RECENT WORKS
TRACES NO. 2: UNION (2012)
Our second installment in the TRACES series, exploring a gentle giant in Little Tokyo. While some may know it as Union Center for the Arts others recall it as the old Union Church.
Featured on our FFFRIDAYS monthly blog on KCET DEPARTURES LAND OF SUNSHINE.
WALKING RANCHO GLASSELL (2012)
An audio visual walk exploring urban and architectural development in Glassell Park with Guest Writer, Maryam Hosseinzadeh.
Sounds recorded by Maryam Hosseinzadeh on walks in Glassell Park over a period of two weeks, includes excerpts from a song written by Glassell Park resident, Choka, on the 12 string Spanish Mandolin.
Featured on our FFFRIDAYS monthly blog on KCET DEPARTURES LAND OF SUNSHINE.
TRACES NO. 1: YOUTH BREAK CENTER, INC./ RADIOTRON (2012)
“TRACES” is a short web doc series exploring the history of places through the stories of people who where there.
For our first episode, we take a closer look at a space that was once known around the world for its pivotal role in the west coast Hip Hop movement. We spend some time speaking with Macarthur Park local, Carmelo Alvarez, the founding Director of Youth Break Center, Inc. A.K.A. “Radiotron”. The Center gained its reputation for being a safe space for breakdancing, popping, graffiti art, MCing and DJing during the mid-80s when Hip Hop itself was still in its formative years. For a brief moment in time, the youth of Macarthur Park, and greater Los Angeles, had a haven for creativity that reflected a sign of the times. Carmelo, an artist and youth/culture advocate himself, takes us back to how it started, how it ended, and gives us some context on its role in the community.
Featured on our FFFRIDAYS monthly blog on KCET DEPARTURES LAND OF SUNSHINE.
TRACES NO. 1: YOUTH BREAK CENTER, INC./ RADIOTRON (2012) DIRECTORS CUT
Directed by Maya Santos & Rani de Leon
FFF COLLABORATIONS
FFF collaborated on two films for Rethink/LA, an exhibition which featured at the the A + D Museum.
LOVE LOST ON THE 405 (2011)
A story about how the 405 can drive you crazy.
Written by Kai Ma
HOW KENNY LOGGINS TAUGHT ME HOW TO WALK (2011)
A story about how a girl decides to get rid of her car and experiences a new city.
Written by Alissa Walker
PRE-FFF WORK
past relevant work co-created by Maya Santos for Sustainable Media Studio
A CONVERSATION (2010)
A story about a library through the eyes of a librarian.
Featured in the 2011 Architecture Film Festival Rotterdam and on Film Independent’s LA Film Festival’s Short Fix
BUILDING A (2010)
An intimate look on the restoration and modernization process of Building A, a historic building at Trade Tech Community College. Building A was originally the home of Polytechnic High School, the 2nd oldest high school in Los Angeles. Today, it houses the Trade Tech Community College School of Nursing and School of Cosmetology. This piece features the East Wing of Building A.