Now, Anton Y El Eco, Who cares About What, The Language of Ball, Grapes, Till We Age - 7th Annual International Puerto Rican Heritage Film Festival

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Anton Y El Eco

Who cares About What

A film about what we choose to prioritize in life.

Producers: Zulivet Díaz* , Caridad del Valle * and Yaitza Rivera*
Director: Yaitza Rivera*
Writer: Yaitza Rivera*
Director of Photography: Chris Tharp
Editor: Sebastian García
Actresses: Zulivet Díaz*, Caridad del Valle* and Ella Jane Rossman

The Language of Ball

The Language of Ball is seen through the eyes of Ahmed,
a young teenager who recently arrived to New York City from Yemen
and whose only sense of security and comfort is basketball.
One day during his morning routine alone on the court,
he’s approached by a Latino teenager, Justin, who encourages a one-on-one game.
This leads to Justin taking Ahmed on an adventure through various neighborhoods
and cultures playing pick up basketball throughout the city.

Director: Ramón Rodríguez*
Writer: Ramón Rodríguez*
Producer: Ramón Rodríguez*, Karina Silva
Cast: Eshan Bay, Justin Ahedo*
Director of Photography: Karina Silva
Editor: Ramón Rodríguez*

Grapes

After an evening of drinking and smoking, Ray stumbles home
with the intent to snooze him-self sober. However, his Grandmother intercepts him
and seizes this opportunity to give him a much-unwanted Spanish lesson.
It’s the battle of the generations!
The ungrateful pothead, and the vulgar Abuela, face off in ‘Grapes’.

Producer: Barbie Estevez Whittaker, Deangelo Williams, Ramon Pesante*
Director: Ramon Pesante*
Writer: Ramon Pesante*
Director of Photography: Lionel T Djaowe
Editor: Burton Lewis JR, Lionel T Djaowe
Lead Actors:  *Andrew Santiago, *Amneris Morales, Noel B Austin
Casting Producer: Andre Deleon*
Production Assistant: Dorca Musseb*
Lighting: Zack Auron
Make Up: Meraly Lopez
Story Board Artist: Phyllis Sanfiorenzo*
Coloring: Matt Landin
Josh Thomas: Sound Mix
Graphics: Luis Moya, Jay Ross
Production Assistant: Lorenzo Woods

Till We Age

A writer tells thru time how he met the love of his life and all they have accomplished together.

Director - Carolina Seda

Actor -  Gerardo Ortiz

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