BROOKLYN, N.Y. - April 25, 2019 - s4story -- Rio Rocket, a New York City based film and television actor, returned to host the Katra Film Series Spring Edition which featured a night of independent films by the top up-and-coming filmmakers and actors from around the world.

Irene Jean Santos, a film and television actress as well, also returned to host with her vibrant personality as the pair kept the audience energized and invigorated throughout the evening's events.

The duo began hosting the event for the Season 8 Grand Finale and have since hosted all of Katra Film Series' events for 2019. As good friends and frequent acting partners their chemistry and comfort in working together is apparent.

Their promotional video for the Season 9 Premiere can be seen below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gevNS7U0KXg



The Katra Film Series screens just under twenty films per event on average in two separate viewing blocks at the Alamo Drafthouse Theater in Downtown Brooklyn. The "before party" red carpet event took place at the HiO store. The after party and awards ceremony took place at Vine BK (formerly Wine Legend) where Rio Rocket and Irene Jean Santos presented filmmaker Johnny Ventimiglia the Best Short Film award for Brookylino.

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Rio and Irene are both thankful and honored to host the event, both expressing their gratitude to Geoffrey Guerrero, founder of Katra Film Series. The two actors have collaborated on a number of projects, most recently the short film Entanglement, produced by Anthony Dionisio (I Like To Play With Toys" Productions®) soon to tour the film festival circuit.

About Rio Rocket
A dynamic multi-hyphenate film, TV, and voice-actor, commercial model, motivational speaker, and event host. He is the official VOG (Voice of God) for John Jay College's Annual Commencement Ceremony at Arthur Ashe Stadium, and first and only motivational speaker ever hired for a production by Lowe's Home Improvement. He is also a highly accomplished graphic artist, web developer, and branding expert.



Website:
https://RioRocket.com
Social Media:
https://www.instagram.com/TheRioRocket

About Irene Jean Santos
A versatile TV and film actress, commercial model, WBFF pro fitness competitor, and event host based in the greater New York area. She brings a level of professionalism and passion to her craft that is rare and also provides personal training services to clients in and outside the entertainment industry.

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Website:
https://IreneJeanSantos.com
Social Media:
https://www.instagram.com/IreneJeanSantos

About Katra Film Series
Founded in June 2012 by Geoffrey Guerrero, Katra Film Series is a widely hailed international festival showcasing quality short-form content and feature films by emerging and award-winning Filmmakers.

Website:
http://KatraFilmSeries.com
Social Media:
https://www.instagram.com/KatraFilmSeries