As immigration restrictions lift, a new generation of Filipino Americans must pay the toll of their picket-fenced dreams amid San Francisco’s ‘Manhattanization’ in the 70s – that would erase their entire community.
Bless - a Film about Grief and Acceptance (Pre-production)
Still grieving the death of her mom , 7 year old Alex struggles to accept her dad’s new wife, Jane and the Filipino traditions that her family brings into their home. Through the imaginative eyes of young Alex, we are taken through a magical, fantasy-filled journey of grief, acceptance, and the joining of a Filipino and Black family.
Browned - the Series Trailer (Pitch)
Browned is an episodic non-fiction series focusing on the
catalytic moments that happen beyond the burner, and spark
the sizzle that turns a cook into a chef. The show explores the underrepresented stories of BIPOC chefs and restauran-
teurs from all over the country.
Directed by Drea Castro
Showrunners: Ben Bulatao & Drea Castro
Produced by Ben Bulatao, Drea Castro & Mariel Devina
Written by Mariel Devina
Presented by Little Beast Productions Inc. & Bulletown Inc.
Baldy for the Blind - Documentary Film (2023 Festival Run)
“Baldy for the Blind” follows the journey of 11 blind hikers attempting to summit Mt. Baldy (10,064 feet).
Directed by Drea Castro
Produced by Drea Castro & Matthew Zimel
Edited by Matthew Zimel & Drea Castro
Trailer Music by Dylan Zmed
Lauren Messiah's, Style Therapy Makeover Experience (Youtube)
Lauren Messiah’s Style Therapy Make Over Experience is the story of 10 women who undergo 30 day Style transformation by using Lauren’s new self guided book. In this book, these 10 women battle their roadblocks from the inside-out.