You’re invited to join us for an online screening of a program of four Undocumented Filmmakers Collective shorts, which will be followed by a live conversation with the writer/directors of the films.
 

The Films

The People in Costume – 9 mins
Writer/Director/Producer: Jorge Corona
Producer: Ardavan Sepehr
A well-dressed immigrant struggles to get paid for work he did in a Times Square office.

Nine Nights – 8 mins
Writer/Director: Nirav Bhakta
Producers: Paige Henderson, Nicole Murray
Over the course of nine nights, an undocumented and widowed Indian American mother takes the treacherous journey to reunite with her separated children by smuggling herself through the US/Mexico border.

Painting the Back of the Hill – 12 mins
Director: Abhi Indrekar
Director/Producer: Michaela Henry
Producer: Hakim Raquib
A documentary feature depicting the lives and struggles of Black artists in the second-most gentrified city in the US.

Con Dios – 12 mins
Writer/Director: Carlos Ibarra
Producers: Audrey Esparza, Andrew McLain, Megan Channell, Gisela Chípe
Seventeen-year-old Pablo Sanchez is an aspiring architect longing to go to college. With acceptance letters coming in but no clear path to citizenship, Pablo’s growing anxiety causes him to take matters into his own hands.
 

Registration Information

Film Independent Members and the general public can register for this event starting at 4:00 pm PT on Monday, August 14. | Registration is free; one registration per individual.
 

How to Watch

A link to watch the event online will be provided in a confirmation email that is sent automatically once registration is completed.
 

Online Screening Policies

Availability window and registration capacity may vary; always register as early as possible to ensure access.

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Event details and guest participation are subject to change or cancellation without prior notice.
 

Accessibility

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