We are proud to announce that five LPB funded films have been selected to screen at the 31st Havana International Film Festival (Festival Internacional de Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano de la Habana). The selected films are: GRANITO: HOW TO NAIL A DICTATOR, PARAISO FOR…

 EL VELADOR (THE NIGHT WATCHMAN)  Project to Commission Six Essays   We are pleased to announce that the LPB funded film ‘El Velador’ by Natalia Almada has been selected to participate in USA Projects, a community created by United States’ Artists, where…

The Boyle Heights Latina Independent Film Extravaganza (BHLIFE) will re-launch its festival next year with a renovated image, a new festival director and a new venue. It will take place March 2nd- 4th, 2012 in celebration of International Women’s Day. International Women’s…

The Independent Television Service (ITVS) seeks applications to this year’s Diversity Development Fund(DDF)! Please note that this year, the DDF deadline has changed – the new deadline is Friday, November 11, 2011. The DDF provides up to $15,000 in research and development…

Allen Matkins and CMCP invite you to be their guest for the documentary film screening of CRUZ REYNOSO: SOWING THE SEEDS OF JUSTICE on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 from 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm at the Regal Cinemas at L.A. Live. This is a unique opportunity to join others…

LA as Subject Archives Bazaar and the California Council for the Humanitiespresent a sneak-peak of the Ruben Salazar documentary project and a lively panel discussion featuring filmmaker Phillip Rodriguez, Professor Raul Ruiz and journalist Steve Weingarten. The free and open event will take place October 22nd, 3:00pm…

We regret to announce the passing of the Puerto Rican-American author and poet Piri Thomas whose life was depicted in the documentary ‘Every Child is Born A Poet‘ by Jonathan Robinson. Piri Thomas died Monday, October 17, 2011, in his home in…

United States Call for INPUT 2012 Submissions For the first time the INPUT conference is coming to Australia May 7-12, 2012. INPUT (the acronym is derived from INternational PUblic Television) is an annual weeklong television showcase where the rules of broadcasting are…

Watch Against Mexico – The Making of Heroes and Enemies on PBS. See more from PBS. They stare at each other down the barrel of their rifles, Mexican vs. White, and fire in the name of History. Each year dozens of men suit…