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- California/Mexico
- China
- Colombia
- Jordan
- Maine
- Puerto Rico
- Taiwan
- Washington
2012 Destinations
- Arizona
- California/Mexico
- China
- Colombia
- India
- Morocco
- Oklahoma
- Puerto Rico
2011 Destinations
- Arizona
- China
- France
- Kenya
- Michigan
- Mississippi
- Morocco
- New York
- Puerto Rico
- Tennessee
- Tunisia
- Turkey
- Uganda
- Washington D.C.

Puerto Rico

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Where: San Juan, Guayama, Guayanbo, Ponce and Vieques
When: June 14 – 25, 2011
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Posted Oct 19, 2012, posted in Articles

We Are The Authors of Our Own Destiny

A reflection on my experience with the film Grbavica during the Film Forward visit to Puerto Rico:

Fortunately I was assigned... Read More

Posted Oct 11, 2012, posted in Articles

Reflections on Renovation and Hope in Puerto Rico

On Friday, October 21 I had the honor to share some thoughts about narration for documentary and feature films with filmmakers... Read More

Posted Oct 5, 2012, posted in Articles

Unfinished Spaces Reaches From Cuba to Puerto Rico

When Alysa Nahmias, co-director of Unfinished Spaces traveled with FILM FORWARD to Puerto Rico, she was in for a surprise.... Read More

Posted Oct 1, 2012, posted in Articles

Moving Forward Through the Magic of Cinema in Puerto Rico

"Cinema is magic because it transforms people and moves us forward," said the writer/director of 'Grbavica', Jasmila... Read More

Posted Sep 24, 2012, posted in Articles

Found in Translation

Alysa Nahmias is the co-director of 'Unfinished Spaces,' a documentary about the visionary design of Cuba's National Art... Read More

Posted Sep 22, 2012, posted in Articles

Finding Out You Have a House in Puerto Rico

Jasmila Zbanic, director of 'Grbavica,' writes about her experience traveling to the United States with heightened sensitivity... Read More

Posted Sep 21, 2012, posted in Articles

Two Wings of One Bird: FILM FORWARD Finds Intersections Between Puerto Rico and Cuba

Alysa Nahmias is the co-director of 'Unfinished Spaces,' a documentary about the visionary design of Cuba's National Art... Read More

Posted Jun 28, 2011, by Andrés Arias, Coordinator, Puerto Rico Film Society Mayaguez posted on the Blog

Film Forward Reaches Puerto Rican Audience

Puerto Rico has a unique cultural richness that is recognized worldwide. However, the availability of independent films and... Read More

Posted Jun 28, 2011, by Meredith Lavitt, Associate Director, Film Forward posted on the Blog

Puerto Rico Welcomes Film Forward with Open Arms, and Then Some

Puerto Rico was ripe for Film Forward! Sundance Institute Director of Programming Trevor Groth and I landed on Tuesday, June... Read More

Posted Jun 23, 2011, by Guillermo A. Vazquez-Machargo, Executive Director, Puerto Rico Film Society posted on the Blog

Film Forward Opens in Puerto Rico

The Puerto Rico Film Society and Sundance Institute are presenting free film screenings, panels, and Q&As this week as part of... Read More

Posted Jun 21, 2011, by Brittany Ballard, Manager, Film Forward posted on the Blog

Puerto Rico Mash-Up: Film Forward Part 1

As I write to you from the outdoor Plaza de Armas of Old San Juan, Puerto Rico, I struggle to contain my excitement. To set the... Read More

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Puerto Rico Film Society
The Puerto Rico Film Society is a bridge to underserved communities that do not have immediate exposure to independent films. The Society has partnered with museums, educational institutions and local organizations which provides access to free monthly screenings. Our mission is to encourage and build conversation through independent and international cinema, that brings Puerto Rican audiences together to unite, educate and create dialog around contemporary, cultural and current issues.