By Maria Esteves - October 15, 2009 The World Premiere of THE MINISTERS written/produced/directed by Franc Reyes, presented by Remy Martin commenced on Tuesday, October 13, at the Lowes Lincoln Square, New York. THE MINISTERS world premiere gala was held at The Empire Hotel Rooftop. The red carpet arrivals included cast of actors, recording artists, producers, industry professionals, and celebrity guests.  "The Ministers," distributed by Maya Entertainment, opens at the AMC Empir...

By Maria Esteves - October 1, 2009 Franc. Reyes is a songwriter, choreographer, dancer, scriptwriter, and film director. His songs have charted on the Billboard Magazine’s Top 40 list and in films. In 2002, Universal Pictures released director Reyes first major film “EMPIRE,” and his second feature film "ILLEGAL TENDER," in 2007. Reyes latest film "THE MINISTERS," is set to premiere in New York, Friday, October 16, 2009. I had the honor and privilege of interviewing ...

By Maria Esteves - July 9, 2008The 9th Annual 2008 New York International Latino Film Festival (NYILFF08) will commence July 22-27, 2008.  The festival presented by HBO is the largest celebration of film, music, and culture of Latino and Latin American descent. NYILFF showcase premiere films, panel discussions, special events (outdoor cinema, Dominican nights), parties, and awards ceremony. This year's opening and closing night premiere films held at the Directors Guild Theatre are AMERICAN SON...