Press Release

VIII Latino Film Festival Elgin in collaboration with the 36th Chicago Latino Film Festival

March 10, 2020

Latino Film Festival Elgin, the annual event that promotes the Hispanic culture will be on April 17, 18 & 19 with independent productions from Mexico, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, and Peru. This event is a satellite of the 36th Chicago Latino Film Festival.

The kick off on Friday April 17 at Elgin Community College, will open doors of Spartan Auditorium at 5p.m., with the Mexican film Emma, followed by a reception.

On Saturday April 18 at 5p.m. & 7 p.m. and Sunday, April 19 at 5 p.m., movies will be shown at Marcus Theatres, 111 S. Randall Road in Elgin.

Saturday April 18 at 5 p.m. from Dominican Republic: Tomorrow don’t forget.

And at 7 p.m. there will be a showing from Costa Rica: Attachment.

Sunday at 5 p.m., from Peru: Papa Youtuber.

WHY: Latino Film Festival Elgin brings together audiences to celebrate, understand and appreciate various aspects of the Hispanic culture.

WHERE: Opening night:

Elgin Community College

1700 Spartan Drive

Elgin, IL 60123

Weekend film showings:

Marcus Theatres

111 S. Randall Road

Elgin, IL 60123

WHEN: Friday, April 17. Doors open at 5 p.m.

Weekend film showings

Saturday, April 18: 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Sunday, April 19, 5 p.m.

Contact: Margarita Mendoza VIII Latino Film Festival Elgin Phone (630) 335 5229 mmendoza@colombiahoy.net

ELGIN  (MARCH 24, 2013) –The Latino Film Festival Elgin receives a grant from the city of Elgin’s Cultural Arts Commision.

“The grant we have received from the city of Elgin’s Cultural Arts Commission shows the commitment and interest form the city of Elgin to support the arts and cultural events” said Margarita Mendoza, festival’s director.

The city of Elgin proves one more time why the so called “City in the suburbs” is a welcoming place for people from all cultures.

 

“When first introduced to the Chicago Latino Film Festival, I was intrigued by the energy and vitality of the previous designs. My inspiration stemmed from the tradition of the sugar skull. I translated the intricate detailing of the skull into a graphic whirlwind of festive color. The typographic message creates the jaw of the skull, incorporating word and image. The goal of this design is to celebrate tradition while adding a fresh interpretation- just as a successful film should do.”
– Jori Cicale

All poster entries were viewed by a new panel of seven judges from the fields of academia, design and marketing; the entries were judged on creativity, strong graphic impact and marketability. We would like to thank our judges: John Alvarado, Senior Director Brand Marketing, Modelo Especial; Philipe Diao, Art Director, Leo Burnett/Lapiz; Luis Ignacio Gonzalez, Business Director, EC Charro; Ricardo Olave, Student Affairs Representative, Illinois Institutes of Art – Chicago; Jorge Pomareda, winner of the 16th Annual Official Poster Contest; Esther Quintero, Associate Director of Global Initiatives, DePaul University; and Mauricio Sanchez, Architect, Studio Gang/Architects.