Ever wondered how cinema can connect worlds apart? Mexican director Lila Avilés is doing just that! 🌟 With over thirty international awards under her belt, she's not just a rising star—she's a force to be reckoned with in the film industry. 🎥✨
This year, Lila took her talents to the Shanghai International Film Festival, serving as a jury member for the Golden Goblet Award's Asian New Talent Section. 🏆 Her mission? To find the next big thing in Asian cinema and build bridges between Latin America and China. 🇲🇽🤝🇨🇳
In an exclusive chat with Lyne Lin, Lila shared her impressions of the vibrant city of Shanghai. \"It's like stepping into the future while holding onto rich traditions,\" she said. 🏙️🕰️ The bustling streets, the neon lights, the fusion of old and new—it all resonated with her creatively adventurous spirit.
But it wasn't just the city that captivated her. Making connections with Asian filmmakers opened her eyes to the universal language of storytelling. 📚🌐 \"Despite being from different parts of the world, we share similar dreams and challenges,\" Lila noted. \"Our cultures have more in common than we think!\" 🌎❤️
Lila believes that both Latin American and Chinese cultures value family, community, and storytelling through generations. 👨👩👧👦✨ \"It's all about telling stories that touch hearts,\" she said. And with that, she's on a mission to create films that resonate across continents.
As she continues her journey, Lila hopes to inspire young filmmakers everywhere to embrace cross-cultural collaborations. \"The world is smaller than we think,\" she smiled. \"And cinema is the bridge that brings us together.\" 🎬🌉
Stay tuned for more from this dynamic director as she continues to make waves on the international stage! 🌊🌟
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Director expands on cultural ties between Latin America and China
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