Spring break was really great.
The first week, my dad and I went to San Diego. I made this short film. One of the days, we drove to the border of Mexico and walked into Tijuana. This was a great experience and I got to use my Spanish skills again, but the long line coming back into the country was a draw back.
When we visited, it also happened to be during the 20th Anniversary San Diego Latino Film Festival. We watched two documentary films. The first was on a group who helps migrants travel North in Mexico on freight trains in hopes of crossing into the US. I really enjoyed this film and got to talk to the director after the film. Along with telling a great story, the film used many creative tools such as a drone and GoPros. The second film was on the resurgence of Tango in Spanish speaking countries. I did not enjoy this film as much.
This past weekend, I participated in the robotics competition at the U of M. It was a fun and tiring experience. I will be making a video for the banquet recapping the year. That will be posted here when it is done.
Finally, I leave Thursday morning for Durham, NC. I can't wait for the Full Frame Documentary Film Festival.