17th Annual Latino Film Festival ( March 11-21, 2010) March 11, 2010

San Diego, CA-MEDIA ARTS Center San Diego announces the arrival of the prestigious and internationally recognized San Diego Latino Film Festival, now celebrating its' 17th edition. Over 20,000 festival attendees, 150 entertaining & award-winning movies starring such actors as Diego Luna, Jimmy Smits, Cheech Marin, Gael Garcia Bernal, Barbara Mori, Jaime Camil, Itati Cantoral & more; plus, special guest celebrities, recognized filmmakers, industry professionals, artists, and musicians for all ages and tastes will gather from March 11 - 21, 2010 at the UltraStar Mission Valley Cinemas Hazard Center (just steps from San Diego Trolley’s Hazard Center Station).

A few of the feature films to be screened at the 11-day 17th Annual San Diego Latino Film Festival include: LA MISSION starring Benjamin Bratt, CHEVOLUTION (Gael Garcia Bernal), BACKYARD ( Jimmy Smits), CHAMACO (Martin Sheen), SOLO QUIERO CAMINAR (Diego Luna), U.S. Premiere of REGRESA (Jaime Camil), COSAS INSIGNIFICANTES (Barbara Mori) and many more.
This year SDLFF is much more than just film screenings. SDLFF 2010 will include live appearances by Nickelodeon’s famous TV characters – Dora the Explorer, Diego, & Kai-Lan; plus special showcases of Cine Mujer, Cine’Mation, Venezuelan Cinema; Free Student Screenings; Tributes, Workshops; parties, live musical performances, Para la Familia events, and much more.
All films in English or screened with English subtitles. A complete schedule of films, movie tickets, and information is available at www.sdlatinofilm.com / 619-230-1938.

REGISTER FOR PRESS CREDENTIALS:
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For additional information about the film festival, group rates, festival schedule, festival passes or the Media Arts Center please call (619)230-1938, EXT. 101 or visit the SDLFF website at www.sdlatinofilm.com.

Celebrating the best in international Latino cinema at the longest-running Latino Festival in Southern California, San Diego Latino Film Festival proudly announces its 17th anniversary edition. The Festival will be held from March 11-21, 2010 at UltraStar Mission Valley Cinemas at Hazard Center (7510 Hazard Center Dr. San Diego, Ca 92108). Close to 20,000 festival goers will have the opportunity to attend over 150 screenings, meet approximately 100 actors and filmmakers and attend workshops, live music events, parties and other exciting events