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Rogelio Almeida
Oklahoma Cine Latino Film Festival
Festival Founder and Director

An inspiration to young Latino filmmakers, everywhere; Award-Winning OkCine Latino Film Festival Founder/Director; Rogelio Almeida serves at the University of Central Oklahoma as Coordinator for Multimedia Services

First generation Mexican-American, Almeida served in the US Army and successfully and honorably conducted 2 combat tours in Iraq. After separating from the Army, Rogelio finally pursued his dream of attending Film School under the guidance of Academy Award-Winning Producer; Gray Frederickson. Since then, Rogelio has created multiple Award-Winning films, garnering international praise. Amongst those awards include the Grand Jury Award at deadCENTER Film Festival. Rogelio is also the co-founder and programming director for the 7th Annual Oklahoma Cine Latino Film Festival and Youth Film Institute which focuses on delivering hands-on instruction to young high school-age scholars about the comprehensive art of filmmaking.


AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS:

Short Film Carol, 2018
Audience Choice Award, OKCine Latino Film Festival
Best US Short Film, Mexico International Film Festival

Business Times of Edmond, 2016
20 Under Who Are Making A Difference In Edmond

Hispanic Arts Council of Oklahoma, 2014
Most Outstanding Photography/Film Artist of the Year 2014

Short Film LA MERCANCIA, 2014
Audience Choice Award, RedBud Film Festival
Best Cinematography, RedBud Film Festival
La Rochelle Film Festival Special Screening

OMNI Awards 2010
Outstanding Achievement in Art and Technology

Feature Film YVEETE, 2009
Grand Jury Award, DeadCenter Film Festival 2009
Best Foreign Language Film, Bare Bones Film Festival 2009
Best Family Film, Trail Dance Film Festival 2009


MILITARY AWARDS AND MEDALS:

Presidential Unit Citation, US Army
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, US Army
Operation Enduring Freedom, US Army
Operation Iraqi Freedom, US Army
Combat Action Badge, US Army

Rogelio and his crew has been part of the Bare Bones Film Family since 2009. During that time we have observed his continuous outreach to enhance the art and business of moviemaking throughout the State of Oklahoma.

We applaud Rogelio for being a true Leader and Trailblazer!

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