Category Archives: Film

Thank You!… ¡Muchas gracias!

Thank you for following us and for making the second Latin Media and Entertainment Week (LMEW) a success! But our activities don’t end here.  We have 22 other great annual events during the year, and we want you to continue … Continue reading

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60 Short Films Under One Roof. Corto Circuito Starts!

The King Juan Carlos Center’s 8th annual CortoCircuito Short Film Festival will present the New York audience with over 60 examples of today’s best Latino short filmmaking, including premieres from Argentina, Brazil, Chile,Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua, Salvador, Peru, Puerto Rico Spain and Uruguay, as well as a rich selection of short films … Continue reading

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Corto Circuito to Showcase 52 Shorts During LMEW

The King Juan Carlos I of Spain Center of New York University and film programmer Diana Vargas present the eighth annual CortoCircuito short film festival, bringing more than 52 titles from Latin America and the U.S. The festival, an official … Continue reading

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Why NYC is the Capital of Latin Media & Entertainment

This year, the LMEC proudly releases the first New York City: The Capital of Latin Media & Entertainment Fact Pack, comparing and contrasting New York and other U.S. cities with large Latin populations. Some fun facts: NYC is the home of 96 … Continue reading

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The LMEW official program is now available online!

Discover the great culture that New York offers and experience a sensational combination of Latin events that show you the depth, artistry, talent, and diversity of Latin New York. Visit LMEW’s Web page to download your copy. Mark your calendars and … Continue reading

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Free Screening of ‘La Toma’ Joins LMEW

As part of this year’s Latin Media & Entertainment Week, Cinema Tropical presents La Toma, a documentary feature about the day in 1985 in which a guerrilla group stormed the country’s Palace of Justice, home to Colombia’s Supreme Court. Admission is … Continue reading

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September is also a celebration of Mexico

Join New York City in a celebration of all-things Mexico with Celebrate Mexico Now. Now in its eighth year, this event is a two-week festival featuring a variety of events from film screenings to music performances to culinary tastings, representing the best … Continue reading

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Welcome to NYC’s 2011 Latin Media and Entertainment Week!

Are you ready for some -Latin-infused- fun? New York City is proud to announce the second annual Latin Media and Entertainment Week (October 3-9,) a week loaded with cultural events showcasing the great talent of the city’s Latin communities. Last … Continue reading

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Mayor Bloomberg Announces Latin Media & Entertainment Week

Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg today announced Latin Media & Entertainment Week, a collection of art, music, networking, business functions, and cultural events across the City, with an estimated economic impact of $3 million. The Latin Media and Entertainment Commission (LMEC) … Continue reading

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Carlos Manzano and LMEW Featured in NYC Paper

Carlos Manzano, the Executive Director of the Latin Media and Entertainment Commission, (LMEC) is featured in the Oct. 1-7 issue of El Especialito. Manzano talks about the many exciting events coming up for the first-ever Latin Media & Entertainment Week … Continue reading

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