HablArte! Podcast

41st CLFF: Actress, Novelist and Director Patricia Castañeda

HablArte! : International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago Season 3 Episode 2

In this episode of HablArte! we talk with Colombian Actress, Writer, Novelist and Film Director Patricia Castañeda. Her directorial debut film, Dear Gentlemen / Estimados Señores will be the 41st Chicago Latino Film Festival's Opening Night Feature film on April 3rd • Tickets now on sale at ChicagoLatinoFilmFestival.org.

We explore Patricia's stellar acting career, writing and other elements that inspired her write the story of a little known group of women that changed Columbian constitutional law to permit women's right to vote. 

The inspiring story was written, directed by Patricia along side a fantastic cast to include Paula Castaño (Leandro Díaz Tv Series), Julieth Restrepo (Escobar: La Traición), Marcela Mar (Uno) and Claudio Cataño (Cién Años de Soledad).

Come learn about Patricia Castañeda, her film Dear Gentlemen / Estimados Señores and the 41st Chicago Latino Film Festival.


This Podcast is produced by the International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago, a Pan Latino Cultural Organization that seeks to promote, educate and empower Latino Arts in the Chicago Area. The ILCC is a non-for-profit organization and operates thanks to the generous contribution of our members and donor organizations. The ILCC is also the producer of the Chicago Latino Film Festival, the longest running Film Festival of its kind in North America.