Organización Latino Americana of Eastern Long Island has announced the award-winning films in this year’s 18th annual Latino Film Festival of the Hamptons, taking place at the Parrish Art Museum and Sag Harbor Cinema.
The festival includes films from Guatemala, Colombia, and the United States.
“We are fortunate to continue collaborating with Parrish Art Museum and Sag Harbor Cinema to bring these films to beautiful iconic East End venues,” said Minerva Perez, OLA’s executive director. “This year we are excited to offer an Under 21 event that will start at 9:30 PM and open with a short video/music installation.”
All films have English subtitles, and each represents three very different genres but hold at their center the importance of seeking and speaking the truth. Shorts from local filmmakers via OLA Media Lab are also included in the festival lineup.
“Each of the films offers a new perspective and a call for courage,” said Perez. “They are raw as well as incredibly entertaining. We will have the opportunity to hear from each of the filmmakers. This is one of my favorite OLA festival lineups. Even with all of the critical advocacy work we are committed to, OLA understands the vital impact art has on bridging cultures and building understanding and harmony among neighbors.”
The festival begins on Friday, September 17, at the Parrish Art Museum, starting at 6:30 PM with a screening of “La Llorona” / “The Weeping Woman” directed by Jayro Bustamante. There will be a light reception and museum tour of Tomashi Jackson’s exhibit “The Land Claim,” as well as a recorded interview with the director screened after the film.
On Saturday, September 18, starting at 7 PM, “Days of the Whale” / “Los dĂas de la ballena” will screen at the Sag Harbor Cinema. There will be a live conversation with filmmaker Catalina Arroyave following the film. There will also be a screening of the short “Voices of Youth” / “Voces de la juventud” directed by Allura Leggard and produced by OLA Media Lab.
OLA’s Under 21 Event at Sag Harbor Cinema will take place Saturday, September 18, at 9:30 PM with a screening of “Myth and Motion” / “Mito y movimiento,” directed by Carolina Fuentes and “The Infiltrators” / “Los infiltrados” directed by Cristina Ibarra and Alex Rivera. There will be a live conversation with filmmakers after the film.