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BEAUTY
SHOWCASING THE
OF HISPANIC CULTURE
¡Luces, Cámara, Acción! | April 22nd 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Reitz Student Union Orange & Blue Auditorium
FREE ADMISSION
Admission to this event is FREE! All students, staff, and community members are invited to attend. Seats at screenings and Q&As may be limited and will be given on a first come first serve basis.
Admission
Event Schedule 2022
Schedule
A MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR...
" Storytelling is an integral aspect of Hispanic culture. For generations our communities have been bringing folk tales and fairy tales to life that preserve history and celebrate our customs. The film gives us the visual platform to share those diverse stories on a global stage and continue showcasing our pride in Hispanic/Latino heritage.
I hope that this festival, and other multicultural expression spaces like it, will inspire appreciation and spark a passion for stories that explore the human experience."
Luis Lageyre
Executive Director
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
The Hispanic Gator Film Festival is a student-led initiative at the University of Florida. We are dedicated to celebrating Hispanic creators and stories through cinema. Our festival highlights the importance of representation in the film industry and provides filmmakers with a unique opportunity to build their portfolios. The Festival showcases films from a variety of genres and perspectives, drawing viewers from throughout the Gator Nation.
HISTORY OF THE FESTIVAL
The Hispanic Gator Film Festival is a student-led film festival founded in 2022 by University of Florida student Luis Lageyre. Since its inception, the festival has become an annual event that showcases the creative works of UF's finest Hispanic filmmakers and representations of Hispanic Stories.
The film festival's mission is to provide a platform for filmmakers to share great stories and to bring visibility to the diversity of Latino cultures. Our first screening saw more than 10 original pieces of work from UF students and alumni, and we are excited to continue to expand our reach and share Latino stories with the Gator Nation.
About
SUBMISSIONS
Hispanic Creators
Short Films, Short Documentaries, and Animated Shorts made by Hispanic/Latino creators.
Short Films: 15m MAX
Animations: 7m MAX
Docs: 15m MAX
*Hispanic creators must be heavily involved with the creative development of the pieces.
Hispanic Stories
Short Films & Documentaries showcasing Hispanic/Latino stories & culture.
Any submission: 15m MAX
*All student creators are welcome to submit
HOW TO SUBMIT A PIECE
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
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A Film: Check the submission guidelines above for content categories, length, and other details.
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A Logline: A short (usually one sentence) summary of the narrative/story
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A Poster: A digital visual element that represents your film
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Category Eligibility: One sentence describing WHY your film is eligible for the desired category.
HOW TO SUBMIT:
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ALL submissions are due on APRIL 14th at 11:59 pm
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Do NOT include your film in your submission, you will be given a link to upload after your submission is accepted.
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To submit, include your logline, poster, and category eligibility statement in an email to luislageyrerivas@ufl.edu
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