Feature Films

🎥🌍 LA SALSA VIVE – our powerful documentary directed by my friend Juan Carvajal delves deep into the vibrant and complex world of Cali, Colombia. 🇨🇴 @lasalsavivedoc @ruben.blades Known as the “world capital of salsa,” Cali is a city where the joy of music and dance pulses through every club and bar. But behind this festive facade lies a city marked by poverty, crime, and the lingering scars of the cartel era. This film shines a light on the resilience of Cali’s people, their fight to reclaim their city, and how they use salsa to reimagine a brighter future. Stay tuned as this story unfolds, capturing the beauty and contradictions of a place where music and struggle collide. 🎶✨ #LASalsaVive #CaliColombia #SalsaCapital #DocumentaryFilm #ResilienceThroughMusic #FilmCommunity #HispanicHeritage

🎉🎥 Congratulations to Superintendent Anibal Soler and the Robert Halmi Sr. Academy of Film and Television in Yonkers on yesterday’s amazing ribbon-cutting! 🎬 I am thrilled to see the next generation of TV & Film talent coming from Yonkers Public Schools. #YonkersMagic is in full effect!!! @yonkerspublicschools @roberthalmisracademy @roybalfilmandtv Motion Picture Technical High School is proud to be your sister school on this journey to provide more opportunities to diverse filmmakers. LIGHTS. CAMERA. ACCESS! @motionpicturenyc @nycschools Fun Fact: Honored to also call Hermano Anibal my Spring ‘98 line brother @lambdas1982 @buffalo.lambdas 💪🏾 #FilmEducation #FutureFilmmakers #PublicSchoolPride #BrightFutures #YonkersFilmAcademy

Excited to announce that my short documentary Threads of Nature: The Art & Advocacy of Alicia Evans has been selected for YoFiFest 2024! @yofifest 🎥🙏🌳💚 Posted @withregram • @yofifest It’s Official! YoFiFest 12 November 8-17 2024 Full program and details will be posted shortly. Mark your calendars for Friday November 8th, the night we celebrate the creative spirit! Our most popular event of the year, make sure to grab your tickets FAST before it sells out! PASSES are available NOW! Info at link in bio @yofifest (PSSSST….Early Bird discount for a limited time…use code 24EBALL)

🎉 Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! 🎉 I am proud to continue celebrating our vibrant culture and contributions through film! 🇵🇷🇨🇴🇩🇴🇲🇽🇨🇺 We’re thrilled to announce that our documentary *La Salsa Vive* is nearly complete, featuring iconic salsa legends like the one and only Henry Fiol. 🎶💃 Get ready for a film that will turn the movie theater into a salsa club—coming soon!🌟💥 #LaSalsaVive #HispanicHeritageMonth #SalsaLegends #SupportTheArts #SalsaEnCine

🎥 LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACCESS! Our Motion Picture Tech filmmakers are already making moves, guided by their passionate and talented film and academic teachers. The love for cinema runs deep at MPT, and it’s just the beginning of what’s to come! 🎬 @motionpicturenyc

Posted @withregram • @aliciafiberarts Great evening for screening #ThreadsofNature in Westbury. Director @kevinlopezfilms Lopez received grand applause. We had an audience filled with people from out of town for this 40th year festival. Thank you @asburyfilmfestival #aliciafiberarts #trees #enviornment #sustainability #aliciaevans #climate change #firearm #Hamptons #moma #southhamptons

A big thank you to @caracolcine for featuring director @jcine as he shares insights on our highly anticipated documentary, LA SALSA VIVE! 🇨🇴🎥🔥 Posted @withregram • @caracolcine ✨¡La esencia de la salsa sigue más viva que nunca!✨ En este video, conversamos con el director de la película, Juan Carvajal, sobre esta producción exclusiva que cuenta con material nunca antes visto y la participación de grandes íconos como Rubén Blades, Henry Fiol, Willie Rosario y Johnny “Dandy” Rodríguez. ¡Una experiencia imperdible! 🎬 ”La Salsa Vive” llega a la gran pantalla este diciembre, con el respaldo de Caracol Televisión y Dago García Producciones. ¡Sumérgete en la auténtica vibración de la salsa! 🔥 #LaSalsaVive #CineColombiano #SalsaCaleña #RubénBlades #DagoGarcía #CulturaCaleña #EstrenoEnCines

🎬 **SNEAK PEEK** 🎬 We’re thrilled to share a glimpse from our upcoming documentary LA SALSA VIVE, directed by the talented Juan Carvajal and produced by yours truly! 💃🏽🔥 We’ve captured the electrifying energy and fierce competition at the Festival Mundial de Salsa in Cali, known as the Salsa Capital of the world! 🌎 This legendary festival brings together the best dancers from across the globe, all battling it out on stage in a whirlwind of rhythm, passion, and technique. 🏆💥 Cali’s deep-rooted salsa culture is unmatched, and we can’t wait to show you the heart and soul of this incredible event. Stay tuned for more! 🎥✨ #LaSalsaVive #SalsaCali #FestivalMundialDeSalsa #SalsaCapital #CaliVive #DocumentarySneakPeek #FilmMakersLife #ComingSoon

Huge thanks to some amazing friends who joined me last week to celebrate the historic launch of Motion Picture Technical High School. @motionpicturenyc 🖤🎥🖤 Grateful to @veebravo for your years of leadership in film education and for standing by me as we continue pushing for a new generation of diverse filmmakers. Shout out to @jcine for sharing your passion and love for cinema—our students need to understand the deep cultural impact this art has worldwide. And to @martymarvelous, your constant support and encouragement mean the world. You don’t just talk the talk—you show up! This school couldn’t have happened without you and Jess! Lastly, thanks to my new friend Daniel from @smashcut for making the trek from Jersey to Queens to witness this moment. Looking forward to working together this year and beyond! Hit me up if you are an industry professional interested in speaking with high school filmmakers eager to learn more about careers in Film, TV, Advertising, and more… #FilmEducation #FutureFilmmakers #MotionPictureTechHigh #CinematicHistory

Here’s a glimpse of the feature documentary LA SALSA VIVE, which I’ve had the honor to produce. This powerful film, directed by the talented Juan Carvajal, follows world-class salsa dancers Kevin and Yuleissy, whose incredible story began in one of the most dangerous barrios in Cali, Colombia. Through salsa, they’ve found a way to rise above the violence and poverty that has deeply affected so many families in their community. Dancing has become a beacon of hope for young people, and I’m beyond proud to help tell their story. 🖤🎥🇨🇴 Stay tuned for more updates! 💃🌟 #LaSalsaVive #Salsa #Documentary #calicolombia #Film #ProducerLife #HopeThroughDance #SalsaDancers #SalsaCapital

We’re thrilled to announce that THREADS OF NATURE: The Art & Advocacy of Alicia Evans has been officially selected for the 2024 New York Long Island Film Festival! 🌟🎥 @nyliff1 A huge thank you to NYLIFF for recognizing our work and for this amazing opportunity to showcase Alicia’s powerful story and message. The festival will run from October 16-20, 2024, in the beautiful Village of Lindenhurst, NY, and we can’t wait to share our film with a live audience! We look forward to connecting with fellow filmmakers and celebrating independent film. More details to come soon! ❤️🙏 #NYLIFF #OfficialSelection #Documentary #FilmFestival #ThreadsOfNature #Filmmaking

Historic day yesterday at Motion Picture Technical High School! @motionpicturenyc @nycschools @roybalfilmandtv 🖤🖤🖤🎥

Bringing my love for filmmaking to New York City Public Schools. Aiming to inspire and empower the next generation of diverse filmmakers and creatives. It’s our time! Shout out to talented producer and director Tiffany Jackman for stopping by today to speak to our faculty and staff as we prepare for tomorrow’s historic launch in Northern Queens. 🙏🍎🎥 @nycschools @roybalfilmandtv @wlab.xr @caa_brandstudio @wbd @nbcudiversity @silvercup_studios @arri_rental @greatpointstudios

It’s go time! @motionpicturenyc @nycschools @roybalfilmandtv 🎥🖤🤍 #PrincipalLopez #FilmSchool #PublicSchool #NYC

So excited about this project that I am producing alongside some truly amazing people. 🇨🇴🇨🇴 Posted @withregram • @lasalsavivedoc Estamos cocinando Nuestro homenaje a Cali. Pronto, “La Salsa Vive” dirigida por @jcine y producida por @64afilms @caracoltv @telepacifico @kevinlopezfilms & @ivonnetowers

With great sadness, we received the news of the passing of the maestro Johnny “Dandy” Rodriguez from this world. The maestro is a central figure in our film, and there his tribute will remain forever. A great one has left us... Safe travels, maestro! Posted @withregram • @lasalsavivedoc Con gran tristeza recibimos la noticia de la partida de este plano del maestro Johnny “Dandy” Rodriguez. El maestro es protagonista de nuestra película y ahí quedará por siempre este homenaje. Se fue un grande …¡buen viaje maestro!

So many legends in this beautiful film we hope to share with the world soon! #LaSalsaVive Posted @withregram • @lasalsavivedoc Algunas de las estrellas que son parte de #LaSalsaVive, la película que le rinde homenaje a Cali y su gente, guardianes de la memoria discográfica de la salsa. En Cali somos Salsa. @ruben.blades @alfreditolinaresmambo @angellebronoficial Henry Fiol, @losvanvanoficial @gruponicheoficial Larry Harlow Johnny “Dandy” Rodríguez @orquesta_dcache @mismagente @califlowlatinooficial

Posted @withregram • @jarljuan.designs Designing the poster for The Pet Gala Documentary was a fantastic experience and a unique chance to make the film’s first impression count. The key challenge was weaving together dogs, flowers, and the main character into a design that felt both harmonious and uncluttered. Over the month-long process, my goal was to capture the documentary’s essence. I’m really pleased with how the poster turned out—it balances all the elements beautifully and reflects the spirit of the film. I’m proud of the result and grateful for all the positive feedback it’s received. A big thank you to @kevinlopezfilms and @anthonyrubio01 for giving me the chance to be part of this project! Special thanks to photographer Alexey Kim, courtesy of Fotografiska New York. Feel free to take a sneak peek of the The Pet Gala Documentary: https://petgaladoc.com/ (https://petgaladoc.com/) @petgaladoc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #design #designer #graphicdesign #graphicdesigner #typography #documentarydesign #filmdesign #instadesign #adobe #adobeillustrator #adobephotoshop #photoshop #creative #poster #posterdesign #posterdesigncommunity

Motion Picture Tech is all crewed up, ready to change the world! 🎥🙌 Thank you to our partners at The Roybal Film & Television Magnet for welcoming our FILM DEPARTMENT to your beautiful campus in Downtown LA. #LightsCameraAcces2024

Join us this weekend to check out our short documentary film THREADS OF NATURE: The Art & Advocacy of Alicia Evans at the Greenpoint Film Festival! @greenpointfilmfestival Program 17: Nature’s Might Saturday, August 10, 2024 1:00 PM EDT ELM - Venue 2 The “Nature’s Might” program at the Greenpoint Film Festival 2024 presents a series of documentaries that delve into the dynamic interplay between humans and the environment. “Isle Wild” portrays the fight to preserve one of NYC’s last natural refuges, while “Artemis” offers a unique perspective by letting the wildlife of Amsterdam narrate their survival in an urban landscape, challenging our perceived dominance over nature. “Greetings from Summerland” explores the historical and environmental consequences of early offshore oil drilling in California. “Between Earth & Sky” blends personal recovery with ecological resilience, as an ecologist applies her research to her own life after a life-altering accident. “The Walking Forest” shows the magical transformation of a city through a temporary, yet impactful, urban forest project, and “Threads of Nature” connects art with environmental advocacy through the medium of fiber art. Collectively, these films highlight our deep connection to and impact on the natural world, urging a reflection on environmental stewardship and resilience. Tickets at the door - $20 Subject to Availability Posted @withregram • @greenpointfilmfestival The Festival starts tomorrow… Day 4 teaser is here! #filmfestival #films #indie #indiefilmfestival #greenpoint #greenpointfilmfestival