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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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Saturday, October 29, 2022

Hollywood Forever Cemetery Dia de Muertos Day of the Dead October 29 2022 by Mary Cummins

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23rd Annual Dia de los Muertos Day of the Dead Noche de los Muertos celebration at Hollywood Forever Cemetery October 29, 2022. This year's theme is Mayahuel the Maguey Goddess.Ofrenda, 82 altars, altar contests, Catrinas, Catrina contest, music, dancing, folklorico, Aztec, food vendors, childrens center, three stages.

Address: Hollywood Forever Cemetery, 6000 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90038
@hwdforever ladayofthedead.com

Talent, Entertainment, singers, dancers: Tradicion Dance Company, Las Mijas Danza Micana, Neiya Arts, Grupo Folklorico Sabor de Mexico, Folklor Mexicano Cielo Rojo, Estevie, Grupo Folklorico Cielito Lindo.

Sponsors: AT&T , ABC7 , UNAM Los Angeles , @mayahuelasg , Estrella Jalisco, Tito'sVodka, Northgate Market.

Producers: Tyler Cassity, Yogu Kanthiah, Jay Boileau, Celine Mares & Daisy Marquez co founders.

Event information: https://www.ladayofthedead.com/event-info/

Catrina contest. A woman named Janan Beltran from Australia won this year. She said she was inspired by Christina Sanchez from Riverside. Catrina Camilla from Ventura County, Kimberly Bueno? from El Serreno, Jose from San Diego, April from San Bernardino, Charito Fernandez were some of the other contestants.

Below are some photos I took at Dia de los Muertos.