Botes al Amanecer Inspiration for the Film,

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Inspiration for the film<o:p></o:p> Carlos talks about what inspired him to write Botes al Amanecer –<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> About a year ago, I was heading home from work and, as I was about to hop on the subway from Manhattan into Brooklyn, I saw an elderly woman sifting through the city trash cans looking for recyclables. I couldn't take my eyes off of her: there she was completely exposed and humbled. I could tell she had been doing this for a bit being that a small cart was already half-way full. As I rode back on the subway, memories immediately surfaced of my childhood when I would rise early in the morning to help my mom collect cans to make a little extra money for our family. We weren't poor but financially times were tough. My family members were already working multiple jobs and this little odd job just happened to be what we needed to do to make ends meet.<o:p></o:p>  <o:p></o:p> I had always had mixed feelings about what we were doing. On some days, I hated it and felt ashamed to have to do it. On other days, it was fun and oddly rewarding. We only did this for a short period of time and the as I got older the memories of this experience faded away. Seeing this woman brought back all those memories but by this point I had reached my stop. So I got off train and started walking home and again I noticed another woman, much younger, with her child sifting through the trash cans for recyclables.<o:p></o:p>  <o:p></o:p> As our current times are financially difficult for many, I realize that people, especially parents, will do what they must to help their family succeed. My parents did this and though I don't deny that I would have much preferred to have stayed tucked in my bed with my stuffed dog, Rufus- this experience taught me a life long lesson of the value of working hard, hope, and offered a unique opportunity to bond with my parents.<o:p></o:p>  <o:p></o:p> This film is dedicated to all those families and parents that never give up and are always looking for ways to help their families succeed. This film is personally dedicated to my Papi, Mami, and Abuelita who have done everything from dishwashing to house-cleaning to can-picking to becoming business owners, all for the love of their children and in hopes that they could have a better future.<o:p></o:p>  <o:p></o:p> Why Botes al Amanecer? <o:p></o:p> Our creative team shares why they are working on this film –<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Dorothy:<o:p></o:p> I’m excited to work on Botes al Amanecer because I love working hard to create and facilitate art in any capacity.  When Carlos first gave me the script, I was excited to be reading something my friend wrote, by the end of reading that script I was privileged to have read it and immediately talked to him about making it happen. <o:p></o:p> For me, there’s a certain charm in the characters that just speak to me.  Their humor, their drive to move forth, the brotherly relationship, it’s all charming to me.  I also think that Ernesto’s story that a lot of people can relate to and/or sympathize with because unfortunately it’s the life a lot of people are forced to lead.  <o:p></o:p> What it comes down to for me is:  Who knows what change we can bring if we work to share Ernesto’s story? <o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Nikki:<o:p></o:p> Having worked with Carlos before, I know the unique passion he puts in his craft as an actor and now as a writer/producer.  So, when Carlos first came to me with his script (even in it's early stages) and the plans he had for it, I knew that it would be an original and relevant short film. <o:p></o:p> Botes al Amanecer is a real actor's piece, and as a director who tends to gravitate to character- driven, day-in-the-life type films, I knew I wanted to direct this film. <o:p></o:p> Carlos, coming from an acting background, did a wonderful job sketching out characters whose emotions - their struggles within - do the storytelling.  This excites my creativity because a lot can be said with the way one frames a look, a nod, or a glare on film. <o:p></o:p> And when I learned that this story was personal for Carlos, an extra layer of relevance was added to my reasons for directing.  Immigrant or not, I feel anyone can relate or sympathize with this film and its characters.  We all can remember what it was like to be a child with unspoiled optimism about the future, despite of the odds. If anything, that is the core of  Botes al Amanecer.<o:p></o:p>

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