Short Documentary portraying artist James Picard.
Produced, Directed & Edited by Javier Aparisi and Yoel Ortega
©2018 Black Can Films
10:20 min. English. 2018
Short Documentary portraying Colombian-Canadian filmmaker Andy Álvarez. This 10-minute documentary explores her path in the film industry, her preferred themes, and her experience as a refugee in Canada.
Directed by Javier Aparisi and Yoel Ortega
©2024 VLACC
10 min. English. 2024
Short Documentary featuring Cuban visual artist Yaimel López. From animation and illustration to editorial design and branding, Yaimel’s work has been showcased in magazines, books, and exhibitions across the U.S., Canada, New Zealand, and Cuba.
Directed by Javier Aparisi and Yoel Ortega
©2024 VLACC
10 min. English. 2024
Short Documentary highlighting Brazilian choreographer and dance educator Carol Mendes.
Directed by Javier Aparisi and Yoel Ortega
©2024 VLACC
10 min. English. 2024
Short Documentary featuring Canadian-Peruvian musician Alvaro Rojas. An award-winning guitarist and composer, Álvaro immigrated to Canada with his family as a child during a time of upheaval in Peru.
Directed by Javier Aparisi and Yoel Ortega
©2024 VLACC
10 min. English. 2024
Short Documentary portraying playwright Pedro Chamale, born and raised in Chetwynd, British Columbia, to an immigrant family from Guatemala. Pedro is the co-founder and director of Rice & Beans Theatre, which was established in Vancouver in 2010 to create opportunities for marginalized artists and theatre makers.
Directed by Javier Aparisi and Yoel Ortega
©2024 VLACC
10 min. English. 2024