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Oct 04 2008
Valente Rodriguez, and Writer, Jojo Henrickson, to Speak st McAllen Art and Film Festival
During the second annual
McAllen Art & Film Festival, special guest speakers include noted actor and
Edcouch native, Valente Rodriguez and writer/actor
Jojo Henrickson of McAllen. 
Valente Rodriguez is a graduate of
the University of Texas-Pan American and has starred in several films and TV
series including George Lopez.  Jojo Henrickson, whose family still
resides in McAllen, is the writer of Ladrón que Roba a Ladrón, a film that hosted one of
their world premieres at McAllen's Cine el Rey Theatre last August. 
These and other guest
filmmakers will participate in a panel discussion about the trials and successes
of working in the film industry. 
The audience will also have
the opportunity to ask questions and will allow time for the audience to
interact.  The McAllen Art & Film Festival will take place
Saturday and Sunday October 4^th and 5^th. 

 

"Having Valente and Jojo visit us for
the film festival is a great honor.  Both
are very dedicated to helping young actors and filmmakers understand the world
in which they make their career.  Many of
us often wonder, but very rarely ask: 'how can I break into Hollywood?' This is the
opportunity to find out," said Annabell
Cortina, Director of Special Events & Media for the McAllen
Chamber of Commerce.  "The panel discussion is a great way for the audience
to interact with our special guests and find out what it takes to work in the
film industry or the challenges of creating a film.  Not only will this information be
interesting, but it also helps the audience realize the great lengths one has to
go through in order to be successful the industry," said Cortina. 

 

The McAllen Art &
Film Festival is hosted by the McAllen Chamber of Commerce in association with
PalmFest.  The Film Festival is a competitive film festival
created to pay tribute to the art of film and its makers featuring independent
films from all over the country.  In
seeking new ideas, the Festival provides the community opportunities to discover
original thoughts and unique perspectives from around the world through visual
images. 

 

The Film Festival
committee is continually looking for filmmakers who are interested in submitting
their films for review.  Entry forms are
still being accepted until August 29^th.  Filmmakers of all ages are encouraged to submit works
for consideration into this year's event. 
For entry forms and requirements, please email acortina@mcallencvb.com. 

           

 The
McAllen Art & Film Festival is free and open to the public Saturday, October
4^th and Sunday, October 5^th. For more information, please
contact Annabell Cortina at acortina@mcallencvb.com or 682-2871

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