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Oct 6 2014
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Tito Puente Jr., to Perform at Georgia Latino Film Fiesta

at a Secret Club in Atlanta on October 18th, 2014.

Atlanta, Ga. – October 6th, 2014, – Tito Puente Jr. the son of the legendary, latin and jazz great Tito Puente, now is carrying on the family tradition of good music, Tito Puente Jr. is bringing his fathers music back to life and sharing it all across the world.

Tito Jr. and his band tour across the country, is keeping the celebrated music alive, Tito says, “I’m loving every minute of it, what a better way to honor my father than by keeping people dancing”. He and his band have become favorites at  festivals, Latin Jazz festivals and art venues across the country. They have also been known for giving back by traveling overseas to perform for troops in places such as Korea, Japan, Spain, and Italy.

In addition to performing his fathers music, Tito also has his own contemporary Latin music which is featured on his new album,  “Got Mambo”. Critics rave that Tito Puente Jr. breezes through his fathers hits, leading his 6-piece band through songs such as “Oy Como Va,” “I Like It Like That,” and “Macarena.” Tito Jr. explains, “He was just too vibrant, too exciting, really before his time. There was magic in the music my father made. It made people happy, all over the world. My goal is to keep it alive, and in doing so, expose it to a whole new generation.”

Tito Puente Jr. will be performing at the Georgia Latino Film Festival at an undisclosed venue in Atlanta, Georgia on Saturday October 18th 2014 at 8:00 p.m.

Tickets are now on sale:  Click Here.

Tito Puente Jr., to Perform at Georgia Latino Film Fiesta at a Secret Club on October 18th, 2014.

Sep 12 2014
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20140605_215203Sept. 8, 2014 – Atlanta, Georgia.  To ensure that Latino  filmmakers have a platform  to network, grow  and promote their work, Jose Marquez, CEO of Latinos in Information Sciences and Technology Association (LISTA), and Lance Robertson, CEO of the Black Latino Council, created  the Georgia Latino Film Festival during Hispanic Heritage Month in 2011.

“Now in our third year our footprint has expanded exponentially,” says Marquez. “We have film submissions from all over the country, Mexico, Columbia, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Cuba and Santo Domingo and see attendees from all over.”

To kick off this year, Georgia Latino Film Festival will hold a special edition red carpet event, gathering  the city’s top Latino influencers in journalism, blogging, marketing, technology and entertainment, networking and musical performances. On Friday we will premiere a new Movie Cuba: “Finding Dad” a film by E. Vincent Martinez. and on Saturday we will premiere 2 New Movies, one from master actor Pepe Serna in “AGuruphobia“,  Kiki Melendez,  present, The Journey of a Female Comic and Musical Performances by Grammy Nominated Singer/Songwriter Seich and Tito Puente Jr. and his Orchestra and many more.

This year we are bringing in a-list Actors and Actress, and the movies will be incredible. For our presenting corporate partners “We will add 15 second in English and Spanish to play throughout the festival and provide them to local main stream, urban and Latino Media with content they can use,” says Robertson. “Plus we form media partnerships so the event will have great coverage and continued growth.”

The Georgia Latino Film Festival provides an opportunity for corporations to target the fastest growing movie-going audience and promote their products and services. Companies and organizations benefits are branded signage and banners, giveaways opportunity such as T-shirts, stickers and other marketing items to help consumers keep their brand in mind.

This Year’s invited guest as well as our talented presenters, i.e.  Mariela Romero, “Vince The Voice” Bailey and Tony Guerrero will bring even greater media, social media and marketing recognition Also Local Latino filmmakers and artists that deserve to be better known will have a chance to be spotlighted,” said Jose Marquez, founder/CEO of the Georgia Latino Film Festival. but most importantly “Through the Georgia Latino Film Festival Student Development Workshops and Programs  we will change the game and give the Georgia Film  Industry the local talent they need in front of and behind  the camera while engaging influential thought leaders to give back to the community.”

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Georgia Latino Film Festival

Friday, October 17th -19th 2014

Friday Kick Off Premiere VIP Reception at 6pm

For more information, sponsorship and tickets call: 770-765 3478

Buy Tickets:   https://galff14.eventbrite.com

About the  Georgia Latino Film Festival

The  Georgia Latino Film festival (GALFF) was founded in 2011, by co-founders Jose Marquez, CEO of Latinos in Information Sciences and Technology Association and Lance Robertson, CEO Robertson Media Group. The GALFF mission is to educate, develop and exhibit the richness of Latino Filmmakers and to promote awareness of the Latino culture, artistry and countries through the film medium. GALFF offers throughout the year workshops, panel, networking reception, and educational programs for students and members of the Georgia Latino Film Industry.

 

Georgia Latino Film  festival is a non competitive festival however we do recognize the Best Movie Long/Short, Documentary Long/Short, all chosen by the audience. GALFF serves as a place where Latinos film Makers can come together and build their network with industry buyers and distributers.

Georgia Latino Film Festival 2014 Brings the Best in Latino Filmmaking to Georgia.

Sep 6 2013
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Vince the “Voice” Bailey returns this year to host the Georgia Latino Film Festival on October 12th & 13th at the Plaza Theatre were we will be screening movies and conducting panel discussions.

Vince Bailey is a 30-year media veteran who began his career as a United Way volunteer reader for the blind in his hometown of Gary, Indiana. After serving as Program Director for TCI Cablevision of Gary, Vince and his family moved to Little Rock, Arkansas. There he perfected his craft working in various capacities including: News Photographer / Editor at CBS Channel 11, Morning Radio Personality at Power 92 FM, Cable Television Coordinator for the City of Little Rock, Production Supervisor for Comcast Cable, Commercial Manager for WB 42 and Media Manager for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.

For the past sixteen years, he has operated Vince Bailey Productions, a full service audio video production and consulting company based in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Past clients include the USDA National Forest Service, US Department of Commerce, The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, United Healthcare, State Farm, Lowe’s, Wells Fargo, and Job Corps Centers around the country. He is a professional announcer for college and professional sporting events and broadcasts including the WNBA’s Atlanta Dream, Arena Football League’s Georgia Force, Pro Boxing, Professional Ballroom Dancing, and continues to provide voice talent for commercial clients nationwide. Additionally, Vince is a highly regarded Master of Ceremonies, providing Voice of God and on stage program management for many organizations including the American Cancer Society, the Georgia Minority Supplier Development Council, and many Non-Profit and Business Organizations.

Vince has received numerous awards and recognition for his work in television and radio but his greatest achievement is the training and mentoring he has provided for many young media professionals. He serves as an instructor in the Continuing Education Department at Clayton State University for the Voiceover Certificate Program. He has served on many boards and committees related to youth and personal development including: Past Chairman of the Fulton County Workforce Board, Chairman of the Atlanta Job Corps Community Advisory Council, member of the Atlanta Business League Board of Directors and member of the Fulton County Schools Career and Technical Education Advisory Council.

Get your Tickets and Join Vince the “Voice” Bailey at the Georgia Latino Film Festival Today!

For more information on Vince the “Voice” Bailey visit www.vincethevoice.com

Vince the “Voice” Bailey Returns to Host the Georgia Latino Film Festival on October 17th,18th and 19th!!

Aug 1 2013
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Georgia Latino Film Festival (GALFF) is now accepting entries for our 2014 Festival. We are looking for films directed, produced, acted or written by the Latinos that explore our community and showcases our talent through the use of the moving images.

In order to submit a film you need to know the criteria right? So please read the following information and complete the submissions form.

Georgia Latino Film Festival Criteria

  • Entries must be written, directed, produced and/or principally acted by Latinos.
  • More than one entry can be submitted. However each entry must be accompanied by separate submission forms, fee and materials.
  • Year of completion must be 2013 or later.
  • All Spanish or Caribbean Language films must have English subtitles.
  • All English Language films should also be subtitled in Spanish
  • You are encouraged to submit prior to the deadline for a reduced fee.

Use What Application is Easier for You to Submit

Online submissions must include a signed copy of the entry form, fee, publicity photo and 250 word synopsis of the film.

Signing the entry form certifies that you are the rightful owner of the submitted work and own all rights and releases necessary for public screening. All legal clearances and releases including, but not limited to talent, music or stock footage are the responsibility of the filmmaker. The submitted film is not subject to litigation and is not threatened by litigation.

We require 2 DVD screener copies (NTSC-US format) for the screening . They must be clearly labeled with title, running time, director’s name and contact e-mail address. A separate entry form and fee must be completed for each film. Submission and Payments must be made by PayPal only through http://www.Filmfreway.com  or http://www.Festhome.com.

No personal checks will be accepted.

DVD screeners will not be returned. Incomplete entries will not be considered.

Please double check to ensure that your DVD plays back properly.

Web Series Entries: Open to all genres. Must be created or performed by people of color. Meet all of the previously stated entry guidelines. However, your submission should be a currently running web series. 2 DVD’S with 3-5 episodes (no longer than ten minutes each) should be submitted with your completed entry form. Please write ‘Web Series Entry’ on your entry form.

If your work is selected, you agree to provide a final exhibition DVD no later than September 30, 2013. You give permission for Georgia Latino Film Festival to utilize Movie, clips or stills of your entry for festival promotional purposes (including but not limited to television, web, OVN Latino, OVN and presentations).

There is no premiere requirement, however Georgia Latino Film Festival encourages at least an Atlanta premiere for selected films. A press kit is required only after acceptance. A color production photo or title is required with your submission.

Georgia Latino Film Festival is not responsible for damage to or loss of any submitted materials in route to the Festival. The sender is responsible for all shipping costs (including customs and delivery fees). Georgia Latino Film Festival  will only acknowledge receipt of your entry by email.

Notices will only be given to accepted artists by the last week of September. Two festival All Access passes will be given to designated representatives of the selected entry. Master Classes and selected other events are not included.

Categories include:

Feature Film (narrative fiction): (40 minutes +)
Short Film (1-39 minutes)
Documentary: (30 minutes +)
Short Documentary: (1-29 minutes)
Best Web Series (1-15 minutes)
 
Submission Deadlines:
Regular deadline: September 1, 2014 – September 29,2014
Standard fee for all categories: $50
Student: $20
Georgia Production: $40
 
Late deadline: September 30, 2014 -October 13, 2014
Standard fee for all categories: $65
Student: $30
Georgia Production: $50

Submission fees cannot be waived. Do not send cash. Submissions will not be returned. Student submissions must include a copy of current school identification.

Note that if your film was shot in Georgia or there are any Georgia ties of your principals (Georgia residence) there is an entry fee reduction. Verification is required.

CLICK LINK BELOW TO DOWNLOAD YOUR SUBMISSION APPLICATION

Georgia Latino Film Festival 2014 Film Entry Submission Form

Mailing Address:
LISTA  —-  Georgia Latino Film Festival
5935 Buford Highway, Suite 210
Norcross, Georgia 30071

Submissions Now Open