NUVOtv, the premier English-language destination for Latino entertainment, will debut the official film selections for Nuvo Point of View: The Emerging Latino Filmmakers its showcase on Saturday, November 15 at a screening held in conjunction with the NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (Nfmla) film festival at the At&T Center in Los Angeles.
In addition, the televised special by the same name will include exclusive interviews with the filmmakers and host Gina Rodriguez (Jane the Virgin, "Filly Brown"), and will air on Thursday, December 4 at 8pm Et/Pt. Actor and SAG-aftra Board Member Jon Huertas (Castle, "The Objective") will also lend his support to the premiere event as one of the evening’s program presenters.
“We are extremely proud to present this exciting collection of films that showcase the work of some of the nation’s most talented aspiring Latino writers, directors and producers,” said Lynnette Ramirez, Svp of Programming, NUVOtv. “This programming will give audiences an intimate look at what drives each filmmaker’s creative process.”
Nuvo Point of View: The Emerging Latino Filmmakers was inspired by the creative vision of Jennifer Lopez and Nuyorican Productions to feature the top talented Latino screenwriters, producers and directors and is now presenting its third showcase since debuting in March of this year. Over 900 films have been submitted for the showcase to date and returning film jury members Gregory Nava, Frida Torresblanco and Michael Olmos were heavily involved in the selection process of the final four films.
Features Category:
"Avenues" (88 minutes) tells the story of Saul Sanchez who returns home to the rough Northeast Los Angeles neighborhood of Highland Park, also known as The Avenues, after serving a decade-long prison sentence. His hopes are in connecting with his daughter, whom he has never met. The film is both written and directed by Aaref Rodriguez and was shot in Los Angeles.
Shorts Category:
"Luna" (12 minutes), another Los Angeles production, presents a dramatic storyline with a young girl witnessing the murder of her family by a mysterious killer. Now she must try to survive before the killer finds her. Antonio Perez served as writer, producer and director.
"Meditation" (14 minutes) is the third film shot in Los Angeles and tells the story of a divorce mediation that spirals out of control for a husband, his soon-to-be ex-wife and their court-appointed mediator. The film was written and directed by Francisco Lorite, and produced by Bill Winett and Freddy Rodríguez.
"How You Doin’ Boy?" (4 minutes) is a character-driven hybrid short about the pint-sized elderly Latino “Gran'pa” who leaves a series of humorous unanswered voicemails for his grandson “Davy.” William D. Caballero served as writer, producer and director. The film was shot in New Jersey.
The deadline for submissions for the network’s fourth film showcase, which will air in Q4 of 2015, is July 1, 2015. Go to mynuvotv.com for more info.
About NUVOtv
NUVOtv (www.myNUVOtv.com) is the premier English-language destination for Latino entertainment, embodying the spirit, energy and richness of modern Latino culture. Providing original entertainment and lifestyle programming, NUVOtv is available in more than 32 million homes nationwide with major distribution partners: At&T U-verse, Comcast, Cox, Dish Network, Time Warner Cable and Verizon Fios. The network is widely available in all top Hispanic DMAs and most major U.S. markets including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Miami, Chicago and New York. Iconic superstar and powerhouse entrepreneur, Jennifer Lopez serves as NUVOtv’s Chief Creative Officer collaborating closely with the network on programming strategy, production and marketing.
In addition, the televised special by the same name will include exclusive interviews with the filmmakers and host Gina Rodriguez (Jane the Virgin, "Filly Brown"), and will air on Thursday, December 4 at 8pm Et/Pt. Actor and SAG-aftra Board Member Jon Huertas (Castle, "The Objective") will also lend his support to the premiere event as one of the evening’s program presenters.
“We are extremely proud to present this exciting collection of films that showcase the work of some of the nation’s most talented aspiring Latino writers, directors and producers,” said Lynnette Ramirez, Svp of Programming, NUVOtv. “This programming will give audiences an intimate look at what drives each filmmaker’s creative process.”
Nuvo Point of View: The Emerging Latino Filmmakers was inspired by the creative vision of Jennifer Lopez and Nuyorican Productions to feature the top talented Latino screenwriters, producers and directors and is now presenting its third showcase since debuting in March of this year. Over 900 films have been submitted for the showcase to date and returning film jury members Gregory Nava, Frida Torresblanco and Michael Olmos were heavily involved in the selection process of the final four films.
Features Category:
"Avenues" (88 minutes) tells the story of Saul Sanchez who returns home to the rough Northeast Los Angeles neighborhood of Highland Park, also known as The Avenues, after serving a decade-long prison sentence. His hopes are in connecting with his daughter, whom he has never met. The film is both written and directed by Aaref Rodriguez and was shot in Los Angeles.
Shorts Category:
"Luna" (12 minutes), another Los Angeles production, presents a dramatic storyline with a young girl witnessing the murder of her family by a mysterious killer. Now she must try to survive before the killer finds her. Antonio Perez served as writer, producer and director.
"Meditation" (14 minutes) is the third film shot in Los Angeles and tells the story of a divorce mediation that spirals out of control for a husband, his soon-to-be ex-wife and their court-appointed mediator. The film was written and directed by Francisco Lorite, and produced by Bill Winett and Freddy Rodríguez.
"How You Doin’ Boy?" (4 minutes) is a character-driven hybrid short about the pint-sized elderly Latino “Gran'pa” who leaves a series of humorous unanswered voicemails for his grandson “Davy.” William D. Caballero served as writer, producer and director. The film was shot in New Jersey.
The deadline for submissions for the network’s fourth film showcase, which will air in Q4 of 2015, is July 1, 2015. Go to mynuvotv.com for more info.
About NUVOtv
NUVOtv (www.myNUVOtv.com) is the premier English-language destination for Latino entertainment, embodying the spirit, energy and richness of modern Latino culture. Providing original entertainment and lifestyle programming, NUVOtv is available in more than 32 million homes nationwide with major distribution partners: At&T U-verse, Comcast, Cox, Dish Network, Time Warner Cable and Verizon Fios. The network is widely available in all top Hispanic DMAs and most major U.S. markets including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Miami, Chicago and New York. Iconic superstar and powerhouse entrepreneur, Jennifer Lopez serves as NUVOtv’s Chief Creative Officer collaborating closely with the network on programming strategy, production and marketing.
- 10/29/2014
- by Carlos Aguilar
- Sydney's Buzz
It took home the Skully Award for 'Best Short Film' at Screamest La 2013, and now you can see writer and director Antonio Perez's film Luna for yourself! Read on!
Produced by Perez, Eliz Giardino and Adrian Orozco and starring Arlene Santana, John Freeman and Daniela Leon, the almost 12-minute short revolves around a young girl who witnesses the brutal slaying of her family at the hands of a mysterious killer. Trapped alone in her house, she must now try to survive before the murderer finds her.
Perez, a writer and director based in Los Angeles, previously co-wrote the hit sci-fi short The Raven and is currently Senior Producer for On-Air Creative at mun2/NBCUniversal, where his work has received numerous awards. Luna is his love letter to the classic horror films that inspired his childhood nightmares, such as Halloween and An American Werewolf in London.
For more visit the official Luna website,...
Produced by Perez, Eliz Giardino and Adrian Orozco and starring Arlene Santana, John Freeman and Daniela Leon, the almost 12-minute short revolves around a young girl who witnesses the brutal slaying of her family at the hands of a mysterious killer. Trapped alone in her house, she must now try to survive before the murderer finds her.
Perez, a writer and director based in Los Angeles, previously co-wrote the hit sci-fi short The Raven and is currently Senior Producer for On-Air Creative at mun2/NBCUniversal, where his work has received numerous awards. Luna is his love letter to the classic horror films that inspired his childhood nightmares, such as Halloween and An American Werewolf in London.
For more visit the official Luna website,...
- 10/25/2013
- by Sean Decker
- DreadCentral.com
The 13th annual Screamfest Horror Film Festival has ended its ten-day run in Los Angeles, and the winners of the famed “Skully” Awards were announced at the closing night party held October 17th at the swanky Eclectic Wine Bar in North Hollywood.
Read on to see who took home the 10-pound prize and to have a look at our extensive photo gallery.
Hosted this year by yours truly and co-host Jonna Jackson, the evening found Ben Katai's feature flick Beneath to be the big winner, taking home six of the coveted Skully Awards (which were created by Academy Award-winning special effects wizard Stan Winston). See the rest of the winners of the Rachel Belofsky-founded festival, the largest and longest running horror fest in the United States, below.
Best Cinematography: Timothy A. Burton - Beneath
Best Student Short: Jeremy Robbins - Aftermath
Best Makeup: Gary Tunnicliffe - Beneath
Best Special...
Read on to see who took home the 10-pound prize and to have a look at our extensive photo gallery.
Hosted this year by yours truly and co-host Jonna Jackson, the evening found Ben Katai's feature flick Beneath to be the big winner, taking home six of the coveted Skully Awards (which were created by Academy Award-winning special effects wizard Stan Winston). See the rest of the winners of the Rachel Belofsky-founded festival, the largest and longest running horror fest in the United States, below.
Best Cinematography: Timothy A. Burton - Beneath
Best Student Short: Jeremy Robbins - Aftermath
Best Makeup: Gary Tunnicliffe - Beneath
Best Special...
- 10/19/2013
- by Sean Decker
- DreadCentral.com
Screamfest La 2013 kicked off with a bloody bang last night in North Hollywood, CA, at the Laemmle NoHo 7, and we were there to shoot the black carpet, catch the premiere of Ben Ketai's feature Beneath, and hit the opening night party. Read on!
Gracing the carpet, in addition to director Ketai, were Beneath cast members Kelly Noonan, Joey Kern, Eric Etebari, Lauren Gores and Rene Rivera, along with producers Kelly Wagner and Nick Phillips. Joining them for opening night were the following Screamfest 2013 film selection attendees (take a breath): director Matt Eskandari and writer Matt Lawson of The Gauntlet, The Banishing’s director Erlingur Ottar Thoroddsen and writer Brian McAuley, The Summoners' filmmaker Christian Ackerman, director Paul Hyett (The Seasoning House), Frost producer Ingvar Thordarson, director Samuel Gonzalez Jr. and actress Danielle Adams of Woodland Heights, Luna director Antonio Perez, director of Cannon Fodder Eitan Gafny, director...
Gracing the carpet, in addition to director Ketai, were Beneath cast members Kelly Noonan, Joey Kern, Eric Etebari, Lauren Gores and Rene Rivera, along with producers Kelly Wagner and Nick Phillips. Joining them for opening night were the following Screamfest 2013 film selection attendees (take a breath): director Matt Eskandari and writer Matt Lawson of The Gauntlet, The Banishing’s director Erlingur Ottar Thoroddsen and writer Brian McAuley, The Summoners' filmmaker Christian Ackerman, director Paul Hyett (The Seasoning House), Frost producer Ingvar Thordarson, director Samuel Gonzalez Jr. and actress Danielle Adams of Woodland Heights, Luna director Antonio Perez, director of Cannon Fodder Eitan Gafny, director...
- 10/9/2013
- by Sean Decker
- DreadCentral.com
Taking care of some international promotional duties, Gerard Butler attended a press conference for his new film “Olympus Has Fallen” in Tokyo, Japan today (May 28).
The “Ps: I Love You” actor was joined by Japanese model Nana Suzuki as he greeted fans and reporters at the Park Hyatt ahead of the June 8th theatrical release.
Earlier this month, Gerard was named as a possible replacement for Liam Hemsworth in the Universal Pictures production of “The Raven.”
The sci-fi flick will be an adaptation of Ricardo de Montreuil and Antonio Perez’s 2010 short film. If Butler signs on he’ll play a man with remarkable powers who is being chased by the government and the military.
The “Ps: I Love You” actor was joined by Japanese model Nana Suzuki as he greeted fans and reporters at the Park Hyatt ahead of the June 8th theatrical release.
Earlier this month, Gerard was named as a possible replacement for Liam Hemsworth in the Universal Pictures production of “The Raven.”
The sci-fi flick will be an adaptation of Ricardo de Montreuil and Antonio Perez’s 2010 short film. If Butler signs on he’ll play a man with remarkable powers who is being chased by the government and the military.
- 5/28/2013
- GossipCenter
The Hollywood Reporter says that Gerard Butler is in talks to star in the sci-fi film The Raven. The movie is based on a viral short film from 2010.
Synopsis:
Chris Black possesses a power that could lead to the destruction of the current regime, and they will stop at nothing to destroy him. The chase is on as Chris runs for his life in this sci-fi thriller set in an alternate and futuristic Los Angeles.
The Raven (2010) was directed by Ricardo de Montreuil and filmed on an Red camera with a budget of 5k in Los Angeles.
The Raven (2010)
Liam Hemsworth was originally attached to play the lead but that plan has since fizzled.
This is an interesting casting choice, given the fact the role seemed to suit a younger actor.
Michael Gilio wrote the script based on the short film’s story by de Montreuil and Antonio Perez.
Source:...
Synopsis:
Chris Black possesses a power that could lead to the destruction of the current regime, and they will stop at nothing to destroy him. The chase is on as Chris runs for his life in this sci-fi thriller set in an alternate and futuristic Los Angeles.
The Raven (2010) was directed by Ricardo de Montreuil and filmed on an Red camera with a budget of 5k in Los Angeles.
The Raven (2010)
Liam Hemsworth was originally attached to play the lead but that plan has since fizzled.
This is an interesting casting choice, given the fact the role seemed to suit a younger actor.
Michael Gilio wrote the script based on the short film’s story by de Montreuil and Antonio Perez.
Source:...
- 5/17/2013
- by Alex Corey
- LRMonline.com
Gerard Butler is currently eying the a role in The Raven.
Olympus Has Fallen star Butler is in talks to star in the Universal Pictures thriller.
Butler is tipped to play a man desired by both the government and the military for his special powers, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
The Raven is based on the 2010 short film of the same name, which was written by Ricardo de Montreuil and Antonio Perez. De Montreuil is still attached to direct The Raven.
Michael Gilio has adapted the script from Montreuil and Perez's original story, working from an earlier draft by Justin Marks.
Liam Hemsworth was previously in the running for the lead role in the movie before the project stalled.
Mark Wahlberg and Steve Levinson will also serve as producers with Paul Brooks. Scott Niemeyer - Brooks's colleague at Gold Circle - has been named as an executive producer on the feature.
Olympus Has Fallen star Butler is in talks to star in the Universal Pictures thriller.
Butler is tipped to play a man desired by both the government and the military for his special powers, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
The Raven is based on the 2010 short film of the same name, which was written by Ricardo de Montreuil and Antonio Perez. De Montreuil is still attached to direct The Raven.
Michael Gilio has adapted the script from Montreuil and Perez's original story, working from an earlier draft by Justin Marks.
Liam Hemsworth was previously in the running for the lead role in the movie before the project stalled.
Mark Wahlberg and Steve Levinson will also serve as producers with Paul Brooks. Scott Niemeyer - Brooks's colleague at Gold Circle - has been named as an executive producer on the feature.
- 5/17/2013
- Digital Spy
Although he has been busy with his many work projects as of late, it doesn't look like Gerard Butler is planning on slowing down anytime soon.
On Thursday (May 16), it was announced that the 43-year-old Scottish hunk is in talks to star in Universal Pictures' sci-fi flick "The Raven."
If negotiations are finalized, Butler would play a man with remarkable powers who is being chased by both the government and the military for his exceptional skills.
"The Raven" will be based on Ricardo de Montreuil and Antonio Perez's 2010 same-titled short film but at this time there is no word on a production start date.
On Thursday (May 16), it was announced that the 43-year-old Scottish hunk is in talks to star in Universal Pictures' sci-fi flick "The Raven."
If negotiations are finalized, Butler would play a man with remarkable powers who is being chased by both the government and the military for his exceptional skills.
"The Raven" will be based on Ricardo de Montreuil and Antonio Perez's 2010 same-titled short film but at this time there is no word on a production start date.
- 5/17/2013
- GossipCenter
As we pointed out when Liam Hemsworth was rumoured as star, no, The Raven is not a remake of the Edgar Allen Poe wannabe period thriller that starred John Cusack. It’s actually based on Ricardo de Montreuil’s ambitious, conspiracy-minded dystopian sci-fi thriller short (see below) and it looks like Gerard Butler is up to take the lead instead.Universal nabbed the rights to make the short into a movie back in 2010 with support from Mark Wahlberg’s production company. Assuming he signs on the dotted line, Butler will be a man who possesses remarkable powers that is hunted by the government and the military, who consider him both a threat and a possible new weapon.De Montreuil is set to direct based on a script that has seen work from Justin Marks and, more recently de Montreuil himself, working with original short scribe Antonio Perez.Butler last saw action in Olympus Has Fallen,...
- 5/16/2013
- EmpireOnline
Universal Pictures' next big sci-fi action movie, based on Ricardo de Montreuil and Antonio Perez's 2010 short film The Raven , is starting to gear up with the new announcement of a possible star. At one point, Liam Hemsworth ( The Hunger Games ) was in talks for the role but now it seems like negotiations have moved on to Scottish actor Gerard Butler, whose success with the recent action-thriller Olympus Has Fallen has made him a hot commodity in Hollywood once again. Adapted from the short by Michael Gilio and Justin Marks with plans for De Montreal to direct, the movie would have Butler playing a man with remarkable powers who is being chased by the government and the military who both want those powers working for them. The film will be produced and co-financed with...
- 5/16/2013
- Comingsoon.net
Liam Hemsworth is set to star in The Raven.
The Hunger Games star is close to signing on for the lead role in the Ricardo de Montreuil-directed film, reports Deadline.
The Raven will be based on the helmer's short film of the same name, and is said to be a sci-fi conspiracy thriller set in the near future.
The original film was written by Montreuil and Antonio Perez and starred Victor Lopez as Chris 'The Raven' Black.
The movie was shot over the course of 48 hours in downtown Los Angeles on a budget of $5,000.
Watch the short film below:...
The Hunger Games star is close to signing on for the lead role in the Ricardo de Montreuil-directed film, reports Deadline.
The Raven will be based on the helmer's short film of the same name, and is said to be a sci-fi conspiracy thriller set in the near future.
The original film was written by Montreuil and Antonio Perez and starred Victor Lopez as Chris 'The Raven' Black.
The movie was shot over the course of 48 hours in downtown Los Angeles on a budget of $5,000.
Watch the short film below:...
- 4/3/2013
- Digital Spy
Earlier today there was official news that Mark Wahlberg had signed on to star and produce a big-screen version of Richardo de Montriuil’s short film “The Raven”. Now here’s all six minutes of that short film (well, five minutes and a minute of closing credits, anyway) that was apparently so good Hollywood decided to give de Montriuil some serious mullah to make a big-screen version. The short apparently costed only $5,000 to make, with a script by Ricardo de Montreuil and Antonio Perez. Chris Black possesses a power that could lead to the destruction of the current regime, and they will stop at nothing to destroy him. The chase is on as Chris runs for his life in this sci-fi thriller set in an alternate and futuristic Los Angeles. I have to admit, de Montriuil clearly has a great eye for cinematic visuals. Aesthetically speaking, the short also kinda...
- 12/8/2010
- by Nix
- Beyond Hollywood
A few months ago we shared a short film titled The Raven, which at the time was making the rounds at studios potentially interested in turning the work into a feature. This has of course been a trend this year, in part thanks to the success of District 9. Now Latino Review reports that the project, which will retain Peruvian director Ricardo de Montreuil at the helm, has found a home at Universal. A script is currently being written by Justin Marks (Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun Li) and Mark Wahlberg is confirmed to be producing and starring in the adaptation.
If it's a straight lift and stretch from the short, Wahlberg would presumably play Chris Black, aka The Raven, a telekinetic man on the run for some unknown reason and pursued by police drones that resemble similar flying machines from Back the Future II and the Terminator films.
If it's a straight lift and stretch from the short, Wahlberg would presumably play Chris Black, aka The Raven, a telekinetic man on the run for some unknown reason and pursued by police drones that resemble similar flying machines from Back the Future II and the Terminator films.
- 7/19/2010
- by Christopher Campbell
- Cinematical
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.