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Canta Santiago

Set within a vibrant Latino community, a young boy's search for belonging becomes a journey through family, culture, and self-discovery.

Canta Santiago received the DGA Jury Award for Best Latino Filmmaker, screened at the Austin Film Festival, was a finalist at NYICFF, received an Honorable Mention at Dances With Films, and won at the Julien Dubuque International Film Festival.

Director & Cinematographer James Valdez
Camera Panavision XL2
Format Kodak 35mm
Awards & Festivals DGA Jury Award – Best Latino Filmmaker
Festival Austin Film Festival
Festival NYICFF Finalist
Festival Dances With Films – Honorable Mention
Festival Julien Dubuque International Film Festival – Winner

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