We were fortunate to catch up with some brilliant artists, creatives and entrepreneurs from throughout the Houston area and they share the wisdom with us below.
Valentina Jimenez | Creative Producer
Reflecting on the moments that shaped my journey as a producer, one decision stands out vividly: embracing the versatility of my passion for the audiovisual industry. Arriving in Miami filled with aspirations of stepping into the screens, I encountered the obstacles of starting anew in a big city. Despite facing setbacks and moments of doubt, I refused to surrender. Instead, I chose to redefine my path, recognizing that true fulfillment in this field isn’t solely determined by being in front of the camera. This realization liberated me to explore diverse opportunities within the industry. Read more>>
Stefan Rollins | Film Festival founder/director, Actor, Director, Prodocer
HUMANITY, Empathy and Respect are the principles that matters most to me. We all have shared humanity and I wish we would experience and allow that to affect us more. Although, we all have our unique lives, our stories can come in an infinite number of ways and all of them are worthy. I believe we are all of the same energy and we have the power to affect one another. We are much more powerful than we realize. I also think our Humanity is intertwined with our living world, the nature around us. The better others and nature does, the better we will do. Having respect for other people is the foundation of a better society and shows character. I still care about character. Read more>>
Jesus Pedraza | Jesus Pedraza AKA SunHands
I have loved making music since the time my mom gave me my first guitar for my 12th birthday. From that moment, I played every day and cherished every aspect of it. Music quickly became an integral part of who I am, and I dreamed of creating music that would move and connect with people. I was fascinated by how music could seamlessly blend into everyone’s lives, speaking to them in their moments of joy, sorrow, and everything in between. It has the power to heal, to motivate, and to inspire greatness. I wanted to use my voice to express myself in ways that others could connect with and relate to, letting them know that it’s okay to go through tough times and that we can all make it through. The ability to connect with others on such a profound level is incredibly powerful to me. Read more>>