Film Blogger Chicana from Chicago sheds insights on Latino films at this year’s LA Film Festival

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The summertime, downtown set, glitzy yet ‘cashz’ LA Film Festival, presented by Film Independent has announced their film lineup today.  The verdict on the Latino rep?  Compared to the last three festivals I’ve examined this … [Read more...]

Web Content Creators Focus on Spanish Speakers

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For several years, networks and channels with programming aimed at Hispanic viewers have been increasing their presence during the annual television industry ritual known as upfront week, when advertisers and agencies are wooed before the coming fall … [Read more...]

Crowdfunding, a lucrative vehicle to jump start an idea

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According to the Associated Press, the Scrubs actor, Zach Braff is the latest celebrity to successfully fund a film through Kickstarter. He raised $2 million in three days to fund a follow-up to his 2004 film, Garden State. Currently, more than … [Read more...]

Filly Brown debuts with impressive box office haul, high audience score

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Urban family drama Filly Brown which premiered in Miami at Hispanicize 2013 to strong media and social reviews grossed an impressive $1.3 million in limited release in 188 screens this past weekend.  With a per screen take of $7,250 the Youssef … [Read more...]

What You Need To Know About Social’s Future

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Will social influence become as important as SEO rankings? iMediaConnection contributor Heather Sundell thinks so. Below is an excerpt of her top five social media predictions for 2012. What value does your brand place on being sharable vs. being … [Read more...]