ATLANTA, GA — September 12, 2022 — (NOTICIAS NEWSWIRE) — Nuestro Stories Publisher and Brilla Media Ventures Co-Founder Manny Ruiz has been appointed to the board of the Georgia Latino International Alliance and Film Festival, which celebrates its 11th anniversary this year.

“Through the years, Manny’s been a trusted mentor to our festival so we’re very happy to see that through his current work with Nuestro Stories, and Brilla’s film projects, Manny’s passion aligns with our festival’s focus,” said Yvette Moises, GALFAs President, and Co-Founder.

“This festival matters to me because it represents the largest Latino film festival in the Southeastern United States and is one of the only ones in the curated by Afro Latinos,” said Ruiz. “I’m hopeful that my input and creative ideas will help the alliance and festival continue to shine in its mission to develop and support Latino filmmakers.”

This year’s program will be comprised of feature films, episodic, music, XR projects, and short films, including those from GALIFF’s and HBOMax/Warner Media’s Latino Short Film Festival. The Short film festival, created to develop next-generation film makers extensive and inclusive opportunities for underrepresented groups within the Latino community, and select ten visionary Latino directors.

Presenting sponsors include Univision, Comcast, Telemundo, Warner Media, Rudhil Companies Gwinnett Film and Tourism, Twitter, and Disney.

For additional information please visit www.GALIFF.org.

About The Georgia Latino Film Alliance and Film Festival

The Georgia Latino Film Alliance and Film Festival the premiere film festival in the Southeast and only Afro Latino-directed Film Festival in the country.

Georgia Latino Film Festival celebrated in the state of Georgia during Hispanic Heritage Month, that features Latino-directed, produced, and acted films among other national and international entries.

Through this Film festival, we will showcase Latino talent in Georgia and educate and empower the next generation of Latino storytellers. The mission of the Georgia Latino Film Alliance is to build awareness of independent films and film as an art form; provide educational opportunities for students and Georgia Latino filmmakers and create opportunities for the Georgia communities to experience high-quality Latino films.