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ON FILM: Leo Aguirre

  Charles talks with filmmaker Leo Aguirre about his experience at the Cannes Film Festival where he screened his short film "El Fuego Detrás."  Leo's next project, "A Breach on the Horizon," follows a young girl who is immigrating from southernmost Mexico to the U.S.  A crowdfunding effort through Indiegogo and Kickstarter is underway now, and you can learn more at https://www.facebook.com/abreachinthehorizon.  In this extended online-only interview, Leo talks about how trial & error shaped his filmmaking style, and what filmmakers he turns to when he needs inspiration.  Leo has also submitted "El Fuego Detrás" to HBO's Project Greenlight.

Aired Aug. 23, 2014.

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