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The Strength Within You

A Culture of Silence

5/29/2019

 
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​The story of a woman who must make a difficult choice that will speak volumes,  all while taking a vow of silence at a spiritual retreat center over the course of a day. 

Cast
Kayla Arellano
Lowes Moore III
Ashlea Hayes
Gabriel Silva
Jabari Simba
Soda Persi

Crew
Producer/Director: Katia Belas
Writer: Hyten Davidson
​Dir of Photography: Zhiying Di
​Editor: Mairi Soelsepp
Composer :Tricia Minty

Be-YOU-tiful

10/25/2016

 
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A girl who is alone all the time because of her physical appearance being considered abnormal. She has the need for having friends but her only friend is herself. In a turn of event, the most beautiful couple from her school is in trouble and she is the only one around that can save them. Can she forget her past and become the bigger person?

Cast
Amelia Hensley
Kristi Mahe
Jeffrey Israelson
Stephanie Rose

Crew
Producer/Writer: Katia Belas
Director: Trudy Sargent
​Dir of Photography: Suraj Sundar
Post Prod Supervisor: Greg Dean
​Editor: Tyrone Oraguzie
Music: Moises Garcia

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DUI

9/23/2016

 
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Drinking and having fun can also be dangerous, specially if you are trying to drive your very protective car...or is it?
Lina lives life at large but when she is trying to go home after a fun night at the bar, she encounters some unexpected difficulties to get her car moving until something happens that changes everything in her mind.

Cast:
Sandra Mae Frank

Crew:
Producer/Director: Katia Belas
Writer/Editor: Katia Belas
Cinematographer: Lisa Stoll
MUA/Hair: Desiree Belone
Prod. Leader: Aurora Culver
​1st AC: Jessica Morrisson
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Love Wins

9/9/2016

 
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A teenager struggles to find his sexual orientation despite the father's disapproval in his homophobic environment. He needs to find that strength to face society's taboo and even more, his own parents who are supposed to be the first ones supporting him. Will he accept his own identity? Will his parents accept him?

Cast:
Son: Josh Castille (Deaf)
Father: Bob Hiltermann (Deaf)
Girlfriend: Amanda McDonough (Deaf)
Boyfriend: James McGowan (Deaf)

Crew:
Director: Dickie Hearts
Producer / Writer: Katia Belas
Dir of Photography: Nick Kovalenko
Editor: Vishnu Perumal

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A Suicidal Matter

9/9/2016

 
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A woman battling with her desire to end her life after being in depression for the tough time she is going through. Is the will to seek help that shows her strength or weakness? Can society's stigma prevent her from going through and like her, many people who ever thought about suicide?

Cast:
Ava Paloma

Crew:
Director: Albert Dabah
Producer: Katia Belas
Writers: Katia Belas
Cinematogrpher: Jeff Ryan Carson (Deaf)
Editor: Olivia Melikeh
Make Up Artist: EmBee Grecci
​Special Thanks: Michael Ross
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Behind the scenes pictures of Ava Paloma, Albert Dabah, Embee Grecci and Jeff Carson on set.

Domestic Violence

8/31/2016

 
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A woman who has been a victim  of a violent attitude from her husband comes to the conclusion she just cannot have it anymore. Will she find the strength that lies within her and be able to break free from him?

Cast:
Maleni Chaitoo - Deaf
Keith Wann - CODA

Crew:
Producer/Director/Editor: Katia Belas
Writer: Katia Belas
Cinematographer: Roman Alexander
Assist Producer/Director: Tyler Hathaway
​Special Thanks: Michael Ross
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Behind the scenes pictures of Maleni Chaitoo and Keith Wann on set.

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