STRAWBERRY PICKER
A short documentary
From a little boy growing up in labor camps to a world-class artist, a look at generations of struggle and resilience in the Chicano Art Community through the experiences of Juan R. Fuentes.
In 2020 we started production for Strawberry Picker and 3 years later we premiered our film in front of nearly 400 people at the Mello Center in Watsonville, CA.
Thank you to all of those that helped bring this film to life. Watch the teaser below and get a glimpse of this riveting story.
See below for ways you can support this project.
Meet Juan R. Fuentes
I am a Chicano Artist living in San Francisco, California, a long time cultural worker, art teacher and social activist/poster maker and print maker.
My goal has always been to portray our people in a very positive, beautiful and dignified manner in contrast to the continual negative portrayal of us in the media.
Meet the Crew
Maria Cano - Producer
Maria is a filmmaker and educator, born and raised in Jalisco, Mexico. She moved to California in 2003. Maria graduated from the Art Institute of California-Sacramento with a Bachelors of Science in Digital Film and Video Production. Maria's work has been featured at the Crocker Art Museum, Good Day Sacramento, Mission Cultura, Watsonville Film Festival, CineFestival San Antonio and New York Latino Film Festival amongst others. Through filmmaking, Maria wants to shine a light to her community’s stories as well as their struggles. And through education she hopes to guide and inspire the next generation of storytellers.
Eugenia Renteria - Director
Eugenia Renteria is a filmmaker and educator. Born and raised in a rural community in Zacatecas, Mexico, she moved to California when she was 12 years old. She attended CSU Monterey Bay and graduated with a B.A. in Cinematic Arts & Technology. Eugenia wrote and directed Amor en Cuarentena, Strawberry Picker, and the award-winning documentary Tierra Fértil, which premiered at Mexico City's Cineteca Nacional and was later broadcasted at Mexico's Canal 22. Her work has been showcased at San Diego Latino Film Festival, New York Latino Film Festival, and ShortsMexico. She is a PBS Ignite Mentorship Program mentee and founder of Inspira Studios.
Paco Serrano - Editor
Francisco is a post-producer and editor from Mexico City. He graduated from Universidad del Valle de México with a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences. He worked in post-production agencies in México, editing and delivering advertising pieces for clients, such as Siemens, Audi, Herdez and Bimbo.
Samantha Cruz - Art Director
Samantha is a social media manager, content creator and graphic designer from Mexico City. She graduated with a degree in Communication Sciences from Universidad del Valle de Mexico. She has worked in advertising agencies in the area of digital marketing for brands such as Sigma Foodservice, Johnnie Walker, and other growing local brands. She has also worked with the Watsonville Film Festival creating their branding materials. Samantha is an Associate Producer for Amor En Cuarentena.
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