will bring their expertise and
vision to curate a highly anticipated lineup, ensuring the
festival's continued legacy of excellence and innovation.
The 2024 NVISION Latino Film and Music Festival in collaboration
with the Palm Springs Art Museum, will showcase a dynamic lineup of
film screenings and music performances that champion the rich
diversity and creativity of Latina and Latino talent. Including
these distinguished individuals reinforces NVISIONS's mission to
profoundly inspire audiences while celebrating the vibrant Latino
culture through film and music by providing a platform for artists
to share their stories with the world.
MEDIA CONTACT
Carma Connected
NTERTAIN@carmaconnected.com
305.438.9200
ABOUT NVISION LATINO FILM & MUSIC FESTIVAL
NVISION
Latino Film & Music Festival is dedicated to shining a
spotlight on the transformative power of culture, championing
diverse Latin talent, and offering an esteemed platform for the
discovery, exhibition, and celebration of groundbreaking work in
film, music, the arts, and technology. Since its inception, the
festival has been at the forefront of showcasing the vibrant
diversity and boundless creativity of Latino and Latina filmmakers
and artists in the United States.
With a commitment to amplifying voices and stories that enrich our
collective tapestry, NVISION continues to be a pioneering force in
the cultural landscape, fostering connection, inspiration, and
appreciation for the Latino experience.
ABOUT NTERTAIN
Founded by industry titans Lex Borrero, Tommy
Mottola, and Tainy, NTERTAIN is a market-leading media
company comprised of NEON16, NTERTAIN STUDIOS, and culture
marketing agency AM16. Together, these entities form an innovative
ecosystem of boundary-pushing creatives reshaping Latin culture's
perception, positioning, and narrative within today's media
landscape. With a relentless commitment to disruption and
innovation, NTERTAIN is at the forefront of driving meaningful
change and elevating Latino voices globally.
ABOUT PALMS SPRINGS ART MUSEUM
Palm Springs Art
Museum is the largest cultural institution in the Coachella Valley.
The flagship building in downtown Palm
Springs features compelling art exhibitions, a vast
permanent collection, and the Annenberg Theater, all in a
150,000-square-foot, architecturally significant building. Five
blocks away, the Palm Springs Art Museum Architecture and Design
Center, Edwards Harris Pavilion, features exhibitions and
programming that explore the rich topics of architecture and
design. The museum's collection also contains two icons of
modernist design: Frey House II on the mountainside behind
the main building and Aluminaire House™ on the museum
grounds.
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