LA CONJUNTA: Official Movie Screening

231 Jefferson Boulevard,Dallas TX 75208

22 April, 2022

Description

Short film premiere about the life of a moody brown girl that has been receiving otherworldly messages in her dreams. La Conjunta, follows the life of a moody brown girl, that has been receiving otherworldly messages in her dreams about releasing the inner demons of her childhood trauma and shame around her queer sexuality. With the encouragement of her community, a newfound love, and courageously pursuing her dreams- she begins the process towards healing and starting a new chapter as her whole authentic self. La Conjunta is a collaborative 10-minute short film highlighting the work of 11 Dallas-based creatives. Presenting some of our city's current talent for black and brown filmmakers, artists, activists, photographers, musicians, writers, actors, community organizers, and visionaries. The result of this project has culminated in a rich, diverse, and multi-talented network of Dallas-based working artists of color. Join us at the official premiere of this short film at the historic Texas Theater on April 22, 2022 with special guests: Hey! Cowboy and DJ Eternos. The show starts at 8pm, you don't want to miss this !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! List of Characters in Order of Appearance: Yaya………..Mayra Martinez Lola………...Anam E Quique……..Kelechi LaDel Uz Luis…………Christopher Kolleade Sam………...Brooke Chaney Poet/Messenger…….Amy Zapien Written by………..Amy Zapien Directed by……...Christopher Sonny Martinez Cinematography by…….Tony Krash Creative Direction by…..Amy Zapien Music and Sound……………. Pao Guzman Animation by…………….Amy Zapien Set Design………………...Amy Zapien Set Design Assistants……Mayra Martinez & Rebeca Durazno Renteria Hair, Makeup & Wardrobe...…Rebeca Durazno Renteria Hair, Makeup & Wardrobe Assistants……Mayra Martinez & Amy Zapien Production Audio...................Ava W Boehme Colorist…………..Recca Shoptaw Film Editor…………...…….Quel Hynson Original Soundscape provided by……………Amy Zapien Additional Sounds provided by……Quel Hynson & Pao Guzman Special Thanks To……………...Kent Williams, Vicente Ugartechea, Lula V., the Aleman family, Niloo Jalivand, Monica Govindarajan, Gerardo Zubiri, Eli Hernandez, Sherilyn Newsome, Khrystah Gorham, DAP & Klearlight Studios, and all of our donors.