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Vasquez + Company Celebrates Mexican-American Representation at MAFTF 2024
ARTICLE | August 05, 2024
Authored by Vasquez + Company
Glendale, California – Vasquez + Company LLP (Vasquez) is a proud sponsor of the Mexican-American Film and Television Festival (MAFTF), held on April 20th and 21st, 2024. This event provided a vital platform for Mexican-American and Chicano filmmakers to showcase and celebrate their work, countering the historical underrepresentation and distortion of their stories in Hollywood.
A Platform for Authentic Representation
On April 20th and 21st, the Mexican-American Cultural Education Foundation (MACEF), a 501(c)3, held its third annual MAFTF with a theme of “Honoring the Contribution of Mexican-American/Chicana Filmmakers” at the Harmony Gold Theater in Los Angeles. The festival’s mission is to highlight and promote the rich cultural heritage and artistic contributions of Mexican-Americans.
For over a century, Hollywood has frequently underrepresented or misrepresented the authentic Mexican-American and Chicano, often resorting to stereotypes or marginalizing their narratives. The festival also aims to address this by providing a venue where their voices can be genuinely celebrated and valued.
Through screenings of films, short films, and television pilots, both in-person and online, the festival showcased the diverse and vibrant stories of the community. Attendees had the opportunity to engage with filmmakers, view their works, and participate in discussions about the significance of respectful and accurate representation.
Vasquez + Company’s Commitment
Vasquez was honored to support this year’s significant event that highlights the unique contributions of Mexican-American and Chicano artists, aligning with their values of diversity and community engagement. The firm has been a sponsor of the festival for multiple years since its inaugural in 2022.
Vasquez remains committed to supporting initiatives that enrich and connect diverse communities. The firm looks forward to future opportunities to collaborate with organizations that share these values and contribute to a more inclusive and representative industry.
For more information about Vasquez + Company and its community involvement, please visit www.vasquez.cpa or contact marketing@vasquezpca.com.
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