Joyride, Feature Film

Joyride is an intergenerational coming of age dramedy feature with an all Latina cast that breaks your corazón and sews it back together.

In collaboration with Writer/Director Edwin Alexis Gómez.

Stage: Development

LABS & PROGRAMS

2022 SFFILM Rainin Grant Finalist

2021 CINE QUA NON LAB - Script Revision Lab

2021 Sundance Screenwriting Lab - 2nd Round Finalist

2021 Sundance Creative Producing Lab - 2nd Round Finalist

2020 VONA Screenwriting for TV & Film Fellowship

The “Joyride” proof of concept short film received the 2018 Latino Public Broadcasting grant and premiered on PBS in 2020.

2021 Imagen Awards - Best Short Film Nomination

2020 PBS Short Film Festival - Most Popular Award

2020 Official Latino Film and Arts Festival - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble Cast

2021 Philadelphia Latino Film Festival - LOLA Award

Calabaza, Feature Film

An introverted Mexican-American punk rocker is forced to confront the realities of living at home with his alcoholic father when he tries to start a new romantic relationship, evaluates tough friendships, and pursues his own path.

In collaboration with Director Stephanie Osuna-Hernandez & Writer Gerardo Maravilla

Stage: Development

The short film the feature is based on was from Film Independent’s Project Involve slate in 2021 and has premiered at LALIFF, Palm Springs ShortsFest, Newport Beach FF, Portland FF, and was part of Hola Mexico’s Tomorrow’s Filmmakers Today in 2022.

Trans Los Angeles, Feature Film

Anthology film is comprised of four stand-alone shorts, offering a glimpse into the daily life of four Transgender characters living in Los Angeles.

In collaboration with Director Kase Peña.

Stage: Production

Feature Film supported by: Panavision, Warner150

The short, "PERIOD", part one of four shorts, starring Stephanie Beatriz and Carmen Carrera, was supported by the Netflix/LALIFF Inclusion Fellowship in 2021.