By Maria Esteves - August 27, 2010 The 11th New York International Latino Film Festival (NYILFF) Awards presented by HBO honoring the best in filmmaking and emerging directors of Latino descent in 2010 was held at the SVA Theatre, Sunday, August 1, 7:00 PM. This year's film festival included over 100 films (domestic, documentaries, international, cinedulce, shorts), panel discussions, special presentations, workshops, free outdoor screenings, VIP receptions, and gala parties. The award announ...

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 - August 25, 2010 The 11th New York International Latino Film Festival 2010 (NYILFF10) Axe Twist Industry Lounge, was held at The Cell Theatre, New York, July 27-31, 12:00 -10:00 PM. Filmmakers, executives, sponsors, NYILFF badge attendees, and member of the press gathered daily to network, conduct interviews, and attend panel discussions. The lounge featured art exhibit by artist/illustrator Valerie Crosswhite, video game station, free Wi-Fi wireless internet access, compli...

By Maria Esteves – August 16, 2010 The 11th New York International Latino Film Festival 2010 (NYILFF10) New York Premiere of GO FOR IT!, directed by Carmen Marron, commenced Thursday, July 29, 2010, 7:00 PM, at the School of Visual Arts (SVA) Theater, New York. A special Q&A immediately followed with director Marron and cast members moderated by New York International Latino Film Festival. Question posed to actress Aimee Garcia from the audience: Did you train as a ballet da...

By Maria Esteves – August 16, 2010   The 11th New York International Latino Film Festival 2010 (NYILFF10) New York Premiere of GO FOR IT!, directed by Carmen Marron, was held at the School of Visual Arts (SVA) Theater, New York, Thursday, July 29, 7:00 pm. A special Q&A immediately followed with director Marron and cast members. Aviva Press had the honor of interviewing director Marron on Thursday, July 29, 2010. ME: What inspired the making of the film “GO FOR IT?”...

The 11th New York International Latino Film Festival 2010 (NYILFF) presented by HBO will be held at the Clearview Chelsea Cinemas and the School of Visual Arts Theatre, July 27 - August 1, 2010. NYILFF10 Short Film Competition Call for Entries Submission is Now Open. This year's winner will receive $15,000, prominent placement during festival screenings, and broadcast consideration on HBO's programming services. NYILFF10 Short Film Competition Call for Entries submission deadline is Friday, ...