Join us for an inspiring day of award-winning films, filmmaker conversations, community, and cultural celebration. Experience stories that entertain, challenge, and connect audiences across generations and cultures as we honor actors, filmmakers, and community arts advocates. Enjoy live entertainment.

The TAKE 3 Film Festival brings together creative talent and films from around the world to elevate diverse voices, foster artistic excellence, and strengthen community through the power of cinema.

EVENT SCHEDULE

• 2–4 pm – Acting workshop by Elpidia Carrillo (separated RSVP required)
• 6 pm – Red Carpet and performance by Folklórico Misantla
• 7:30 pm – Film Screenings
• 9:30 pm – Community and Cinematic Excellence Awards
• 10 pm – Program ends

Hosted by Mauricio Mendoza, actor and filmmaker, and Juan Escobedo, filmmaker and founder of the East LA Film Festival, TAKE 3 will be honoring actors, filmmakers, and community art advocates for their Community and Cinematic Excellence:

• Yennifer Behrens, Actress and Filmmaker
• Lupe Arriola, Community and Art Advocate
• Richard Yniguez, Actor, Filmmaker and Photographer
• Alejandro Patiño, Actor and Community and Art Advocate

FILMS

• At Sun down
• MARIA CHI. Directed by César Camacho and Gabriel Camacho, 13:04. Festival Internacional de Cines Sin Cines, Elpidia Carrillo.
• Carne de Segunda. Directed by Rubén Casalins, 17:00. Festival Internacional de Cines Sin Cines, Elpidia Carrillo.
• Take Me Home. Directed by Fabian Martin, 11:08.
• Head of Household. Directed by Juan Javier “Javo” Aguirre, 12:35.
• Donut Hole. Directed by Giselle Vazquez-Ramirez, 3:25.
• Love in the Time of Plastic. Directed by Alcie Rengifo, 3:51.
• Raw, Directed by Diego A. Hernandez, 9:46.
• It Came from La Familia, Directed by Luis A. Reyes, 3:21.
• Alma Truncada (Truncated Soul). Directed by Pedro Perez Nuñez, 12:48.
• The Zoot Suit Love Story. Directed by George Ortega and Ricardo Ortega, 3:18.
• Zero Tolerance. Directed by Luis Guereca, 20:00. Festival Internacional de Cines Sin Cines, Elpidia Carrillo.

*Films will be screened in no particular order.

TAKE 3 Film Festival is presented by Festival Internacional de Cines Sin Cines Elpidia Carrillo, East LA Film Festival, and LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes.

East LA Film Festival

Founded by Juan Escobedo, the East LA Film Festival has championed independent filmmakers and underrepresented voices for nearly two decades, providing a platform for stories that reflect the richness and diversity of our communities.

Festival Internacional de Cines Sin Cines Elpidia Carrillo

Founded by acclaimed actress and filmmaker Elpidia Carrillo, Festival Internacional de Cines Sin Cines Elpidia Carrillo celebrates independent cinema and empowers filmmakers through education, mentorship, and global artistic exchange.

LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes

A community hub where people gather to celebrate Latinx culture through transformative exhibitions, music, dance, culinary arts, and multigenerational artmaking and storytelling experiences.

Celebrate 15 Years of Cultura, Comunidad y Corazón. Support LA Plaza now—donate now!

Admission Policy
While advance RSVP is recommended, entry is subject to capacity. Walk-ins will be accommodated as space permits.

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