The 11th annual Cine Las Americas International Film Festival started Wednesday the 16th and runs through April 24th. NAICA spoke with Director of Programming, Jacqueline Rush Rivera on the direction of the festival this year, must see films, new venues and where CLA is going (and they are going places) in the coming years. If you are in Austin, Tx or the surrounding areas in the coming week, make sure to take advantage of the excellent screening opportunities facilitated by this intimate and intelligently programmed film festival. And don’t forget to listen to the podcast below!

To learn more about the festival, the screening venues, and to view a film schedule visit www.cinelasamericas.org.

“The mission of Cine Las Americas is to promote cross-cultural understanding and growth by educating, entertaining and challenging the diverse Central Texas community through film and media arts.”

(F.Y.I. click on ‘download’ to listen to podcast. the popup player is acting a little kooky on this one.)

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