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I'm In The LA Times Today!

Thursday, October 8th, 2009

Good news! Next Monday, I will be attending the Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival where there will be a screening of Braceros, the film that I produced at CSUN. We are also mentioned in the LA Times today in the Festival insert…and even more amazing… Belinda (the director) will be on Telemundo next Monday @ 11pm!!

See more details on the festival and the film below.

Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival 2009 Shorts
BORDER STORIES – 92min. Monday October 12 @5:00 p.m.
LA Times
BRACEROS
UNITED STATES
Directed by Belinda J. Carreño

Description:
In 1942, the US opened its borders to Mexican labor workers. Along with hundreds of other men, two young brothers eagerly respond to the call for help. Through the words of a man we learn of his epic adventure of sorrow, while living life with no regrets.

En 1942, los Estados Unidos abrieron sus fronteras para solicitar trabajadores mexicanos. Cientos de hombres viajaron y entre ellos dos hermanos que estaban ansiosos para trabajar. Con la historia relatada por un hombre, aprendemos que en el transcurso de esa etapa de su vida supieron vencer los obstáculos y ahora viven sin arrepentirse de todo lo que pasó.

More Details:
Director: Belinda J. Carreño
Screenwriters: Belinda J. Carreño, Ryan Close
Producers: Taylor Loftin, Dave Yohe
Executive Producers: Belinda J. Carreño, Dave Yohe, Thom Spitler
Director of Photography: Thomas Rose
Editor: Johnnie Martinez
Sound: Steve Nelson Music Rick Amieva, Ruwanga “Ru” Samath
Cast: Alfonso Castro, Edica Casanova, Rodrigo Robles, Alberto Zeni, Gilbert Chavarria, Eric Reinholt, Gary-7
Awards: Best Director Award (Boyle Heights Latina International Film Extravaganza), Best Short Film (Rasquache Film Festival)
Film Language: Spanish and English
Subtitles: English
Film Year: 2008
Run Time: 17 min

http://www.latinofilm.org/festival/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=212&Itemid=181

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Braceros Wins "Best Short Film"

Tuesday, May 19th, 2009

Braceros, a short film I produced at CSUN, won the 2009 Reel Rasquache Latino Film Festival “Best Short Film Award”!  Congratulations to the director, Belinda, who has also won awards for Best Director, and to the entire cast and crew for dedicating so much hard work and talent to this project.

View the trailer here.

Braceros Camera Crew with Belinda

Braceros set in Fillmore, CA

Michelle and I working on set

Michelle and I working on set

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'Braceros' Screening This Saturday

Monday, May 11th, 2009

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I’m excited to let you know that Braceros, the CSUN student film I produced, has been accepted to screen at another film festival.

Synopsis:

The term “bracero” is derived from the Spanish word brazo, literally meaning “arm,” and referring idiomatically to farm hand or labor for hire.  Today, “bracero” stands for a legally-contracted Mexican farm worker. In 1942, the U.S. was desperate for workers and opened its border to Braceros.  Thousands of men eagerly responded to the United States’ call for help.  After arriving in America, the men were discriminated against and endured suffering and embarrassment as a result.  Many men were carted around in cargo trains and sprayed down with pesticides. To this day, the braceros have not received proper retribution for the service they provided.

In this film, we watch as one of these men explains his story to a granddaughter.  Experience an adventure of sorrow and strength in Martin Carreno’s real life story and find out the true definition “Bracero.”

View the Trailer

The Reel Rasquache Film Festival features works by U.S. Latino filmmakers that utilize visual artforms such as film, video and digital technologies, to raise awareness of issues and create a cultral connection through their creative output. This year’s festival program will screen a wide array of formats, all covering topics that highlight the rich diversity of Latino cultural history. In addition to the films, this year’s event includes guest filmmaker presentations, panels, and workshops, Luis Valdez will be awarded with the 2009 Reel Rasquache Career Achievement Award.

Braceros will be part of Program Eight which takes place Saturday, May 16th @ 9pm at Calfornia State University, Los Angeles.

For more details about the festival, please visit:  http://www.reelrasquache.org.

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