Ernesto Reyes Hopes 'LUZ' Shows Love Is The Only Answer

What themes do you think LUZ carries 

Manhood, especially among the Latino culture. There is a cultural ideal that’s been passed on to us of how to be a “man” and how to handle or avoid our own emotions and therefore how to relate towards ourselves and others.

What was it like working with real Inmates?

Part of LUZ does take place in a real prison, that the state of Oregon allowed us to film in.

Some inmates that were on the last part of their sentence were allowed to be part of the film.

Honestly, it was truly an honor to be around them. They gave us so much and were so cooperative; even guided us at many times.

Jon García- our director- made sure the environment was always safe. We were one big family while we were filming there.

What do you hope people take away from the film?

That love is the only real answer we have but it is a choice.

That no matter how dark a place gets-once you chose to love- the light will start to reveal itself.

What would you like to share with the new generations that are watching the film ?  

To not be afraid to be who you are . To have compassion towards yourself and love yourself before anybody else. 

Do what makes you happy and be proud to be Latino .

 What was the hardest thing about filming or making Luz?

Letting go of my own ideals on Love, Manhood and what others thought of me, but  most importantly to stop judging my choices and just give myself a new opportunity and a new way of approaching love .  

What was it like working with the whole crew while Filming Luz?

Everyone on set brought their best every day , we all had much respect towards each other’s  roles and jobs . That was very inspiring and kept me going no matter how many hours we were working . 

Where can you catch LUZ?

Rreleased on VOD April 6 with a full coverage on multiple platforms.
- iTunes

- Amazon

- Google Play

- Vudu

- Fandango Now

- YouTube

- Comcast/Xfinity

- Spectrum

- Direct TV

- Cox 

- Verizon Fios

- Shaw (Canada)

And through many other local cable providers

DVD release - May 11th