EL ENCUENTRO: LATINO FILM FESTIVAL
October 2nd & 3rd, 2026 at 7:00 PM
The Richard & Nancy Donahue Family Academic Arts Center
Middlesex Community College
240 Central Street, Lowell, MA 01852
UNITAS, in partnership with Middlesex Community College Department of Communication, Art, & Design, is proud to host the 5th Annual El Encuentro Latino Film Festival, a vibrant celebration of Latino storytelling through film and music.
This dynamic festival highlights both emerging and established Latino filmmakers and artists from across the country. More than just a film showcase, it’s a two-day celebration of artistic expression and cultural exchange, featuring independent films, engaging Q&A sessions with directors and cast, and live performances that bring the culture to life.
🎬 Schedule of Events
6:00 PM – Red Carpet: Step-and-repeat photos and live interviews for all attendees.
7:00 PM – Screenings begin (with a 15-minute intermission between sessions).
Closing Night – Festival award winners will be announced.
🍹 Light refreshments will be available for purchase each evening. Following the screenings, attendees are invited to a meet-and-greet social to connect with filmmakers, artists, and fellow guests.
🎟️ Tickets
College students (with valid ID): $10/event, $15 for full festival
Youths 0-13: FREE
Adults: $15/event
Attend the full festival: $25
Limited tickets will be available at the door, but advance purchase via Eventbrite is highly encouraged.
📸 Dress to impress—plenty of cameras will be capturing the red carpet and event highlights!
📩 For More Information
Email: riveracm@middlesex.edu
Contact: Cristina Rivera at 978-866-9981
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Andres Gonzalez, also known as the renowned hip-hop artist and actor DraMatik, is the founder and CEO of Touch of DraMpa: Film & DraMatography.
Beginning his career in the spotlight as a hip-hop artist and actor, Andres swiftly transitioned to working behind the camera as a director and editor.
You can explore his extensive collection of music videos and indie films online under his stage name, DraMatik.
Luis Lopez – Luis Miguel Lopez developed a passion for TV shows and documentaries from a young age, particularly nature programs. After financing his college education by enrolling at the New England Institute of Technology to study video and radio production, he spent a decade away from the field until discovering the Lowell Telecommunication Center. There, he refreshed his skills and worked on various community projects, earning several awards.
In 2010, Luis began working with LPS Media, the educational channel for the Lawrence Public School District in Massachusetts. He oversees the production of high school sports TV and streaming content, fine arts performances, and collaborates with elementary and middle school students. He was a 2019 finalist at the Massachusetts Creator Awards for “Gill Knows,” an animation show for LPS Media outlets. Luis has recently been promoted to TV Media Specialist.
Ahmos Diaz – I am really excited about this awesome opportunity. Well about myself, I currently work for Amazon as a Senior Digital Marketing Manager and I currently own a video/marketing business called Truth Marketing Studios. I got my BA in Broadcast journalism and Film production with a minor in acting and directing. I also got my M.A. Integrated Marketing Communications from Emerson College. For a full bio you can check me out here on my website at Truth Marketing Studios or on my LinkedIn profile.
Charlie Alejandro – Charlie is an Executive director of the Massachusetts State Police Museum and a partner and co-owner of Beantown Statie Production Company, a small independent film production company Based in Lowell MA. and has been working in connection with Angelwood Pictures since 2013.
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