Join us for this must-see series as we explore issues related to Latin American stories, art, culture, environmental concerns, social struggles, and diverse points of view.

Cine Americas will take place over three days: October 15–17, 2026. All programming is free and includes snacks and soft drinks.

Day II

Short + Film

Showtime: 6:00 PM
Total screening time: 116′ minutes 

Madrugada / Dusk  Directed by Sebastián Lojo Guatemala, 2026, 20 minutes Spanish w/ English subtitles

Horror

Koki, a gardener in Guatemala City, hides a secret: he is a vampire. By day he lives with his wife, and young son; by night he feeds in the shadows. Together, the parents try to shield the boy from the curse.

Koki, un jardinero de Ciudad de Guatemala, guarda un secreto: es un vampiro. Durante el día vive con su esposa y su hijo pequeño; por la noche, se alimenta en las sombras. Juntos, los padres intentan proteger al niño de la maldición.

The Virgin of the Quarry Lake / La virgen de la tosquera Directed by Laura Casabe Argentina, 2025, 96’ Spanish w/ English subtitles

Horror

Natalia, Mariela, and Josefina are three inseparable friends who live on the outskirts of Buenos Aires and are madly in love with Diego, their childhood friend. During the sweltering summer of 2001, following the outbreak of violence that culminated in Argentina’s economic and social crisis, Silvia, an older woman who captivates Diego, enters their lives. Determined to win Diego back, Natalia turns to her grandmother, Rita, who will introduce her to the world of black magic.

Natalia, Mariela y Josefina son tres amigas inseparables que viven en las afueras de Buenos Aires y están locamente enamoradas de Diego, su amigo de la infancia. Durante el caluroso verano de 2001, tras el estallido de violencia que desencadenó la crisis económica y social de Argentina, aparece Silvia, una mujer mayor que cautiva a Diego. Decidida a reconquistar a Diego, Natalia recurre a su abuela Rita, quien la introducirá en el mundo de la magia negra.