San Antonio CineFestival 2011 Photos from Tony Mandujano

L-R: CBS "Survivor" Actress Rita Verreros, photographer Cpt. Tony Mandujano & daughter, aspiring actress Yazmin, friend, Jorge Herrera & father, Frank, Univision-41 photographer Joe Arredondo & reporter, Diana Arevalo & director Brandon Olmos, attendees, actors Jesse Borrego & Esai Morales

33rd CineFestival Premio Mesquite Awards Dinner, hosted by actor (Harlandale HS graduate) Jesse Borrego, February 5th.

Jesse Borrego said, “San Antonio’s 2020 is on the way and many things can be done before the year 2020.” Panels had to review over 100 entries and became proud to present 44 of the finest independent films that celebrate the scope of diversity of the Latino experience.

This year’s theme of San Antonio’s GCAC CineFestival 2011 was Aztaln in Focus: Roots, Raza, and Revolution which captures the spirit of resistance reflected many of these amazing films brought into the festival.

A few attendees at eventincluded: Jesse Borrego - Actor/Host, Elai Morales, Actor/ Emma Tenayuca Award recipient, Mayor Julian Castro – State Rep. Joaquin Castro, mother, Rosie Castro – Rita Verreros, CBS Survivor/Actress, Attorneys Frank Herrera & son, Jorge –

Photos by Cpt. Tony Mandujano - USAR Retired.