Lights, Camera, Basura!

Lights, Camera, Basura!

In this special edition of Lights, Camera, Latino!, host Angel Fabián Rivera sits down with Gloria and Emily Estefan — the mother-daughter duo behind the music and lyrics of Basura — the powerful new musical inspired by the true story of Paraguay's Recycled Orchestra, now playing at the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta. Together, we talk about the heart behind the show, why this story matters deeply for the Latino community today, and how audiences will walk away with a new understanding of resilience, creativity, and the beauty that can rise from the most unexpected places. Basura is now in previews at the Alliance Theatre. Grab your tickets at alliancetheatre.org — official opening night is June 12th through July 12th. Find Lights, Camera, Latino! on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube & iHeart — @lightscameralatino

Lights, Camera, Reptilia!

In this special ATLFF '50 edition of Lights, Camera, Latino!, host Angel Fabián Rivera sits down with producer Martín Aramayo (@modernmountain_man) to explore the making of Reptilia (@reptiliapilot), a proof-of-concept pilot following Jane, a lizard woman who escapes her cold, homogeneous world at the bottom of the ocean to start a new life among humans... and ends up in a Meisner acting class. 🦎 Together, we discuss the bold creative vision behind this genre-bending comedy, what it takes to bring an original concept like this from idea to screen, and what's next for Reptilia beyond the festival. Catch Reptilia at the Atlanta Film Festival 2026 at the Plaza Theatrem or follow the team online to see where this project goes next. Martín Aramayo (@modernmountain_man) Reptilia (@reptiliapilot) Find Lights, Camera, Latino! on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube & iHeart – @lightscameralatino

Lights, Camera, Third!

In this special ATLFF '50 edition of Lights, Camera, Latino!, host Angel Fabián Rivera sits down with actor, writer, and director Alexander Parkinson (@youknowparky) and Latino actor and producer Norio Nishimura (@filmnoirio) to explore the making of Third (@thirdthemovie) — a debut feature film about a married couple who open their relationship to a charming stranger, only to discover he has far more calculated motives than they ever imagined. Together, we discuss what it takes to create an indie film entirely in Atlanta, the layers of dark comedy and emotional realism that make this story so compelling, and why telling bold, intimate stories like this one matters more than ever. Catch Third at the Atlanta Film Festival 2026 — or follow the team online to see where this film goes next. Find Lights, Camera, Latino! on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube & iHeart — @lightscameralatino

Lights, Camera, Foreign: Ni de aquí, ni de allá with Jorge Xolalpa!

In this episode, we sit down with filmmaker and author Jorge Xolalpa to discuss his upcoming memoir, Ni de aquí, ni de allá, launching next week. His story is a celebration of living between worlds—between cultures, identities, and expectations—and finding belonging through storytelling. We dive into what inspired the memoir, who he hopes it reaches, and why amplifying Latino & queer stories is more necessary than ever. Jorge also shares intimate moments behind writing the book and how it became a healing journey. 🎧 Listen as we discuss: 📕 The memoir Ni de aquí, ni de allá 🌈 The intersection of Latino and queer identity 🎬 The power of representation 💛 Learning to tell your own story—even when it hurts Connect with Jorge online & stay tuned for his book release next week. Follow us @LightsCameraLatino Tag us when you tune in! 🎧

Lights, Camera, Imago: Boricua Representation with Ariel Zengotita!

In this episode of Lights, Camera, Latino! we sit down with award-winning Puerto Rican filmmaker Ariel Zengotita, whose work blends psychological horror with dark comedy — and whose latest project, IMAGO, was selected for Jordan Peele’s groundbreaking NO DRAMA Initiative powered by Monkeypaw, Universal, and TIFF. We talk about Ariel’s journey from Puerto Rico to North Carolina, how his identity shapes his artistry, and what it meant to receive a $50,000 grant to bring IMAGO to life. Ariel also breaks down the art of mixing fear, humor, and heritage — and why telling Boricua stories in genre filmmaking matters now more than ever. This conversation is all about representation, resilience, and trusting your creative voice. 🎧 Streaming now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, iHeartRadio, and all podcast platforms. Follow @lightscameralatino for more conversations highlighting Latino excellence in film, TV, and media.