La Plaza de Cultura y Artes is proud to present the LOMA Film Festival, a celebration of the intersection of Latino and non-Latino cultures. This festival highlights the stories of people who embody diversity, a key component in the formation of Latino culture. The selected films include Backstreet to the American Dream, El Espiritu, Arthur Carillo, Gabriela, The Delusion of Pisces, Red Velvet, and The Kill Floor.
At the festival, we will also be awarding the following:
- La Cumbre Best of Show: Awarded based on film theme, talent, and impact.
- Theme Award: Awarded for the best expression of LOMA criteria through the story and presentation.
- Talent Award: Awarded for directing, acting, or writing.
- Audience Choice Award: Awarded based on votes by the audience for the best film.
Guest moderator Juan Escobedo will be joining us for the event. Food and beverages will be available for sale.
Join La Plaza de Cultura y Artes on August 12, 2023, at 7 pm for a night of entertainment and cultural celebration. The festival organizer, Multiracial Americans of Southern California (MASC), has a nearly forty-year track record of creativity and integrity in the mixed-race community. Festival presenter LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes has been a showcase of Latino talent within the cultural heart of Los Angeles.