On this episode of LOL, Rachel La Loca is on location at the HITN Network to chat with the winners of the fifth annual Tu Cuentas Cine Youth Festival, to elevate and honors the next generation ofLatino Filmmakers.
Winning submissions spanned a broad range of categories, from documentary stories on social issues, to mental health and
wellness in Latino communities, to identity and cultural heritage in the
digital age. Film festival organizers received hundreds of submissions from Latino creatives across the country! Congrats to these promising filmmakers!
Best Overall Short: “Pick One” by Matthew Serrano
Best Animation: “Una China Poblana” by Aubrey Azmar and Benedict Vazquez
Best Short Documentary: “Remember Me” by Aldo Merino
Spotlight Award: “Chiquito” by Lesley Marroquin and Anna Riva
For more information about the ¡Tú Cuentas!
Cine Youth Fest Film Festival, visit
https://cineyouthfest.org/. HITN-TV is a leadingSpanish-language media company that offers educational and cultural programming for the whole family. It reaches more than 35 million homes in the United States and Puerto Rico. Download the HITN GO appavailable on Apple, Android, Apple TV, and Roku® with a subscription. For more information, visit: www.hitn.org and follow @HITNtv on social platforms.
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