Unseen Connection
Papa member Stephen, who is visually impaired, shares how his Papa Pal Marcel, a retired Veteran, helps him overcome loneliness and social isolation through the power of human connection. This film reminds us that we have the power to triumph over the devastating epidemic of loneliness.
60 sec Trailer
Credit for René G. Salinas
Producer/Director
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Filled with Hope
After surviving a near-fatal stroke, Lotus Rios gained renewed clarity about her life’s purpose and resolved to pour her time, energy, and heart into creating a neighborhood food pantry in her front yard. Hers is one story among many from a rapidly-growing network of mutual aid pantries: the Little Free Pantry movement.
60 sec Trailer
Credit for René G. Salinas
Producer
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Welcome Home
Olanike, Sergio, and Fikiri settled in Indianapolis after leaving their home countries. After learning to navigate the many challenges of life in a new country, they’ve become dedicated to helping other immigrants and refugees maneuver their own hurdles through the Immigrant Welcome Center’s Natural Helpers program.
60 sec Trailer
Credit for René G. Salinas
Producer
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Food Is The Medicine
When her daughter’s food allergy diagnosis turned her life upside down, Emily became committed to helping other families access nutritious, allergy-conscious food. Her experience led her to launch the Food Equality Initiative, a nonprofit based in Kansas City that provides subsidized, home-delivered groceries to hundreds of families.
60 sec Trailer
Credit for René G. Salinas
Post-Production Supervisor
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Blaze longs for a life outside the isolated coven she's grown up in. Can she conjure her righteous rage to weave a future of freedom — not only for herself, but for her sister Harlo?
The Center Cannot Hold
Credit for René G. Salinas
Producer
Where The Water Runs
NASIR is a 28yr old Ex-Marine living in South Central during the most drastic and prolonged drought in California history. As a water truck operative for the department of water and power, he discovers a plan spearheaded by his sister to take revolutionary action against his company, who has been actively trying to privatize the city’s dwindling resources. Now armed with this powerful information, Nasir must decide to act on behalf of his community or maintain the status quo.
Credit for René G. Salinas
Production Coordinator
Unnatural
Desperate to escape his past, James, a reclusive teenager moves into a new town with his strict parents. He is eager to fit into a new high school and befriends Izzy, a rebellious girl from his class. Izzy is a breath of fresh air and offers James the freedom and friendship he’s longed for his entire life. But James has a secret. A secret so destructive; it could turn his entire world upside down.
Credit for René G. Salinas
Production Manager
Steady Eddie
Jesse (12) fears that his mentally ill older brother will die in battle. Jesse tries to save Ed(18) by dodging the Vietnam War draft. As they journey to a hidden spot they call “Dad’s place”, Ed’s violent tantrums begin to profoundly affect Jesse. Is Ed worth saving? Or, is Jesse and his mother better off without the burden?
Credit for René G. Salinas
Production Manager