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The 5th annual Raza Cósmica: A constellation of Latinx sci-fi cinema opens with the Texas premiere of Un futuro brillante (A Bright Future)!

Clever, curious, and young, lucky Elisa has been selected for work placement in the North. While everything she’s heard about the North seems idyllic, the trouble is that the few people who do go there don’t ever come back.

Fresh off its Tribeca premiere where it won the Best Film Award in the Viewpoints competition for its original and inventive voice, Un futuro Brillante (A Bright Future) was praised by the Tribeca jury as “captivating, thought-provoking, fresh and increasingly relevant." View trailer at https://www.montevideo210.org/raza-cósmica-day-1.

Preceded by M.A.M.Ó.N. (Monitor Against Mexican Over Nationwide) by Alejandro Damiani.

Seating is limited, please rsvp at https://razacosmica2025.eventive.org/.

Raza Cósmica is MonteVideo’s annual showcase of sci-fi and speculative films by Latinx and BIPOC filmmakers. The 5th annual festival runs October 9-11, 2025 and spotlights films from Argentina, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Scotland, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, and the United States by Latinx and BIPOC directors.

Un futuro brillante is presented by MonteVideo and Mexican American Civil Rights Institute.

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Afrofuturism expresses notions of Black identity, agency, and freedom through art, creative works, and activism that envision liberated futures for Black life. This vibrant selection of shorts by Afro-Latino and Black directors explores movement, family, and hope, and includes films from Ireland and the United States.

The program includes: Hands Performance by Rashaad Newsome, Why the Sun & Moon Live in the Sky by Aisha Bolaji, Happy Birthday by Jammal Lemy, Harlem Fragments by Cameron Tyler Carr, Bitter Leaf by Omar S. Kamara, and Granada by Gianfranco Fernández-Ruiz.

View trailers at https://www.montevideo210.org.

Seating is limited, please rsvp at https://razacosmica2025.eventive.org/.

Raza Cósmica is MonteVideo’s annual showcase of sci-fi and speculative films by Latinx and BIPOC filmmakers. The 5th annual festival runs October 9-11, 2025 and spotlights films from Argentina, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Scotland, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, and the United States by Latinx and BIPOC directors.

Raza Cósmica: Excursions in Afrofuturism is presented by MonteVideo and Mexican American Civil Rights Institute.

The 5th annual Raza Cósmica: A constellation of Latinx sci-fi cinema presents the Texas premier of the feature film barrunto. From its deep vibration tracks to the nonlinear narrative, barrunto is a film that attempts to activate sensations & modes of being with the world and in connection beyond western frameworks of knowledge, a sensorial translation meant to be 'felt' more than 'understood'.
barrunto is a speculative narrative informed by poetry & theories of quantum entanglement across diasporic distance. An intimate exploration of grief and resistance in shifting landscapes of loss, from the streets to the bed; in sites of displacement, nuclear contamination, and military occupation from Scotland to Puerto Rico.

Made in collaboration with Shanti LaLita, Claude Nouk, Alicia Matthews, Harry Josephine Giles, Nicole Cecilia Delgado, Sharif Elsabagh, Collective Text y muchxs más.

barrunto contains flashing images and may not be suitable for photosensitive viewers.

barrunto will be preceded by the short film Todos los futuros by Bárbara Cerro. View the trailer at https://www.montevideo210.org.

Seating is limited, please rsvp at https://razacosmica2025.eventive.org/.

Raza Cósmica is MonteVideo’s annual showcase of sci-fi and speculative films by Latinx and BIPOC filmmakers. The 5th annual festival runs October 9-11, 2025 and spotlights films from Argentina, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Scotland, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, and the United States by Latinx and BIPOC directors.

barrunto is presented by MonteVideo and Mexican American Civil Rights Institute.

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The 5th annual Raza Cósmica: A constellation of Latinx sci-fi cinema closes with a live episode of the podcast Xicanx Versus Aliens and a curated selection of cosmic-infused short films. Activist/Musician Joaquín Muerte hosts his original podcast, Xicanx Versus Aliens, an exploration of “all things UFO, cryptozoology, paranormal, occult y mas from a person of color perspective.” San Antonio-based artist Amalia Ortiz and Occulto! editor Rodrigo Rendon join Muerte to discuss Latinx sci-fi cinema. Followed by Canción Cannibal Cabaret by Pepe García Gilling, Illegal Alien by Pamela Martinez Barrera, SERTAO 2138 by Deuilton Junior, and MisTik by Dr. Jules Arita Koostachin.

View trailers at https://www.montevideo210.org.

Please rsvp at https://razacosmica2025.eventive.org/.

Raza Cósmica is MonteVideo’s annual showcase of sci-fi and speculative films by Latinx and BIPOC filmmakers. The 5th annual festival runs October 9-11, 2025 and spotlights films from Argentina, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Puerto Rico, United Arab Emirates, Scotland, Uruguay, and the United States by Latinx and BIPOC directors.

Raza Cósmica: Xicanx Versus Aliens is presented by MonteVideo, Mexican American Civil Rights Institute, American Indians in Texas at the Spanish Colonial Missions, and Latino Collection & Resource Center.

This year, our FREE movie nights on the Will Naylor Smith River Walk Plaza come with a twist! Screenings now happen on Saturdays, featuring quarterly themes showcasing some of your favorite films.

Join us on the second Saturday of the month for a perfect evening under the stars. The plaza opens at 6 PM, and the movie begins at 7 PM. Bring your lawn chairs or a cozy blanket to enjoy the show on our stunning 32-foot LED video wall! Full concessions and a bar will be available to enhance your movie experience.

🌧️ Rain or Shine: These events will go on regardless of the weather. If the skies don’t cooperate, we’ll move the fun indoors.

🚫 Please note: Pets, outside food, and outside drinks are not permitted on the plaza or in our theaters.

Not sure what to expect? Here are a few tips for making the most of your night out:

• Parking: Convenient parking is available at the Tobin Center Parking Garage (227 4th Street, 78205).
• Arrive Early: Secure your perfect spot and avoid navigating through crowds in the dark after the movie starts.
• Seating: Bring blankets or low lawn chairs (no taller than 32" to ensure everyone has a great view). Chairs will also be available on-site as supplies allow.
• Stay Cozy: Cooler evenings call for layers—a long-sleeved shirt or light jacket can make all the difference.
• Share the Fun: Invite your friends! Movie nights are a fantastic way to gather with loved ones and enjoy a relaxing evening together.

Make your Saturday nights memorable at The Tobin Center—see you there! 🎥✨

Movies we will be featuring this year:
May 10th: Asteroid City
June 14th: Moonrise Kingdom
July 12th: E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial
August 9th: The Goonies
September 13th: Back to the Future
October 11th: Curly Sue
November 8th: Beethoven
December 13th: Home Alone

Be a part of the action at one of the industry's top Writers Conferences & Film Festivals: volunteer for Austin Film Festival 2025!

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