Over the course of its screening at various festivals, audience feedback
was remarkable. The following are select audience quotes regarding the
film:
“an intelligent drama that makes one think…”
“a unique and original story with breakthrough performances...”
“cutting edge cinematography, editing and overall creative choices…”
“like a breath of fresh air given the unconventional approach taken
with the film…”
“the most ambitious indie at the [Cinema City International] festival…
“it has a unique, stylistic signature…”
“it has a ‘Latino Godfather’ feel to it…”
2008 INDIO INTERNATIONAL HISPANIC FILM FESTIVAL
February 2008
I BELIEVE IN AMERICA has been officially selected to the 2008 Indio
International Hispanic Film Festival in Indio, CA.
The Indio International Hispanic Film Festival brings films from the
around the Hispanic/Latin world and the U.S. to the Coachella Valley.
Our goal is to bring films to the Coachella Valley that our community
wouldn’t normally see and at the same time showcasing local filmmakers
and talent from our community.
2008 ISLANDS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
January 2008
I BELIEVE IN AMERICA has been officially selected to the 2008 Islands
International Film Festival in Mumbai, India.
War and destruction hinder the over all growth of nations. The world
community is currently breathing the air of terrorism. It is high time,
that the world citizens should come together to deliberate alternative
solutions and experiments.
The 7 Islands International Film Festival intends to expose the Indian
youth to film that brings new ideas, methodology, solutions and experimentation
for social change through non violence and global disarmament.
More than 5000 elite and intellectual people of in and around Mumbai
will have the privilege to views the rare film & pass the message
across the society of non violent resistance and global disarmament
through out the world.
1ST ANNUAL CINEMA CITY INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
September 2007
Debuting its first year, the Cinema City International Film Festival
(“CCIFF”) is dedicated to being a premiere outlet for today’s
greatest talents, a place for the new filmmaker to be discovered and a
home for all of those celebrating film making excellence. Due to its proximity
to the heart of Hollywood, it is also an excellent attraction for tourists,
guests and the local community to celebrate all that Los Angeles and the
southern California area has to offer.
The Cinema City International Film Festival experienced a highly competitive
submissions process, which resulted in an outstanding array of diverse
and exciting features, documentaries, and short films. It also presented
an elaborate schedule of red carpet events, parties, and student showcases.
“I Believe in America” was nominated for the “Best Picture”
award and received a red carpet, featured screening.
2007 NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL LATINO FILM FESTIVAL
July 2007
I BELIEVE IN AMERICA has been
officially selected to the 2007 New York International Latino Film Festival
as one of 15 feature films to be showcased.
Hailed as the “Latin Sundance,” the New York International Latino Film Festival (“NYILFF”) is the premier Urban Latino film event in the country. The NYILFF’s mission is to showcase the works of the hottest emerging Latino filmmaking talent in the United States and Latin America, offer extensive images of the Latino experience, and celebrate the diversity and spirit of the Latino community. Programming includes the flagship film festival in New York City, new music and art showcases, family and community events, scholarships for aspiring filmmakers, and a nationally recognized short film competition in partnership with HBO. The NYILFF is the only film event to have had the endorsement of Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s New York City Latin Media and Entertainment Commission since its formation in 2003.
SCREEN ACTORS GUILD SPONSORED SCREENING
November 2006
Based on
the overall quality of I BELIEVE IN AMERICA, SAG’s Diversity Department
has selected the film for its “An Evening with Diversity: From Script
to Screen” screening event. This event is designed to promote and highlight
diversity through showcasing exemplary projects and have the artistic
personnel and creative collaborators of these projects discuss their perspectives
on the issues surrounding diversity and inclusion. This program serves
as a means for industry decision makers, such as producers and filmmakers,
to have greater exposure to see and hear from underrepresented artists
and be exposed to the many possibilities inherent in diverse approaches
to film and television.
The Boston
Latino International Film Festival (BLIFF) aims to present the latest
films produced by Latinos and the latest films pertaining to social issues
of Latino communities in the US and Latin America. The festival also focuses
on alternative films with social content from Latin America in addition
to films addressing Latino issues in the United States.
The magic of film transports us through time and place. The Boston Latino
International Film Festival uses this magic to bring its audience on a
journey through the stories and places depicted in the films. Along this
journey, the films offer viewers information about Latino subcultures,
in this way breaking through stereotypes and strengthening intercultural
relations between the Latino community and other ethnic and cultural groups.
BLIFF provides an outlet for new Latino producers and directors to exhibit
their creative work.