Quinceañera
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Risks and Challenges
Time is money. Consolidating so many shots in one day in a quick turnaround encompasses its own risk. If we can’t film everything in time within a 12-hour time limit, that can weigh on the cast and crew’s mental and physical health.
Additionally, we work with expensive, heavy, and dangerous camera and lighting gear with replacement values that go upwards of thousands of dollars. If there’s any damage, theft or injury we have insurance.
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Jessica Garcia (she/her) is a Queer Latina writer and director from Inglewood, CA. Since graduating from UC Merced with a Bachelors in English, Jessica has dove into the art of storytelling as a Writer and Video Producer for mitú and Creative Producer for MyCode. Altogether, the videos she has produced and directed have gained a total of over 20 million views, including integrated and sponsored content with prominent brands such as Toyota, State Farm and Clorox. With all of the stories Jessica shares, her goal is to bring authentic Latine and Queer representation to the screen. Ultimately, Jessica wants to make the movies that she wished she had seen growing up.
Josslyn Glenn (she/her) is a Southern California native and Black Latina transgender filmmaker, writer, spokesperson, and Outfest Programmer dedicated to promoting nuanced representations of queer and trans people of color that have historically been under- and misrepresented in media. Since graduating from UCLA with a dual degree in Chicana/o Studies and Gender Studies and a triple minor in Film, Television, and Digital Media; Spanish; and LGBTQ Studies, she has developed and produced content of her own, featuring predominantly Latino and Black American queer and trans characters.
Elizabeth (she/her) is a visual artist and film producer from SouthEast Los Angeles. A lover of the arts, adventurer, and old soul, she graduated from UCSD with a double B.A. in Communications and Theatre. Her preferred art mediums are collage, mixed media, and film. Elizabeth's enthusiasm for film & media has led her to work with entities such as PBS, Crimson Edge Productions, and Independent filmmakers as a production assistant and producer. Her current adventures are advocating and coordinating arts & culture programs/events in her South East LA community, and producing film & media projects inspired by her community and family.
Camilha Contreras (she/they) is a Colombian-American 1st Assistant Director and Filmmaker currently based in Los Angeles. Camilha earned a B.F.A. from Art Center College of Design’s film program where she found her strength as an Assistant Director. She began her career on "The Real" Talk Show and has worked on a variety of commercial, music video, film, and new media productions. She has collaborated with companies such as Rattling Stick, Tilta, Mitú, and Black Dog Films. Recently, she worked on "The Inconvenience Store" a short film created as part of ColorCreative’s Find Your People Program. Camilha finds purpose in sharing authentic stories from often marginalized or overlooked perspectives.
Kathryne (she/her) is an award-winning Director and Cinematographer of narrative and documentary films in the Los Angeles area. Most recently, she DPed the short film “ Fathead," which was made in partnership with Amazon, Narwhal Studion, and the ETC. A 2019 ASC Student Heritage Award Finalist and USC School of Cinematic Arts MFA graduate with a master’s degree in cinematography and directing with years of dual immersion Spanish bilingual education, she is dedicated to helping tell stories that make you feel and push for change.
Ang (they/them) is a Queer Latine Production Designer and artist living in Los Angeles. Their set dressing and building experience centers narrative shorts and music videos, and they are passionate about building immersive worlds for stories that reflect the experiences of queer and marginalized communities. They have an experimental short of their own on the way and their current dream is to run their own fabrication shop/build props for fashion shows or KPop music videos! When they aren't working on DIY projects around the house, they spend their time at the bouldering gym, the aerial dance studio, or in their mind (daydreaming about their next big idea).
Sandra (she/her) is a passionate makeup artist and full-time creative based in Los Angeles. Helping people feel beautiful is her true calling and she's been fortunate enough to own her own studio for the past five years. It is incredibly fulfilling for Sandra to bring out the unique beauty in each of her clients.
We are extremely happy to announce that we have been accepted into the Cinema Diverse: Palm Springs LGBTQ+ Film Festival!
Quinceañera will be screening on Saturday September 21st at 12:30pm pst.
If you or anyone you know lives in the Palm Springs area and is interested in watching Quinceañera in person, you can purchase passes here: https://psculturalcenter.org/filmfest/festival-passes
Thank you for all of your support! This wouldn't have been possible without each and every one of you.
We are thrilled to announce that we have officially began to submit to film festivals in Los Angeles, Atlanta, Chicago and more! Wish us luck and stay tuned to find out where our short film Quinceañera will be premiering.
Thank you all for your support. Can't wait for you all to see our beautiful cast on the big screen ✨
Happy Friday everyone! We've wrapped on filming and are officially in the midst of Post-Production.
Huge thank you to all of our contributors and all of our sponsors who made this possible, including I Love Chamoy, Godoy, Luis Me Couture, Semillas Vintage and Pro Club.
Can't wait for you all to see this beautiful story brought to life.
Hello everyone! We are doing one last raffle in efforts to raise funds for post-production costs (editing, color, sound, music, etc.).
This raffle is in partnership with The Wood Healer (located in Inglewood, CA). Enter for your chance to win a relaxing and rejuvenating full body massage. Hurry up! You have until tomorrow May 2nd to enter! Details below.
We'd like to extend a huge welcome to Arely Araniva who will be playing the role of Gloria (Angie's mom). One thing about Gloria is that she doesn't like to play games – she's that strict mom who you don't want to get in trouble with.
Our crowdfunding campaign closes tonight at midnight! If you've already contributed and can contribute again, we'd greatly appreciate it.
Or if you can send the link to close friends and family, that will help too!
Remind them that today is the last day and any amount helps!
Now's your chance! Enter our limited time raffle for your chance to win a CUSTOM DESIGN VALUED AT $1,000. This design will be made by the one and only, Godoy – a Mexican American designer and drag artist who competed on Season 2 of Netflix's Next In Fashion.
Check out the details below.
Huge welcome to the extremely talented Armida Lopez, who will be playing the role of Laura (Dani's mom). Something about Laura is that she is a social butterfly – she is the life of the party and loves a good cheetah print top.
Happy to have you on our team, Armida. And remember that part of your contributions will go towards our amazing cast who work so hard to bring the characters to life. Please help us reach our goal!
Hello supporters,
You read that right. We either reach $15,000 or we get none of the funds we've raised so far.
Can you help us? Here are some actions you can take to support:
1- Send our campaign to two of your friends and ask them to contribute any amount.
2- If you're able to, Increase the amount of your contribution, but only if you're able to, we're already incredibly grateful for your current level of support.
3- Post on your social media with a few words sharing why you decided to support.
Thank you for being a part of this journey with us. We know that with your support we can reach our minimum goal and beyond. Thank you!
Thank you to everyone who has contributed. We appreciate the support and can't wait to make you all proud with this project that means a lot to us.
If you have the financial means to contribute again, we would greatly appreciate it. Any amount will help us get closer to our goal.
Huge welcome to Wednesday!! So happy to have you as part of the Quinceañera team.
Part of your contributions will go towards our hardworking cast. Please support and help us get to 15K!! ONLY 2 DAYS LEFT!
So happy to welcome Gilberto Ortiz to our Quinceañera team, who will be playing the role of Ivan the chambelan. Part of your contributions will go towards our talented cast who work so hard to bring these characters to life. Please contribute any amount!
So happy to welcome Raquel Justice to our Quinceañera team, who will be playing the role of Angie. Part of your contributions will go towards paying the talented cast who work so hard to bring the characters to life. Please support and help us reach our goal!
Here's how the challenge works: When someone contributes, we'll share the amount and see who can match it! Please make a contribution of ANY amount and help us get to 15k by this Wednesday, March 20th. Thank you!!
We reached our first mini-milestone of 5k and now we need your help to get to 10k! Spread the word and help us get to 10k by Friday night, March 15.
Thank you!
