Realidades y Sueños - Cinema Explorations Shorts Block

Join us for the second day of the Hispanic Heritage Film Festival, featuring "Realidades y Sueños," a compelling shorts block of seven experimental and documentary films. This collection offers a vivid exploration of diverse realities and imaginative dreams through innovative storytelling.

Doors open at 6:06 PM.

¿Cuándo perdí mi cabeza? - Directed by Marlon Rubio Smith

A soon-to-graduate Mexican-American college student struggles to find a job when sudden visions and ancient entities question who he really is.

¿Que Hay Allí Afuera? - Directed by Mateo Formoso-DeLucia

Manolo Lazaro reflects on his departure from Cuba and attempts to keep in touch with family on the island amidst the protests of 2021.

Amor chiquitico - Directed by Augusto Castillo

María, a strong woman and pillar of her family, lives in present-day Cuba. The current living conditions give her greater concerns for her children and the coming future.

Ecuavóley - Directed by Xavier Solano

Ecuavóley is a documentary that shows how the Ecuadorian community living in Brussels, Belgium, meets every day to play this sport.

Lupe Q y la Arepa Galatica - Directed by Javier Badillo

Aliens. Punk rock. Corn cakes. In space, only Abuela's lessons can save you.

Mezclada - Directed by Karlos Jeri

Tami, a passionate skier with a mixed identity, navigates the complexities of cultural duality. Struggling to belong, she finds solace in the backcountry of Jackson Hole but is compelled to rediscover her Argentine roots. Through family, community, and the legacy of her grandfather Blas, Tami embarks on a journey of self-discovery, culminating in a realization that her identity is a blend of both worlds: Yo. Soy. Mezclada.

Rooted in Cuba - Directed by Alexandra Rodriguez

For me and my siblings, the hyphen in Cuban-American is a bridge and an homage to those who gave us all we have and the country that made us who we are. But once our living links to Cuba are no longer with us what happens to the hyphen? Can it survive or is its disappearance inevitable?

After the screening, stay for an exclusive Q&A session with the directors.

We invite you to continue celebrating Hispanic culture with us on Sunday, October 13. Our last day features a diverse array of films and engaging discussions. Don’t miss this celebration of storytelling and heritage!

Host or Publisher Hispanic Heritage Film Festival