08/14/2026
“Roots of Loving Us” directed by Bridget Valenzuela Figueroa🤍🏹
This short film documented the start of an unforgettable community-driven creative journey with CONTRA-TIEMPO and Responsive Body, back in March 2025. Since then has been screened at the World Culture Film Festival, Life Film Festival 2026, and the Golden Eagle Film Festival.
Roots has continued to evolve, collecting and spreading narratives of love across the country. From the west to the east coast- our family, our roots, have and will always be intertwined.
Come witness the narrative💛
🌍 World Premiere
📅 October 16, 2026 | 7:30 PM
📍 Epstein Family Amphitheater, UC San Diego | La Jolla, CA
🔗 Link in bio to get your tickets now.
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🎥 Credits
Director – Bridget Valenzuela
Producer – Malinda Valdez
Writer/Researcher – Edgar Ortega
Cinematographer – Hugo San Juan Garcia
Editors – Chelsea Holzgang & William Luong
Colorist – Chelsea Holzgang
Assistant Colorist – Ryan Ortega
Sound & Music Editing – Ryan Ortega
🌟 Featuring Company Members
Ana Maria Alvarez
Jannet Galdamez
holly johnston
Maritxell Carrero
Jasmine Stanley
Maria Garcia
Jose Jose Arrieta
Norma Ovalle
Amainary Contreras
💬 With Participants
Victoria O’Neal
Jesse Ocampo
Margarita Gonzalez
Brianna Roche
Dey Guzman
