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Selected submissions will be posted here, so check back regularly.
4/11/05
danielle d
brooklyn,new york
this show is real good,and i think jeremy ray valdez is reel hott! but i like the whole idea of this show is amazing...
9/20/04
garfield
dallas texas
the great feeling of exellence and pride to see the latinos be represented on television and the wonderful way of explaining to all who see this program what Latinos struggled through and what we still go through here in the u.s.
my personal experiances are nothing like what Foto novelas represts, but by watching the program i understand history about latinos and i am happy to say great work to mr. avila and i hope to learn more.
11/4/03
Austin, Texas
The Foto-Novelas 2 were both touching and visually rich. Excellent work to cast and crew. More Foto-Novelas please!
11/3/03
Brigette Buday Hedge
Fayetteville, AR
In the past twenty years, I have seen a significant increase in the (positive) representation of Latinos in film and on TV. I realize there's tremendous room for growth, but it seems as though Latino representation is creeping into the "mainstream" more and more. I'm a strong proponent of seeing that trend continue as there needs to be a strong support system for the beautiful and insightful work of people like Carlos Avila.
I love the Foto-Novella concept and think the format is perfect for TV where people tune-in for short periods of time desiring quick but powerful doses of expression.
These Foto-Novelas are universal, and hence should have a broad appeal within and outside of the Latino community. Change the color of skin or the language portrayed, and the essence is the same -- feelings of hopefulness, love, struggle, family devotion, personal change, and wonderment. These are the things that strike the heart and soul of any human and represent the essence of what unites us.
10/29/03
shawn
chicago illinois
network television has got in the habit of using non latino actors to play latino parts. This sickens me, especialy when there is obviously so much talent in the latino acting community. A small but extreemly talented cast was brought together by Mr. Avila for both of these films. Victor Campos and Jeremy Ray Valdez are shining examples of super talented old and young leading hispanic actors. We hope to see them both on the big screen. Thank you PBS for having the guts to put real stories about real latinos on the air, what a fresh perspective!
10/29/03
cyndi
Great story. My fiance Vincent Williams member of Devoneer wrte the song played ("TRAPPED").The scene is when two young men drive up and to the main actor and ask him to hang with them.
Lyrics: "Thoughts flowing through my mind, up all night til the morning sunshine. Everydays the same day, Never give a care about the games I play...sometimes you wanna live, sometimes you want to die...
Wonderful!
10/27/03
Deborah Hakola
Long Beach, CA
Thank you PBS for putting such fine quality shows on the air.
I have recently become a fan of independent work because if it slice of life qualities and these films definately had that. The characters were 3d and I wanted to know more about them. I didn't leave the room the whole hour. I really felt empathy for them.
It's great to see shows about Latinos. I work in a Latino neighborhood and I am very interested in their culture. They are under represented in the media.
Sincerely,
Deborah Hakola
10/27/03
Dennis Moore
St. Louis, Missouri
I thought the film Junkyard Saints was a terriffic film. I am sure we will be seeing alot more of the cast of this film on the big screen. I enjoyed the cast and story so much I am going to purchase the video. Great Job!! Dennis
10/27/03
Roberto Lopez Ocampo
San Diego California
Junkyard Saints was some piece of work. Congratulations to the director Mr. Avila and crew, especially to actor Leon Singer who played the saints keeper. Who is this actor? Where has he been? He is excellent and should be in movies.
Too bad the airing times were murderous. Who watches tv at 2 in the morning?
Thank you.
Roberto.
10/27/03
PABLO SANCHEZ
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY
It was a coincidence that I flipped to the PBS channel and the got the opportunity to observe the short films of "Junkyard Saints" and "Broken Sky" with my mom. The films grabbed our attention and placed us within the world inside the films on the manner that she has lost her parents. We are originally from Mexico D.F. and she was never able to go back due to our status, and then it was too late when we did receive it. It was nice to see the beautiful concept of death that is present within our lives. I would like to say thanks for the consideration of representing our Latino culture with a respectable outlet.
10/24/03
Gabriel Tristan
San Antonio, Texas
When I was hired to act in this film project, I had no idea how wonderful the finished product would be. Hats off to Mr. Carlos Avila for producing two more brilliantly crafted dramas that is not only emotionally gripping and delightfully entertaining, but powerful in it's ability to transport and transcend the viewer's mind to a higher realm of human understanding far greater than our cultural differences.
10/23/03
Jazherah MacMornna
San Francisco, CA
Beautiful. It's not often that one sees portrayals of REAL Latinos (or any other ethic group, for that matter) on TV. These Foto-Novelas remind of the best of the "small" Australian films often referred to as "everyday tales"; in that the people and events are real, down to earth folks like the ones we work with, our friends, (and enemies) and families. And it's nice to see Robert Beltran again.
10/22/03
kathy huston
Goshen, IN
I really enjoyed Foto Novelas, especially "Broken Sky." It had a spiritual quality to it which was sad for Rodrigo when his wife perished in the plane fire, but beautiful in the end for him when his spitit could rejoin her.
10/22/03
Jesus Jimenez
El Paso, TX
I normally do not watch much Television, because I feel that it is too liberal. But tonight I turned it on and Saw FotoNovelas...I really enjoyed it, and the stories were great!
thankyou PBS!
10/22/03
Maria
Whittier, CA
I want to thank you, Mr. Avila and crew, for that wonderful story: "Broken Sky". I have never experienced Foto-Novelas before tonight and I was captivated by this particular episode. I'm not only excited about having "found" this series but, I look forward to experiencing many more episodes. I'm only sorry that my "discovery" did not come sooner. You see, I do not watch TV; for many reasons. Except for a few stations, many choose to run "junk TV". It saddens me. Thank you again & PBS/KCET. Especially for this episode that has left an impression on my life forever. Maria
10/22/03
Howard Suber
These were two very powerful, compact, and fascinating works. Carlos Avila is one of the strongest, most interesting, young filmmakers out there.
10/22/03
maribel
bellefontaine, ohio
this is awesome tele-foto it really touch me,the story sky braken, i was crying the whole story, congratulation carlos avila you doing ecxelent work. arriba!
10/20/03
James Moreno
San Antonio
It was an adventure being part of the "Broken Sky" production as an extra (4-03). Prestige opportunities as this don't come very often, so I cherished the moments and reveled in the delights of "behind the scenes"! As an aspiring film student, I see it rewarding to have a part in the ever expanding horizon of Latinos in visual production. Portraying the very persons involved in such a travisty made the feeling more powerful in ways one cannot imagine. Thumbs way up to the Cast and Crew (and catering!) for a job well done! Hard work does payoff!
-James Moreno
I would like to say "Hola" to all my fellow extras cast and Sheila, this is it - our time to shine has come!
10/17/03
Joan-Angela Hess
Sherman Oaks, CA
Carlos Avila is quite simply one of the finest emerging film directors, Latino or otherwise, of our time.
This past Tuesday I had the pleasure of attending a sneak preview of his most recent installments in the Foto-Novelas series on PBS.
These are Mr. Avila's finest work to date. So sit yourself down or set your VCR, but please, don't miss the show!
6/23/03
AJ
Mtl
Many people have been looking forward to Robert's next appearence. He's been very vague about it, saying that he plays " a guy " and not giving us more details about it, with that crook smile meaning "you'll have to wait for it". lol
Can't wait to see it too. His 2 minutes appearence in CSI wasn't enough.
Like Sara says, a trully wonderful actor with a great acting spirit. Haven't seen someone like that in a long shot.
6/22/03
Sara
Have been looking forward to seeing Robert Beltran in Foto-Novelas for quite a while. Can't wait till it airs. He's a wonderful actor... one of the truly gifted ones I've ever seen...
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