----------------------------Original message---------------------------- February 1, 1995 I thought some of you on the internet might be interested in finding out about an upcomming Chicano/Latino/Native American student film and video festival to take place in Tijuana and San Diego (March 7-11, 1995. I would appreciate if any of you could spread the word. Please contact me if you have any questions or need more info. Thank you, [log in to unmask] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: ETHAN VAN THILLO DIRECTOR, CINE ESTUDIANTIL (619) 235-6135, EXT. 17 CINE ESTUDIANTIL '95 Student Film & Video Festival Centro Cultural de la Raza presents its second annual "Cine Estudiantil," March 7 through 11, 1995. "Cine Estudiantil," is a bi-national film and video festival showcasing Chicano, Latino, and Native American work by students from across the U.S. and Mexico. More than 30 films and videos have been curated for evening screenings at venues in San Diego and Tijuana. Admission is free. The five-day festival will include evening screenings preceded by discussions with visiting scholars and filmmakers. A selection of films and videos will also be available for viewing during gallery hours at the Centro Cultural de la Raza throughout the festival. Also included in the festival is a special conference at UCSD for Migrant high school students. Guest Speakers include: Sergio de la Mora who is the Artistic Director for the Central Coast Latino Film Festival to be held at U.C. Berkeley and at U.C. Santa Cruz. Nancy de los Santos who is currently the Associate Producer for Gregory Nava's latest film, Mi Familia.. Marcie Gomez a recent graduate of Jefferson High School in Los Angeles and director of the award winning video Missing Latina . Norma Iglesias who is currently teaching at El Colegio de la Frontera's Cultural Studies Department. David Maciel who is a professor at the University of New Mexico's History Department and author of El Bandalero, El Pocho y La Raza: Imagenes Cinematograficas del Chicano. Roberto Navarro who recently made the award winning film Regador as an undergraduate at U.C.L.A. Diane Reyna who recently directed the award-winning documentary entitled, Surviving Columbus and also is an educator at the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe. Jonathan L. Rosales of the Apache Nation is the directer and producer of Running to Save Sinkyone. Marisa Sistach studied film at Mexico's prestigious film school, El Centro de Capacitacion Cinematografica. Her graduate film Y si Platicamos de agosto won The Ariel for Best Short 1981. In conjunction with the festival, a program catalog will be produced in conjunction with the festival, which will include a complete listing of all videos and films to be screened, as well as various articles by nationally recognized film scholars, an educational/activity guide for educators, and profiles of visiting artists/filmmakers. The Centro Cultural de la Raza serves as a catalyst in the San Diego and Tijuana border region to preserve, promote and stimulate the art and culture of Chicanos, Mexicans, and Native American people. The Centro Cultural de la Raza is located at 2004 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA, 92101. For further information on Cine Estudiantil '95 or the Centro, in general, please call 235-6135 ext. 17.