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2022-2023 YCP ALUMNI FELLOWSHIP
FILM INFO & CREDITS
2023 – Sol Supernova
After finding her best friend overdosed, punk rock musician V sets out to avenge her death. Convincing her bandmates to help her find those responsible for selling drugs in their community, V must ultimately choose between revenge and forgiveness.
Cast & Crew:
Co-Directors: Kimberly Mendiola, Alyssa Rodriguez
Producer: Diego Estrada
DP: Daniela Alarcon
AC: Alexander Figueroa
PD: Emily Ontiveros
Art Director: Mia Marquez
Set Design: Lucas Orozco
Gaffer: Emily Gomez
Key Grip: Aneleh Rodriguez
Sound Mixer: Angelo Caruso
Boom Operator: Nicolas Garcia
Hair/Makeup: Sarah Villa
AD: Derek Ortiz
Wardrobe: Megan Basilio
Scripty: Marelly Estevez
Editor: Kyle Gonzalez
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