Our Vision Caribbean and Latino The Vision Podcast 🎥🎙️

Verania Luken a renowned Mexican actress and jazz singer has found a deep connection between her passion for music and her artistic career. Known for her role in "Is This for Real, Eva?" (2022-2024) and "Neighbors" (2017-2024), she studied at CEDART and graduated in Performing Arts and Drama from UNISON. She was selected for the Acting Laboratory of the National Theatre Company (2016-2017).

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🎙️ On this episode, we speak with prolific filmmaker, actor, and film festival director, Adrian Contreras, about his body of work, screening at the Cannes Film Festival, and Adrian’s 8th annual Madero City International Film Festival, aka (FICCMA).

ABOUT The Madero City International Film Festival (FICCMA) 🎬

FICCMA celebrates independent cinema with freedom of expression, stories, emotions, unique moments, open windows, fragments of life, series of images and much more. FICCMA promotes the talent of both established and emerging filmmakers which positions the city of Madero as tourist attraction for its diverse culture and beautiful beaches.

Learn more about FICCMA by visiting https://www.ficcma.com or sending an email to [email protected].

"El Silencio De Augusto," starring Regina Orozco and Barbara Torres, Nominee, Premio Platino, Mejor Actriz de Reparto, Premio del Cine Iberoamericano (2021); Nominee, Jury Prize, Best Film, Festival Mundial de Cine Extremo de Veracruz (2018); Winner, Premio Del Jurado, Gran Fiesta De Cine Mexicano (2015); Winner, Premio Del Jurado, Mención Honorifica a Mejor Película (2015)

🎯 CLICK HERE to submit your film to the next "Our Vision Caribbean and Latino Film Festival" to share your work, reach your audience, and turn your dreams into reality.

On this episode 

Barbados Association of Southern California (BASC) is the premier organization representing the Barbadian community in Southern California. BASC is a not-for-profit, tax-exempt organization under 501c (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. This will greatly allow us to increase our ability to raise funding ventures and by extension our philanthropic efforts.

Taste of Barbados 2024 Gala

Our Signature Event this year goes down at the lovely Holiday Inn Los Angeles Gateway Hotel, 19800 South Vermont Ave, Torrance, CA on November 2nd, at 6:00p.   Enjoy a sumptuous Cocktail Hour with delicious hors d'oeuvres, the President's "Lapel Pin Thank you" ceremony, Bajan dignitaries, and great local entertainment. https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/d9e1bba5-1538-4d07-9a09-eddf6d385e96

Background
We started in 2013,   a group of concerned Barbadians led by Sandra Cutting, June Small Lashley and Gregory Chase got together to create an association that fairly represents their interest in this part of the Diaspora, and out of that meeting the Association was formed. On September 21, 2013, they met for the first time in Rogers Park, California and since that date have expanded from a small core group to over fifty members.

The mission of the BASC is to:
 Support the presence, voice, and the culture of the Barbadian diaspora in Southern California.  We promote cultural awareness and celebrate the rich heritage and history of Barbados and the Caribbean; We render humanitarian & educational assistance to our community both here locally and in Barbados, with a focus on the most vulnerable among us,  persons with special needs and our youths with special dreams; those who are headed in the right direction and who are taking positive steps to improve their community.

🎯 CLICK HERE to submit your film to the next "Our Vision Caribbean and Latino Film Festival" to share your work, reach your audience, and turn your dreams into reality.

On this episode, we speak with Musician, Producer and Filmmaker Gabriel Lemus Tampico's Mexico own.

At an early age his father Daniel Lemus Baruch taught him the first chords on the guitar and the musical influence of his older brother Juan de Dios marked his life as he embarked on the path of music. He graduated as a Music Professor from the Autonomous University of Tamaulipas, in addition to developing his career in other areas such as production and film. For 10 years he formed an “underground” heavy metal band called “Holy Harmony” focused on evangelism in universities, prisons and plazas. Since 1998 he has collaborated in the direction and training of various musical ministries. Dinorah's husband and father of two children, Efraín and Daira.

Currently he continues to create and produce for various audiovisual projects, artists and ministries.

🎯 CLICK HERE to submit your film to the next "Our Vision Caribbean and Latino Film Festival" to share your work, reach your audience, and turn your dreams into reality.

Louis Carrasco director of Puerto Rican Jew and  experienced Videographer with a demonstrated history of working in the media production industry. Skilled in Field Production, Microsoft Word, Lighting, Sound, and Management. Strong arts and design professional with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) focused in multimedia from City University of New York-Herbert H. Lehman College. Talks about his short film Puerto Rican Jew and the film festival circuit.

🎯 CLICK HERE to submit your film to the next "Our Vision Caribbean and Latino Film Festival" to share your work, reach your audience, and turn your dreams into reality.

Louis Carrasco

Director of Puerto Rican Jew and experienced Videographer with a demonstrated history of working in the media production industry. Skilled in Field Production, Microsoft Word, Lighting, Sound, and Management. Strong arts and design professional with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) focused in multimedia from City University of New York-Herbert H. Lehman College.

🎯 CLICK HERE to submit your film to the next "Our Vision Caribbean and Latino Film Festival" to share your work, reach your audience, and turn your dreams into reality.

On this episode, we speak with tattoo artist and aspiring actress about her journey as a tattoo artist and then becoming a film actress.

About Fanny Cortez

Originally from Tampico, Tamaulipas, she is a nurse by profession and a professional tattoo artist with 12 years of experience. Passionate about the arts and human development. The Driver marks her acting debut; her artistic and spiritual nature drives her to explore various fields, standing out as a versatile and creative individual.

🎯 CLICK HERE to submit your film to the next "Our Vision Caribbean and Latino Film Festival" to share your work, reach your audience, and turn your dreams into reality.

 On this episode, we speak with the most important person in Haitian cinema, filmmaker, cinema professor, and executive director of the Haiti International Film Festival (August -17, 2024), Jacquil Constant, MA. We discuss his groundbreaking multi-award-winning documentary, Haiti is a Nation of Artists, the Haiti International Film Festival.
 
 

ABOUT Jacquil Constant 🎬

Jacquil Constant holds a Masters of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies with an emphasis in Pan African Studies and Cinema Television and Arts and a Bachelor of Arts in Film Production from California State University Northridge. Jacquil is an Adjunct Cinema Professor at Pasadena Community College. As the Founder and Executive Director of the Haiti International Film Festival, Jacquil leads the development, promotion and implementation of all festival activities including strategic partnerships, fundraising, marketing and priority setting.

ABOUT The Haiti International Film Festival #HIFF2023 🎬

The Haiti International Film Festival (HIFF) is a niche film festival that specializes in portraying the humanity of Haitian culture through the curation of amazing films from the Haitian Diaspora such as short films, documentaries, and feature films. HIFF is the HBO for Haitian films. The goal of HIFF is to inform diverse audiences about the rich culture of the Haitian diaspora through innovative cinema. HIFF produces an annual film festival that builds a stronger ecosystem for Haitian filmmakers through partnerships with non-profit organizations and educational institutions to make a bigger impact in Hollywood and Haiti.
 
 

🎯 CLICK HERE to submit your film to the next "Our Vision Caribbean and Latino Film Festival" to share your work, reach your audience, and turn your dreams into reality.

🎙️ On this episode, we speak with actor, filmmaker, screenwriter, director, and producer Javier Ruiz. We also discuss Ruiz’s his feature film work, “Poseído” and the art and craft of writing, directing, and producing  films.
 
 ABOUT Javier Ruiz 🎬
 
Screenwriter, director, producer and distributor and co-founder of films at Around Cinema. He has made 19 short films as a producer at film festivals, Javier Ruiz arrived at Cannes in 2016, he also directed and wrote his first feature film “Poseído” which is currently on the VIX platform. He is coordinator of the international film festival Shorts Mexico and is currently a producer of FICCMADERO

 
 
 ABOUT The Madero City International Film Festival (FICCMA) 🎬

FICCMA celebrates independent cinema with freedom of expression, stories, emotions, unique moments, open windows, fragments of life, series of images and much more. FICCMA promotes the talent of both established and emerging filmmakers which positions the city of Madero as tourist attraction for its diverse culture and beautiful beaches.

Learn more about FICCMA by visiting https://www.ficcma.com or sending an email to [email protected]. 
 
 
 

🎯 CLICK HERE to submit your film to the next "Our Vision Caribbean and Latino Film Festival" to share your work, reach your audience, and turn your dreams into reality.

🎙️ On this episode, we speak with actor, filmmaker, and screenwriter Javier Carreón. We also discuss Carreón’s latest work, a short film entitled, “Dulce Sabor [Sweet Hesitation]” and the art and craft of writing, directing, and producing short films.
 
ABOUT Javier Carreón 🎬

Javier graduated from Actors Studio of Orange County and El Set. Carreón has worked in more than 40 theater and cinema productions as an actor and director. Winner of more than 10 national and international awards, including The Madero City International Film Festival’s (FICCMA) award for 2 consecutive years, Gralha International Film Award for Best Screenplay, and Horror Hazzard Film Festival for Best Horror Short Film, among others...

Connect with Javier Carreón on Facebook @javier.carreon1.

ABOUT The Madero City International Film Festival (FICCMA) 🎬

FICCMA celebrates independent cinema with freedom of expression, stories, emotions, unique moments, open windows, fragments of life, series of images and much more. FICCMA promotes the talent of both established and emerging filmmakers which positions the city of Madero as tourist attraction for its diverse culture and beautiful beaches.

Learn more about FICCMA by visiting https://www.ficcma.com or sending an email to [email protected]. 
 
 

🎯 CLICK HERE to submit your film to the next "Our Vision Caribbean and Latino Film Festival" to share your work, reach your audience, and turn your dreams into reality.