Intention & Impact
This story is for the Mexican Immigrant community in New York City, otherwise known as PueblaYork. It highlights the struggle of arriving in this busy city and being consumed by the chaotic streets. Touching on the difficulty of trying to find time and accessibility to communication to your loved ones in a different country. Adjusting to a huge city like NYC where there’s a multitude of cultures, trying to find your own can be difficult when you first arrive.
This film also brings light to the loved ones in the motherland who deal with the grief of their family members being away from them, in hopes of having a “better life”. Showing the difficulties of continuing your life back home but also embracing the beauty of family and culture. Having that dream that one day you will see your loved one again, keeps us moving forward.
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Through out my training as a filmmaker I’ve learned the benefits of having funding behind a project. I always aim to provide a safe and comfortable set for my cast and crew however, sometimes it its necessary to have funding for travel, food, space. I’ve learned to do a lot with very little resources.
Producer, Director of Photography, Editor
Camilo Mandela Calderón is Dominican American DoP, Editor, & Director born & raised in Bushwick & Ridgewood. He is a creative dedicated to telling underrepresented stories in innovative ways. He is adept at motivating crews and talent to deliver their very best, and prides himself in his work ethic and commitment to the craft.
Producer
Nya Archives is a passionate writer, and filmmaker who has always seen herself as a vessel for stories and dedicates her time to exploring how she can express them. She views creation as a form of communication and community building. She often delves into stories that discuss Black livelihood, especially ones centering Black women.
Assistant Director
Diego Rojas is a Mexican American
concert videographer & editor, social media manager for Mexican Indie band Warpole, from Flatbush, Brooklyn. He aims to support and create spaces in the music and film industry for authentic Mexican creatives and voices
Diana Garcia-Martinez
Associate Producer
Diana Garcia-Martinez is a passionate producer known for her work on 'Y ese Milagro?' A first-generation Mexican-American from Brooklyn, she produced and directed her own Thesis film, 'Contigo Siempre,' highlighting immigrant experiences. Committed to authentic representation, Diana champions films that celebrate the Mexican community and its vibrant culture.
Carlos Reyes
Gaffer
Carlos Reyes, born & raised in the Bronx is a Gaffer, filmmaker, and photographer descendant of Pueblanos. He currently works in the film industry as a Grip & Electric amongst professionals. He aspirations to join the Local Union 52.
Media & Graphic Design
NJ- Based multimedia creative with a focus in concert videography, lettering, and an interest in music marketing and artist developing. I’m passionate about collaborating with artists to help execute their creative vision in a way that is innovative and authentic to their identity.
Styling & Costumes
A first Generation American of Honduran/Puerto Rican decent from NYC. She’s an Actor, Photographer and Creative Director, who has directed and organized many editorial/fashion photoshoots. Her mission spotlights the varying beauty of WOC. She loves every aspect of Film/Theater and is pursuing costume design because it is a blend of her two loves: theater and fashion.
Set Design
Coolmarx, is a Queer Mexican multi media artist born and raised in Corona, Queens NY. As well as Co-Founder of a Queens based art collective, Kaleidospace. He knowingly creates work using traditional techniques with watercolor, gouache and paper collage. His work is heavily influenced & inspired by his Mexican cultural background, combining nature with self identity.
as Citlali
Solangel Galindo is a Mexican American actor from the Bronx, who aims to work closely with the Mexican community in NYC. She’s in her last year at Purchase College as BA theatre and performance student. Purchase Rep credits include, Angels in America Part 1: Millennium approaches (Harper/Martin), How to defend yourself (Diana), Fefu and Her friends (Julia), The silent Observer (Brenda), and cutting hair (Elena).
Angel Garcia
My name is Angel Garcia. Raised in bushwick, I found my outlet to be in video creation at a young age. Being behind and in front of a camera is something that has always been second nature. I love discovering and uplifting creatives, especially in bushwick. I know how nervous one can be when trying to pursue something they like, all I want to do is be able to give people the confidence they need to take that big step forward.
as Julio
Producer, Director, Writer
I produce & direct short films centering Mexican Immigrants and First Generation Mexican American experiences with identity, mental health, and love, in the beautiful yet chaotic streets of New York City. Representation in this growing industry is important to me and I've expanded on this mission by directly reaching out to my community to create art with local talent & businesses, from music videos to documentaries. Seeking the talent within the people in my everyday life to bring light to Mexican culture and the everyday person. My goal is to uplift the communities I come from to contribute to the new wave of art made to heal the adversities and generational traumas we face as a community. Along with creating a space with Mexican talent, creatives, and dedicated Mexican production crew.
Mexico behind the scenes
Cover titles designed
by Daniela Sofia
