In early August, Fort Ripper premiered two short films from La Tienda followed by a Q&A.

Directed by Karina Ripper, La Tienda profiles Latinx entrepreneurs in Portland, Oregon. Each episode shares the entrepreneurs’ personal stories, cultural origins, artistic influences and what inspires them in running their own businesses. The first two showcase Vía Raíz and Letra Chueca Press. I was honored to be part of the amazing team on the Vía Raíz production.

Vía Raíz
Director: Karina Lomelin Ripper
Producer: Jessica Daugherty
Featuring: Jennifer Bolaños
Ceramicist: Iohan Figueroa
Director of Photography: Carly Diaz
Assistant Director: Corina Burke
Location Sound: Kai Tillman
1st AC: Gabriel Benavente Benitez
Additional Camera: Karina Lomelin Ripper, Marc Ripper
Editor: Luz Carasa
Sound Designer/Mixer: Houston Gastelum
Color: Marc Ripper
Title Design: Mercy Lomelin
Music: Edna Vazquez