FILM + TELEVISION + PODCAST
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NOCTURNO — TALES FROM THE SHADOWS
HOSTED BY DANNY TREJO iHeart Radio/Sonoro available on all major podcast platforms If you think you know the scariest campfire stories, you’ve never heard the bone-chilling legends that hide in the shadows of Latin America. This horror anthology will transport you to various Latin American countries where age-old stories are given a modern twist that are guaranteed to keep you up at night. Dare to creep south of the border… and fear what you hear. My Season 1 episodes: LOVE SPELL: A TALE OF THE NAGUALLI After a painful breakup, a young woman in Oaxaca, Mexico purchases a love spell to help her move on, but haunting visions reveal an unsettling connection between her and a local bruja (witch). CERRO DE ORO: A TALE OF XIBALBA When a group of holistic tourists explore a forbidden ruin in Guatemala, their quest for spiritual enlightenment becomes a deadly game of survival, pinning them against supernatural forces of the Underworld. DELUGE OF DREAD: A TALE OF THE ACALICAS Stranded underground in the mines of Bolivia, a wealthy mining tycoon and his team must endure the night as they find themselves in the nest of a corrupt, bloodthirsty presence. SINS OF THE FATHER: A TALE OF EL SILBÓN When a teenage activist encounters a whistling graveyard spirit searching for the bones of her lost son, his search for justice unravels the dark secrets of his own family who recently fled Venezuela. |
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FELLOWSHIPS & LABS:
2022 SUNDANCE EPISODIC LAB The Sundance Institute has set the eight Fellows and projects for its 2022 Episodic Program, which will further the development of four live-action dramas, two live-action comedies, one adult animated comedy and one adult animated sci-fi thriller. The participants are Britt Adams (Onyx), Gianmarco Giacomelli (To Kill a Pope), Naomi Ko (The 20-Year Curse), Ricardo Pérez González (Orlando), Samantha Clay (The Growth), Stephanie Adams-Santos (Sad Girl), Sylvia Batey Alcalá (Blue Neptune) and Tea Ho (Oriental Town). 2022 OJALÁ IGNITION LAB FELLOWSHIP The Sundance Institute announced the Fellows selected for the 2022 Episodic Program. The eight Fellows are Britt Adams (Onyx), Gianmarco Giacomelli (To Kill a Pope), Naomi Ko (The 20-Year Curse), Ricardo Pérez González (Orlando), Samantha Clay (The Growth), Stephanie Adams-Santos (Sad Girl), Sylvia Batey Alcalá (Blue Neptune), and Tea Ho (Oriental Town). Of the eight projects, four are live action dramas, two are live action comedies, one is an adult animated comedy, and one is an adult animated sci-fi thriller. 2019 PROJECT INVOLVE SCREENWRITING FELLOWSHIP | FILM INDEPENDENT RECIPIENT OF A CHAZ EBERT FELLOWSHIP Project Involve is a nine-month artist development program for filmmakers—writers, directors, producers, editors, cinematographers and entertainment executives—hailing from underrepresented backgrounds in the industry. During the program participants meet one-on-one with industry mentors, attend master classes taught by top filmmakers, attend professional networking events and collaborate together to create a series of new short films. 2018 EPISODIC LAB FELLOWSHIP / FILM INDEPENDENT As fellows, Abeel, Adams-Santos, and Park will be paired with a creative advisor who will mentor them as they continue to develop their TV pilot. This year’s creative advisors and guest speakers include “Liz Flahive & Carly Mensch (GLOW), Elizabeth Guber Stephen of Gables Media, Glen Mazzara (The Walking Dead), Dawn Prestwich & Nicole Yorking (The Killing), Kate Robin (One Mississippi) and Dailyn Rodriguez (Queen of the South),” according to Film Independent’s website. Film Independent aims “to champion creative independence in visual storytelling and support a community of artists who embody diversity, innovation and uniqueness of vision.” |
  
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TWO SENTENCE HORROR STORIES
NETFLIX / CW Inspired by the viral fan fiction, “Two Sentence Horror Stories” is an award-winning, original scripted horror anthology series created by Vera Miao. My episodes: "Plant Life" Directed by Vera Miao "Tea Time" Directed by the Spears Sisters "Homecoming" Co-written with Lisa Morales; Directed by Freddy Chavez Olmos "Elliot" Directed by Chase Joynt Dealing constantly with bullies at school, Elliot meets a mysterious janitor who offers a solution for his suffering — but with dark consequences. "Ibeji" Co-written with Melody Cooper; Directed by Bola Ogun When her sister suddenly becomes paralyzed, a nurse must protect her from a broken medical system's neglect — and an evil force. "Hide" Co-written with Leon Hendrix III and Sehaj Sethi A home invasion in an affluent neighborhood turns deadly when a nanny tries to stave off a pair of attackers and protect the little girl in her care. |
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LA GLORIA SHORT FILM (2020)
In the days following her suicide attempt, a queer lovelorn teen finds connection and solace with her abuela through the secret language of dreams Director:Mary Evangelista Producers:Gia Rigoli, Amy Ma, Emiliana Ammirata, Adanne Ebo, Apoorva Charan Screenwriter:Stephanie Adams-Santos Cinematographers:Lorena Duran Editor:Sungwhan Moon Music:James R. Kim, Nina Ljeti, Jacob Loeb Cast:Cris Gris, Michelle Badillo, Marisilda Garcia, Alma Adams, Juan Magana
This project is supported by Film Independent’s Project Involve Fellowship |