De Las Americas to Music City
Bringing Together The Best Industry Creatives from Home and Beyond!
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Nashville, TN – Now in its fifth year, the Nashville Area Hispanic Chamber Foundation, in partnership with FILM-COM and supported by the Tennessee Entertainment Commission, Humanities Tennessee and other corporate and community partners, proudly presents #CineTVLatinoNashville, taking place from November 15 to November 16, 2024. This year’s theme, "De Las Americas to Music City: Bringing Together The Best Creatives," will feature meaningful virtual discussions and in-person connections between Tennessee-based industry professionals, Indigenous creators, and U.S. and international talent across the vibrant film, television, and multimedia sectors.
A Platform for Cultural Exchange and Industry Innovation
#CineTVLatinoNashville offers a unique space for filmmakers, industry professionals, scholars, and community members to explore diverse storytelling, intersectional identities, and the future of media. As part of the FILM-COM Conference, the event includes virtual and in-person panels, screenings, and networking opportunities. Key sessions focus on AI’s influence on storytelling, authentic representation, and the diverse voices that make up Hispanic and Indigenous narratives.
Introducing "Bridging Narratives: A Pilot Initiative"
This year, we proudly launch Bridging Narratives: Intersectionality and Historical Representation in Tennessee’s Film and Media—Indigenous and Latino Perspectives, a pilot initiative supported by Humanities Tennessee. This groundbreaking panel series examines the portrayal of Indigenous and Latino communities in Tennessee, focusing on the intersections of race, culture, and identity, and aims to inspire change and foster authentic representation in multimedia.
Event Highlights
The two-day event presents discussions with acclaimed actors, directors, and producers, tackling topics such as AI’s impact on entertainment, cultural identity, and new media opportunities.
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Day 1 - Friday, November 15, 2024, Virtual sessions | |
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10:30 AM - 11:15 AM CT:
Panel 1 – Creating Your Own Film Projects: Challenges & Opportunities
Featured Guests (Producers/Directors): Pepe Serna, Robert Rodriguez, Tito Catacora, Fernando Allende. Welcome by Andy Van Roon, Film-COM founder. Moderated by Yuri Cunza, #CineTVLatinoNashville co-founder
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11:30 AM - 12:30 PM CT: Panel 2 – The Advent of AI and its Impact on the Acting Profession.
Guests Panelists (Actors): Marisa Munoz (Casting Director), Carla Christina Contreras (SAG-AFTRA Nashville), Fernando Allende, Victor Prada Palma, Griselda Hernandez and Marisela Puicon.
Join us for an engaging virtual panel exploring how AI is reshaping the acting profession in Hollywood and beyond. Hear inspiring stories from actors as they navigate the unique challenges and opportunities presented by AI, from digital casting to virtual performances.
Gain insights into how they’re adapting to new technologies while staying true to the craft of acting, preserving authenticity, and championing diversity. This session dives into resilience and reinvention in the face of AI's impact on performance, creativity, and the future of acting.
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2:00 PM - 2:45 PM CT: Session 3 –
From Page to Screen: Angela Cervantes on Latino Representation in Film and Children’s Literature
This session will feature Mexican American author Angela Cervantes, known for adapting Disney/Pixar’s Oscar-winning Coco into a junior novel and writing Encanto: Junior Novelization.
Moderated by Yuri Cunza and Loraine Segovia Paz.
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Day 2 - Saturday, November 16, 2024, In-person
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3:00 PM - 4:00 PM CT: Panel 4 – Threads of Stardom: A Conversation with Manuel Cuevas, Hollywood’s Maestro of Style
An exclusive interview with renowned Mexican-born designer Manuel Cuevas, whose iconic wardrobe designs have graced the silver screen and global stages.
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4:00 PM - 5:00 PM CT: Panel 5 –
Bridging Narratives: Intersectionality and Historical Representation in Tennessee’s Film and Media: Indigenous & Latino Perspective
This pilot panel series, introduced this year with support from Humanities Tennessee, brings scholars, industry professionals, and community leaders together to explore how Indigenous and Latino stories are portrayed in Tennessee’s multimedia.
Panelists include Albert Bender, Ted Parks, John Partipilo, Marisa Munoz, and Robert Rodriguez. Moderated by Yuri Cunza.
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NAHCC Foundation's program, "Bridging Narratives: Intersectionality and Historical Representation in Tennessee’s Film and Media: Indigenous & Latino Perspective", is founded funded in part by a grant from Humanities Tennessee, an independent affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. | |
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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM CT: Session 6 –
Industry Meet & Greet Reception
Empowering Cultural Heritage and Community Engagement
Designed to foster visibility and collaboration, #CineTVLatinoNashville celebrates Latin American and Indigenous contributions to the multimedia industry, encouraging inclusive dialogue and supporting a new generation of creatives.
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Partners and Sponsors
Thanks to the TN Film & Entertainment Commission, FILM-COM, Humanities Tennessee, Nashville Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (NAHCC), The Forge, and additional partners for making this event possible.
For more information, visit cinetvlatinonashville.com.
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Nashville Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation | |  |
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NAHCC Foundation's program, "Bridging Narratives: Intersectionality and Historical Representation in Tennessee’s Film and Media: Indigenous & Latino Perspective", is founded funded in part by a grant from Humanities Tennessee, an independent affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
The findings and conclusions of this publication do not necessarily represent the views of Humanities Tennessee or of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
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About the NAHCC: The Nashville Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (NAHCC) is the oldest, longest running Hispanic business association in Tennessee, promoting the economic growth and development of Hispanic entrepreneurs. With a membership of more than 400 businesses, the NAHCC represents their interests in Nashville and surrounding areas connecting entrepreneurs and micro-enterprises, facilitating strategic alliances, networking and sharing of business and financial best practices. The NAHCC is one of the first Hispanic chambers in the nation to receive the CTI Minority Chamber Certification Designation issued by the University of Notre Dame and co-signed by the USHCC, USBC, USPAACC. The CTI Certification highlights the achievements made by the chamber. The NAHCC is a recipient of the "Chamber of the Year Award" presented by the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
www.nashvillehispanicchamber.com
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