Los Angeles Reception Press Release
April 15, 2008 by pablo · Leave a Comment
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INDEPENDENT FILMMAKER TO ANNOUNCE NEW FEATURE FILM PROJECT
& YOUTH EMPOWERMENT INITIATIVE IN LOS ANGELES
Event Celebration & Fundraiser to be held in Venice – May 10th
Venice, CA - Pablo Toledo, the inspiration behind the successful independent film Runnin’ at Midnite, and his newly founded creative entity, The Good Fight Creative (TGFC), are set to announce their new feature film project entitled Libertad, a film about life on the US/Mexican border. A cocktail reception to raise funds and awareness for project will be held on May 10th, 2008 at the Grind Art & Print Gallery in Mar Vista, California.
In addition to the film, Toledo is announcing the creation of “Project Libertad”, an effort to engage and empower youth by holding free filmmaking and photography workshops in conjunction with Libertad’s production. Professional filmmakers and photographer will travel from LA to Mexico to work with the youth to teach them film and video skills, and then mentor them throughout the production of “Libertad”.
Writer & Director Pablo Toledo: “Since our first film we’ve received numerous requests to create another film that engaged people on the same level as Runnin’ At Midnite, one that really takes a hard look at parts of our society that are underrepresented. Libertad is that film.”
Libertad tells the story of Felipe Vargas, an American detective who returns to his hometown on the border in Mexico to exonerate a troubled brother suspected of committing multiple murders and the transforming friendship he forms with a local orphan boy during his investigation.
According to Toledo, central to the film is the plight of homeless children who inhabit many of the colonias and shantytowns along the US/Mexico border.
Writer & Director Pablo Toledo: “In doing my research for Libertad it amazed me how many families are ripped apart because of immigration. How many kids are left behind to fend for themselves, and how these kids survive in some of harshest environments around. It really compelled me to explore it deeper”.
Producer Laura Gatewood: “Because Project Libertad is essentially a ground-up, community based effort, the execution of this film and workshops will depend on the generosity of our supporters. It’s a win-win situation, as we see it. Help us bring to life films that Hollywood wouldn’t and couldn’t make…allow us to reach out and engage youth….and it’s all tax deductible”.
Contact Info: Email: info@good-fight.org | Media Inquiry: Laura Gatewood - 704-576-9766
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