The New York International Latino Film Festival after 13 year run – – CLOSED

According to the Daily News, the New York International Latino Film Festival’s Calixto Chinchilla announced this week that he is closing the curtains on the festival.

There seems to be a controversy surrounding the closing of the festival between Calixto Chinchilla – founder of the event and Elizabeth Gardner co-director.  It seems economic distress or just work load are the reasons for the closure.

Que pena, this does not bode well for our people, our culture and our Industry.

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