I'm Sorry. - Fiction Thesis Film
June 2022
In collaboration with Kainoa Presbitero
Role: Director, Producer, Writer, and Actress
TRT: 14:53
Synopsis: In this fiction-doc hybrid experimental film, Monique, a young woman suffering from depression and anxiety succumbs to the extreme pressures of her demanding lifestyle. As she struggles to meet the demands of others, she must confront the person who needs her most- herself.
Award: 'Best Director' for Fiction at the City College of New York, Reel City Film Fest, privately screened for the Class of 2022 at Lincoln Center.
Director of Photography & Editor: Kainoa Presbitero
PA & Extras: Jennely Pichardo, Alejandro Castro, and Maeve Brind'Amour
Official Trailer
Brooklyn Premiere: BK Mini Film Fest, celebrating Latinx Filmmakers, hosted by UGNY Magazine.
• A local independent screening, featuring 3 Latinx filmmakers.
• Sold 40 tickets (full-house)
• Executed a social campaign on Instagram & TikTok to push ticket sales in collaboration with UGNY Magazine.
• Produced a mini viral TikTok about the story behind the film. Garnered 129.2K views, 18.2K likes, 1.2K saves, 85 comments, 16 shares, and a 452 increase in followers. This helped to boost ticket sales by up to 40%
Official Posters
Film Stills
MAIP 2022 Application Video - Accepted
November 2021
Cinematography: Kainoa Presbitero
Synopsis: An introduction to the applicant for the MAIP 2022 application video with the objective of answering, "what makes me special?"
CRAZY
May 2021
Xio goes 'crazy' when her long-time boyfriend, Julian's, neglectful behavior tests her trust in him.
Patterns: A Journey of Healing
May 2021
A collection of personal video diaries over the span of 5 years of behavioral dating patterns.
Dear Mom: A Message from a Daughter to her Immigrant Mother
December 2020
Helen is a Filipino mother who reflects on her journey of immigrating to the United States and her hope for her family and her future.
