ABOUT US
Meet our team
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Héctor Manuel Velázquez Fraga(he/him)
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He furthered his education in film at California State University Northridge (CSUN) where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Cinema and Television Arts, with an emphasis in Producing. At CSUN he was distinguished as a Hollywood Foreign Press Fellow and selected to write and direct “El Raspado Man’’ for his senior thesis which has gone on to be selected at the Lift-Off Global Network’s First-Time Filmmaker Sessions & Hola Mexico’s Tomorrow’s Filmmakers Today.
He dedicates himself to creating media that is not just worth watching but also reflects modern-day issues in hopes of showcasing the humanity of his communities rather than the stereotypes typically used. Above all else, he values telling personal stories that reach audiences at a universal level inciting empathy and kindness.
Hector Manuel Velazquez Fraga is a First-generation, Mexican-American Filmmaker with roots from the great state of Puebla, Mexico. He infuses the history of his culture with the melting pot he’s encountered in the San Fernando Valley to create films inspired by the clash and collaboration of his vibrant backgrounds.
Born and raised in the San Fernando Valley, the film industry was too prevalent to ignore. Burbank and Hollywood in his backyard, Hector began shooting experimental shorts for grade school casting stars such as his little brother and any of his friends willing to stand in front of his phone camera.
Kuan Wei Yu(he/they)
Kuan Wei Yu (He/They) is a queer Asian immigrant writer-director whose work explores LGBTQ themes.
Raised as a queer individual in a conservative society, Yu’s experiences have instilled in them a critical perspective on societal norms and discriminatory practices. These foundational instincts have shaped their unique artistic identity and pursuits.
During their teenage years, Yu spent most of their free time at a video store, where they developed a deep passion for cinema as an art form. His passion for films, coupled with a desire for further education in the cinematic arts, prompted Yu to depart their small island nation of Taiwan and relocate to Los Angeles to attend film schools. As an undergraduate student at California State University Northridge, Yu honed their storytelling abilities through directing multiple projects and forming a close-knit circle of fellow artists who provided inspiration and encouragement. Their most recent work, “I Don’t”—a short film about a bisexual man who passes as straight unexpectedly encounters his past gay lover when marrying a woman—was selected for screening at the Los Angeles Lift-Off Film Festival, NewFilmmakersNY, and received the silver award for best LGBT Short at the Independent Shorts Awards in July.
Through their art, Yu merges their unique queer sensibility with their keen observation of social injustices, crafting narratives that aim to resonate with audiences and inspire positive change.