# HUG LIFE: Cine Casual's New Film Series for a New Year

> Source: https://www.charlotteiscreative.com/hug-life-cine-casuals-new-film-series-for-a-new-year/
> Updated: 2020-01-08T03:17:46+00:00
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> Categories: Articles | Contributors: Bernice Mar

Giovanna Torres is getting ready to introduce Charlotte to a new cultural experience. With the help of HUG (Helpful Unfettered Gift) funds, she's used

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Giovanna Torres is getting ready to introduce Charlotte to a new cultural experience. With the help of **HUG (Helpful Unfettered Gift)** funds, she’s used creative flyers, posters and a film trailer to capture attention and spread the word about the [**Cine Casual Film Series**](https://cinecasual.com/filmseries/.).

And, word is spreading fast. Social media posts and the landing page – made available in **both** English *and* Spanish — made content interaction easier and reached the broader audience targeted.

Cine Casual brings six recent internationally-acclaimed, award-winning Latin American films to Charlotte. Each screening will be followed by 20–30 minute panel discussion with Charlotte-based artists and community leaders who will connect film themes seen to local issues and perspectives. Attendees can take a seat in a safe space and comfortably talk about complex themes:

- Many of our issues in the U.S. are universal. How are other global communities handling them?
- How might we use these insights to build a stronger community and initiate new relationships here in Charlotte?

### **Attend the Premiere on 1/11/2020**

If you’re interested in film, Spanish language and mingling with new people, experience this cultural **kickoff event on January 11 at Camp North End**. It will include a screening of *Matar a Jesus*, followed by an Opening Night Reception Party at MacFly Fresh Printing Co. — along with live music, food by Manolo’s Latin Bakery, and limited edition screen-printed posters.

There will be six films shown between January and April. An all-access pass for all events is $45 per person.

- *Matar a Jesús / Killing Jesus* (Jan. 11, 2020)
- *La camarista / The Chambermaid* (Jan. 25 or 26, 2020)
- *Candelaria* (Feb. 15, 2020)
- *Las Vegas* (Mar. 7, 2020)
- *El despertar de las hormigas / The Awakening of the Ants* (Mar. 21, 2020)
- *Temblores / Tremors* (Apr. 4, 2020)

Cine Casual is an opportunity for the Latinx community to see themselves represented on the big screen, as well as a chance for curiosity seekers to experience high-quality Latin American films.

For an “All Access Pass” and other details go to [https://cinecasual.com/filmseries/](https://cinecasual.com/filmseries/).