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Mariah Barrera is a Mexican-American filmmaker and writer born and raised in Michigan. She is based in New York City as a first-generation student at Columbia University. Her films have been shown at festivals such as HBO-founded Urbanworld, Cleveland International Film Festival, NFFTY, and DOC NYC and highlighted by NowThis, Stylecaster, The Washington Post, Women and Hollywood, and Adobe Gen Create. She has garnered recognition as a YoungArts Alumna, Mitú-Walmart Film Mentee, Made In Her Image Panavision Mentee, Hispanic Heritage Foundation Awardee, & Sotheby's Art Noir Grantee.
Her films aim to amplify themes of social justice and equity, drawing from her family’s & communities’ experiences in the urban Midwest. Using these stories, she is passionate about bridging the gap between narrative and documentary through poetry. Currently, she is exhibiting her film "Still Here," which follows three brothers affected by violence, poverty, and prison. She is also working on her second documentary as a Still I Rise Films Fellow and is embarking on a Commercial Director Mentorship Program with the NY-based production company Picture Farm, supported by Kodak & AbelCine.
︎︎︎mariahbarrera9@gmail.com
︎︎︎@mariah.gb
Cierra Barrera is a dynamic Mexican-American content creator and impassioned storyteller based in Grand Rapids, MI. With a background in music, Cierra is passionate about harnessing her unique voice to uplift, inspire, and encourage. Committed to serving others, she leverages the power of music to share her family's narrative, shedding light on pressing issues such as poverty, gun violence, and drug abuse.
In addition to her dedication to music, Cierra's passion extends to her love for food and social media. Through her personal social media platform, she has carved out a niche with engaging videos that weave quick, compelling, and sentimental stories. With over 20M+ views, Cierra has collaborated with brands to create content both for her platform and theirs.
Working with renowned brands including Beyond Meat, Urban Decay, Mugler, PRADA, REPLICA Maison Margiela, Ithaca Hummus, and Mary Ruth’s Organics, Cierra brings authenticity and resonance to every project, capturing the essence of each brand with precision and purpose.
︎︎︎collabs@cierrabarrera.com
︎︎︎@cierrabarrera
Marcos Barrera is a film photographer and filmmaker based in Grand Rapids, MI. His artistic practice began with an interest in black and white film photography. He has received accolades for his photography including multiple Gold and Silver Key awards from the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, and being named a 2023 and 2024 YoungArts Winner in Photography. His passion slowly blossomed into a love for the moving image as well. He was recently named a 2024 YoungArts Winner with Distinction in Film for his short, “Juntos.”
In his work, Marcos employs realism and documentary techniques, providing an authentic perspective on narratives often overlooked, influenced by his upbringing in an environment marked by gang violence. He hopes to illustrate stories that are often not portrayed, by centering themes of family, resilience, and the universal nature of struggle across communities, particularly for young men.
︎︎︎marcosvbarrera7@gmail.com
︎︎︎@marcosvbarrera