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On this episode we have film maker Steven Luna who talks about how much his mind and perspective has shifted since he started making art and losing a pilar in his life in the process of learning the art of film making and photography. We talk about his latest project "Fiebre" a shor documentary dedicated to Elevate Baseball Academy in Dominican Republic following the work and passion of the coashes and the players. Luna also talks about shedding the desire to be validated through accolades and creating work that is selfless and serves the people he is telling stories about. Then he goes on to talk about how he found his wife and thinking about marrying her just a month of meeting her. Another dope conversation with an ordinary person, doing extraordinary things.---Steven Luna is an award-winning filmmaker, director, and photographer whose work has screened at international film festivals and exhibitions. His 2024 short doc 'Fiebre' won Best Documentary Short at the Oklahoma Cine Latino Film Festival and screened at the 41st Chicago Latino Film Festival. His photography was selected by a Guggenheim Museum curator for the 103rd Annual Bendheim Exhibit, and he's received RISCA grants for both writing and photography.Steven was Co-Producer and First AD on 'Playland' (2023), which premiered at IFFR and Tribeca, and is the Co-Partner and Lead Director of Photography at DominiRican Productions. He also founded De Cerca Films and co-launched Ojo y Alma in 2025 with fellow artists Noemi Gonzalez and Joel Farias Godinez Jr.A proud Dominican-American, Steven holds an MFA from Emerson College and has taught at ICA Boston, AS220, Rhode Island College, and more. His storytelling is soulful, people-centered, and rooted in uplifting underrepresented voices through film.Follow Steven Luna on IG https://www.instagram.com/stevenbluna/ Follow De Cerca Production Company on IG https://www.instagram.com/decercafilms/Visit the website: https://stevenluna.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAacNfCw0luZkHrCB669_pVMTa-yT32nlaAKJt_GniwhwcoGDOW4acng-zPnU6Q_aem_UUwUCD-1ABEbBdJ_lsdj5A ---In the Dominican Republic, baseball isn't just a sport—it's life.FIEBRE follows teen Derrick Aquino and others at Elevate Baseball Academy as they chase MLB dreams with relentless drive, sacrificing family time and carrying generational hopes.En República Dominicana, el béisbol no es solo un deporte; es vida.FIEBRE sigue a Derrick Aquino y otros jóvenes en la Academia Elevate mientras persiguen sus sueños con pasión y sacrificio, buscando llegar a las grandes ligas. ---Steven Luna - FIEBRE StatementAWARD WINNER - BEST DOCUMENTARY SHORT FILM - 11th Annual Oklahoma Cine LatinoFilm FestivalOFFICIAL SELECTION - 41st Annual Chicago Latino Film FestivalOFFICIAL SELECTION - Big Apple Film FestivalOFFICIAL SELECTION - NSP Latiné Shorts Film FestivalOFFICIAL SELECTION - 15th Annual Latino & Native American Film Festival

Bio:About Silvia Manrique Silvia Manrique is a Chicago-based Brazilian and Latin Jazz vocalist. She has performed at respected venues and festivals like the Old Town School of Folk Music, the Logan Square Arts Festival, the Chicago World Music Festival, the Chicago Latino Film Festival and the Millennium Park Summer Music festival at the beautiful Pritzker Pavilion. In 2016, she participated in the album ‘Aquarela,' a compilation of children's songs arranged and produced by the incomparable Paulinho Garcia who says she “carries a song with mastery, both melodically and rhythmically.” Silvia is also plays percussion focused on the Brazilian tamborim, completing studies with Carnaval-style samba percussion masters like Mestre Ailton Nunes of the Mangueira Samba School, Dudu Fuentes of Monobloco and Bangalafumenga, Jorge Alabe and Mestre Jonas of Mocidade Independente. About Fabiana Cozza Fabiana Cozza has been heralded by critics and the public as a leading performer in contemporary Brazilian music. In September 2020, “Dos Santos” was born, her eighth and latest album, a contemporary work that is a tribute to the cultural universe of Brazilian Afro-native religions. In 2017, she published her first book of poems, Álbum Duplo, by the editor Pedra Papel Tesoura.Fabiana has taken Brazilian music to festivals in Israel, Germany, France, Canada, USA, Bulgaria, Chile, Spain, Portugal, Sweden, Cuba, Moçambique, Cape Verde and worked with celebrated artists including Sadao Watanabe, HR Big Band (Germany), Mú Mbana (Guiné Bissau) and Omara Portuondo (Cuba). About Fi Maróstica Fi Maróstica is an upright and electric bass player, born in the city of Ourinhos (SP), who has shared the stage with many renowned artists including Hermeto Pascoal, Toquinho, Miucha, Elza Soares, Hamilton de Holanda, Rosa Passos, Maria Gadu, among others. In addition to concerts in Brazil with several of these names, Fi has already toured several countries, passing through South America, North America, Europe and Asia. He also received several awards at renowned festivals in Brazil, such as best instrumentalist (Festival Botucanto - 2010 and Festival de Música de Sorocaba - 2013), in addition to being a finalist in this category for the Brazilian Professional Music Awards in 2017 and 2018, the year in which who was also won in the Contact: press@silviamusic.com Chicago Jazz Artist Silvia Manrique Releases Debut EP ‘Sonho' Featuring Collaborations with Renowned Brazilian Artists Chicago-based jazz artist Silvia Manrique releases her Latin/Brazilian jazz solo debut EP titled ‘Sonho' available now. Recorded at São Paulo's prestigious Estúdio Arsis and musically directed by award-winning Brazilian musical artist Fabiana Cozza, this 4-song EP serves as an introduction to Manrique's delicate delivery and unique blend of Latin and Brazilian jazz and contemporary sounds. A fixture in the Chicago Brazilian jazz and samba scene for many years, Silvia is a three-time performer for Chicago's World Music Festival. Described by music critic Peter Margasak as “a natural, delivering sophisticated melodies with ease and sensuality,” Silvia has opened for world music artists like Dona Onete, Céu and Luisa Maita and recorded vocals for national advertisements for brands including State Farm and McDonald's. In 2016, she recorded the full-length ‘Aquarela' with the critically acclaimed Paulinho Garcia under the GLP label featuring Brazilian classics designed to introduce children to the Brazilian Portuguese language. A bout with breast cancer in 2020 led her to refocus on her artistic career and this EP commemorates her official return to music. “This release is titled ‘Sonho' because it means dream in Portuguese – and this EP is exactly that, the realization of a deep desire to record music not only for pleasure but also for posterity,” said Silvia, who began vocal training with Fabiana Cozza while undergoing chemotherapy as a way to release stress. “Fabiana really encouraged me to stop thinking of singing as a hobby or a pastime – it really is a vocation that I have to nurture every day for the wellbeing of my body and soul.” ‘Sonho' features covers of classic world jazz songs by Rosa Passos, Joyce Moreno, Henri Salvador, as well as a bolero by legendary Cuban composer Frank Dominguez, a nod to Silvia's Latin American (Mexican) heritage. Cozza, a force in Brazilian music and two-time winner of the Prêmio da Música Brasileira, the Brazilian equivalent of a Grammy award, produced and had a hand in selecting repertoire and instrumentation. The songs were carefully arranged by acclaimed bassist and creative musician Fi Maróstica, known for his innovative style that brings bass to the forefront of the musical mix. Rounding out the musical performance are two young stars of the vibrant São Paulo jazz scene, Nichollas Maia on piano and Matheus Marinho on drums. Track listing for ‘Sonho' includes: ● Dunas (Passos) ● Tú Me Acostumbraste (Dominguez) ● E Vamos Lá (Moreno) ● Dans Mon Île (Salvador) The EP is available now on all streaming platforms. For more information about Silvia Manrique and her music, please visit www.silviamusic.com. PORTUGUESE VERSION Contato de imprensa: press@silviamusic.com Silvia Manrique, artista de jazz de Chicago, lança EP de estreia ‘Sonho' com colaborações com Artistas Brasileiros Renomados CHICAGO (26 de maio de 2023) – Silvia Manrique, artista de jazz de Chicago, lança seu EP solo de jazz latino/brasileiro intitulado ‘Sonho', disponível hoje. Gravado no prestigioso Estúdio Arsis de São Paulo e dirigido musicalmente pela premiada artista musical brasileira Fabiana Cozza, este EP de 4 canções serve como uma introdução à entrega delicada de Manrique e à mistura única de jazz latino e brasileiro e sons contemporâneos. Uma figura fixa na cena brasileira de jazz e samba de Chicago por muitos anos, Silvia já se apresentou três vezes no Chicago World Music Festival. Descrita pelo crítico musical Peter Margasak como “um talento natural, entregando melodias sofisticadas com facilidade e sensualidade,” Silvia abriu para artistas da world music como Dona Onete, Céu e Luisa Maita e gravou vocais para publicidades nacionais de marcas como State Farm e McDonald's. Em 2016, ela gravou o longa 'Aquarela' com o aclamado Paulinho Garcia sob o selo GLP com clássicos brasileiros com o fim de introduzir as crianças ao idioma português brasileiro. Uma luta contra o câncer de mama em 2020 a levou a retomar a sua carreira artística e este EP comemora seu retorno oficial à música. “Este lançamento se chama 'Sonho' porque este EP é exatamente isso, a concretização de uma vontade profunda de gravar música não só para o prazer, mas também para a posteridade," disse Silvia, que iniciou o treinamento vocal com Fabiana Cozza durante a quimioterapia como forma de liberar o estresse. “Fabiana me encorajou muito a parar de pensar em cantar como um hobby ou passatempo – realmente é uma vocação que tenho que cultivar todos os dias para o bem-estar do meu corpo e alma.” 'Sonho' apresenta covers de canções clássicas do jazz mundial de Rosa Passos, Joyce Moreno, Henri Salvador, bem como um bolero do lendário compositor cubano Frank Dominguez, uma homenagem à herança latino-americana (mexicana) de Silvia. Cozza, uma força da música brasileira e duas vezes vencedora do Prêmio da Música Brasileira, o equivalente brasileiro ao Grammy, produziu e participou da seleção de repertório e instrumentação. As músicas foram cuidadosamente arranjadas pelo aclamado baixista e músico criativo Fi Maróstica, conhecido por seu estilo inovador que traz o baixo para o primeiro plano da mixagem musical. Completando a apresentação musical estão duas jovens estrelas do jazz paulistano, Nichollas Maia no piano e Matheus Marinho na bateria. A lista de faixas de ‘Sonho' inclui: Dunas (Passos) Tú Me Acostumbraste (Dominguez) E Vamos Lá (Moreno) Dans Mon Île (Salvador) O EP já está disponível em todas as plataformas de streaming. Para mais informações sobre Silvia Manrique e sua música, visite www.silviamusic.comLinks:Silvia Manrique: https://www.instagram.com/silvia_music and silviamusic.com Fi Marostica: https://linktr.ee/fimarosticaNichollas Maia: https://www.instagram.com/_nichollass/Matheus Marinho: https://tratore.ffm.to/vinticinco and https://www.instagram.com/marinho2o Fabiana Cozza: https://www.fabianacozza.com.br and https://www.instagram.com/fabianacozza

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Capítulo 029: On this episode of Ocu-Pasión we are joined by Teatro Vista's Co-Artistic Directors Wendy Mateo and Lorena Diaz.  Listen in as we discuss pushing the boundaries of digital theatre, creating a safe space for artists to explore, and a sisterhood that has lasted over two decades. Teatro Vista, Theatre With A View is firmly committed to sharing and celebrating the riches of Latino culture with all Chicago theatre audiences. This commitment stems from the belief that there are as may similarities as there are differences, and that perhaps the answer to breaking down the walls of prejudice and stereotypes lies in understanding these differences. Ultimately, it is through this "view" that Teatro Vista intends to bridge the gap between Latino and non-Latino cultures in Chicago.Diaz and Mateo are a “multihyphenated jefa” comedy duo who have enjoyed their creative partnership for more than 20 years. They co-founded (with six other partners) their own content creation studio, Chicago4Real, and co-host their livestream show Bochinche at Nite on the studio's Twitch channel. They have co-written and directed several films including Good Mothers (official selection of HBO NY Latino Film Festival and the Chicago Latino Film Festival), Sunset 1919, written by J. Nicole Brooks in collaboration with Lookingglass Theatre, and Identified, produced by Full Spectrum Features. As Dominizuelan, they performed nationally for years and pursued several independent projects, including co-writing and starring in the comedy web-series Dominizuelan Consulate, created in collaboration with Fred Armisen, producer/director Alice Mathias and Mas Mejor Productions.Diaz (she/her/hers), a “Made in Chicago” hybrid of Peruvian Indigenous descent and American Latino swagger, has bounced between Chicago's theater and comedy scenes for 15 years. She is familiar to Teatro Vista audiences for portraying Carolina in the company's acclaimed 2018 world premiere The Madres by Stephanie Alison Walker. She subsequently co-directed Teatro Vista's 2019 premiere of Walker's sequel, The Abuelas. Her many other collaborations include work with Jo Cattell and Steppenwolf 1700 (Tumbao, a live radio play), iO Chicago (People in the City), Mike Oquendo Productions, Goodman, Playground Theatre and The Second City. She is most commonly known for her work over six seasons as the snarky Nurse Doris on Dick Wolf's Chicago Med, Fire and PD franchise.Mateo (she/her/hers) is a Chicago-based comedian, actor, writer, director and filmmaker. Mateo has been seen throughout the city's stages including Lookingglass Theatre, where she is an artistic associate, Steppenwolf 1700 and Playground Theater. Her directing credits include the 2018 play Not for Sale 2.0 by Guadalis del Carmen at UrbanTheater Company. On TV she performs in shows like NBC's Chicago PD, as guest star Chicago Med, and as “Ronnie” in the forthcoming Station Eleven on HBO. Aside from her focus on expanding representation in media, Mateo is also an equity, diversity, and inclusion consultant and facilitator with the Nova Collective and her own consulting company, Ina Consulting. Follow Lorena & Wendyhttps://www.instagram.com/itslorenadiaz/https://www.wendymateo.com/https://www.instagram.com/itswendymateo/ Follow Teatro Vistahttps://www.teatrovista.org/https://www.facebook.com/TeatroVista/https://www.instagram.com/teatrovista/https://www.youtube.com/user/TeatroVistaChicago 

On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek catches up with some of the people behind the Chicago Latino Film Festival as they prepare to welcome audiences back after a two-year pandemic pause. The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, join Gary to discuss Victory Gardens' timely world premiere, IN EVERY GENERATION. Later in the show, Gary has a story about a west suburban museum that will be presenting an Andy Warhol exhibit next year. And Gary talks to the author of a biography about the one and only Jeff Goldblum.

The Behind the Confident Smile Podcast is a weekly conversation with Bianca Cotton, founder of the Behind the Confident Smile, author, wife, mom, poet, and hope dealer. Join me on this journey of revealing what's behind your smile. We will have special guests, some poetry, and inspiration. We are grateful to have, Alexandra M. Hunter, on the show to talk about her career in acting and what's behind her smile. She is a deeply reflective woman with grit. Alexandra is an eloquent voice of the Millennial Generation - inspiring hope, energizing purpose, actualizing change, and empowering visionaries for success in the entertainment industry. As an actress, she assists experts, students, and leaders to communicate their philosophies through the mediums of stage, radio and, screen. Alexandra, Chicago-native, is a graduate of Grand Valley State University and the University of Chicago. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Film and Video Production and holds a certificate in Nonprofit Board Leadership. After obtaining her formal education and working in the industry, honing in on the desire to become a distinguished actress was paramount. Alexandra trained at the British American Drama Academy's Midsummer In Oxford Program in association with Yale School of Drama. Prior to training in the U.K., she completed classes at the Acting Studio Chicago. Her professional expertise derives from 20 years in the film and non-profit industries. Early in her career at 12 years old, she served as one of two youth programming directors for the Chicago International Children's Film Festival by viewing and critiquing over 600 international films. Alexandra has worked with companies such as Panasonic, WVON, Giffoni International Film Festival, Facets Multimedia, and Samsung Mobile. In various industry capacities, Alexandra has most recently worked with AT&T, American Girl, LunaBar, the Chicago Latino Film Festival, and the Lupus Society of Illinois where she sits as an auxiliary board member. Where to find Alexandra www.AlexandraMHunter.com @alexandramhun @CHICAontheGO Are you connecting with us on IG @behindtheconfidentsmilepodcast and our host @biancancotton Thanks for tuning in. Leave a review. Share this episode with a friend!

Alejandro A. Riera is a long-time film critic and publicist based in Chicago, is the Movies & TV Editor at MANO magazine. He's written for a number of outlets and publications, and has worked with the Chicago International Film Festival, the Chicago Latino Film Festival and the Gene Siskel Film Center's Panorama Latinx initiative. You can follow him on Twitter at @AlejandroARiera.-----------------------------------------Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts! https://apple.co/2IRbpTq-----------------------------------------Find Hector     Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hectorluisalamo Twitter: https://twitter.com/hectorluisalamo YouTube: https://bit.ly/2Wcn8yF Clips Channel: https://bit.ly/37VRESV Website: https://manomagazine.com 

Don't forget to read the Cinefile Cinelist every week at www.cinefile.info Episode #14 of the Cine-Cast is all about the Chicago Latino Film Festival! To start, Associate Editor Ben Sachs speaks with contributors Megan Fariello and Marilyn Ferdinand about this year's line-up, with each participant recommending some of their favorite films on the slate, before reflecting on the festival as a whole. Then, Ben and fellow Associate Editor Kathleen Sachs interview CLFF founder and executive director Pepe Vargas about the history of the festival, the programmers' criteria for selecting films, and what viewers can learn from the festival about Latino culture. The introductory theme is by local film composer Ben Van Vlissingen. Find out more about his work here: www.benvanv.com

Reset brings on the founder of the Latino Film Festival and a director to talk about the history of the event and what it means to them. Most of the festival will be held online and can be streamed online with a few drive-in options available in Pilsen. For more information visit chicagolatinofilmfestival.org/films

En esta nueva edición de Voces del Español, Pepe Vargas, director del Chicago Latino Film Festival, nos habla sobre temas y retos de la edición 37 del festival el cual da inicio este jueves 8 de abril.

Hoy en Buenos Días América vivimos un programa muy emotivo a propósito de que se cumplen 19 años del ataque terrorista, uno de los más grandes en la historia de la humanidad, conocidos como los ataques del 9-11.Hoy quisimos rendir un homenaje a las personas que perdieron su vida y a los grandes héroes "los bomberos" que lucharon en esta tragedia, es por ello que tuvimos el feedback de uno de ellos, sin lugar a dudas, fue importante conversar con el teniente Jorge Luis Torres de la Unidad de Rescate 4 de Bomberos de la Ciudad de Nueva York, así como también conversar con Johann Dominguez, ex policía de Nueva York que vivió en carne propia esta 9-11 y Alberto, ex marine, como oyente participó en el programa del día de hoy.Pero también tuvimos la oportunidad de conversar la experiencia de Max Pérez Jiménez desde Nueva York relatando qué ocurrió en la redacción un día como aquel.Y el Dr. Mejía Torres también nos vino a hablar una parte importante de esos hechos vividos desde su propia experiencia.La oportunidad de darle un poco de color a nuestro programa, también con la entrevista con Rafa Calderón en nuestro segmento Siempre Contigo, Alianza Contigo un evento comunitario de distribución de alimentos que ya esta por comenzar en Estados Unidos.Además, Mario Anaya conversó con nosotros desde Los Ángeles hablándonos de lo difícil que se esta viviendo en la costa oeste gracias a los incendios.Y conversamos con Pepe Vargas, fundador del Chicago Latino Film Festival a propósito de su edición número 36 que comienza el próximo 18 de septiembre.

Pepe Vargas, director del Chicago Latino Film Festival, nos habla de su trabajo en este festival... y cómo él ve el cine como una herramienta más para luchar contra la discriminación de los latinos en Estados Unidos.

Chicago City Treasurer candidate Ameya Pawar joins us to talk about his vision for the city’s economic future, which includes creating a public bank that would offer low-interest loans to support home-buyers and business owners. Plus, the Chicago Latino Film Festival kicks off this week. Founder Pepe Vargas talks about the festival's origins and what to expect with this year's lineup of around 100 films.

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Episode 40. Towards the end of our conversation Daniel Maldonado says that “dealing with rejection is soul crushing and it never ends...it’s about managing expectations." In this matter, I feel Daniel’s next of kin. What do you say? Doesn’t the match make us usable, strong, and mature if you meet it in the eye? Every down-and-up a swallow. Standing. Daniel Maldonado is steady like that, like an oak, and owning his journey as a writer, director, and filmmaker. His movie H.O.M.E. is beautiful. They went rogue. The director, cast, and crew, filming underground NY-MTA... H.O.M.E. is on tour: Festival Internacional de Cine en Guadalajara (market) - Festival Internacional Cine, Álamos Mágico (screening) - San Diego Latino Film Festival (screening) - North Hollywood CineFest (screening) - Phoenix Film Festival (screening) - Chicago Latino Film Festival (screening) - Bentonville Film Festival (screening). Home is where the heart is… #H.O.M.E. #HOMEthefilm #DanielMaldonado #Latino #filmmaker #NALIP #NFAND #PanAmerican #Multi-lingual #Conversations #Arts #Culture #Society #Resistance #FreeCulture #Stories #Immigrants #HumanRights