As part of the Chicago Latino Film Festival, Puerto Rican filmmakers come together to connect with the diaspora and share insights.

Puerto Rican Cinema in Chicago

Arbol de Plata PR and Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center are proud to present:

Cine Boricua: Stories from the Archipelago for the Diaspora and the World

As part of the @chilatinofilm, Puerto Rican filmmakers come together to connect with the diaspora and share insights into their creative journeys, the challenges of independent production, and the future of Puerto Rican storytelling on screen.

This panel will explore:
• Creative processes behind Puerto Rican films
• Overcoming challenges in independent filmmaking
• The diaspora as both audience and cultural bridge
• The role of women filmmakers in shaping these narratives

Participants
Moderator: Glorimar Marrero Sánchez creator of @lapecerapelicula
Panelists:

• Heixan Robles –Borealis
• Annabelle Mullen –@Amor
• Iván Dariel Ortiz – De Tal Palo(virtual)

Festival Screenings
• @borealisthemovie April 17 & 18
• @arrobaamoroficial April 23 & 24
• @detalpalomovieApril 24 & 25

A space to connect, reflect, and explore the creative minds behind Puerto Rican cinema. Bilingual event.