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We are delighted to welcome you all to the Seventh Annual Latin American Film Festival organized by the Organization of American States, American Film Institute, and Ibero-American Attachés. This annual event has grown exponentially since its inception in the 1980s as an innovative project of Ms. Glaucia Baena Soares, wife of former Secretary General of the OAS, Joao Ceamente Baena Soares. This year’s Latin American Film Festival has now expanded to include over 50 films from 15 different Latin American nations. It is the largest in its history, not only due to its variety in movies, but also on account of its new features.

These new features include a three-day conference to stimulate discussion among all those interested in Latin American film and out first-ever film competition. By awarding prizes to the Best Actor/Actress, Director, Short/Long Film, additional recognition will be given to those where it is felt it is deserved. Not only does this year’s Festival include new features, it also includes Nicaragua as a first-time participant.

As the saying goes, it is a small world after all. As the world steps further into the 21st Century, nations have begun to rely on each other more than ever. With increased international interaction, comes the meeting of different and distinct cultures. Cultural events such as the Latin American Film Festival have served as excellent means of educating other cultures about our distinct histories, customs, and ways of life. The Film Festival has proven to be an excellent opportunity for members of the local Washington, D.C. community to engage themselves with many representatives of Latin American cinema to exchange ideas and cultural values. This atmosphere has ignited a surge of learning, dialogue, and understanding, which has consequently united filmmakers and producers from throughout the hemisphere and also provided local students and residents with an opportunity to gain insight through informative panels and conferences with the attendees.

We would sincerely like to thank the Seventh Annual Latin American Film Festival’s sponsors: Delta Air Lines, Rumba Café, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, La Nación USA, Lincoln Suites Downtown, The Trust for the Americas, Discovery, Kodak Motion Picture Film, and Bird’s Florist. Without their generosity, this event would not have been able to take place. Their continued devotion to the principles of cultural institutions, such as the AFI, has allowed us to make this exciting opportunity a reality for cinema and film lovers both in our community and the western hemisphere. Our thanks to all of them.

 
 


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