This episode is an excerpt reading of  "Senseless" scenes 1-12, featuring the voices of the actors/actresses of the final film. "Senseless" was a short screenplay of the short film with the same title, written and directed by San Diego filmmaker Seth Dacio. The film is now about to do its film festival run. 

"Senseless" is a true story about a 17-year old young man who goes through the physical and mental hardships of a personal medical crisis.

Seth Dacio, a Filipino American, started as a background actor at a young age on well-known TV shows such as “Lie to Me,” “Bones,” and “The Cleaners.” Over the years, he moved away from the acting aspect of filmmaking and moved towards creating his films. He always remains persistent in creating the best possible creative projects with over nine years of experience as a working filmmaker and five years as an FAA Certified Drone Pilot.

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Facilitating the conversations are award-winning filmmakers and SDFC co-founders Benito Bautista and Emma Francisco Bautista, and Alicia de Leon Torres, Deputy Director of the Nemeth Foundation and SDFC Board Member. Sound design and edit by SDFC Technical Director, Miko Aguilar. Key art design by SDFC Communications & Social Media Manager, Tiara Liz Deriquito.

Nemeth Narratives is presented by The Nemeth Foundation in partnership with San Diego Filipino Cinema and New Americans Museum

sdfilipinocinema.org

“The purpose of this love letter is an effort to release our attachment to the expectation of what love should be and accept love for what it reveals to heal our deepest wounds.”

- Jessica Mercado

Jessica Mercado is an elementary educator serving in the Skyline/Paradise Hills community. Her passion for the martial arts of the Philippines through Doce Pares Orihinal Eskrima inspires her to reconnect with her inner voice through spiritual healing and self-love.

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Facilitating the conversations are award-winning filmmakers and SDFC co-founders Benito Bautista and Emma Francisco Bautista, and Alicia de Leon Torres, Deputy Director of the Nemeth Foundation and SDFC Board Member. Sound design and edit by SDFC Technical Director, Miko Aguilar. Key art design by SDFC Communications & Social Media Manager, Tiara Liz Deriquito.

Nemeth Narratives is presented by The Nemeth Foundation in partnership with San Diego Filipino Cinema and New Americans Museum

sdfilipinocinema.org

“Though Happy Here (2020) was shot and produced during the peak of lockdown, the story remains relevant and intact in a purely audio format.”
- Marissa Roxas

Marissa is a queer, Filipino filmmaker based in San Diego, California. Representation is powerful which is exactly why she decided to pursue a career in filmmaking. Though she has an experience in the director’s chair, her true passion lies in cinematography. Marissa is currently working on building her portfolio as a Director of Photography and hopes to continue her career in that direction. However, she continues to create videos in her own voice on Youtube and is currently developing a script that explores the themes of sexuality, acceptance, and identity as a Filipino American. When she’s not making films, you can find her training in various martial arts such as Kajukenbo, Muay Thai, and Boxing.

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Facilitating the conversations are award-winning filmmakers and SDFC co-founders Benito Bautista and Emma Francisco Bautista, and Alicia de Leon Torres, Deputy Director of the Nemeth Foundation and SDFC Board Member. Sound design and edit by SDFC Technical Director, Miko Aguilar. Key art design by SDFC Communications & Social Media Manager, Tiara Liz Deriquito.

Nemeth Narratives is presented by The Nemeth Foundation in partnership with San Diego Filipino Cinema and New Americans Museum

sdfilipinocinema.org

Our first episode of the Nemeth Narratives podcast is out now on Buzz Sprout! Be inspired by the story of Ellixis Julio (@ellixis.j) as he shares how he conquered his fear of the water into finally becoming the surfer that he is now.  

"Most people who know me know that I am a surfer and think that I have been a waterman my whole life. There was so much struggle and journey behind all of that, and it has been so long to the point where I look back at myself and can’t believe I was the same person. I wanted to inspire others, sure, but ultimately I made this piece to honor that high school boy who didn’t have a lot, didn’t know a lot, but had all of the heart." - Ellixis Julio

Ellixis Julio is a local San Diego Surfer, Creative, and Bioengineer. When he’s not chasing swell or creating with his camera, he’s immersing himself in Japanese culture and language.

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Facilitating the conversations are award-winning filmmakers and SDFC co-founders Benito Bautista and Emma Francisco Bautista, and Alicia de Leon Torres, Deputy Director of the Nemeth Foundation and SDFC Board Member. Sound design and edit by SDFC Technical Director, Miko Aguilar. Key art design by SDFC Communications & Social Media Manager, Tiara Liz Deriquito.

Nemeth Narratives is presented by The Nemeth Foundation in partnership with San Diego Filipino Cinema and New Americans Museum

sdfilipinocinema.org