Issue Date: 11/16/09
Latin film festival brings actor's dreams to life
By Camilo Barrero
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Showcasing three international films from Colombia, Mexico and Spain at the conclusion of the 16th San Diego Latino Film Festival, the Media Arts Center San Diego featured screenings of "Perro Come Perro,"(Dog Eat Dog) "Voy A Explotar"(I'm Gonna Explode) and "Fermat's Room" from Nov. 6 to 12.
At the director's circle reception held in San Diego, Ethan Van Thillo, executive director and founder of Media Arts Center San Diego, announced that the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences granted the festival a $20.000 grant.
Maria Deschamps, the lead actress from the Mexican film "Voy A Explotar," said that being part of the film was "like a dream come true."
Deschamps, 19, filmed the movie when she was 17 years old in Guanajuato, Mexico and right after she graduated from high school.
The actress, who had only previously been part of small theatrical pieces, stepped to the big screen along with another freshman actor.
The film has met with success through several award nominations worldwide.
When asked about future projects or participation in national shows, known as novelas, the actress said: "Those are different kind of productions that require something I don't fit in. I started my acting career in a different discipline … I prefer theatrical art and as for now I want to continue with my studies."
Throughout the screening week Deschamps led different acting workshops at Mission Valley Center in San Diego.
To learn more about the San Diego Latino Film Festival, watch trailers and learn
about upcoming events visit its Web site.
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posted 12/23/09 @ 8:05 AM PST
At Latino Film Festival were shown great films.
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