Playwright Celeste Angela Estrada is part of the new documentary ''Tortilla Heaven: Behind the Masa''. Photo courtesy of John Kriegsmann.

Special to the Southside Reporter

The 30th Annual CineFestival en San Antonio will present the world premiere of “Tortilla Heaven: Behind the Masa” at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center, 1300 Guadalupe St.

“Tortilla Heaven: Behind the Masa” is a documentary film about the evolution of the national touring production of “Tortilla Heaven” written by Celeste Angela Estrada. It is performed by comedian Jade Esteban Estrada (Comedy Central).

Tortilla Heaven” is a story of life, love and making Tortillas the American way. The brother-sister team discuss the show’s beginning, share unexpected reactions from audiences in other states and reveal how their grandmother inspired them to share the Tejano culture with the rest of the country.

Celeste Angela Estrada graduated from Burbank High School. She won the 2004 Gertrude Stein Literary Award for Best Play and received the Award of Merit from the Women’s Studies Institute from the University of Texas at San Antonio.

Jade Esteban Estrada has appeared on “30 Rock” and “Friday Night Lights” on NBC. He has traveled the country as solo theatre performance artist performing his own work and the plays of his sister, Celeste.

Jade Esteban Estrada recently released his own designer humor line of bilingual greeting cards, “Jade Esteban Estrada for Nos Vemos Greetings.” He is also the host of the 19th Annual South Florida GLAAD Media Awards.

“Tortilla Heaven: Behind the Masa” was directed by Chadd Green and produced by PrimaDonna Productions and Vicarious Productions.

The 30th Annual CineFestival en San Antonio features stars, gala receptions, worshops, retrospectives, youth media presentations and sidebar programs offer timely perspectives on these issues.

Admission is $8, $6 for students, seniors and GCAC members. For more tickets and reservations contact 210-271-3171 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it information visit www.getjaded.com or www.cinefestivalsa.org.