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Femme Frontera Film Festival Marks 10 Years of Empowering Border Filmmakers

El Paso Matters••Robert Moore
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Femme Frontera, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting women and gender-expansive filmmakers from the U.S.-Mexico border, is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a film festival from June 11 to June 14. The festival will take place at the Mexican American Cultural Center and the Plaza Theatre in Downtown El Paso, featuring films, panel discussions, workshops, and a comedy set. Notable highlights include the 10th annual Showcase Premiere on Saturday, showcasing short films from emerging filmmakers across various regions. While the events are free, attendees are encouraged to reserve tickets to support local talent and foster community engagement.

Key Details: • Festival dates: June 11-14, 2026 • Locations: Mexican American Cultural Center and Plaza Theatre, Downtown El Paso • Free events with ticket reservations encouraged • Highlight: 10th annual Showcase Premiere on Saturday featuring short films

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