CLAIFF18 Opening Night: The Martini Shot
April 22nd, 7pm, Marchesa Hall and Theatre
The 18th Cine Las Americas International Film Festival is excited to be presenting the debut screening of The Martini Shot (Dir. Demetrius Navarro) as its opening night film. On Wednesday, April 22nd, the Festival will hold inaugural ceremonies at The Marchesa Hall & Theatre, including a presentation at 7pm of this independent U.S. Latino film.
With Special Guests Valente Rodriguez, Erlinda Orozco, Daniel Luján, and Demetrius Navarro in Attendance!
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A D Street Films production, directed by Demetrius Navarro and written by Enrico Natale, this dark comedy is the story of two small time producers who are threatened by their boss to make a successful movie. They then turn to the only way they can think of – kill one of the lead actors and the movie is guaranteed to make money. To succeed in this business…you have to make a KILLING!
The talented cast and crew includes James Russo (Public Enemies, Donnie Brasco, Django), Valente Rodriguez (McFarland USA, George Lopez Show), Demetrius Navarro (Friday, The Yardsale, 187, ER), Daniel Lujan (Collateral, Gone Hollywood), Malcolm Danare (Godzilla, Lords of Discipline), and special effects artist Harvey Lowry (Passion of Christ, Benjamin Button).
The presentation of The Martini Shot marks the most recent collaboration between Cine Las Americas and D Street Films. Over the years, the D Street team and associates have been integral supporters of Cine’s mission to showcase independent films with Latino creatives at the core, and audiences have really enjoyed their films. Previous Cine Las Americas festival editions have included screenings of two films shot in Texas and featuring Texas-born film and TV star Valente Rodriguez: the romantic comedy Gone Hollywood (2011, Dir. Demitrius Navarro), and the young adult/adventure film Los Scavengers (2013, Dir. Valente Rodriguez).
For the 18th consecutive year, Austin will serve as host to a wide range of national and international films and filmmakers, as the festival creates networking opportunities for industry professionals, and provides a rich cultural experience for statewide audiences. US, Canada, Latin America (North Central, South America, and the Caribbean) and the Iberian Peninsula. All films are presented in English and/or subtitled.