7th Annual Festival Chapin Los Angeles

Aug 6, 2023 | Books, Business

Festival Chapin Los Angeles 2023

Festival Chapin Los Angeles 2023

LOS ANGELES – Aug. 4, 2023 – PRLog — Chapin Summer Festival a non – profit organization returns this year with the 7th annual Festival Chapín Los Ángeles which will take place in Lafayette Park on Saturday August 26 and Sunday August 27, 2023 from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm.

The 7th annual event is free, celebrating Guatemalan culture & its vibrant community via the country’s historic folklore, music, arts & crafts and the delicious ‘Chapín‘ gastronomy.

A press conference will be held on Wednesday, August 23, 20230 in Los Angeles at 11:00 at 4315 Melrose Ave. Los Angeles CA. 90029 (FREE PARKING,  720 N. Heliotrope Los Angeles Lot #3).

Musical Talent:

Ø  Marimba Orquesta “Alegria Chapina ” https://youtu.be/TzJprOGwLWE

Ø  Raúl Acosta y Oro Solido https://youtu.be/evPr3yjGa_w

Ø  Dennis Arana – Ganador del cuarto lugar de la Academia TV Azteca ( 2020)   https://youtu.be/fzmoioEZiDU

Ø  Las Divas  del Swing, https://youtu.be/9zPSBlQu_rw

Ø  Los Miseria Cumbia Band https://youtu.be/XkpuxmiTtTE

Ø  Ballet Folklórico del Inguat https://youtu.be/Z5DiZOJQCEs

Ø  Juanko de Guatemala

Ø  Cesar Alvarado y International Match

Health Fair:

Continuing on our commitment to provide the community with information on beneficial programs of interest, for the first time this year a health fair will take place during the festival. We will have the participation of L.A. Care, Dignity Health, Molina Healthcare, Party Time Pediatric Dentist, Smile California Medi-cal Dental insurance, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, and Los Angeles County Office of Immigrant Affairs among others.

Gastronomy:

Food will be available for purchase including these rich, traditional foods of Guatemala: ‘garnachas’ (similar to a Mexican ‘sope’), ‘shucos’ (Guatemalan-style hot dogs), chicken ‘pepian’, ‘enchiladas’, and ‘hilachas’ (stewed meat).

Crafts:

Footwear, pottery, jewelry, clothes, tablecloths, and traditional purses.

History:

The Republic of Guatemala is a Central American country which historically formed the core of the Maya civilization, one of the most sophisticated and highly developed societies in the history of the Americas and the entire world. After being subjugated to Spanish rule, Guatemala gained independence in 1821 and became an independent republic in 1821.         A decades-long civil war that began in the 1950s provided the impetus for generations of Guatemalans to seek a better life abroad, often in Florida, Texas, and California.

Metro Los Angeles is home to one of the largest Guatemalan populations outside of Guatemala. Communities with substantial numbers of Guatemalans include the cities of Los Angeles, Long Beach, Hawthorne, Palmdale, Inglewood, Paramount and the unincorporated communities of Lennox and Val Verde.

Metro Los Angeles is also home to several notable Guatemalans, including the prominent street artist Mauricio “Cache” Reyes, as well as a plethora of Guatemalan restaurants serving up delicious traditional dishes.

Chapín is a word that many Guatemalans use to describe their ethnicity with pride, and the history of the word chapín dates back to the 15th century. Chapines were a type of platform that was popular in Spain. The footwear for which the Guatemalan nickname gained its name eventually disappeared and at present the name is very popular and is used as an adjective for a person who comes from Guatemala.

Sponsors:

Los Angeles Council Districts  1 & 10, Remesas Bantrab, Cerveza Famosa, Telemundo 52, Glucosoral, Raffallo’s Pizza Italian Restaurants in Hollywood,  Credito Hipotecario Nacional, Banco Azteca, Banrural, Tabsa Express, El Moreno, Mega 96.3, Hollywood Mobile Pet Grooming, Western Union, Banco G&T, La Mega, Temple Recycle, World Conection, Pollo Campero, Grupo AlbaVisión, Ducal, World Remit, Tigo.

About Festival Chapín Los Ángeles:

Chapin Summer Festival Inc.

is a non-profit organization based in California that’s committed to promoting the art and culture of Guatemala abroad. Its mission is to offer resources to educational institutions in Guatemala that help to promote the education, health and well-being for children from less-advantaged homes in the country.

Editors, note:

Festival Chapín Los Angeles is free and annually draws a multi-cultural audience from Southern California.

Food, drinks, handicrafts, for purchase.

Date: –August 26 y 27.

Time: 10am -10pm

All Ages:

Free

Lafayette Park is located at 625 S. Lafayette Park Pl., Los Ángeles, CA 90057

Parking:

Athena Parking – 611 Carondelet St (Cash or Credit $10.)

Public Transportation is recommended

Visit :

www.festivalchapin.com

Festival Chapín Los Ángeles -2022

https://youtu.be/6A0E0tv_L7E

Two NFB shorts at the 2023 Fantasia film festival. Audrey Nantel-Gagnon’s Fire-Jo-Ball (NFB) and Janice Nadeau’s HARVEY (NFB/Folimage) will screen in competition at the festival

Jul 10, 2023 | Business

Montreal – WEBWIRE –

The National Film Board of Canada returns to Montreals Fantasia International Film Festival with a documentary short and an animated short by two talented, award-winning women filmmakers: Audrey Nantel-Gagnons Fire-Jo-Ball, which will have its Montreal premiere, and Janice Nadeaus HARVEY. The films will be screened in competition, in the Fantastiques Week-ends du Cinma Qubcois program. HARVEY will also be presented in competition in the My First Fantasia youth program. The festival runs from July 20 to August 9, 2023.

Quick Facts

Fire-Jo-Ball by Audrey Nantel-Gagnon (16min54s) MONTREAL PREMIERE
Produced by Nathalie Cloutier for the NFBs Quebec, Canadian Francophonie & Acadian Documentary Studio
Press kit: mediaspace.nfb.ca/epk/fire-jo-ball

  • Jo-Ann, a 57-year-old bartender, dreams of becoming a singer and actress. Oscillating between spectacular and intimate, between extra and ordinary, Jo-Ann infuses her daily life (and the film) with true main-character energy. At the crossroads of genres, Fire-Jo-Ball paints a portrait of a woman who loves all things rosy, even if her life isnt always so. This short doc had its world premiere at the REGARD festival.
  • Audrey Nantel-Gagnons first film, Shirley Temple (UQAM, 2018), was screened around the world and won several significant awards. Moving between documentary and fiction, the filmmaker places her characters at the centre of her work. Her approach revolves around intimate moments and human relationships, resulting in a filmmaking style thats both accessible and dynamic. Fire-Jo-Ball is the product of a close collaboration between the director and the protagonist, who allowed themselves to dream together.

HARVEY by Janice Nadeau (9min)
Co-produced by Marc Bertrand (NFBs French Program Animation Studio) and Reginald de Guillebon (Folimage), with the support of the Centre national du cinma et de limage anime. Head of Development: Corinne Destombes (Folimage).
Press kit: mediaspace.nfb.ca/epk/harvey

  • A luminous look at loss and bereavement, seen through the eyes of a child with an overflowing imagination. Adapted from the graphic novel of the same name by Herv Bouchard, illustrated by Montreal filmmaker Janice Nadeau (La Pastque).
  • Janice Nadeau, whos illustrated a number of books and is a three-time recipient of Canadas prestigious Governor Generals Literary Award, has had her film selected to screen at several acclaimed festivals in Canada and Europe, including Clermont-Ferrand, REGARD, Stuttgart, Annecy, Animafest Zagreb and the Sommets du cinma danimation. This short had a standout creative team that included Claude Cloutier and Marc Robinet (lead animators), Olivier Calvert (sound design) and Martin Lon (original music). With the voice of Ryan S. Hill.

French version here | Version franaise ici.

About the NFB

The NFB is Canadas public producer and distributor of award-winning documentaries, auteur animation, interactive stories and participatory experiences, working with talented creators across the country. The NFB is taking action to combat systemic racism and become a more open and diverse organization, while working to strengthen Indigenous-led production and gender equity in film and digital media. NFB productions have won more than 7,000 awards, including 12 Oscars. To access this unique content, visit NFB.ca.

The 76th Festival de Cannes winners’ list

May 31, 2023 | Business

WEBWIRE –

After 11 days of an exceptional edition, the Jury of the 76th Festival de Cannes, chaired by Swedish director Ruben stlund, surrounded by Moroccan director Maryam Touzani, French actor Denis Mnochet, British-Zambian screenwriter & director Rungano Nyoni, American actress & director Brie Larson, American actor & director Paul Dano, Afghan author Atiq Rahimi, Argentinian director & screenwriter Damin Szifron and French director Julia Ducournau, presented its winners list among the 21 films presented in Competition this year.

FEATURE FILMS2023 winners list

PALME DOR

ANATOMIE DUNE CHUTE(ANATOMY OF A FALL)directed by Justine TRIET

GRAND PRIX

THE ZONE OF INTERESTdirected by Jonathan GLAZER

BEST DIRECTOR

TRAN ANH HngforLA PASSION DE DODIN BOUFFANT (THE POT-AU-FEU)

JURY PRIZE

KUOLLEET LEHDET (FALLEN LEAVES)directed by Aki KAURISMKI

BEST SCREENPLAY

SAKAMOTO YujiforKAIBUTSU (MONSTER)directed by KORE-EDA Hirokazu

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS

Merve DIZDARforKURU OTLAR USTUNE (ABOUT DRY GRASSES)directed by Nuri Bilge CEYLAN

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR

Koji YAKUSHOforPERFECT DAYSdirected by Wim WENDERS

SHORT FILMS2023 winners list

PALME DOR

27for Flra Anna BUDA

SPECIAL MENTION

FR (INTRUSION)directed by Gunnur MARTINSDTTIR SCHLTER

UN CERTAIN REGARD2023 winners list

UN CERTAIN REGARD PRIZE

HOW TO HAVE SEXdirected by Molly MANNING WALKER

JURY PRIZE

LES MEUTES (HOUNDS)directed by Kamal LAZRAQ

BEST DIRECTOR PRIZE

Asmae EL MOUDIRforKADIB ABYAD (THE MOTHER OF ALL LIES)

NEW VOICE PRIZE

AUGURE (OMEN)directed by BALOJI

ENSEMBLE PRIZE

CROWR (THE BURITI FLOWER)directed by Joo SALAVIZA & Rene NADER MESSORA

FREEDOM PRIZE

GOODBYE JULIAdirected by Mohamed KORDOFANI

Wine + Culture Festival Hosts at Underground Atlanta with Major Sponsors

May 2, 2023 | Business

 The Wine & Culture Festival, hosted by The Hue Society, is back with its 5th annual festival bringing wine enthusiasts and the Culture together to experience their theme, “Kingdom Come: Celebrating the Table We’ve Built,” during this epic weeklong event.

The Wine & Culture Festival is the most inclusive wine festival dedicated to consumer education, brand awareness, industry advancement, and cultural experiences through the Black lens. “We are excited to bring this Festival back to Atlanta for the fifth year! We receive amazing support from national and global brands for the Festival – this year we are really hoping to tap into the wonderful talent and top companies in Atlanta to join us. Our presence at the Underground Atlanta is significant,” says Tahiirah Habibi, the Festival’s Founder. “This is a perfect venue to make the Festival both family-friendly and have adult fun at one of Atlanta’s most historical landmarks, both above ground and underground.”

The signature two-day event, “The Mansion Underground,” is a cultural movement where the historic Underground Atlanta will transform into creatively curated theme-activated rooms representing the Culture with vivid backdrops, selfie spots, fierce DJs, and of course wine and food tastings. The festival’s location re-imagines the resilience and power of Black, brown, and indigenous communities by celebrating the tables that they’ve built.

Just a few of our highly anticipated events during the week include The Legacy Dinner, honoring those who have made a significant impact and contributions to the food, wine, and beverage industry. The Rosé Lounge culminates the phenomenal week of festivities with an abundance of Rosé and good vibes. Several of these events will take place at the festival’s host hotel, The Thompson Hotel Buckhead, a luxury boutique hotel in the heart of Atlanta. Attendees can stay at the host hotel to have direct access to many of the events and discounted room rates.

Finally, they are proud to once again announce a few of their major Festival sponsors and partners. This includes the official media sponsor, VinePair, as well as McBride Sisters Wine Company and Silver Oak.

About Tahiirah Habibi: Tahiirah is among the most celebrated female sommeliers in the country. Tahiirah’s visionary re-imagination of the industry will continue to shape the future for decades to come.

Selected to Wine Enthusiast’s prestigious 40 under 40 – and the first Black woman to grace its cover in 35 years – she also won the “Visionary of the Year” Wine Star Award and was named Advocate of the Year by VinePair. A co-founder of the Roots Fund, Tahiirah also founded The Hue Society to shine the spotlight on and celebrate the contributions of people of color in the wine industry, and serves as its President.

Tahiirah has been recognized in Vogue, BET, and The Robb Report. She is also on the Board of the James Beard Awards and will continue to use her influence to pioneer the necessary change for wine culture.

About The Hue Society: The Hue Society, founded in 2017 by Tahiirah Habibi, is a trailblazing organization increasing black, brown, and Indigenous representation and access in the wine industry. By connecting a prominent community of innovators, sommeliers, and winemakers, with a rapidly growing population of Black wine enthusiasts, The Hue Society is bridging the gap in economic inclusion and representation for communities of color.

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The New Media Film Festival Heralds 13th Year Anniversary with Global Winners

Oct 10, 2022 | Business

 The Annual New Media Film Festival celebrates its 13th year of global cinema appreciation. Creators from all over the world traveled to share their films and experience the excitement and expertise of creatives and rising talent. The sold-out film festival was full of energy and excitement, artists were glad to be back together after COVID prevented travel in prior years.

The New Media Film Festival continues to encourage creators of all media with an all-encompassing approach to the discovery, recognition and celebration of diverse new media content.

It is a place for everyone, whether a viewer or creator, from anywhere in the world and for all ages. The festival is showcases cutting edge content in classic and technology categories offering perks outside the norm of film festivals. Participants get to join screenings with Q & A’s, VIP Soiree, International Art Exhibit, Awards Ceremony hosted by the festival, partake in networking events as well as distribution and press opportunities; lastly, an opportunity to walk through the iconic red carpet alongside many of the Industry’s VIPs.

The festival offers $45,000 in awards for Best of Category, Top 3 Scripts, and a Grand Prize winner combined. Judges from numerous media and entertainment companies such as Marvel, HBO, BBC, PBS, Simon & Schuster, The Television Academy, Rolling Stone culled over 125 nominees from 29 countries, organizing 44 premieres in the heart of Los Angeles.

Award Winners for the 13th New Media Film Festival®

Africa

Best Socially Responsible – Chasing Childhood – Directors: Eden Wurmfeld and Margaret Munzer Loeb

Belgium

Best Short – Paradisiac – Director: Quentin Dujardin

Cyprus

Best Mixed Reality – Codex Oros Edemos – Director: Akis P. Tix

Germany

Best AI – Mercury XX – Director: Miriam Kuhlmann

New Zealand

Best Documentary – Ben Shemen – Director: Miriam Harris

Singapore

Best Animation – Timeless – Directors: Susan May Lee Lim, Samudra Kajal Saikia and Christina Teenz Tan

South Korea

Best Music Only – Across the Ocean – Composer: Michael W. Choi

Spain

Best S.T.E.A.M. – TXAC Planet – Director: Eterio Ortega

United Kingdom

Best TV – Love Locked – Director Breanne Krause

USA

Grand Prize – Classified (Pilot) – Director: Aemilia Scott

Best Augmented Reality – Isaac Lidar – Director: Christopher Ruane

Best Digital Comic – Caravaggio: A Light Before the Darkness – Writer: Ken Mora

Best Drone – 22 Weeks – Director: Robert Smith

Best Faith Family – Hashtag Blessed – Director: Stephanie McBain

Best Feature – Playing the Crease – Director: Jonathan Moch

Best Mobile/Tablet – Hamlet and Ophelia – Director: Scott Westerman

Best Music Video – There to Catch Me – Director: Bethany Ashton Wolf

Best New Media – KNOTWTR – Directors: Obi Nwankwo, Kostas Garcia and Zaawadi

Best Pilot – Fitness for All – Director: Michael Shaun Sandy

Best Podcast – Earth Eclipsed – Director: Nicholas Prufer

Best Script – Forgotten Christmas – Writer: Ash Gilpin

Best Snipler (30 Seconds) – Shadow Farm – Director: Gina Nemo (category archived this year) Best Student – Tragedy Strikes – Director: Mogan Gullet

Best Trailer – B1 – Director: Thomas I Parrish V

Best VR-360 – Tracing Paint – Directors: Michael Owen and Robin White Owen

Best Web Series – My Human Experience – Director: Sylvia Ray

About The New Media Film Festival

Since its creation in 2009, New Media Film Festival® is the 1st major festival to spotlight a wide variety of diverse and emergent media. It has certainly made its mark as an infinite catalyst for story and technology. This is a creative space that is open to all ages, cultures and types of media and content. There is respect and appreciation for all types of creators, and opportunities that make sure each one of them thrive outside and in the festival. From networking events to screenings and premieres, there is plenty of room and opportunity for creators to thrive and meet other creatives.

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