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Salters Scene: NYILFF- Vin Diesel

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Vin Diesel and Paloma Jimenez

Vin Diesel and Paloma Jimenez

Tuesday July 28 marked the beginning of the 10th New York International Latino Film Festival (NYILFF). NYILFF’s mission is to showcase the works of the hottest emerging Latino filmmaking talent in the U.S. and Latin America, offer expansive images of the Latino experience, and celebrate the diversity and spirit of the Latino community.

Michelle Rodriguez

Michelle Rodriguez

On Wednesday night, Actor Vin Diesel’s short film prequel to Fast & Furious- Los Bandoleros debuted during the NYILFF. The film, which Vin Diesel wrote, directed and started in, brings us to the Dominican Republic where Dom Toretto (Diesel), Letty (Michelle Rodriguez), Santos (Don Omar) and Leo (Tego Calderon) plan their next big heist. Unfortunately, things don’t go as planned.

Shortly before the start of the movie at the School of Visual Arts Theatre, Vin Diesel strolled down the red carpet with girlfriend Paloma Jimenez by his side.

For more information about NYILFF and Los Bandoleros log onto www.nylatinofilm.com

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