CENTRO PR is the Center for Puerto Rican Studies at Hunter College’s East Harlem campus, the Silberman School of Social Work.
It’s a great resource for academics, emerging artists, and those who want to reconnect with their heritage. It’s also a producer with fellowship, artist-in-residence, and community micro-grant programs.
Latin Culture at CENTRO PR
Latino Film Festival
10th Latino Film Market Festival 2026 🪶 🇩🇴 🇭🇳 🇵🇷
Emerging Latino film festival
Theme: Celebrating the Latino Community in NYC
Puerto Rican, Dominican, and Honduran (Garifuna) nights
Apr 21-25, Tue-Sat, East Harlem and Washington Heights
FREE
Tuesday, April 21, 6pm: Puerto Rican Cinema
CENTRO PR, Hunter College, Silberman School of Social Work, “El Barrio” East Harlem
FREE with rsvp eventbrite.com 🇵🇷
The opening night film is “Julia Vive” (Julia Lives) Álvaro Calderón’s story of the life and legacy of renowned Puerto Rican poet Julia de Burgos “¡Río Grande de Loíza!” When you cross the bridge from San Juan to Loíza Aldea, the flags of Loíza let you know you are entering an Afro-Puerto Rican town, and you have the most beautiful view of the river and El Yunque, the sacred mountain.
Wednesday, April 22, 6pm: Dominican Cinema
Alianza Dominicana Cultural Center, Washington Heights 🇩🇴
Thursday, April 23, 6pm: Dominican Cinema
Alianza Dominicana Cultural Center, Washington Heights 🇩🇴
Friday, April 24, Honduran cinema (Garifuna)
5pm Red Carpet, 6pm Screenings, paranda and punta rock performance by Jangel Martínez (Aurelio’s son); CENTRO PR, Hunter College, Silberman School of Social Work, “El Barrio” East Harlem 🪶 🇭🇳
Honduran night on Friday features many films about the Garifuna Diaspora, one of the last intact Afro-Carib communities with an incredible story from Mother Africa to St. Vincent, to Honduras and New York.
- “Wachari,” an innovative short film entirely in the Garifuna language by renowned director Nery Bernárdez, with a soundtrack by Jangel Martínez, son of the legendary Aurelio Martínez. Jangel is scheduled to perform.
- “Roots That Tremble,” directed by Sindy Ortiz Barrios, which explores migration and acculturation.
- “Liñagu Ilagülau,” by Ivis Escobar, a unique narrative told from the voice of the Garifuna drum.
- “Garífuna Nuguya,” by Marianela Solórzano Mejía, which addresses the daily life of a family facing climate change and other challenges.
- “Love or Sacrifice,” by Paula Iveth Guity Martínez, explores the boundaries between faith, duty, and feelings.
- “Inicia-Zion,” by Josué Orellana, the story of a young woman on a spiritual quest.
- “Employee of the Month,” by Alex Araujo, a sharp reflection on ambition and courage in the modern workplace.
- “Sometimes I wish I could tear off my skin,” by Barbara Escalante, an introspective journey about memory, love, guilt and loss.
- “Behind the Face,” by José Medina, a shocking exploration of hidden realities and the consequences of deception.
Saturday, April 25, 4:30pm: Awards and networking
NoMAA Arts Studio, Washington Heights