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6th Annual La Vida Es Cortos/Life is Shorts Festival

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Houston’s one-of-a-kind shorts festival that celebrates and illuminates Latinx stories through short plays, short films, and dance. The festival will once again feature “La Vida Es Cortitos,” two morning performances to delight and excite young audiences ages 5 and up! 

 

Following every performance, audiences will vote for their favorite short film. At the final performance, the top films will compete to win a $100 cash prize and the chance to be named “LVEC 2024 Audience Favorite Film!”Read more

Ki'mon!

African Music Library and PIQL

Ki'mon!

The Eastern Nigerian Afro-Funk Revolution: 1970-1980

The African Music Library in conjunction with Piql and Ibajie is excited to present to you Ki’mon! The Eastern Nigerian Afro-Funk Revolution: 1970-1980. Ki'mon! is a documentary directed by lawyer and historian Nze Ed Emeka Keazor, produced by him and veteran Afro-Funk drummer Eddie Offeyi, and executive produced by Muni King-KeazorObi Asika, and Ed Keazor. This documentary delves into the vibrant Afro-Funk music scene in Eastern Nigeria after the Nigerian Biafra War. The film chronicles how a generation of musical legends provided healing and hope through their art, creating a powerful soundtrack for a nation in recovery and transformation.Read more

The Dichotomy of Hattie McDaniel

Vincent Victoria Presents

The Dichotomy of Hattie McDaniel

Screenwriter/Director Vincent Victoria offers a historic film about the contradictory life of the first African American Academy Award Winner

The Dichotomy of Hattie Mc Daniel is the first full length feature film ever produced about Hattie McDaniel. The film tackles her contradictory personas; one that was seen on the silver screen and one that was seen in her personal life. The film will also examine the opposing feelings and emotions that the actress felt the night she won the Oscar while still facing racism and bigotry on what should have been her greatest professional triumph.Read more

Angel Waves

Hermez

Angel Waves

World Premiere, written by Hermez, directed by Lynette Guidry

World Premiere 

Angel Waves is a compelling short film that tells the story of Angel, a young dancer whose dream of attending Juilliard becomes a test of resilience as she faces the challenges of her personal life. Set against a backdrop of hope and determination, Angel's journey unfolds with a mix of vulnerability and strength, painting an intimate portrait of ambition against all odds.

Accompanied by an original soundtrack that pushes the boundaries of storytelling, Angel Waves seamlessly blends music and film to create an immersive experience. Join us on November 19th for the premiere, where a new journey begins. A journey where visual narrative and sound harmonize to evoke raw emotion and inspiration.Read more

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