Released on: September 24, 2007, 3:45 am

Press Release Author: Weena Carullo

Industry: Entertainment

Press Release Summary: Mexico's thriving film industry is at its peak with the
upcoming Riviera Maya Underground Film Festival. Expected to be one of the biggest
events of the season, the annual festival will be held from October 3 to 7, 2007 at
selected cinemas around Playa del Carmen such as Ayuntamiento de Solidaridaridad,
Plaza Pelicanos' Hollywood Cinema, and Plaza 28 de Julio.

Press Release Body: Playa del Carmen, Mexico - Only on its second year, the Riviera
Maya Underground Film Festival 2007 is a celebration of short films and filmmaking
showcasing the talents of renowned and promising filmmakers from around the world.
The festival will feature new works from local and international filmmakers as well
as lectures, workshops, and forums on cinematography and filmmaking. Films that will
be shown are categorized under four categories, namely: Documentary, Fiction,
Animation, and Experimental.

Some of the guests at this year's film festival will include Jonas Cuaron - the son
of acclaimed director, Alfonso Cuaron - and Diego Catano, the actor who starred in
two award-winning films, Temporada de Patos (Duck Season) and Watching It Rain. A
free and non-profit event, the five-day festival will also showcase films by
non-profit organizations and Mexican universities as well as an exhibition of
international, award-winning short films.

Film buffs outside Mexico can still visit Playa del Carmen and catch this major
event. There are numerous accommodations around Playa del Carmen that are available
for those last-minute visitors. Reserving online can even be better for a guaranteed
accommodation in Playa del Carmen. One of these hotels is the Tropical CasaBlanca
Hotel. It is conveniently located in Playa del Carmen, Mexico and offers very
affordable room rates. For more information about online reservations at this hotel,
visit their website at: http://www.tropicalcasablanca.com.


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