Co-Founder Felipe Torries Urso of Coconut Grove Film Festival and Increasing the Impact of the Latin American Film Community

The first annual Coconut Grove Film Festival made its inaugural debut this past January of this year in the picturesque, historical neighborhood of Coconut Grove, Florida.

The festival was launched by the Voices Beyond Borders Art Foundation and conceptualized by our guests today, Latin filmmakers and Coconut Grove natives Felipe Torres Urso whose credits include (Frost/Nixon, Genius, Angels and Demons, Inferno) and Xavier Manrique whose credits include Who Invited Charlie? starring Jordana Brewster, Reid Scott and Adam Pally, has set a new standard in celebrating diverse storytelling and empowering filmmakers. 

A poignant moment at the festival was the retrospective screening and Q&A of Pele: Birth of a Legend, presented by producer Ivan Orlic. This event paid homage to Pele's legacy, especially meaningful a year after his passing, and highlighted the festival's dedication to honoring cinematic legends.

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