Newark Latino Film Festival, Newark, NJ (2026)

Local, national, and international submissions accepted. Awards in all categories. Founder / President Ramon G. Nazario

06/04/2026

🎬 SERIE DE TALLERES: INTRODUCCIÓN AL CINE Y LA ACTUACIÓN 🎭

¡INSCRÍBETE AHORA — GRATIS!
Presentado por la FAME foundation INC (organización sin fines de lucro 501c3)

Únete a nuestra serie GRATUITA de talleres de introducción al cine y la actuación, dirigida a jóvenes y adultos mayores de 18 años en Newark!
⚠️ Cupo limitado / Las clases serán bilingües (inglés y español)

📅 Fechas de los talleres (4 sábados):
• 1 de agosto
• 8 de agosto
• 15 de agosto
• 29 de agosto

🕙 Horario: 10:00 a. m. – 3:00 p. m.
⏰ Duración: 6 horas por sesión

📍 Ubicación:
7 Wilson Ave
Newark, NJ 07105

🎥 Instructores y oradores invitados:
• Ivan Monterrosa — Cineasta
• Aileen Pujols — Actriz, escritora y productora

🎬 Aprende los fundamentos de:
• Técnicas de actuación
• Producción cinematográfica
• Conceptos básicos de cámara
• Lectura de guiones
• Actuación frente a la cámara
• Narrativa y creatividad

🤝 En colaboración con:

“New Labor”

Lations Camera Accion

Newark Latino Film Festival

Financiado por el Programa de Subvenciones Comunitarias de Prudential

Ramon G. Nazario

Fundador y presidente de F.A.M.E Foundation INC

¡Inscríbete hoy mismo y da tu primer paso en la industria del entretenimiento!

[email protected]
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🎬 FILM & ACTING 101 WORKSHOP SERIES 🎭

REGISTER NOW — FREE!
Presented by F.A.M.E Foundation INC non-profit 501C 3

Join our FREE Film & Acting Workshop 101 Series for youth & adults 18+ in Newark!
⚠️ Limited Space Available / Classes will be ( Bilingual “Espanol” )

📅 Workshop Dates (4 Saturdays):
• August 1
• August 8
• August 15
• August 29

🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
⏰ Duration: 6 Hours Each Session

📍 Location:
7 Wilson Ave
Newark, NJ 07105

🎥 Workshop Instructors & Guest Speakers:
• Ivan Monterrosa — Filmmaker
• Aileen Pujols — Actor, Writer & Producer

🎬 Learn the fundamentals of:
• Acting Techniques
• Film Production
• Camera Basics
• Script Reading
• On-Camera Performance
• Storytelling & Creativity

🤝 In Partnership:

“New Labor”

Lations Camera Accion

Newark Latino Film Festival

Funded by Prudential Community Grants Program

Ramon G. Nazario

Founder & President F.A.M.E Foundation INC

Register today and take your first step into the entertainment industry!

[email protected]

01/11/2026

🎬✨@ Newark Latino Film Festival – Committee 2026 ✨🎬
We are proud to introduce the 2026 Newark Latino Film Festival Committee, a dedicated group of leaders committed to uplifting Latino voices in film, arts, and culture.

Committee Members:
Ramon G. Nazario – Founder, NLFF
Adriana Medina Gomez
Gabriel Ivan Colon
Juancho Rodriguez
Diego Mendez
Joshua Lopez

Together, we look forward to building a powerful and inspiring festival for our community. More to come—stay tuned.

www.newarklatinofilmfestival.org

12/23/2025

Newark Latino Film Festival 2026

Theme: Raíces / Roots Date: October 3, 2026 Location: Newark, New Jersey TBA.

🎬 Film Submissions Now Open! Submit your short or feature film on FilmFreeway: https://filmfreeway.com/NewarkLatinoFilmFestival

Celebrate Latino storytelling, culture, and heritage.

The Newark Latino Film Festival invites filmmakers to share stories that explore identity, heritage, and the power of our roots.

Accepting: Short Films & Feature Films Open To: Latino filmmakers and films highlighting Latino experiences.

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El Newark Latino Film Festival invita a cineastas a compartir historias que exploren la identidad, la herencia cultural y la fuerza de nuestras raíces.

Aceptamos: Cortometrajes y Largometrajes Abierto a: Cineastas latinos y películas que representen experiencias latinas.

Ramon G. Nazario
Founder, Driecter
Newark Latino Film Festival

Connect With Us

Instagram: Email: [email protected]

www.newarklatinofilmfestival.org

Be seen. Be heard. Be rooted. 🌿

12/18/2025

🎬 NEWARK LATINO FILM FESTIVAL 🎬

✨ COMMITTEE CALL – 2026 ✨
BLACK & GOLD EDITION

The Newark Latino Film Festival is rebuilding and we’re looking for **fresh, passionate talent** to join our team.

We are seeking **6 dedicated individuals** to become part of the **Newark Latino Film Festival Committee for 2026**.

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🎬 FESTIVAL DE CINE LATINO DE NEWARK 🎬

✨ CONVOCATORIA DE COMITÉ – 2026 ✨

El Festival de Cine Latino de Newark se encuentra en proceso de renovación y estamos buscando **nuevos talentos apasionados** para unirse a nuestro equipo.

Buscamos **6 personas comprometidas** para formar parte del **Comité del Festival de Cine Latino de Newark 2026**.

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🌟 WHY JOIN / ¿POR QUÉ UNIRSE?
• Support Latino filmmakers / Apoyar a cineastas latinos
• Hands-on festival experience / Experiencia práctica en festivales
• Build professional & community connections / Crear conexiones profesionales y comunitarias
• Help shape a major Newark cultural event / Ayudar a dar forma a un evento cultural clave en Newark

👥 WHO SHOULD APPLY / ¿QUIÉN DEBE APLICAR?
• **Filmmakers (required)** / **Cineastas (requisito obligatorio)**
• Directors, producers, writers, editors
• Creatives & artists / Creativos y artistas
• Film lovers / Amantes del cine
• Community leaders / Líderes comunitarios
• Students & emerging professionals / Estudiantes y profesionales emergentes
• Anyone passionate about arts & culture / Personas apasionadas por las artes y la cultura

📩 INTERESTED? / ¿INTERESADO?
Send us a DM or email to get involved
Envíanos un mensaje directo o correo electrónico
[email protected]

📍 Newark, New Jersey

Founder, Director
Ramon G. Nazario
Newark Latino Film Festival
www.newarklatinofilmfestival.org

11/11/2025

OFFICIAL HIGHLIGHT
🎥 F.A.M.E. Foundation Inc. Presents: Film 101
Building real skills. Creating real opportunities.
Right here in the heart of Newark.

Our Film 101 Workshops at the Newark Public Library are providing young creators with hands-on training in directing, cinematography, editing, storytelling, set operations, and media career development.

This is how we invest in our youth.
This is how we change the narrative.

Program Leadership:
Lead Instructor: Saavgel Victoria
President & Founder: Ramon G. Nazario
FAME foundation INC

Program Assistants:
1st Assistant: Dio Cholula
2nd Assistant: Amelia Diaz

Videography:
Videographer: Dio Cholula
Video Production By: Dio Cholula

Supported by:
Prudential Community Grant

In partnership with:
Newark Latino Film Festival
Latinos Camara Accion

www.famefoundationinc.org

11/06/2025

Newark Latino Film Festival 2026

Theme: Raíces / Roots Date: October 3, 2026 Location: Newark, New Jersey

🎬 Film Submissions Now Open! Submit your short or feature film on FilmFreeway: https://filmfreeway.com/NewarkLatinoFilmFestival

Celebrate Latino storytelling, culture, and heritage.

The Newark Latino Film Festival invites filmmakers to share stories that explore identity, heritage, and the power of our roots.

Accepting: Short Films & Feature Films Open To: Latino filmmakers and films highlighting Latino experiences.

-------------------------------------------------------------

El Newark Latino Film Festival invita a cineastas a compartir historias que exploren la identidad, la herencia cultural y la fuerza de nuestras raíces.

Aceptamos: Cortometrajes y Largometrajes Abierto a: Cineastas latinos y películas que representen experiencias latinas.

Ramon G. Nazario
Founder, Driecter
Newark Latino Film Festival

Connect With Us

Instagram: Email: [email protected]

Be seen. Be heard. Be rooted. 🌿

www.newarklatinofilmfestival.org

Address

Newark, NJ
07101-07108, 07112, 07114

Website

http://www.newarklatinofilmfestival.org/

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