A World We Can Call Our Home

Role

Director, Producer, Writer

Timeframe

5 Months

Class

Realización Cinematográfica

Team

6 People

Deliverables

Full length production documentation and a 17 minute short film published on YouTube.

Summary

Do you know what the difference between a house and a home is? This story follows 16 year old Isadora Ramirez Gonzalez’s journey struggling to accept her LGBTQ+ identity, while living in a house with homophobic parents, an experience unfortunately faced by many LGBTQ+ youths.

My hope is that this short film helps Hispanic LGBTQ+ youth who may be struggling with their identity or mental health recognize that, while their journey may not be easy, life is worth living and hope is worth having.

Watch the Short

Why this Story?

Based on the Trevor Project's 2022 National Survey on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health:

60% of Latinx LGBTQ+ youth experience Major Depressive Disorder
46% of Latinx LGBTQ+ youth considered suicide
16% of Latinx LGBTQ+ youth attempted suicide

These statistics are heartbreaking, and our team, some of whom are apart of our target community, wanted to address the crisis and provide that visible representation to those who may need it.

Trevor Project Resources

What did I do?

Directing

I was responsible for pitching the short, the narrative, casting actors, and directing during the shoot.

Producing

I was responsible for a majority of the documentation, financing, sponsorship outreach, location scouting, and promotion.

Writing

I was responsible for writing the script in English and then helping translate it accurately into Spanish.