Join us in partnership with the CLFF for two special events:
From Idea to Distribution Workshop by dorian gómez pestaña
A free workshop designed for artists and storytellers of all backgrounds looking to take their creative projects from concept to completion.
dorian gómez pestaña (she/they) is a Queer Mexican producer, storyteller, and sound artist raised in the South. Their work delves into themes of belonging, celebrating the immigrant experience, and social justice issues. dorian’s past documentary work includes Nuevo South Magazine # 1, The Duramitas Edition, a multi-generational collaborative of Latino cultural workers and storytellers dedicated to preserving and documenting the living history of the Great Latino Migration to the American South as well as Me Vacuno Porque… a Spanish illustrative podcast exploring vaccine equity and the effects of long-covid in North Carolina’s Hispanic/Latine community, and co-producing POV’s Independent Spirit Award Winner, unseen, a film about an aspiring social worker that surmounts political restrictions as a blind, undocumented immigrant to obtain a college degree and support his family.
the Southeast premiere of the Colombian film EL BOLERO DE RUBÉN, followed by a Q&A with Majida Issa & director Juan Carlos Mazo.
Ruben’s Bolero is the story of Marta’s tragedy, which is told in the rhythm of boleros. A tale that navigates between thriller, musical, realism, and comedy, making it a unique film.
Closing Night Party with live music after the film at Divine Barrel Brewing!
Raíces Latino Arts 