YOUTH VISIONS

Films written. directed, and produced by youth from across the U.S. - 76 min.

Tuesday, March 13^th at 6 p.m., Screen #6

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at UltraStar Mission Valley Cinemas Hazard Center

The Media Art Center San Diego’s Teen Producers Project is proud to present YOUTH VISIONS, SDLFF’s youth media program that spotlights youth-produced documentary and experimental shorts from across the country.  These short films written, directed, and produced by youth from New York, Los Angeles, San Antonio, and San Diego, explore an array of compelling and diverse issues.

Total Running Time: 76 min.

MUERTITOS

Young filmmakers explore the history, meaning, and traditions of Dia de los Muertos and how it is celebrated in San Antonio, Texas.

 

Dir. Sara Lauren Hinojosa, Carly Garza, Desiree Martinez, and Olivia Hinojosa / SAY SI

(U.S.A., 2006, 10:10 min., video)

Documentary Short, English & Spanish w/ English subtitles

SOCCER

This short film is a video poem about the emotion and passion that soccer evokes.

 

Dir. Niko del Papa / In Progress

(U.S.A., 2006, 1:10 min., video)

Experimental Short, Spanish w/ English subtitles

STILL STANDING

This film is an intimate portrayal of the challenges one woman faces as she attempts to rebuild her life in New Orleans six months after hurricane Katrina. Still Standing puts a human face to the stories of corruption and incompetence that jeopardize the lives and well-being of Katrina survivors.

 

Dir. Adrianne Morraz, Ines Morales, Jeongwoon Eun, Luis Arcentales, Sergio A. Sanchez, and Vanessa Bateau/ Educational Video Center (EVC)

(U.S.A., 2006, 10:44 min., video)

Documentary Short, English

THE BRAVERY

A vibrant, athletic sixteen year old is diagnosed with cancer. Her friends, teammates and parents applaud her bravery.

 

Dir. Jamie Luna and Antonio Rodriguez/ SAY SI

(U.S.A., 2006, 11:25, video)

Documentary short, English

CRUZANDO LA FRONTERA

This short film is a video poem about crossing the border from Mexico to the United Statesin the eyes of a ten year old. 

 

Dir. Maria Cruz / Reach LA

(U.S.A., 2006, 3:05 min., video)

Experimental Short, English

DODGER BLUES

A young filmmaker explores and reflects on the gentrification of the Chavez Ravine in order to build Dodger Stadium.

 

Dir. Gabriel Perez / Echo Park Film Center

(U.S.A., 2006, 5:08, video)

Documentary short, English

PATY, ME QUIERO CASAR CONTIGO

Eighteen years ago, a man from Vietnam began writing letters to a woman in Mexico. Their daughter explores her parent’s courtship and how they came together to form a lasting relationship.

 

Dir. Paulina Do / San Diego Asian Film Foundation

(U.S.A., 2006, 6 min, video)

Documentary short, English & Spanish with English subtitles

PODER ESCONDIDO

Carmen Miranda and Consuelo Martinez are two Latina women who are making a difference in the city of Escondido by empowering the community.  They share the common vision that if people want change, they need get involved.  This video explores the struggles they faced during their lives and what led them to become leaders in their community.

 

Dir. Ruth Chamu, Esther Chamu, Edith Leon, Erik Najera, Fernando Ortiz, Emanuel Ortiz, Diego Reyes, Marco Salazar, and Abel Silva / Teen Producers Project

(U.S.A., 2007, 8:56 min., video)

Documentary Short, English

EL PADRECITO DEL BARRIO

For 37 years Father Richard Brown served as a priest to Barrio Logan.  This documentary explores how his dedication to the community was inspired by a lifetime of faith and devotion to Mexican youth.

 

Dir. Sonia Alvarado, Christian Garcia, Madai Garduno, Brian Gonzalez, Julio Hernandez, Abraham Lopez Jr., Emilio Lopez, Ailec Mora, Victor Munoz, Argenis Rodriguez, Jessica Ruiz / Teen Producers Project

(U.S.A., 2007, 9:48 min., video)

Documentary Short, English

VICTOR OCHOA: PINTANDO DEL BARRIO

This documentary offers a glimpse at some of the motivating factors and philosophies behind the work of Chicano artist and activist, Victor Ochoa.

 

Dir. Sonia Alvarado, Christian Garcia, Madai Garduno, Brian Gonzalez, Julio Hernandez, Abraham Lopez Jr., Emilio Lopez, Ailec Mora, Victor Munoz, Argenis Rodriguez, Jessica Ruiz / Teen Producers Project

 

(U.S.A., 2007, 9:14 min., video)

Documentary Short, English

*A special advance screenings for local students will also take place at 10:00 a.m. the same day.

Media Arts Center San Diego's Teen Producers Project (TPP) works with over 60 youth (ages 11 to 18) at 4 diverse sites per year throughout San Diego County. Click here to learn more about our programs, partnership, and to see examples of the youth produced videos.   

Youth Media Resources:

Echo Park Film Center: www.echoparkfilmcenter.org

Educational Video Center (EVC): www.evc.org 

Reach LA:  www.qycrashpad.com

SAY SI: www.saysi.org

In Progress: www.in-progress.org

 Production still from PODER ESCONDIDO