By Maria Esteves – August 24, 2011 The 12th New York International Latino Film Festival 2011 (NYILFF11) presented by HBO Opening Night Presentation of Chico and Rita, co-directed by Javier Mariscal, Fernando Trueba, and Tono Errando, commenced Tuesday, August 16, at AMC Empire Cinemas. NYILFF11 Opening Night HBO Short Film Script Competition Award and Mayor Bloomberg’s proclamation making August 15-21 NYILFF days, preceded the film presentation. NYILFF11 Opening Night red carpet arrivals ...

By Maria Esteves – August 23, 2011 Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg’s Proclamation celebrating August 15-21, 2011 as New York International Latino Film Festival (NYILFF) days was presented by executive director Carlos Manzano, NYC Latin Media & Entertainment Commission at the 12th NYILFF Opening Night Presentation of Chico and Rita, co-directed by Javier Mariscal, Fernando Trueba, and Tono Errando held at AMC Empire Cinemas, on Tuesday, August 16, 7:00 pm. ...

By Maria Esteves - July 16, 2009 The 2nd Hola Mexico Film Festival 2009 (HMFF09) Opening Night Premiere of TEAR THIS HEART OUT (Arrancame La Vida), written/directed by Roberto Sneider, sponsored by NYC Latin Media & Entertainment Commission (LATINYC) was held at the Quad Cinema, New York, Tuesday, June 23, 7:30 pm.  Executive Director Carlos Manzano, NYC Latin Media & Entertainment Commission (LATINYC), presented the Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg Proclamation, declaring June 23 - 28,...

By Maria Esteves - August 12, 2007 The 8th Annual New York International Latino Film Festival (NYILFF) 2007 Opening Night Special Preview film TRADE, directed by Marco Kreuzpaintner was held at the Directors Guild Theater, Tuesday, July 24, 7:00 PM.  Executive director Carlos Manzano, NYC Latin Media & Entertainment Commission (LATINYC), presented the Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg Proclamation, making July 23 - 30, as the New York International Latino Film Festival Week. 2007 NYLFF Opening ...