March 16, 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Press Contact: Laura Castañeda, 619-855- 4140, Presspasslc@gmail.com

San Diego, California. Media Arts Center San Diego is proud to announce the 24 TH annual San Diego Latino Film Festival presented by Fashion Valley, a Simon Mall. The Opening Press Conference will take place March 16 @ 5:30 p.m. -7 p.m. at Neiman Marcus on the second floor.

Opening Night films Include: Demián Bichir’s directorial debut, UN CUENTO DE CIRCO AND A LOVE SONG (Mexico) starring Eva Longoria; locally produced road trip comedy, RUTA MADRE (Mexico/USA) featuring Carmen Salinas, Paul Rodriguez, Angelica María, and VICO C: LA VIDA DEL FILÓSOFO Luis Armando Lozada Cruz, better known as “Vico C”, a Puerto Rican rapper and Reggaeton songwriter.

Photo and Interviewing Opportunities on the red carpet with: actor/producer Bruno Bichir (Un cuento de circo and A Love Song), actor José Ángel Bichir, actress Stefanie Sherk (Un cuento de circo and A Love Song), actor/comedian Paul Rodriguez (Ruta Madre), actor Héctor Jiménez (Ruta Madre), director Agustin Castañeda (Ruta Madre), producer Jerónimo Bertran (Ruta Madre), writer Joey Molina (Ruta Madre), director Eduardo Ortiz (Vico C: La Vida del Filósofo), reggaeton superstar Vico C.

Still images, b-roll, and interviews will be available each night for download by visiting sdlatinofilm.com/press/

Enjoy complimentary drinks, appetizers, music and more!

Media Arts Center San Diego, 2921 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego, CA 92104, Tel (619) 230-1938

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