welcome reception open to the public will take place the evening before at the Madison Club at 7pm and features award-winning filmmaker Alex Miranda Cruz. From his humble beginnings in the impoverished streets of the San Fernando Valley in California to writing and directing national ads, Alex will share his journey to building a legacy by reconnecting with a past long suppressed by centuries of colonization.
Alex and Noel Miranda are co-founders of Bravebird, a Madison-based film company. Bravebird’s mission is to transform the way gender and diversity is depicted on screen with a filmmaking methodology called Cinema Dignite. Cinema Dignite centers around visuals with impeccable quality that’s ethically produced, all with the goal of including and empowering the communities depicted. Through commercials, documentaries and feature films, Bravebird includes a diverse group of creatives from beginning to end of the story-telling process.
Read MoreAt Bravebird I get to work with a team of artists who are fueled with a desire to share stories that bring dignity and hope to all who engage with our craft. Our goal is not simply to create successful projects for clients but to create artful work that leaves viewers wanting to engage with our content again and again. We want them to feel that together we can redeem our human stories.
