How ScreenSkills helped me boost my professional profile
It all started with a ScreenSkills mentorship. That’s when I had the courage to shift my career from film critic to post-production. For ten years, as a film critic, I had the opportunity to meet and interview well-known talents such as David Lynch, Brad Pitt, Isabelle Huppert, Steve McQueen, Xavier Dolan, Peter Greenaway, Alfonso Cuaron, […]
Film Locos Hub Masterclasses with producer Steve Newton
We kicked off last December in great style, with a talk that crossed the class border into the Brazilian “pub” next door! What a great symbol to our Hub!! As some of you know, Film Locos is now extending its activities into a more consistent programme to empower British Latin Americans living in the UK. […]
BETO & NENA
BETO & NENA The film explores the life of Beto (played by Victor Rios), a devoted older brother born in Bolivia but raised in London, who sacrificed his dreams to care for his younger sister, Nena (portrayed by Emylie Flores), born in London and aspiring dancer at the cusp of adolescence, struggling with her curiosity […]
CLOSER THAN EVER
CLOSER THAN EVER A short film looking at the life of a young teenager who is dealing with issues in the school and is looking to bond with her sister. Two sisters separated by their age and life experiences as immigrants, unexpectedly open up to each other when one of them gets involved in a […]
Film Locos Gala Night – Beto & Nena
On a starry night filled with anticipation, the Film Locos Gala Night unfolded as a spectacular celebration of cinema and Latin culture. Victor Rios the founder of Film Locos started the night with some words about the journey of Film Locos and becoming a production company this year, with 150 enthusiastic attendees, the event promised […]
Filmlocos at Instituto Cervantes, Manchester
On Thursday 10th of March, we had the amazing opportunity to showcaseour short films at Instituto Cervantes. It was an incredible opportunity toconnect with the Manchester Latin-American community and join forceswith a local business, a local singer and Mexican traditional dancers. Pedro Eusebio the director of Instituto Cervantes and Carlos Pulpillo- Leiva granted us a […]
Latin American Monologues (Collaboration with Untold Collectiv)
Bella Mama A mother’s love is unconditional, or so they say. In Bella Mama, a woman comes to terms with her mother’s maternal abandonment. She finally finds the courage to speak with her mother at her bedside. 2020 – Completed Written by: Hassan Govia Starring: Jimena Larraguivel Directed: Victor Rios & SammyAttalah DoP: Kevin J […]