This year’s Illustrious Lifetime Achievement Award recipient is Moctesuma Esparza. He is an award-winning producer of the hit film Selena. Oscar-nominated actor Edward James Olmos and Director Luis Valdez will present the award.
This year’s Mexican-American Film & Television Festival will be screening over 40 features, short films, and television pilots. These films and pilots showcase Mexican-Americans’ unique stories and culture in America. This is an important event for aspiring filmmakers, as it is a place where new talent can be discovered. The festival also provides a networking opportunity.
The Mexican-American Film & Television Festival promotes positive and accurate portrayals of people of Mexican descent. The goal is to change the negative narrative about Mexican Americans. The Mexican-American Cultural Education Foundation produces this festival. In addition, they want to inspire new filmmakers. Latinos are one of the largest groups in the United States.
The Illustrious Awards will be given to filmmakers in eight categories, including Best Director, Best Feature Film, and Best TV Series. The awards will be based on the work of judges who are very experienced in the film industry. The event will be star-studded with a red carpet, and it will take place on May 15.
Two independent films have elevated the image of U.S. Latinos that will be screened soon. The first film, Luminarias, was written by Evelina Fernandez and directed by Jose Luis Valenzuela. It will be screened on May 14 at 6 PM. The second film, Walkout, was produced by Moctesuma Esparza.
The three films which received the 2021 MACEF Production Grants of $10,000 each will be screened.
Borders (Dir: Frank Velasquez) Donor La Plaza EAI, In Tow (Dir. Sharon Arteaga) Donor Dr. Maria Elena Rodriguez, and Baca The Kid! (Dir. Antonio Mar.
The Mexican-American Film & Television Festival would like to thank the following sponsors for their contributions to the Mexican-American community. Their donations have helped make the Mexican-American Film & Television Festival a success. In addition, they appreciate the dedication of City National Bank, University of California Los Angeles Theatre, Film & Television School, Perrier, and Latin Heat Media.
The Illustrious Awards and Festival is a prestigious event that celebrates the best and brightest in the arts. If you would like to attend, please visit https://macef.eventive.org/welcome to purchase tickets.
The Mexican-American Film & Television Festival celebrates Hispanic culture in the entertainment industry. This year’s festival will be held from September 10 to the 14th in Los Angeles and will feature screenings of new and classic films and panels, and awards ceremonies. For more information on the festival, visit
https://www.mexicanamericancef.org/film-television-festival/2022-2/
The Mexican-American Cultural Education Foundation is a non-profit organization that strives to educate the community about the rich cultural contributions of the Mexican-American community. Through various initiatives, MACEF supports Mexican-American and Chicano filmmakers by providing production grants and tuition scholarships. Recently, the foundation partnered with TELACU and USC-L Now Open, The TELACU / USC LAA Cinematic Arts Scholarship,
By Diane Revilla
