Student Video Competition Winners

The 2022 Latin American/Latinx Film Festival held a student video competition. The competition was designed to showcase the experience of the Latin American and/or Latinx community. Topics included short oral histories, issues of social justice, gender, race, identity, memory, or fiction.

2022 Latin American/Latinx
Student Video Competition Winners!

Winner of Best Video: Henri Hodge

Henri Hodge, a third-generation immigrant, produced How Do You Define Success; a captivating documentary exploring the definition of success among Latin-X immigrants. Through interviews with first, second, and third-generation immigrants, Henri delves into their experiences and discovers that success is not measured by career but by purpose. The sacrifices made by previous generations have instilled a strong sense of cultural pride and perseverance among Latin-X immigrants. This documentary examines how Latin-X immigrants define success and the cultural values that shape their understanding of achievement.

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Second Place: Ariana Martinez and Lola Torres

Breaking Bread is a dark comedy film written by Ariana Martinez and Lola Torres. The movie follows the story of a young woman who is about to move to a new city, leaving behind her close-knit group of friends. The protagonist, who has stopped taking her medication, begins to experience a psychotic episode during a farewell party with her friends.

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Third Place: David Lannon

The film Immolation is an experimental film that makes use of innovative and creative techniques to explore the theme of sacrifice.

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This festival was possible due to a grant provided by PRAGDA and to the generous support of the College of Sciences, School of Politics, Security and International Affairs (SPSIA), Department of Anthropology, Department of English, Department of History, Modern Languages and Literatures/Latin American Studies, Nicholson School of Communication and Media/Hispanic Media, Puerto Rico Research Hub, and Women’s & Gender Studies.