DSXSO Events
2012
Poster Design by Romina Olson
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DEEP SOUTH BY SUROESTE
New Orleans & Austin Film Showcase July 28, 2012 at 6:00pm CONTEMPORARY ARTS CENTER, Freeport McMoran Theater 900 Camp Street, New Orleans, LA 70130 ADMISSION FREE Please join Deep South by Suroeste for a free screening of seven Spanish and English language films that focus on the Latino experience in the southwest. The roster of award winning "DSXSO" short films includes two Cannes short film selections by Angela Torres (Mexico) and Mario Troncoso (Spain), and impressive works by two of the most important Latino filmmakers to have come out of Texas in recent years, Miguel Alvarez and Maru Buendia-Sientes, and up-and-coming filmmaker Sharon Artega from Corpus Christi. Two medium format shorts by South American filmmakers Gabriela Yepez (Peru), and Venezuelan-American Sergio Carvajal will also be featured. Arrive early for a 6:00pm Reception at SPUN CAFE in the CAC. The film screenings will begin at 6:30pm. Filmmakers in attendance will participate in a short Q & A session immediately following the screenings. |
Co-presented by the Contemporary Arts Center, Facundo International, New Orleans Film Society, Press Street and Charitable Film Network. For more information contact mail@charitablefilmnetwork and [email protected]
2012 FILMS:
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Frente Noreste by Angela Torres Camarena (2010)
Esperanza has to save her family from drug-dealers extortion. Based on a true story. |
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La Pared by Maru Buendia-Senties (2007)
“La Pared” defies the Mexican concept of Macho as it explores the nature of human instinct and the concept of action and reaction. |
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Clowns Never Lie by Mario Troncoso (2010)
A schizophrenic street performer, who dreams of performing for a real audience, struggles with his daily reality. |
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Kid by Miguel Alvarez (2007)
In ‘Kid,’ a coming-of-age ritual defines the relationship between a 13-year old boy and his estranged father. |
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When I Grow Up by Sharon Arteaga (2010)
‘When I Grow Up’ is about two generations, with two different dreams, and the point where they must intersect. |
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El Gallo: Pepe Kid by Sergio Carvajal (2011)
Pepito is the first episode of the independent series ‘El Gallo’; a compendium of tales from the southwest that recount the story of a magical rooster and the dozens of lunatics that are after him. |
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Danzak by Gabriela Yepez (2009)
Nina is a 10 year old girl whose life dramatically changes when her father and Master Scissor Dancer asks her to fulfill her last wish. |
PARTNERS |
Special Thanks to Peter J. Bowling, Anna Maria Bech, Nate Martin, Romina Olson, Joline Pinder, Tammy Terrell, and Alejandro Yrausquin.
Graphic Design by Romina Olson
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PARTNERS:
Ashé Cultural Arts Center Contemporary Arts Center Facundo International Joan Mitchell Center New Orleans Film Society Press Street SPUN Cafe |
