“La Guagua 47”

AL DÍA Newsand Ritmo Lab’s “La Guagua47”CommunityFilmProject exploresthe woven multiculturalfabricof Philadelphiathrough theperspectiveofa vibrant, blossomingLatinx communityin thecity. The shortfilmredefinesthe American landscapethrough the story of a youngmigrant, alonein this boomingmetropolis. Searchingfor others of Latinoheritage, they discovera vehiclethat takeshim on a journeyto the heart of the Barrio, a place that radiates a senseof home andbelonging.Thisvehicleisthe iconic SEPTA#47 bus, a historic transportation route that connects the seeminglydisparateLatinxcommunitiesacross the city. Thiswork exploresthe significanceof Latinxcommunitiesin Philadelphiathrough the integral roleof publictransportation for migrants, the socio-economicallydisadvantaged, and populationsdeemed‘other’.

Directed By: Pedro Escarcega

Born in Mexico Cityin 1983, Pedro Escárcega has always been inspiredby the art of photography and videography.He earned a communicationsdegree from ColegioAmericano de Fotografia Ansel Adams in MexicoCity, before movingto the U.S. in 2008. He livedin Houston,Texas andLos Angeles, California,then hesettledin Wilmington,Delaware.In 2013, Pedro foundedDream Art Studio,a full-servicevideo production company that produces a widerange of English and Spanish videos.Asa director, Escárcega is a natural visual storytellerandmanagesall creativeaspects of his productionsin effortsto capture hisvision forthe project. “He hasfivebusinesspartnerswhoshareownershipof four differentcompanies — Dream Art Studio,Dream Art Music, MangosMarketingandYummySessions.Pedrohas a 10year-old son and livesin Bear, Delaware.

“Heart Beats”

Heartbeatswascreatedasa responsetotheissuesofcolorism, homophobia andself-identity within theblackcommunity.Thefilmtellsthe storyoftobiasandjosiah,twoyoung star-crossed loverswhomustfind thecouragetostandupforlove againsttheiropposing worlds.Andin doingso,theylearnanevengreater lessonofremainingtruetoself.

Director, writer, producer, actor and editor are just a few of the titles that best describe Jonathan Rowan. Jonathan is the true definition of talent, drive, passion, creativity and vision. Considered a man of many talents behind and in front of the camera, there is no limit to the skills that he possesses. Combined with intellect, charisma, perseverance, creativity and a work ethic rivaled by few, Jonathan Rowan is destined to be one of Hollywood's next leading filmmakers. One of the first things that attracted Jonathan to the art of filmmaking was his love for the arts.

“From Digital Divide to Digital Equity"

“From

Digital Divide to Digital

Equity" is a short documentary that uplifts the voices of Philly students, teachers, and organizers leading the fight for equitable internet access during and beyond the COVID pandemic - from parking lot WiFi to internet for all.

Directed

by:

Nasya Jenkins

Nasya Jenkinsisan artist from Philadelphia.Sheisan experienced in Photographer, Filmmaker,and Graphic designer.Her artistry is based in empathy, representation of her community,and emotional exploration.Nasya’s goal isto tell and encourageothers to create bold andauthenticstories through all mediums.

Overthe past eight years Nasya haslenther talentsto local nonprofit and marketingorganizations, most notably BigPicture Alliance and ChatterblastMedia.Her work with BPA, culminatedin an Emmy Nomination