This September, join us for the third edition of "Crucemos al Otro Lado," a film series that embraces stories made by Latin American filmmakers, films about Hispanic protagonists, and contemporary short films from the Latino film community across Chicago. This year we’re bringing you a very rare theatrical screening of the feature film adaption of the beloved Argentine comic strip, Mafalda; the Luchador comedy NACHO LIBRE (on 35mm!); Víctor Erice’s ethereal masterpiece, THE SPIRIT OF THE BEEHIVE; plus a program of local short films with filmmakers in attendance. 

Salvador Salazar is a Latino filmmaker, programmer, and media educator from Chicago. He is the co-founder of Cariño Filmworks, a production company focused on producing films with elementary-aged children and their families during the summer and showcasing them across local public schools in curricula designed around media literacy and demystifying filmmaking during the academic year.