Los Angeles, CA—The 2023 East LA Film Festival will take place on Saturday, October 28th at the East LA Civic Center, promising a thrilling cinematic event. The festival, which has become a prominent showcase for independent films and underrepresented voices, will highlight the creative and diverse spirit of our community, while increasing public awareness.
“Eastmont Community Center and The East LA Society of Film and Arts (TELASOFA) have come together to produce the East LA Film Festival with the mission of Provoking Thought and Inspiring Solutions." Through film we are able to provide education and engagement on issues affecting our East LA Community.” Said Juan Escobedo, Founder & Board President of TELASOFA.
The East LA Film Festival will feature household names like Fabian Alomar From Flaming Hot,
Mayans, and This Fool; Carlos Carrasco, from Blood in Blood Out; Laura Patalano from Hulu’s
This Fool, and Eric Ochoa from Cholo Housewives.
The event’s program includes performances by guest artists and will have food vendors and
artisans; as well as a red-carpet moment, the film showcase, followed by this year’s awards.
“Eastmont Community Center (ECC) is proud to be the presenting sponsor of the largest
East L.A. Film Festival. This one-of-a-kind experience encourages engagement among our
community residents and uplifts the representation of our Hispanic, Latino, and
Indigenous cultures, while highlighting economic and social issues affecting our
community. As a community-based organization with the focus on social and human
services, inclusivity and diversity are at the core of our values, this festival compliments the
impact the organization creates by providing direct social services through our stories and
film.” Isaias Hernandez, Eastmont Community Center’s Executive Director.
The 2023 East LA Film Festival promises to be a celebration of diversity and creativity in film,
bringing together filmmakers and film enthusiasts to experience a wide range of cinematic
perspectives and voices. Don't miss the opportunity to be part of this exceptional film event that celebrates the richness of East Los Angeles and the power of film to unite communities.
Eastmont Community Center Patrocina el Festival de Cine de East LA del 2023 El Festival de Cine de East LA regresa en su edición del 2023, prometiendo ser un evento cinematográfico lleno de emoción y diversidad.
El festival, el cual se ha convertido en un evento de muestras de películas independientes destacando el espíritu creativo y diverso de nuestra comunidad.
Este año, el Festival de Cine de East LA se enorgullece de presentar una impresionante selección de películas que celebran la diversidad en todas sus formas, desde películas
dirigidas por mujeres y cineastas LGBTQ+ hasta producciones independientes que
exploran una amplia gama de culturas y perspectivas.
Los asistentes tendrán la oportunidad de disfrutar de películas únicas y cautivadoras
que inspirarán conversaciones importantes sobre el mundo que nos rodea.