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OLA FEST is the original film festival in Greater Orlando
showcasing independent Latin American feature and documentary
films.
More than just a film festival, OLA FEST is an artistic matrix that integrates different
art forms to create possibilities beyond the frame.
Unique for its educational offerings, the festival has evolved a new facet called 'Ola Verde' ( Green Wave) to explore the aspirations, relationships and conditions for a sustainable future.
OLA FEST is passion..
OLA FEST is a project of Awakening/art & culture, a 501(C)3, non-profit organization that develops, integrates and promotes initiatives in the arts, education, filmmaking, and sustainability. We seek to build human and social capital by fostering the artistic, civic, environmental, and economic well-being of people and community in Greater Orlando, Florida.
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OLA Verde / Green Wave
Locations
UCF
Center for Emerging Media
500 West Livingston St.
Orlando, FL 32801
Continuing our tradition of presenting a positive educational program for both the Latin & non-Latin community, OLA Verde is a showcase of films & special guests made to enlighten & enhance social well-being & responsibility with environmental awareness.
Part celebration & part education, OLA Verde is OLA Fest's artistic approach to developing a green, sustainable society in Greater Orlando, in association with film-makers, scholars, writers & artists, to express the qualities, relationships, & conditions for a sustainable future and renewed faith in the future.
Orlando Science Center
777 East Princeton Street
Orlando, FL 32803
Our Guests
Cynthia Maria Dr. Gabriela Dr. James Amy
Barnett Vaz Lemus Fenton Giannotti
Films
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Special Screening MADE IN LA documentary by Spanish Film Maker Almudena Carraceda, LPA Fellow, Estela Award Winner 2008
We have movies from 8 differents countries!
>> Click on the flag to Check our Movie List and videos by Country
Flow is a 2008 documentary film directed by Irena Salina. It examines the global water crisis and presents a case against the growing privatization of the world's dwindling fresh water supply.
>> OLAFEST Films 2008 availables in
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Awakening Art & Culture
5330 E. Kaley St.
Orlando, FL 32812
Office
(407)428-0858
Nelson Betancourt
Founder & Executive Director
Maria Cerrone
Deputy Director
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Saturday, Feb 14
All Day
Visual Arts Exhibit Showcasing Brazilian ART Work Continues _ CITYARTS
FACTORY
Water Consciousness FORUM at Orlando Science Center:
12:30 PM Filmmaker/Author Irene Zabytko will discuss filming "Epiphany
at Chornobyl," and will read from her novel based on the movie,
followed by a screening of the movie.
1:00-2:00PM Cynthia Barnett: “Mirage” Book Talk & Signing, Q&A
2:00-3:00 PM Youth Presentation: Amy Giannotti, Pres. Cambrian Foundation
3:00-6:00 PM Films: Flow (onewater.org)
The Unforeseen (Robert Redford Documentary)
Films _ City Arts Factory
Noon El Perro ARGENTINA
2:00 PM La Noche que Dejo de Llover SPAIN Valentine Day Film
4:00 PM The Greatest Love of All BRAZIL Valentine Day Film
6:30-8PM One Last Tango
With Live Demonstration By Alberto & Selena Hoyos, Professional
Tango Dancers Valentine Day Film
8:00 PM Man of Two Havanas CUBA/Amer.
9:30 PM Elite Squad BRAZIL
Sunday, February 15
11-4PM FREE MUSIC Concert _ Orlando Farmers' Market
Films _ CityArts Factory
11:30 AM Cannikins Wake (work in progress) USA
12:00 PM Suite Habana CUBA
2:00PM My Mexican Shivah MEXICO
4:00PM Trouble The Water USA
7:00PM Made in LA SPAIN
FREE TRANSPORTATION to Downtown Events PROVIDED BY LYNX LYMMO
Schedule
Thursday, Feb 12
Opening Night >>>FREE ADMISSION
7:00PM Film: Yo Soy Boricua (PUERTO RICO)
8:30PM MR (Marina & Rava), Acoustic Duo
9:00PM Latin Jazz Band, featuring Lindy Romez - Trumpeteer
10:00PM Film: Angel (PUERTO RICO)
Friday, Feb 13 MOVIE TICKETS >>> $5 ADULTS/ 0.25 CENTS UNDER 12
Afternoon FORUM, EXHIBITIONS & CONCERT>>> FREE ADMISSION1-5:00PM KICK-OFF OlaVerde (Green Wave) Program: Educating Latin Community on Green And Sustainability Issues: FORUM on Green-Collar Economy _ FIEA (FL Interactive Entertainment Academy) w/ Special Guests Dr.James Fenton, Exec Dir FL Solar Energy Center, Dr.Gabriela Lemus, Exec Dir, Labor Council for Latin-Amer Advancement
3:00 PM Special Guest Kim King, Business Development Coordinator from City of Orlando, discussing "The Creative Village" Concept & Plan plus video clip (10 min).
3:30 PM Film: Beyond Elections: Redefining Democracy in the Americas _ FIEA
All Day Brazilian ART Exhibition: Fatima Lotfi Rice, Edson Campos, Grace Kurth
_ CITYARTS FACTORY
Films _ CityArts Factory:
2:00 PM Sangre De Mi Sangre COLOMBIA
4:00 PM Cannikins Wake (Work in Progress) USA
4:30 PM Carnival Blues BRAZIL
7:30 PM The Year My Parents Went on Vacation BRAZIL
9:30 PM Stranded URUGUAY