By Maria Esteves - July 17, 2009 The 2nd Hola Mexico Film Festival 2009 (HMFF09) Tribute to the legendary actress/singer-songwriter Angélica María sponsored by The Mexican Cultural Institute of New York was held at the Quad Cinema, New York, Thursday, June 25, 6:30 pm.  Ambassador Rubén Beltrán, Consul General of Mexico in New York, presented Angélica María with the Recognition of Achievement award. A special presentation screenings of  "Cinco de Chocolate," directed by Ca...

By Maria Esteves - July 16, 2009 The 2nd Hola Mexico Film Festival 2009 (HMFF09) Opening Night Premiere of TEAR THIS HEART OUT (Arrancame La Vida), written/directed by Roberto Sneider, sponsored by NYC Latin Media & Entertainment Commission (LATINYC) was held at the Quad Cinema, New York, Tuesday, June 23, 7:30 pm.  Executive Director Carlos Manzano, NYC Latin Media & Entertainment Commission (LATINYC), presented the Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg Proclamation, declaring June 23 - 28,...

By Maria Esteves - May 12, 2009 The Second Hola Mexico Film Festival (HMFF) in New York will take place at the QUAD Cinema, June 23 - 28, 2009. The festival presents the best films of Mexico. This year's 14 feature films include the Opening Night Premiere of TEAR THIS HEART OUT, directed by Roberto Sneider, Tuesday, June 23, 7:30pm with an Opening Night Fiesta to follow, and the Closing Night Premiere of INSIGNIFICANT THINGS, directed by Andrea Martinez and produced by Guillermo Del Toro, Sun...

By Maria Esteves - July 26, 2008 The 2008 Hola Mexico Film Festival (HMFF) inaugural, presented by the New York International Latino Film Festival (NYLFF), Opening Night USA Premiere of LLAMANDO UN ANGEL (Calling an Angel), directed by Pancho Rodriguez, Hector Rodriguez, and Rodolfo Guzman was held at the QUAD Cinema, New York, Wednesday, July 23, 7:30 PM. HMFF Opening Night Fiesta after party commenced at the Gallery Bar, 9:30 PM. LLAMANDO UN ANGEL (Calling an Angel) is a dark comedy fil...

By Maria Esteves - July 7, 2008  The Hola Mexico Film Festival (HMFF) inaugural, presented by the 2008 New York International Latino Film Festival (NYLFF08), will be held at the QUAD Cinema, NYC, July 23 - 28, 2008. HMFF will showcase thirteen films (comedy, romance, drama and documentary) exploring the richness and diversity of contemporary Mexican cinema. HMFF Opening Night Film of LLAMANDO UN ANGEL (Calling an Angel), winner of the Guadalajara Film Festival Audience Award, directed by ...