In
October 1997, ITVS, the Independent Television Service (ITVS), presented Carlos
Avila's Foto-Novelas, a four-part series of original dramas inspired by the
fantastic elements of the Mexican and Latin American pulp novel tradition,where
everyday reality is woven with other world surrealism. This innovative and
entertaining series of four half-hour dramas was produced, directed, written
and performed by established and emerging talents from across the spectrum
of the Chicano and Latino artistic community.
Awards:
"Seeing Through
Walls," Special Jury Award, USA Film Festival [1997] Best Narrative, San Antonio
CineFestival [1997] Best Latino Cast in a TV Movie or Mini-Series, ALMA Awards
"The Fix," Nominated for Humanitas Award [1998] Nominated for Best Drama,
ALMA Awards [1997]
