By Maria Esteves – September 29, 2011 The 12th New York International Latino Film Festival 2011 (NYILFF11) HBO Filmmaker VIP Reception was held at Nuela Restaurant, New York, Wednesday, August 17, 8:00 PM. International filmmakers, producers, and industry executives attended the private networking reception. Nuela’s impeccable service, exquisite South American h’orderves, and deserts with an open bar in a hospitable and inviting ambiance was extraordinary. NYILFF 2011 HBO VIP Re...

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 HBO associate manager of multicultural marketing, Marvin Scott, NYILFF founder/co-director Calixto Chinchilla and co-director Elizabeth Gardner presented co-directors Joseph Lamorte, Gloria Lamorte and writer/producer Dominic Colon with the HBO/NYILFF Short Film Script Competition Award for CRUSH, at the 12th New York International Latino Film Festival Opening Night Gala, at AMC Empire Cinemas, Tuesday, August 16, 2011. NYILFF 2011 Opening Night Present...

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 - August 27, 2010 The 11th New York International Latino Film Festival (NYILFF) Awards honored the best in filmmaking and emerging directors of Latino descent in 2010 at the SVA theatre, Sunday, August 1, 7:00 PM. The award announcers were HBO associate manager/marketing development Marvin Scott, NYILFF founder/co-executive director Calixto Chinchilla, and co-executive director Elizabeth Gardner. Since 1999, NYILFF was founded by Calixto Chinchilla to assist emerging L...

by Maria Esteves - August 26, 2010 The 11th New York International Latino Film Festival 2010 (NYILFF10) presented by HBO was held at theaters in New York City, July 27 - August 1, 2010. NYILFF founder/executive director Calixto Chinchilla, executive director Elizabeth Gardner, HBO vice president, acquisition & multicultural marketing Lucinda Martinez-Desir, and many others opened the 2010 NYILFF at the SVA theatre, Tuesday, July 27, 7:00 PM. NYILFF founder/ex...

By Maria Esteves - August 25, 2010 The 11th New York International Latino Film Festival 2010 (NYILFF10) presented by HBO Opening Night New York Premiere of THE DRY LAND, written/directed by Ryan Piers Williams, commenced Tuesday, July 27, 2010, 7:00 PM, at the School for Visual Arts (SVA) theatre. 2010 NYILFF Opening Night VIP Reception preceded the premiere film. 2010 NYILFF Opening Night red carpet arrivals included international filmmakers, producers, writers, actors, recording artists, i...

By Maria Esteves - September 2, 2009 The 10th New York International Latino Film Festival (NYILFF) Panel Discussion "HBO and CNN Present: A Conversation With..." was held at HBO Manhattan headquarters, on Saturday, August 1, 3:00 - 4:15 pm. The all-star panelist included actors Luiz Guzman (remake of The Taking of Pelham 123), Rosie Perez (The Hero of Color City), and Lauren Velez (Dexter), moderated by CNN anchor and special correspondent Soledad O'Brien. The panelist successfully...

By Maria Esteves - July 8, 2009 The 10th New York International Latino Film Festival (NYILFF) presented by HBO will be held at select theaters July 28 - August 2, 2009. The festival founded in 1999 by Calixto Chinchilla, is the premiere marketplace for Latino film in the country that supports emerging and established directors of Latino and Latino American descent. NYILFF annually showcase film, music, free community events, and scholarships, to enrich the diversity and spirit of New York's...

By Maria Esteves - September 3, 2008  The 9th Annual New York International Latino Film Festival (NYILFF) 2008 Closing Night World Premiere of THE MINISTERS, directed by Franc Reyes presented by HBO and sponsored by Heineken was held at the Directors Guild Theater, Saturday, July 26, 7:00 PM.  2008 NYILFF Closing Night Premiere of THE MINISTERS After Party immediately followed at Spotlight Live venue with special performances by LUMIDEE and MALVERDE. 2008 NYILFF Closing Night World Premie...

By Maria Esteves – August 18, 2008  The Ninth Annual New York International Latino Film Festival (NYILFF) 2008 Awards Ceremony, presented by HBO, was held at El Morocco Theater & Nightclub, Sunday, July 27, 2008, 8:00 PM. The award acknowledges the best in filmmaking and emerging directors of Latino descent. The award announcers were NYILFF founder/executive director, Calixto Chinchilla and executive director, Elizabeth Gardner. A special live performance by Comedy Troupe, ROOM 28 preced...

By Maria Esteves - July 25, 2008 The Ninth Annual 2008 New York International Latino Film Festival (NYILFF), presented by HBO,  Opening Night Special Preview Screening of AMERICAN SON, directed by Neil Abramson, was held at the Directors Guild of America Theatre, New York, Tuesday, July 24, 7:00 PM.  2008 NYILFF Opening Night Gala presented by Suzuki Auto, red carpet arrivals included cast of actors, artists, directors, producers, and celebrity guests.2008 NYILFF Opening Night Gala red ca...