San Diego is a mecca of cultural events and festivals. Around the year, San Diego hosts a number of exciting and spectacular festivals and events ranging from Salsa festival, kite festivals, food festival and lots more. If you are a movie buff, be assured that you would have a hard time choosing from among the umpteen choices in good cinema available, as San Diego hosts a number of film festivals around the year. One of the most popular festivals is the San Diego Latino Film Festival.

This internationally renowned festival is a celebration of Latino films by filmmakers around the world. So if you are a fan of Latino movies, you can’t afford to miss this prestigious festival. Presented by the Media Arts Center San Diego, the 17th Annual San Diego Latino Film Festival would take place from March 11 to 21, 2010. Originally established as a student film festival, over the years this festival has gained recognition internationally and has gone on to become one of the most respected Latino film festivals.

This festival is a haven for film lovers. Every year it showcases a selection of acclaimed films, short movies, documentaries by new, talented and established filmmakers. More than160 works would be screened from across Latin America and the United States. Along with great cinema you would also get to hear and know renowned filmmakers, actors, technicians and film critics. Apart from watching films, attend workshops, seminars, concerts, exhilarating activities and lots more.

Since San Diego Latino film festival is going to take place over a period of few days, it is best that you stay in a San Diego lodging which is located in the heart of San Diego so that you can commute easily. California Suites Hotel is a value price leader among budget hotels in San Diego providing complimentary breakfast and good facilities at affordable prices.

The San Diego Latino film festival is a great opportunity to meet filmmakers, enjoy great movies and gain an understanding in the visual arts field through cross-cultural communication. Don’t miss this event for a great cinema experience you would remember for years to come.

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