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Esabella Strickland, A Conversation with E
Described as a "Renaissance Girl" for her multitude of talent. 15-year-old Esabella A.K. Strickland is a Multi Award-Winning Filmmaker and Screenwriter, Award-Winning Actress, Media Host, and Writer.  Esabella is also an Artist, and GenZ Influencer based out of Vancouver, BC.  She is a young, raw talent who is a learning disability advocate and empowering figure against bullying through the arts.

Andrea Baek, Snail Mail
Andrea Baek from Del Norte High School. I've always had some sort of creative outlet in my life, whether that was music, writing, photography, or even sports. I’ve been fortunate enough to have opportunities to harness these outlets; currently, I'm the vice president of Del Norte's literary magazine, The Featheralist, and on the girls' rugby team. I'm so excited to be able to share the world's stories through an exploration of film.

Angela Rodriguez, Inches from Covid
Angela Rodriguez from Olympian High School. Growing up, I have always enjoyed watching films, tv shows, and animations leisurely. However, I was never really introduced to the realm of filmmaking until I used video editing programs, as a hobby, to edit my favorite shows and films. The impact that this activity had on me was monumental and my curiosity led me to spend the past few years learning about how to professionally brainstorm, outline, and execute films professionally.

Cierra Millard, Dancing with Myself
Ciera Millard from San Marcos High School. I’m passionate about filmmaking, French, and mathematics! I’m also involved in musical performing arts and competitive Dance Dance Revolution. Personally, I have always found film to be the most touching and powerful medium of art. Documentary filmmaking is particularly special to me because of its grounding in reality. I love to document the process of growth - whether it be the growth of myself, others, or the world around me.

Reagan Pendarvis, Junipero Serra
Reagan Pendarvis from Junipero Serra High School. I run for my school’s cross country and track and field teams, and I enjoy outside activities. I’ve always been interested in filmmaking, I want to build off of the skills I already know, and learn to create different kinds of films that actually mean something

Alan Ding, Limitless
My name is Alan Ding from Escondido Charter High School. I am involved in the Mock Trial club at my school and also with community service activities. My main interests are playing basketball, reading, filmmaking, and photography.​

Hailey Jose, Poway "Unified"
My name is Hailey Jose from Poway High School. At school I am involved in ASB, Peer Counseling, Fight Against Hunger Club and soccer. Ever since I was younger I always was fascinated with art film. From making youtube videos in my house, editing instagram travel videos and being nominated for my first film festival, filming gave me a platform to express myself. Sharing my stories through film has helped me be the person I am today.

Isabella Kwon, United
My name is Isabella Kwon from Canyon Crest Academy. I have always enjoyed watching documentaries and films on Netflix, and the ways in which this medium is able to take its audience on an emotional rollercoaster has always fascinated me. I believe that everyone has a story to tell.

Jaeden Laroza, Self Love
Jaeden Laroza and I am from Morse High School in San Diego California. I like basketball, video games, acting, making videos, and overall just having a fun time unleashing my creative ideas.

Nayeli Cabada, The Fallen Heart
Tania Ramirez, Quarterback
Korina Estrada, A Day in Andrew's Life
Joseph Aguilar, Unacceptable
Ruby Kim, Coma
Deandre Ramirez & Allen Solares, Le Clown
Nayelia Aguilar & David Aviles, Tough Times
Diego Suarez, Illusion
Kimberly Mendiola Leon, A Better Tomorrow