Los Angeles Blade

When Hollywood forgets the full flavor of storytelling, artists like Cecilio Asuncion bring the spice. With a creative compass pointed at authenticity, Asuncion has been serving up stories that go deeper than big box office regurgitations and sanitized clichés. In an industry that still misses the mark on nuance, especially when it comes to marginalized folks and their identities, Asuncion steps in with work that doesn’t just “check boxes.” He builds entirely new platforms, like Cinepride, a film festival born from the need to showcase stories that Hollywood still sidelines.

Let’s be honest – representation isn’t just about who gets the spotlight—it’s about who gets to hold the camera, write the script, and take a stab at tweaking society for the better through film. Whether he’s reframing tired tropes or elevating new voices through a cultural lens, Asuncion proves that storytelling is in need of purpose, not permission. We recently had the chance to talk with Asuncion about reclaiming narratives, making room for honest expression, and creating Cinepride from the ground up, and why the future of film might just be found far from the studio lot.

Full interview w @yetasuncion @cinepridefilmfest #linkinbio
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