FILM FESTIVAL NEWS: Spanish actor Assumpta Serna makes an impression in Dallas at the USA Film Festival

By John Wildman 9th May, 2018

Thursday, April 26 and Friday, April 27, internationally acclaimed actor, Assumpta Serna came to Dallas, Texas to appear with her film THE NETWORK OF FREEDOM (Red de Libertad) at the USA Film Festival.

The film, in the early stages of its film festival run, played to a standing room only house, and Serna charmed the press during appearances over the two days and the evening’s audience on Friday night. Serna, who has been honored in 20 different countries for her acting and speaks no less than five languages has a real emotional investment in the film, which was directed by Pablo Moreno on a shoestring budget.
Portraying a real life hero, Helena Studler, a nun and Sister of Charity, Serna didn’t just make a rare connection with a “character”, her portrayal of Studler has endeared her to a worldwide network of Sisters of Charity, who rightly view Studler, who managed to outmaneuver the Nazis to save the lives of 1000s of orphans, jews, and other prisoners, as their own personal super hero.
 

Assumpta Serna mixes it up with the B.A.M Radio show. (Photo by Wildman), USA Film Festival
Assumpta Serna mixes it up with the B.A.M Radio show. (Photo by Wildman)

 

Assumpta Serna, USA Film Festival
Assumpta Serna

 

Ali Carter and the B.A.M. Radio crew with Assumpta Serna. (Photo by Wildman), USA Film Festival
Ali Carter and the B.A.M. Radio crew with Serna. (Photo by Wildman)

 

Assumpta Serna appears on WFAA (ABC)'s "Midday on 8" news broadcast. (Photo by Wildman), USA Film Festival
Serna appears on WFAA (ABC)’s “Midday on 8” news broadcast. (Photo by Wildman)

 

On the air (Photo by Wildman), USA Film Festival
On the air (Photo by Wildman)

 

THE NETWORK OF FREEDOM's Assumpta Serna on WFAA (ABC)'s "Midday on 8" news broadcast. (Photo by Wildman),
THE NETWORK OF FREEDOM’s Assumpta Serna on WFAA (ABC)’s “Midday on 8” news broadcast. (Photo by Wildman)

 

Assumpta Serna sits in on the Clubhouse podcast before her screening. (Photo by Wildman)
Serna sits in on the Clubhouse podcast before her screening. (Photo by Wildman)

 

Assumpta Serna on the red carpet at the USA Film Festival. (Photo by John Strange)
Serna on the red carpet at the USA Film Festival. (Photo by John Strange)

 

The Wrap's Alonso Duralde with Assumpta Serna (Photo by John Strange)
The Wrap’s Alonso Duralde with Serna (Photo by John Strange)

 

The nuns have it: Mary Harmon and Sister JT Dwyer with THE NETWORK OF FREEDOM's Assumpta Serna. (Photo by John Strange)
The nuns have it: Mary Harmon and Sister JT Dwyer with THE NETWORK OF FREEDOM’s Assumpta Serna. (Photo by John Strange)

 

Assumpta Serna being interviewed by Daniel Durrett (Drive by Movies) (Photo by John Strange)
Assumpta Serna being interviewed by Daniel Durrett (Drive by Movies) (Photo by John Strange)

 

Assumpta Serna and The Wrap's Alonso Duralde during the Q&A for THE NETWORK OF FREEDOM at The USA Film Festival. (Photo by Wildman)
Assumpta Serna and The Wrap’s Alonso Duralde during the Q&A for THE NETWORK OF FREEDOM at The USA Film Festival. (Photo by Wildman)

Spanish actor Assumpta Serna makes an impression in Dallas at the USA Film Festival