The film is from The Gilbert Entertainment Group & Avenida Productions’
Before marking its Los Angeles debut during the closing night at The Panamanian International Film Festival in Los Angeles (PIFFLA), the award-winning film Our Quinceañera has already been hailed as a “Heartfelt and inspiring documentary about the kindness and generosity of a community that is more than willing to give of itself – although it, too, is limited by its own lack of resources.” says Kiko Martinez of REMEZCLA.
Los Angeles Premiere
Panamanian International Film Festival in Los Angeles Presents Panafest 5
Closing Night
Date: Sunday, October 20th, 2019
Media Check-in: 6:00 p.m. PST
Red Carpet: 7:00 p.m. PST
Screening: 8:00 p.m. PST
Location: Downtown Independent
Directed by Fanny Veliz Grande and produced by Avenida Productions, Our Quinceañera highlights San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy principal and former mayor of the town, Gilbert Galván and other members in the South Texas community of San Benito.
The documentary brings a revealing look at how Galván and the community members now annually come together to celebrate the quinceañera, a symbolic transition in Latino culture from childhood to young womanhood, for every teenage girl in their town who wants a quinceañera celebration, but cannot afford one. The event was originally hosted for four of the town’s girls, but it has now evolved into an annual town event which last time included 74 of the local girls.
Avenida Productions
Avenida Productions is a production and consulting company committed to empowering the independent filmmaker to bring their projects to fruition with passion and integrity. Their focus is on filmmakers with projects that highlight diversity of all kinds. They provide the services necessary for projects from crowdfunding to distribution.
The company’s mission is to give a voice to those who have been silenced by racism, sexism and other forms of prejudice. The company creates a path for filmmakers who have a desire to share the lives and stories from all communities including LGBTQ, people of color, women and many more.
As director of this film, Veliz Grande exquisitely delivers the passion and dedication behind the joint community effort of the people of San Benito. Our Quinceañera provides a revealing look at how this community has selflessly donated their time and talent to create a magical and unforgettable evening for each of the debutantes. Through her film, Veliz Grande reveals the subjects’ true mission of love as they plan every detail including the invitations, the music and the elaborate gowns to ensure that the girls’ quinceañera dreams come true.
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