Leer en Español By Shandra Keesecker-Rivero An arid, rocky landscape just an hour south of the US/Mexico border; dark remnants of lava flows crisscross the desert while traveling sand dunes creep across the horizon, stretching out to meet up with the sea. Enter a vibrant young filmmaker donning a black cap, eyes full of curiosity […]
Alex Rivera, Director of Sleep Dealer during his visit to Puerto Peñasco.
With love in the air, we rush into this holiday weekend with film, food, fiesta, and fine weather! Feb. 15th – RockyPoint 360 presents A Day with Film Director Alex Rivera (Sleep Dealer, 2008)! Screenings, conversation, and more! Tickets are going fast! 6 p.m. Meet & Greet with Director (and press conference) 7 p.m. Presentation […]
Contributor: Socorro González Barajas Having garnered two awards at the 2008 Sundance film festival, this Friday, February 15th the original film Sleep Dealer of New York filmmaker Alex Rivera makes its way to Puerto Peñasco (6 p.m. Meet & Greet, 7 p.m. Film at CitiCinemas). Having won the Alfred P. Sloan Feature Film Prize and […]
The waves and winter whales of Puerto Peñasco hit the air this past week, making the rounds first on Facebook, then on Arizona news, and finally onto national networks in the US. We’d like to thank Gillie Panasewicz in particular as her amazing pictures really put Rocky Point on the map! How exciting! While seeing […]
The cultural sphere of Puerto Peñasco is continuing to grow and thrive. There’s a wealth of talent coming from both the Mexican and American (foreign) community living here, and those who have taken their talents beyond our shores. Last year’s first Film Workshop, organized by the Primera Toma (First Take) Film Club, did much to […]