, which celebrates the influence of Mexican American character actor Pepe Serna , kicks off the festival.Hosted by the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center, Cinefestival San Antonio's annual celebration of independent Latinx cinema opens Thursday night and runs through Sunday.85 films, 22 submitted from San Antonio and 24 from Texas. Of the total, 73 are shorts while 12 are features.
CineFestival’s focus on local and regional filmmaking highlights indigenous stories of filmmakers from the United States, Puerto RIco, Latin America and Spain with an emphasis on Mexican-made films, according to its organizers. , a jubilant ode to Mexican American character actor Pepe Serna. Check the$40, various times July 6-10, Guadalupe Theater, 1301 Guadalupe St., 271-3151,Get our top picks for the best events in San Antonio every Thursday morning.