Film in the Park: Semillas • Seeds

Semillas - Colombian Film showing at the Film in the Park July 30th. 2025 at Kilbourn Park - part of the Film in the Park Series and produced by the International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago

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Join Us for a Special Night Under the Stars!

Mark your calendars for Monday, August 11 – we’re bringing cinema to the great outdoors! The International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago, in partnership with the Chicago Parks District, invites you to experience “Semillas” (Seeds) at our Films in the Park event.

When: Monday, August 11 at 8:30 PM
Where: Kilbourn Park, Chicago
What: “Semillas” – one night only!

Grab your blankets, bring your friends, and settle in for an evening of great storytelling in one of Chicago’s beautiful parks. This is a perfect opportunity to enjoy film in a relaxed, community atmosphere while the summer evening unfolds around us.

The screening is free and open to everyone – just show up and enjoy! We’ll see you there for what promises to be a memorable night of Latino cinema under the Chicago sky.

ABOUT THE FILM

In English

Semillas • In Eliana Niño’s poignant and charming feature debut, Shaira, a girl from the eastern plains of Colombia, dreams of participating in a coleo festival (an event similar to a rodeo). But after a recent drought severely damaged the crops, Shaira’s grandfather sells her horse without telling her. One day, he tells Shaira that the reason why some clouds take the shape of animals is that the sky traps them and won’t return them until it rains again. Shaira embarks on a journey to go in search of a special seed that will make the heavens rain again to bring her horse back.

En Español

Semillas • En la conmovedora y encantadora ópera prima de Eliana Niño, Shaira, una niña de los llanos orientales de Colombia, sueña con participar en un festival de coleos (un evento similar a un rodeo). Pero tras una reciente sequía que dañó gravemente los cultivos, su abuelo vende su caballo sin decírselo. Un día, le dice a Shaira que algunas nubes toman forma de animales porque el cielo las atrapa y no las devolverá hasta que vuelva a llover. Shaira emprende un viaje en busca de una semilla especial que hará que los cielos vuelvan a llover para traer de vuelta a su caballo.

About Films in the Park – 2025 Summer Season

Latino Cinema Under the Stars

The International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago (ILCC) is proud to present Films in the Park, a celebration of Latino Film Arts that brings the magic of cinema to Chicago’s neighborhood parks. This beloved summer program transforms public spaces into outdoor theaters, showcasing the rich diversity of Latino storytelling under the open sky.

Experience the Magic

What better way to watch a film than under the stars in a Park! Films in the Park offers families and communities a unique opportunity to experience Latino cinema in beautiful outdoor settings across Chicago. The series runs throughout the summer, and features family-friendly films in Spanish with English subtitles projected on large screens in various citywide parks for free.

2025 Summer Season

This program runs during the Summer in select parks in a collaboration with the Chicago Parks District. Each screening begins at dusk with an approximate starting time of 8:30 pm, creating the perfect atmosphere for an evening of cultural entertainment and community connection.

Summer Schedule:

Click on link to get Park information for each event.

Cultural Mission

As an extension of the Chicago Latino Film Festival—celebrating over 40 years of Latino cinema—Films in the Park serves as a year-round platform for promoting Latino film arts. The International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago is proud to present, Films in the Park, a celebration of Latino Film Arts in Chicago. The ILCC produces the Chicago Latino Film Festival each April.

The program showcases diverse Latino voices and stories, from romantic comedies to powerful dramas, representing the full spectrum of Latino cinema from across Latin America, Spain, and the United States. Each film is carefully selected to reflect the cultural richness and artistic excellence of Latino filmmaking.

Community Connection

Films in the Park is more than just a movie screening—it’s a community gathering that brings neighbors together to celebrate Latino culture and cinema. These free outdoor screenings create accessible cultural experiences that foster understanding, appreciation, and dialogue around Latino arts and storytelling.

Planning Your Visit

When: Throughout the summer, evenings at dusk (approximately 8:30 PM)
Where: Select Chicago parks in collaboration with the Chicago Parks District
Cost: Completely FREE and open to the public
What to Bring: Chairs, blankets, and snacks for a perfect evening under the stars
Language: Films in Spanish with English subtitles
Weather: All screenings are weather permitting

Join us for an unforgettable summer of Latino cinema in Chicago’s beautiful parks, where every screening celebrates the power of storytelling to bring communities together.

LOYOLA PARK • 1230 W Greenleaf Ave, Chicago, IL 60626

Bus Routes #147 (Outer Drive Express), #151 (Sheridan), #155, and #36 Public Transit | Campus Transportation: Loyola University Chicago +2 serve the Loyola area.

The closest CTA ‘L’ station would be Loyola station on the Red Line, located at 1200 West Loyola Avenue in Rogers Park Loyola station – Wikipedia, which is within walking distance from Loyola Park.

For the complete schedule and locations, visit LatinoculturalCenter.org. Films in the Park is presented by the International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago in collabora