Op-Ed: Why I’m Building the Sacred Femicore Cinematic Universe
Sacred Femicore is the alchemy of resilience and imagination that women, Latinas, and queer folks create – and it’s the center of my films.
Festivals
9 Latine Films To Watch at the Denver Film Festival
Starting Halloween night, the 48th annual Denver Film Festival is 10 days of on-screen storytelling, featuring some amazing Latine talent.
Mexican Conservationist Carolina Vasquez Stars in Urgent “La Reserva”
Beautifully haunting and terribly tragic, “La Reserva” highlights the work of Mexican conservationists – both real and fictional.
“Night Stage” Laughs in the Face of Latine Respectability
The Brazilian erotic thriller “Night Stage” examines and shirks machismo and respectability, inviting us to revel in the chaos.
Stories You Can’t Unsee at NFMLA’s InFocus: Latin & Hispanic Cinema
NFMLA’S InFocus: Latin & Hispanic Cinema was about the heavy, messy truth of the collective impact of our voices colliding.
NFMLA’s Latin & Hispanic Cinema Festival Features Women on the Edge
Created in partnership with NFMLA Film festivals are always a window into other worlds, and NewFilmmakers Los Angeles aka NFMLA’s 2025 Latin and Hispanic Cinema Festival, taking place Saturday, September 20, is no exception. The titles that stand out to me all have women at the edge, close as a mirror. These films aren’t about […]
3 Latine Projects to Watch at Fantastic Fest 2025
Among the burnt ends and weirdly wonderful picks at Fantastic Fest 2025 are three Latine projects worth checking out.
6 Latino Films to Catch at TIFF 2025
I screened as many of the Latino films as possible at TIFF 2025 and have six that I just can’t stop thinking about.
“Igualada” Director Juan Mejía Botero Believe a New Type of Politic is Possible
Juan Mejía Botero, director of “Igualada,” talks about making a film about Colombia’s first Black woman vice president, Francia Márquez.
Seven Latino Films We Loved at Tribeca 2025
We were overwhelmed by the number of Latino films at Tribeca 2025 – and particularly happy to see so many win awards.