One of the most acclaimed feature films in the history of Venezuelan cinema has finally arrived in the United States. LA HORA CERO (THE ZERO HOUR), directed by rising star Diego Velasco and written by Carolina Paiz (both represented by Artist International Management) will make its U.S. bow at the Los Angeles International Latino Film Festival on Tuesday, July 19, at 7:15 p.m. at the Egyptian Theater (6712 Hollywood Boulevard). The film is represented internationally by HSI Films, a subsidiary of Hollywood Studios International.
In the last year, LA HORA CERO has won numerous awards in Venezuela for directing, editing, acting, and best feature at the 2010 Festival de Merida in Venezuela, among other accolades. It has also earned rave reviews throughout Latin America and, in fact, recently became the highest-grossing Venezuelan film ever. The action-thriller was produced by Carolina Paiz and Rodolfo Cova, and stars acclaimed hip-hop star Zapata 666 in his first acting role. (Zapata 666, in fact, will be attending the Egyptian Theater screening on July 19.) The movie marks the full-length feature directing debut of Velasco, who is well known in Venezuela for award-winning short films, TV directing and cinematography, and documentary work.
Steven Saxton, CEO of Hollywood Studios International and a co-executive producer on the film, said of the film:
“ZERO HOUR is truly a great piece of filmmaking. We are very proud of the filmmakers and encourage everyone to see this film at the Latino International Film Festival.” Saxton also remarked, “This film is worthy of a major audience and we are committed to finding a U.S. distributor.”
For more info on the festival and tickets, please see the links below:
Latino International Film Institute Homepage
www.latinofilm.org
Box Office
www.latinofilm.org/boxoffice
La Hora Cero website
www.lahoracero.com
About HSI Films:
HSI Films is a worldwide theatrical motion picture financing, production and distribution company. The company handles all aspects of marketing and distribution for both its own internally developed motion pictures, as well as acquired films. HIS Films is led by Eric Christenson, who has licensed films that represent more than 50 Academy Award nominations, including: 2010 Academy Award “Best Picture” winner “The Hurt Locker,” and Martin Scorsese’s 2008 Academy Award winner “The Departed,” as well as “Traffic”, “The Aviator,” and “Gangs of New York”.
About Hollywood Studios International:
Hollywood Studios International (OTC: HYWS) is a media holding company focused on the intelligent deployment of capital in the entertainment industry. The company has developed a portfolio of fee-based businesses ranging from talent representation to international distribution. Following the current round of funding, the Company intends to file with the SEC to be a fully reporting publicly traded company.
Find out more at:
Hollywood Studios International
www.hollywoodstudios.co
Artist International
www.artistint.com
Models International
www.mi-agency.com
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