Binational Independent Film Festival returns to Borderland – KFOX

by Robert Holguin Mon, July 14th 2025 at 3:41 PM Updated Mon, July 14th 2025 at 3:42 PM Binational Independent Film Festival 2025 flyer. Credit: BinationalFilmFestival.org EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — The Binational Independent Film Festival is celebrating its 25th edition with a powerful tribute to cinema on both sides of the border. The long-running festival, supported by the communities of El Paso and Ciudad Juárez, continues its mission of artistic dialogue through film — showcasing independent movies, documentaries, and live discussions with the filmmakers behind them. This year’s Lifetime Achievement Awards go to two cinematic icons: actor César Évora and filmmaker Allan Holzman — one from each side of the border, reflecting the spirit of the festival. Organizers said the event isn’t just about screening films — it’s about nurturing creativity, spotlighting untold stories, and giving audiences a chance to meet the artists face to face. “For me it’s for a lot of the young people, for them to see that it’s possible,” said festival founder Cesar Alejandro. “To hear the stories from these people who say, ‘I wanted this, and I got it somehow and you can do it, too.’ For me that’s always been the seed to
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