Jr Rodriguez (Director) Eli De Luna Navarro (EP) Josue De Luna Navarro (EP) Isaac de Luna Navarro (EP) Isabela Zawistowska (Cinematographer) Stephen Rodriguez (Cinematographer) Jr Rodriguez (Cinematographer) Sergio Miranda (Editor) Juanita A. Monsalve (Narrative Director) Vanessa Chavarriaga (Field Producer) Charlie Hernandez (Sound Design) Zachary Hetlage (Colorist) Nico Schiavone (Animation) Ayahuapu (Music) Dani Rodriguez (Graphic Design) | 2025 | 7 min.
2026 Official Selection
In the rugged terrains of New Mexico, a diverse team of DACA recipients, indigenous youth, Latines, and children of immigrants find themselves united by a transformative journey: to climb Citlaltépetl, the towering volcano in Mexico. As they learn alpine skills and scale the heights of the tallest volcano in North America, they confront personal and cultural challenges, discovering that the true summit lies in reclaiming their identities and reconnecting with their roots.
Jr is a first generation bilingual mestizo director, photographer and BIPOC activist. His work focuses on the intersectional relationship between nature and people with projects that empower communities to tell their own stories.
