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I am deeply thankful to the family, friends, and community who made this film possible. God bless.

🎬 Official Trailer — @devillemovie
Presented by @lyricalopposition

Starring
@thesfg415 — Mikey
@mattkim81 — Alvin
@demo_24st_925 — Tío Pablo
@allmothug — Rogee
@elizabethlvallejo — Sabrina
@gabbyyfranco — Jocelyn
@_94shots_ — Officer Jackson
@grando1k — OG Store Owner
@halyna_k_k - Weed lady

Directed by @fegonavarro
Written by @fegonavarro @stephaneezzyy @arse.who_
Produced by @fegonavarro @stephaneezzyy @arse.who_
Executive Producers @lyricalopposition

🎥 Crew
Director of Photography — @lacapturevisuals
1st AC / Camera Operator — @danielelopezdop
Drone operator @beholdcreators
Trailer Edit — @lacapturevisuals
Edited by — @karlo.blssm
Assistant Editor — @gabbyyabut
Gaffer — @karlo.blssm @violetbeano
Key Grip — @jave_cinesf
Swing — @jc.exp
Sound Mixers — @tanawks @cristina.fouts
Wardrobe — @jordgarrette
BTS Videographers — @rannystacks @yochanders
BTS & Stills Photography — @_94shots_
Dialogue/Sync Editor @biracosme
2nd AC / Clapper Loader) @biracosme
PA: @brycentricvisuals

Qué orgullo! Ending the summer at the @nylatinofilmfestival with community has been a dream!

Thank you for giving emerging filmmakers like us an opportunity to screen @altaregofilm - This has been a week full of joy and a reminder as to why it’s so necessary to keep sharing our stories, resist, and to own our creativity.

I’m inspired and my heart is full! Big shoutout to my chosen fam who pulled up, I am beyond grateful for your presence, energy, and love in this journey, even from miles away ✨

Qué orgullo! Ending the summer at the @nylatinofilmfestival with community has been a dream!

Thank you for giving emerging filmmakers like us an opportunity to screen @altaregofilm - This has been a week full of joy and a reminder as to why it’s so necessary to keep sharing our stories, resist, and to own our creativity.

I’m inspired and my heart is full! Big shoutout to my chosen fam who pulled up, I am beyond grateful for your presence, energy, and love in this journey, even from miles away ✨

Qué orgullo! Ending the summer at the @nylatinofilmfestival with community has been a dream!

Thank you for giving emerging filmmakers like us an opportunity to screen @altaregofilm - This has been a week full of joy and a reminder as to why it’s so necessary to keep sharing our stories, resist, and to own our creativity.

I’m inspired and my heart is full! Big shoutout to my chosen fam who pulled up, I am beyond grateful for your presence, energy, and love in this journey, even from miles away ✨

Qué orgullo! Ending the summer at the @nylatinofilmfestival with community has been a dream!

Thank you for giving emerging filmmakers like us an opportunity to screen @altaregofilm - This has been a week full of joy and a reminder as to why it’s so necessary to keep sharing our stories, resist, and to own our creativity.

I’m inspired and my heart is full! Big shoutout to my chosen fam who pulled up, I am beyond grateful for your presence, energy, and love in this journey, even from miles away ✨

Qué orgullo! Ending the summer at the @nylatinofilmfestival with community has been a dream!

Thank you for giving emerging filmmakers like us an opportunity to screen @altaregofilm - This has been a week full of joy and a reminder as to why it’s so necessary to keep sharing our stories, resist, and to own our creativity.

I’m inspired and my heart is full! Big shoutout to my chosen fam who pulled up, I am beyond grateful for your presence, energy, and love in this journey, even from miles away ✨

Qué orgullo! Ending the summer at the @nylatinofilmfestival with community has been a dream!

Thank you for giving emerging filmmakers like us an opportunity to screen @altaregofilm - This has been a week full of joy and a reminder as to why it’s so necessary to keep sharing our stories, resist, and to own our creativity.

I’m inspired and my heart is full! Big shoutout to my chosen fam who pulled up, I am beyond grateful for your presence, energy, and love in this journey, even from miles away ✨

Qué orgullo! Ending the summer at the @nylatinofilmfestival with community has been a dream!

Thank you for giving emerging filmmakers like us an opportunity to screen @altaregofilm - This has been a week full of joy and a reminder as to why it’s so necessary to keep sharing our stories, resist, and to own our creativity.

I’m inspired and my heart is full! Big shoutout to my chosen fam who pulled up, I am beyond grateful for your presence, energy, and love in this journey, even from miles away ✨

Qué orgullo! Ending the summer at the @nylatinofilmfestival with community has been a dream!

Thank you for giving emerging filmmakers like us an opportunity to screen @altaregofilm - This has been a week full of joy and a reminder as to why it’s so necessary to keep sharing our stories, resist, and to own our creativity.

I’m inspired and my heart is full! Big shoutout to my chosen fam who pulled up, I am beyond grateful for your presence, energy, and love in this journey, even from miles away ✨

Qué orgullo! Ending the summer at the @nylatinofilmfestival with community has been a dream!

Thank you for giving emerging filmmakers like us an opportunity to screen @altaregofilm - This has been a week full of joy and a reminder as to why it’s so necessary to keep sharing our stories, resist, and to own our creativity.

I’m inspired and my heart is full! Big shoutout to my chosen fam who pulled up, I am beyond grateful for your presence, energy, and love in this journey, even from miles away ✨

Qué orgullo! Ending the summer at the @nylatinofilmfestival with community has been a dream!

Thank you for giving emerging filmmakers like us an opportunity to screen @altaregofilm - This has been a week full of joy and a reminder as to why it’s so necessary to keep sharing our stories, resist, and to own our creativity.

I’m inspired and my heart is full! Big shoutout to my chosen fam who pulled up, I am beyond grateful for your presence, energy, and love in this journey, even from miles away ✨

Qué orgullo! Ending the summer at the @nylatinofilmfestival with community has been a dream!

Thank you for giving emerging filmmakers like us an opportunity to screen @altaregofilm - This has been a week full of joy and a reminder as to why it’s so necessary to keep sharing our stories, resist, and to own our creativity.

I’m inspired and my heart is full! Big shoutout to my chosen fam who pulled up, I am beyond grateful for your presence, energy, and love in this journey, even from miles away ✨

Qué orgullo! Ending the summer at the @nylatinofilmfestival with community has been a dream!

Thank you for giving emerging filmmakers like us an opportunity to screen @altaregofilm - This has been a week full of joy and a reminder as to why it’s so necessary to keep sharing our stories, resist, and to own our creativity.

I’m inspired and my heart is full! Big shoutout to my chosen fam who pulled up, I am beyond grateful for your presence, energy, and love in this journey, even from miles away ✨

Qué orgullo! Ending the summer at the @nylatinofilmfestival with community has been a dream!

Thank you for giving emerging filmmakers like us an opportunity to screen @altaregofilm - This has been a week full of joy and a reminder as to why it’s so necessary to keep sharing our stories, resist, and to own our creativity.

I’m inspired and my heart is full! Big shoutout to my chosen fam who pulled up, I am beyond grateful for your presence, energy, and love in this journey, even from miles away ✨

Qué orgullo! Ending the summer at the @nylatinofilmfestival with community has been a dream!

Thank you for giving emerging filmmakers like us an opportunity to screen @altaregofilm - This has been a week full of joy and a reminder as to why it’s so necessary to keep sharing our stories, resist, and to own our creativity.

I’m inspired and my heart is full! Big shoutout to my chosen fam who pulled up, I am beyond grateful for your presence, energy, and love in this journey, even from miles away ✨

Qué orgullo! Ending the summer at the @nylatinofilmfestival with community has been a dream!

Thank you for giving emerging filmmakers like us an opportunity to screen @altaregofilm - This has been a week full of joy and a reminder as to why it’s so necessary to keep sharing our stories, resist, and to own our creativity.

I’m inspired and my heart is full! Big shoutout to my chosen fam who pulled up, I am beyond grateful for your presence, energy, and love in this journey, even from miles away ✨

Qué orgullo! Ending the summer at the @nylatinofilmfestival with community has been a dream!

Thank you for giving emerging filmmakers like us an opportunity to screen @altaregofilm - This has been a week full of joy and a reminder as to why it’s so necessary to keep sharing our stories, resist, and to own our creativity.

I’m inspired and my heart is full! Big shoutout to my chosen fam who pulled up, I am beyond grateful for your presence, energy, and love in this journey, even from miles away ✨

Qué orgullo! Ending the summer at the @nylatinofilmfestival with community has been a dream!

Thank you for giving emerging filmmakers like us an opportunity to screen @altaregofilm - This has been a week full of joy and a reminder as to why it’s so necessary to keep sharing our stories, resist, and to own our creativity.

I’m inspired and my heart is full! Big shoutout to my chosen fam who pulled up, I am beyond grateful for your presence, energy, and love in this journey, even from miles away ✨

Qué orgullo! Ending the summer at the @nylatinofilmfestival with community has been a dream!

Thank you for giving emerging filmmakers like us an opportunity to screen @altaregofilm - This has been a week full of joy and a reminder as to why it’s so necessary to keep sharing our stories, resist, and to own our creativity.

I’m inspired and my heart is full! Big shoutout to my chosen fam who pulled up, I am beyond grateful for your presence, energy, and love in this journey, even from miles away ✨

I’m just a kid from the bay! Honored to share I’ve been selected for Issa Rae’s @colorcreative Find Your People Program. I’ve been planting these seeds for such a long time and to see them blooming is so beautiful.

Thankful for @issarae @msdeniese & @talithawatkins for building the foundation that allows other creatives to foster community and push the boundaries of storytelling. Thank you @thebrandblazer and @chanel_laren for welcoming us with open arms and believing in us.

Grateful for my chosen fam, mentors, & friends back home that have rooted me on in my creative journey despite the difficult moments I’ve experienced. Thank you for pouring into me when I was needing it the most.

To our beautiful Y3 cohort - yall are so inspiring. I can’t wait to see what we make ✨

In the words of Issa “It’s ME szn” 🔥

I’m just a kid from the bay! Honored to share I’ve been selected for Issa Rae’s @colorcreative Find Your People Program. I’ve been planting these seeds for such a long time and to see them blooming is so beautiful.

Thankful for @issarae @msdeniese & @talithawatkins for building the foundation that allows other creatives to foster community and push the boundaries of storytelling. Thank you @thebrandblazer and @chanel_laren for welcoming us with open arms and believing in us.

Grateful for my chosen fam, mentors, & friends back home that have rooted me on in my creative journey despite the difficult moments I’ve experienced. Thank you for pouring into me when I was needing it the most.

To our beautiful Y3 cohort - yall are so inspiring. I can’t wait to see what we make ✨

In the words of Issa “It’s ME szn” 🔥

I’m just a kid from the bay! Honored to share I’ve been selected for Issa Rae’s @colorcreative Find Your People Program. I’ve been planting these seeds for such a long time and to see them blooming is so beautiful.

Thankful for @issarae @msdeniese & @talithawatkins for building the foundation that allows other creatives to foster community and push the boundaries of storytelling. Thank you @thebrandblazer and @chanel_laren for welcoming us with open arms and believing in us.

Grateful for my chosen fam, mentors, & friends back home that have rooted me on in my creative journey despite the difficult moments I’ve experienced. Thank you for pouring into me when I was needing it the most.

To our beautiful Y3 cohort - yall are so inspiring. I can’t wait to see what we make ✨

In the words of Issa “It’s ME szn” 🔥

I’m just a kid from the bay! Honored to share I’ve been selected for Issa Rae’s @colorcreative Find Your People Program. I’ve been planting these seeds for such a long time and to see them blooming is so beautiful.

Thankful for @issarae @msdeniese & @talithawatkins for building the foundation that allows other creatives to foster community and push the boundaries of storytelling. Thank you @thebrandblazer and @chanel_laren for welcoming us with open arms and believing in us.

Grateful for my chosen fam, mentors, & friends back home that have rooted me on in my creative journey despite the difficult moments I’ve experienced. Thank you for pouring into me when I was needing it the most.

To our beautiful Y3 cohort - yall are so inspiring. I can’t wait to see what we make ✨

In the words of Issa “It’s ME szn” 🔥

I’m just a kid from the bay! Honored to share I’ve been selected for Issa Rae’s @colorcreative Find Your People Program. I’ve been planting these seeds for such a long time and to see them blooming is so beautiful.

Thankful for @issarae @msdeniese & @talithawatkins for building the foundation that allows other creatives to foster community and push the boundaries of storytelling. Thank you @thebrandblazer and @chanel_laren for welcoming us with open arms and believing in us.

Grateful for my chosen fam, mentors, & friends back home that have rooted me on in my creative journey despite the difficult moments I’ve experienced. Thank you for pouring into me when I was needing it the most.

To our beautiful Y3 cohort - yall are so inspiring. I can’t wait to see what we make ✨

In the words of Issa “It’s ME szn” 🔥

I’m just a kid from the bay! Honored to share I’ve been selected for Issa Rae’s @colorcreative Find Your People Program. I’ve been planting these seeds for such a long time and to see them blooming is so beautiful.

Thankful for @issarae @msdeniese & @talithawatkins for building the foundation that allows other creatives to foster community and push the boundaries of storytelling. Thank you @thebrandblazer and @chanel_laren for welcoming us with open arms and believing in us.

Grateful for my chosen fam, mentors, & friends back home that have rooted me on in my creative journey despite the difficult moments I’ve experienced. Thank you for pouring into me when I was needing it the most.

To our beautiful Y3 cohort - yall are so inspiring. I can’t wait to see what we make ✨

In the words of Issa “It’s ME szn” 🔥

I’m just a kid from the bay! Honored to share I’ve been selected for Issa Rae’s @colorcreative Find Your People Program. I’ve been planting these seeds for such a long time and to see them blooming is so beautiful.

Thankful for @issarae @msdeniese & @talithawatkins for building the foundation that allows other creatives to foster community and push the boundaries of storytelling. Thank you @thebrandblazer and @chanel_laren for welcoming us with open arms and believing in us.

Grateful for my chosen fam, mentors, & friends back home that have rooted me on in my creative journey despite the difficult moments I’ve experienced. Thank you for pouring into me when I was needing it the most.

To our beautiful Y3 cohort - yall are so inspiring. I can’t wait to see what we make ✨

In the words of Issa “It’s ME szn” 🔥

I’m just a kid from the bay! Honored to share I’ve been selected for Issa Rae’s @colorcreative Find Your People Program. I’ve been planting these seeds for such a long time and to see them blooming is so beautiful.

Thankful for @issarae @msdeniese & @talithawatkins for building the foundation that allows other creatives to foster community and push the boundaries of storytelling. Thank you @thebrandblazer and @chanel_laren for welcoming us with open arms and believing in us.

Grateful for my chosen fam, mentors, & friends back home that have rooted me on in my creative journey despite the difficult moments I’ve experienced. Thank you for pouring into me when I was needing it the most.

To our beautiful Y3 cohort - yall are so inspiring. I can’t wait to see what we make ✨

In the words of Issa “It’s ME szn” 🔥

✨We’re 3 days from our World Premiere to a sold out show at @brooklynfilmfestival!

If you didn’t get a chance to get tickets, you can still watch online! Follow the link in our profile to get online tickets.

See you all in Brooklyn soon! ✌️

#BKFF #BKFF2026

Our official Cities Like Oakland Teaser, gearing up for our premiere at @brooklynfilmfestival next month.

Link in bio for both in-person and online tickets to the screening. Looking forward to seeing you there!

📍100 Sutton Studios, Brooklyn
Monday, June 1 @ 8:30p EDT
Narrative Shorts Block 2

#brooklynfilmfestival #citieslikeoakland #oaklandca #shortfilm #bayareafilm

🌟 We’re excited to announce that Cities Like Oakland will celebrate its WORLD PREMIERE at @brooklynfilmfestival on June 1!

The festival will run from May 29 - June 7, 2026. Join us in Brooklyn by purchasing tickets here (link also in bio): https://www.brooklynfilmfestival.org/film-detail?fid=3035

Cities Like Oakland follows a therapist whose life unravels as she struggles to care for her clients in an increasingly divided world. In her darkest moments, she searches for meaning and grace.

We’re so proud of this story and everyone who brought it from the page to the screen. Thank you for being part of this journey. And there’s more to come!

See you in Brooklyn. ✌️

🎬
Starring: @trianlongsmith
Writer & Director: @jarodbackens
Producers: @stephaneezzyy, @alrikbursell
Director of Photography: @lacapturevisuals
1st AD: @bayareaad
2nd AD: @sam.billingsly
1st AC: @savshoots_cine
2nd AC / DIT: @thefilmbaddie
B Cam Op: @soleilproductionsllc
C Cam / Drone Op: @beholdcreators
Chief Lighting Technician: @ronanaengus
Key Grips: @peterdendrinos, @stouppaloop
G/E Swings: @solsagey, @bryce.myrah
Script Supervisor: @kaylamarriott
Hair & Makeup Artists: @lizzyfoxmakeup, @josie_l_rodriguez
Production Designer: @maxc137
Production Sound Mixers: @camachhoo, @jon_booski
Boom Operator: @thebake48
On Set Security: Kewhum Allen
BTS Photographer: @damissionphotos
Editor: @alrikbursell
Composer: @andrewasemokai
Colorist: @ryanayalla
Sound Designer & Mixer: Robert Weiss
Visual Effects Artist: Eli Levine

🎭
Cast: @trianlongsmith, @rosshuthut, @mckenziehartnibbrig, @senait_mengstab, @preciouskprado, @jeremyrobertsactor, @the_madness_of_max_, @desireechoy, @neurosporin, @cabethompson, @sara.herrera108, @raphealgavin1, @kristina.yarmolich, @kevin_wasko

#brooklynfilmfestival #CitiesLikeOakland #oaklandca #shortfilm #bayareafilm

New Music video premieres Oct 22 at 6PM PST 🖤
Come catch my symbolic match with La Dama del Silencio! Link in bio to turn on notification for the premiere!!! Featuring the one and only @sr_kalaca from @ocho_kalacas ‼️

🎥 Credits:
Creative Director: @stephaneezzyy
Director,DP, Editor : @lacapturevisuals
1st AC : @ray.breezee
Production Assistant : @yessenia.sanchez21
BTS Video + PA : @gavinbanksy

Wrestling Attire & Costume Design: @madebymash_
Makeup for Maria Blues : @makeupby_ste

#LaDamaDelSilencio #MusicVideo #Premiere #TrueCrime #Skacore #Punk #NewRelease #womeninfilm #womeninmusic

Official Teaser for Cities Like Oakland ❤️

We’re currently in the process of submitting to festivals and can’t wait to share the finished film with our community soon.

Cities Like Oakland is a short film about a therapist whose life unravels as she struggles to care for her clients in an increasingly divided world. In her darkest moments, she searches for meaning and grace.

We’re so proud of the entire team that brought this story to life. Special shoutouts to @alrikbursell for editing and @andrewasemokai for his beautiful score. 🎶

🎬
Starring: @trianlongsmith
Writer & Director: @jarodbackens
Producers: @stephaneezzyy, @alrikbursell
Director of Photography: @lacapturevisuals
1st AD: @bayareaad
2nd AD: @sam.billingsly
1st AC: @savshoots_cine
2nd AC / DIT: @thefilmbaddie
B Cam Op: @soleilproductionsllc
C Cam / Drone Op: @beholdcreators
Chief Lighting Technician: @ronanaengus
Key Grips: @peterdendrinos, @stouppaloop
G/E Swings: @solsagey, @bryce.myrah
Script Supervisor: @kaylamarriott
Hair & Makeup Artists: @lizzyfoxmakeup, @josie_l_rodriguez
Production Designer: @maxc137
Production Sound Mixers: @camachhoo, @jon_booski
Boom Operator: @thebake48
On Set Security: Kewhum Allen
BTS Photographer: @damissionphotos
Editor: @alrikbursell
Composer: @andrewasemokai
Colorist: @ryanayalla
Sound Designer & Mixer: Robert Weiss
Visual Effects Artist: Eli Levine

🎭
Cast: @trianlongsmith, @rosshuthut, @mckenziehartnibbrig, @senait_mengstab, @preciouskprado, @jeremyrobertsactor, @the_madness_of_max_, @desireechoy, @neurosporin, @cabethompson, @sara.herrera108, @raphealgavin1, @kristina.yarmolich, @kevin_wasko

#CitiesLikeOakland #oaklandca #shortfilm #bayareafilm #indiefilm

From the bay to New York, this upcoming weekend, our short film @altaregofilm is doing its big East Coast Premiere at the @nylatinofilmfestival ✨

This film was a labor of love, and birthed/written almost one year ago. I was inspired by the women in my lineage and it is a letter to the women who come after me or anyone who gets to rewrite the narrative for themselves and be different from what we have seen traditionally.

📍Regal Theaters Union Square
🗓️ Sat, 9/20
⏰ 7:30pm
🎟️ Ticket link in bio

Thrilled to share our short film Altar Ego has been officially selected for the 2025 New York Latino Film Festival @nylatinofilmfestival presented by Warner Bros. Discovery @wbd @warnerbros

Excited to be in community with brilliant filmmakers next month. So much love to our small and mighty crew who brought this to life!

Pull up on us!! 🗽✨

Director/Writer: 🙋🏻‍♀️
Cinematographer/Editor: @lacapturevisuals
Actress: @gabbyyfranco
BTS: @itsdondiestro
PAs: @tdreexclusive @kanesies

#womeninfilm #newyorklatinofilmfestival

Overjoyed to announce our short film, Altar Ego, will be making its world premiere at the first-ever Chicano Hollywood Film Fest!! ✨

Written, shot, and edited in just one week, with one location and a crew of five. It was all labor of love, and we are so proud!

🎬 Join us for the world premiere on Saturday, July 19th at 4PM, during Block 3 of screenings at The Union in Pomona.

🎟 Tickets are available now at chicanohollywood.com.

Come through and celebrate with us!!

#womeninfilm #chicanohollywoodfilmfestival