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Sunday, October 5, 2025

Take 3 Film Festival at Plaza de Cultural y Artes by Mary Cummins, Maria Rivera

Take 3 Film Festival presented by East LA Film Festival, Panamanian International Film Festival/LA and La Plaza de Cultura y Artes was held October 4, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. Event information. Hosted by Catrinas. Performances by Diablos Catrinas, Danza de las Ollas Chinelos, Cuerudos negritos y bandas de musica, Telasofa. Movie premier at La Plaza de Cultura y Artes next to Olvera Street El Pueblo. I was there for the short "Catrinas in the City of Angels" directed by Veronica Bradham aka @veronica.ohyeah76 @catrinas.inthecityofangels #diademuertos #catrinas #marycummins #mariarivera #losangeles #california #filmfestival #catrinsinthecityofangels #eastlafilmfestival #take3filmfestival #laplazadeculturayartes

I was lucky enough to meet Francesca la bailarina de los jornaleros del norte outside the event on Olvera street. Had to get a photo and tell her I'm her biggest fan. I've taken a few videos of her dancing at pro immigrant events.

Event information

Join a groundbreaking celebration! This milestone event unites two visionary festivals and a historic cultural institution under one banner, combining storytelling, heritage, and creativity:

East LA Film Festival’s 17th Annual Film Festival, founded by Juan Escobedo

The Panamanian International Film Festival/LA, founded by Carlos Carrasco

LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes, a cornerstone of cultural preservation in Los Angeles

Together, these collaborators bring a bold new initiative that merges resources, talent, and films from around the world. This partnership showcases the leadership of Escobedo, Carrasco, and LA Plaza’s mission to amplify underrepresented voices, creating platforms for stories that inspire and unite audiences.

Join us for an extraordinary experience where local and global stories collide, celebrating the power of film to connect, spark dialogue, and build community. Enjoy screenings, entertainment, a panel, and more! Food and drinks will be available for purchase.

OFFICIAL SELECTION

Catrinas in the City of Angels 

Director Veronica Bradham (8 min)

Della

Director Alessandro Gentile (20 min)

Death in Training

Director Miguel Angel Duran (14 min)

Fiat Lux 5000 

Director Daniel Eduvijes Carrera (13 min)

Freddy the Murse

Director Carlos Carrasco (11 min)

Giving Back the Fruits 

Director Hedy Torres (8 min)

Go Live

Director Michael J. Gonzales (13 min)

Grind

Director Mark Apicella (16 min)

Lil Chuco

Director Mario Hernandez (5 min)

Pictures of Shohei Ohtani

Director Juan Javier “Javo” Aguirre (6 min)

Press Play

Director Estor R. Suares (6 min)

Someday

Director Anna Reynoso (12 min)

Super Latina

Director Cristina Sasso (6 min)

Vampiñera

Director Miguel Angel Duran (8 min)

Vivir

Director Gerardo Maravilla (9 min)

Xinachtli

Director Andy James Garcia (5 min)

Zoot Suit Love Story

Directors George & Ricardo Ortega (3 min)

FOOD VENDOR

El Kikiriki Pollos Asados

Details

October 4, 2025

6:00 pm

LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes

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Friday, September 6, 2024

Lily LA Catrina @lilylove213 @lilylacatrina Catrina Exhibit at Olvera Street, Los Angeles 2023 by Mary Cummins

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Lily LA Catrina "Siempre en mi Corazon" catrina exhibit showcased at Olvera Street, Los Angeles, California October 6-8, 2023. Lily Martinez aka the LA Catrina is a professional fashion designer and illustrator. She graduated from the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising in DTLA with a Fashion Design degree in 1997 and worked for Mattel designing dolls and clothes as a Designer, Manager and later the Creative Director for the Barbie brand. The exhibit was "a modern celebration of Mexican Catrina culture through the lens of a native Angeleno."

From the artist, "It means the world to me that you are here sharing this very special event and moment in my life. Our passed loves ones will forever be in our hearts (sic) 'till our last breath. I will always honor and celebrate them with my Catrina artisty. Thank you for you love & support!! Love & Light, Lily."

The show is a culmination of the past nine years of Lily Martinez' Catrina costumes for Dia de los Muertos. She is showcasing 26 different catrinas in the show. She also hand painted the mannequins. This woman is so incredibly talented and detail oriented. The overall styling, dresses, headdresses, makeup and jewelry are all so perfect! You MUST see this in person!

Address: Next to Pico House near the old fire station at Olvera Street:
Gateway to Nature Center & Museum
130 Paseo de la Plaza, L.A. CA 90012

Artist's website: http://www.thebeautifulcircus.com

Here's a timelapse video I did of the entire show

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLLYwn4jYWA

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