“REACH OUT” PREMIERED IN MAY 2024
AT THE LA ASIAN PACIFIC (VC) FILM FESTIVAL
THANK YOU TO OUR TEAM AND SUPPORTERS!
JOHN ZAFRA-HAAS (DIRECTOR/EDITOR 1)
JOANNE DANGANAN (CO-PRODUCER)
ZO SHAY (SOUND DESIGN)
JANUARY ROAN (ANIMATION)
BLAINE SUQUE (EDITOR 2)
WE ARE ACTIVELY LOOKING TO SCREEN THIS DOCUMENTARY IN FESTIVALS, SCHOOLS, AND COMMUNITY-SPACES. PLEASE CONTACT FOR INQUIRY.
THANK YOU TO OUR GROWING LIST OF SPONSORS…
ASIAN PACIFIC ENVIRONMENTAL NETWORK
LONG BEACH FORWARD
LONG BEACH ARTS COUNCIL
DJ THATFLYPINAY
THANK YOU TO OUR SEED&SPARK SUPPORTERS FOR HELPING US REACH OUR FIRST FUNDRAISING GOAL!
THANK YOU TO THE WING LUKE MUSEUM FOR FEATURING OUR DOCUMENTARY TRAILER IN THE
SOUNDCHECK! THE MUSIC WE MAKE EXHIBITION (RUNNING THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2024)!
We’re excited to announce that we’re producing our first mini-documentary featuring Roger Rigor (VST & Company)! The idea was born out of a yearning for music that went beyond showing the musician’s creative process by highlighting political ideology that inevitably has a hand in birthing so many songs. As musicians, we’re interested in sharpening our practice as cultural workers - that is, artists that are accountable to revolutionary culture. As organizers, we also often ponder how our music can function as both an educational and organizing tool. We hope that this documentary inspires other artists to serve liberation movements through their work and organizing.
In November 2022, world leaders gathered at the 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) in Egypt while activists protested inside and outside the walls of COP27 to heighten the call for both climate justice and human rights. On the same weekend, we flew to Seattle, Washington to record a song with Roger. Through conversations, interviews and collaborative songwriting, this documentary follows our journey with Roger in creating and recording a song that raises critical awareness of climate change and calls for the urgent need for international solidarity.
For full treatment and other inquiries, please e-mail we.are.bootleg.orchestra@gmail.com
Director/Cinematographer: John Haas | Producer: Menchie Caliboso | Producer: Joanne Danganan | Editors: John Haas & Blaine Suque | Score: Bootleg Orchestra
