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Miami, FL – South Florida PBS (WPBT, WXEL, and Health Channel) is excited to announce the sixth season of film-maker premiering on Tuesday, May 21st at 7:30 PM on WPBT2 and Thursday, May 23rd at 5:30 PM on WXEL. Featuring a dynamic mix of narrative and documentary films, this new season showcases 9 films over 5 episodes, unveiling stories that capture the essence of the South Florida community, delving into a variety of themes, enriching our understanding of ourselves and those around us.
“We are excited to kick off the sixth season of film-maker, celebrating the wide array of filmmaking talent across Florida. This season captures filmmakers at different points in their careers and from diverse backgrounds, reflecting the broad spectrum of our viewership. South Florida PBS will showcase these films to more than 6.5 million viewers. The series will also be available online and proposed for national distribution, as in past seasons, which expands the reach for these filmmakers significantly,” said President and CEO of South Florida PBS, Dolores Fernandez Alonso.
Season 6 premieres with highlights of the South Florida filmmaking scene, with short narrative film, “After Mountains” and short documentary film, “Gearheads.” Hear from the filmmakers themselves as they reflect on the inspiration behind their works and approaches to storytelling.
After Mountains – TV G
“After Mountains” is the story of the young Ellie, who meets Noah, another kid of her age, while visiting her sick grandpa at the hospital with her mom. Through a child’s eyes, this short will explore the themes of grief, as well as intergenerational conflicts and misunderstandings that can occur while facing a family crisis.
Director, Julie Peley
Gearheads – TV G
Gearheads follows the story of Browner Sound, a company that has been producing high-quality audio gear for over 10 years. Through interviews and conversations with the founders, we get an inside look into the development process and the passion of the people behind the product. Gearheads offers an engaging story of how an idea became a reality, and how the business has grown to become what it is today. This story is an inspiring and informative look at a company that puts passion and craftsmanship into every product.
Director, Dan Abrusci
Additional films featured in season 6 of film-maker include –
Narrative Films:
Save The Flea – TV-14 or TV MA
With their family stores being threatened by developers, teenagers Miguel and Rosa embark on a first date to search for a mysterious booth which holds an ancient good-luck charm that can save the flea market from permanent closure.
Director, Michael J. Ruiz-Unger
#Ladyfinger – TV-14 or TV-MA
Paula Mitchum’s ordinary day gets turned upside down when a robbery attempt on her goes south after she fatally shoots the thief with an unlikely weapon, making her a viral sensation in mere minutes.
Director, Andres Irias
Awake Before Dawn – TV G
Life is not easy for a single immigrant mother like Ma. Every day, her 10-year-old son, Santi, and his little brother Luca work hard at the Opa Locka Flea Market. Things get worse when Ma finds out that she’s about to get evicted and Santi loses the money they need to save their lot.
Director, Jose Navas
Rosamaria – TV G
What’s too absurd to happen in a telenovela? On the eve of her wedding, Rosamaria is about to find out.
Director, Olivia Sanchez
Documentary Films:
Monarcas – TV G
The story of two Guatemalan day laborers in Homestead, FL whose fight against wage theft in their community takes them on a journey of personal transformation.
Director, Diana Larrea
Village Free(dge) – TV G
As Covid-19 leaves Miami’s Liberty City neighborhood under siege, Sherina Jones tirelessly combats food insecurity. With community ground support, she fights daily to keep the Village Free(dge) filled.
Director, Alicia Edwards
Open Dialogues: Queer Allies – TV-14 or TV MA
Open Dialogues Queer Allies features the stories and lived experiences of people who identify as LGBTQ+ (Queer) and those who love and support them. Through deeply moving interviews and performances that represent a diverse range of allyship perspectives, Queer Allies illustrates the power of human empathy to change lives. With a performance by Dance Now! Miami and a reading by Terry Dyer from his book, “Letters to a Gay Black Boy.”
Directors, Freddy Rodriguez & Jeff Rusnak
Film-maker Season 6 is brought to you by Friends of South Florida PBS.
Those without access to South Florida PBS can watch all our programming live on our websites using the links below:
WPBT Live streaming can be viewed here: www.wpbt2.org/live-tv/
WXEL Live streaming can be viewed here: www.wxel.org/live-tv/
About South Florida PBS
South Florida PBS is Florida’s largest public media company, including Public Broadcasting stations WXEL-TV, serving the Palm Beaches and the Treasure Coast and WPBT2, serving Miami-Dade and Broward counties, and the Health Channel, the only 24/7 channel dedicated to health in the nation. South Florida PBS connects organizations and institutions across our region and preserves South Florida’s history. Leading the way in this global society, South Florida PBS is committed to creating and presenting award-winning programs focused on kids, education, arts and culture, health, environment, science, and civic engagement. Learn more at www.southfloridapbs.org/
