Archives for March 2013

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.