Emergencia Youth Films

Emergencia Youth Film Competition

These films were screened as a part of the CLA2020 Virtual Showcase

Showcase Screening Order / Recommended “All Ages”
	New Beginnings Justin Castro SAY Sí United States, Drama, 2019 3 min, Color English A story that explores school challenges from the perspective of a hearing impaired middle schooler.
	Out of the Shadows Abigail Spillane, Aidan Pavia, Bradley Nicosia, Emily de Leon, Emily Gutierrez, Ethan Jones, Jasmin Lara, Louvriel Barrios, Nathan Hammerschmitt, Ryan Murage, Samuel Marchant Reel 2 Reel United States, Mixed Media/Experimental, 2019 4 min, Color, English Where there is light, there will be shadows. A group of young animators explore their relationships with their shadow side.
	The American Dream Janetzy Cruz Youth Programs at BAVC United States, Latinx Culture & Community/Documentary, 2018 4 min, Color English, Spanish with English subtitles A Mexican immigrant reflects about how he fought and decided to come to the United States for a better life. While living in the United States, he comes to his own definition of the American Dream.
	To My Brother Karla Mejia Reel 2 Reel United States, Personal Film, 2019 3 min, Color English A young woman celebrates the connection she has with her brother through the art of photography.
	Lilly Goes Fishing The Bum Family Canada, Animation, 2018 8 min, Color English When Lilly, a giant orange monster, embarks on an adventure at a lakeside fishing camp with her friend Fluffle, no one suspects the mysterious secret she will discover in the depths of the lake.
	Block Makes A Difference Kristen Quintanilla SAY Sí United States, Music Video, 2019 5 min, Color English Music video produced by SAY Sí media arts schools for the song “Block Makes a Difference” that was created by theatre students for their showcase No Filters.
	Vida de Vida Viggo Williams Baycat Academy United States, Documentary, 2019 3 min, Color English This documentary highlights how Bay Area artist and jewelry designer Vida Vazquez is creating a more diverse and inclusive art industry.
	Two Brothers Ollie Rodriguez SAY Sí United States, Drama, 2019 4 min, Color English When two brothers visit their mother’s grave they find someone from their past who will reveal a secret from their childhood.
	Double Vida Sharleny Gonzalez Reel 2 Reel Dominican Republic/United States, Culture/Social Justice/Documentary, 2019 2 min, Color English, Spanish with English subtitles Two countries, one teen and her journey discovering that home does not need to be a place.
	Dissonant Jake Cortez SAY Sí United States, Drama, 2019 4 min, Color English A young teenager struggles with identity issues when celebrating their birthday at home.
	Hermanas mayores: Nunca muy gris Senior Sisters: Never Too Grey Ahtziri Gonzalez, Ana Navarro, Jennifer Cordova The Representation Project United States, Latinx Culture & Community/Documentary, 2019 6 min, Color Spanish with English subtitles Late-life depression affects about 6 million Americans ages 65 and older. This hidden yet common reality is shared through the stories of Maria and Ofelia, who reflect on their own journeys with depression and the role that their local community senior center has played in making them feel less alone.
Showcase Screening Order / Recommended “Ages 14+”
	Ty Carlo Rodriguez SAY Sí United States, Drama, 2019 13 min, Color English Suffering from Asperger’s syndrome, Ty withdrew from elementary and middle school by staying home with his mother. Now, he’s ready to attend high school regardless of the obstacles he will need to face.
	Home: Joselyn’s Story Isabel Lozano, Leonie Sarath, Griselda Martinez, Susana Torres, Nattaly Gomez The Representation Project United States, Latinx Culture & Community/Documentary, 2019 8 min, Color English Joselyn immigrated to the United States from Honduras when she was 9 years old. Now as a mother herself, Joselyn reflects on the decision her mother made to move to the United States in order to have a better life.
	Luna Emily Clarissa Barba Mustang Filmwerks United States, Drama, 2020 6 min, Color English, Spanish with English subtitles Luna, a Hispanic-American high school student, is tormented by the looming threat of the deportation of her undocumented father. Trapped by her fear, she lives her life under increasing pressure to protect her family as her father works for their future.
	Convalesce Kacey Foss SAY Sí United States, Drama, 2019 18 min, Color English CONVALESCE is about a teenager who is suffering from a mental illness that distorts his reality.
	Aléjate \| Move Away Joaquim Macho Albiol Spain, Animation/Action/Adventure, 2020 6 min, Color Spanish with English subtitles Alex is enjoying his favorite movie when suddenly something breaks into his house. Someone’s trying to hurt his mother. Despite being something completely unknown, our protagonist will do everything possible to protect her. It is then that we discover what that monster represents, which escapes Alex’s innocence.