From Argentine Squatters to Colombian Drag Queens: MIX NYC Brings Cine Experimental to New York

New York has historically been a mecca of experimental film production, with luminaries like Jonas Mekas and Kenneth Anger proudly calling the city home for the better part of their careers. It has also been an inspiration for more than a few progressive LGBT artists, who found in the gritty, dimly-lit streets of New York past an environment that nurtured free expression and avant-garde ideals. Out of this cultural effervescence was born the MIX NYC, a.k.a. the New York Queer Experimental Film Festival, which for 26 years has featured the work of groundbreaking artists from Oscar-nominated Todd Haynes to documentary film director Jennie Livingston.

Going into its 27th edition, this year’s MIX NYC kicks off today with a diverse, internationally-minded line up and topical programs addressing everything from disability to trans-identity and beyond. Here’s a roundup of some Latin American films to look out for.

MIX NYC runs November 11 – 16, 2014.