The NVISION Latino Film and Music Festival, an evolution of the Official Latino Film Festival, with the goal of taking the festival to new dimensions, has just announced its new committee composed of acclaimed industry leaders.
The new members are:
- Anthony Ramos – actor and artist known for his characters in “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” and “Twisters.”
- Lynette Coll – co-CEO of LUZ Films, one of the veteran producers of the Sundance Grand Jury Prize-winning film “In the Summers.”
- Leslie Grace – Actress and multiple Latin GRAMMY nominee, known for her performances in “In the Heights” and “In the Summers”, winner of the Sundance Grand Jury Prize.
- Jairo Alvarado – Partner at Redefine Ent., representative and veteran film producer.
- Santiago Zapata – Santiago Zapata – Writer and producer. He is head of Film and TV at NTERTAIN Studios, producer of “Monkeys,” winner of the Sundance World Dramatic Film Special Jury Prize and short-listed at the Academy Awards.
“As artists and producers, we believe that the more opportunities we have to experience art in community, the greater its impact. Today more than ever, we need thoughtful and intentional spaces that bring us together to elevate and celebrate the work of others. […] Joining the recruiting community at NVISION is an opportunity to continue shaping the narrative and cultivate a space where our voices are heard, our experiences are honored, and our dreams come true,” said Grace and Coll.
These renowned professionals will contribute their experience and vision to put together a quality billboard, ensuring the continuity of the festival’s legacy of excellence and innovation.
In 2024, NVISION Latino Film and Music Festival, which will take place October 10-12 in collaboration with the Palm Springs Art Museum, will have a dynamic programming with film screenings and musical performances that highlight the diversity and creativity of the Latin talent.
The inclusion of these distinguished personalities reinforces NVISION’s mission to deeply inspire audiences and celebrate the excellence of Latin culture through film and music, providing a platform for artists to share their stories with the world.
“We are excited to be part of an innovative and revolutionary platform to help promote ideas that foster artistic innovation. We are glad to have found a group of like-minded thinkers who want to push the culture towards the exchange of ideas to bring us closer.” A great film festival provides a space for the creative community to be nourished and strengthened, and that is what we are prepared to do with NVISION,” mentioned Ramos, Alvarado and Zapata.
Submissions are now open for American and international short films: drama, horror/science fiction, documentary, comedy, experimental and animation, and music videos. The top honors for best American and international feature films will be a $10,000 prize and a $5,000 prize for best American and international short films.
Candidates can be submitted through www.nvisionfestival.com.