Deville celebrated its Southern California premiere at Chicano Hollywood Film Festival. For Fego Navarro, the weekend brought the film into a community of filmmakers, actors, musicians, family, and friends.
Festival details.
- Event: 2nd Annual Chicano Hollywood Film Festival
- Festival dates: July 29–August 2, 2026
- Venue: The Union on Garey
- Address: 350 North Garey Avenue, Pomona, CA 91767
A San Francisco story meets Southern California.
In his August 4, 2026 photo post, Navarro described the premiere as a meaningful opportunity to share space with fellow creatives and figures from Chicano cinema. He thanked the people who had supported Deville and believed in its journey.
The photographs preserve moments from that festival experience, with photography credited to @herdzmedia.
The people behind the journey.
In a follow-up reflection shared on August 19, Navarro looked back on making the short film and attending the festival. He acknowledged the friends, family, and community who helped make the journey possible, and noted that the year had already included several screenings, with more ahead.
Together, the photo series and reflection document a milestone for the film: sharing its story with a Southern California audience while recognizing the relationships behind the work.
A return with personal meaning.
Cast member @gabbyyfranco also shared the news of Deville’s acceptance into the 2026 festival. For her, returning carried a personal connection: she described it as the same festival where she had made her acting debut the previous year. Her announcement celebrated bringing a film made in the Bay Area to Southern California and included behind-the-scenes material from filming.
Read the cast perspective and see behind-the-scenes moments
Watch and revisit.
Watch Fego Navarro’s festival reflection