In this special edition of Lights, Camera, Latino!, host Angel Fabián Rivera sits down with Gloria and Emily Estefan — the mother-daughter duo behind the music and lyrics of Basura — the powerful new musical inspired by the true story of Paraguay's Recycled Orchestra, now playing at the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta.

Together, we talk about the heart behind the show, why this story matters deeply for the Latino community today, and how audiences will walk away with a new understanding of resilience, creativity, and the beauty that can rise from the most unexpected places.

Basura is now in previews at the Alliance Theatre. Grab your tickets at alliancetheatre.org — official opening night is June 12th through July 12th.

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In this special ATLFF '50 edition of Lights, Camera, Latino!, host Angel Fabián Rivera sits down with producer Martín Aramayo (@modernmountain_man) to explore the making of Reptilia (@reptiliapilot), a proof-of-concept pilot following Jane, a lizard woman who escapes her cold, homogeneous world at the bottom of the ocean to start a new life among humans... and ends up in a Meisner acting class. 🦎

Together, we discuss the bold creative vision behind this genre-bending comedy, what it takes to bring an original concept like this from idea to screen, and what's next for Reptilia beyond the festival.

Catch Reptilia at the Atlanta Film Festival 2026 at the Plaza Theatrem or follow the team online to see where this project goes next.

Martín Aramayo (@modernmountain_man) Reptilia (@reptiliapilot)

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In this special ATLFF '50 edition of Lights, Camera, Latino!, host Angel Fabián Rivera sits down with actor, writer, and director Alexander Parkinson (@youknowparky) and Latino actor and producer Norio Nishimura (@filmnoirio) to explore the making of Third (@thirdthemovie) — a debut feature film about a married couple who open their relationship to a charming stranger, only to discover he has far more calculated motives than they ever imagined.

Together, we discuss what it takes to create an indie film entirely in Atlanta, the layers of dark comedy and emotional realism that make this story so compelling, and why telling bold, intimate stories like this one matters more than ever.

Catch Third at the Atlanta Film Festival 2026 — or follow the team online to see where this film goes next.

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