Our congratulations to the first ever winners of Katra Latinx Film Festival! Amidst a truly excellent lineup of films, two in particular stood out to audiences of the inaugural event:
Audience Choice Award Winner: “CYCLONE” — Written by Francisco Solorzano, Directed by Austin Tsung-Fu Chang, Produced by Christopher Whalen
This Brooklyn-based drama exploring the lows and highs of a relationship against the backdrop of Coney Island’s thrill rides, with standout performances by Natalia Baron and writer Francisco Solorzano, takes home a prize of Final Draft 11 and a full day of shoot time at 3636 Studios. Follow news about the film and its talented team (Barefoot Theatre Company / Barefoot Studio Pictures) at their company facebook page or Instagram!
Audience Choice Honorable Mention: “Motels” — Researched, Directed, & Produced by Claudia F. Quigua
This documentary shines a light on hidden worlds of sexuality and society in Colombia’s urban motel landscape and takes home a full year of the International Screenwriters’ Association’s ISA CONNECT membership and 50% off shooting at 3636 Studios. Learn more about the film and its creator at her website or on Instagram.
We’re looking forward to many more years of Katra Latinx! If you are a filmmaker of Latin descent and would like to be a part of a future edition, we invite you to submit your work here: www.filmfreeway.com/KatraLatinxFestival