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Beauty

Directed by katrina sotera and Chauncey Velasco, "Beauty" takes the viewer on a celestial journey, as they revisit the memory of a past love. Beginning at the Flushing Bay Promenade in Queens, New York, our perspectives shift rapidly after our protagonist, katrina, places a mysterious high-tech crown on her head, whisking us away on a metaphysical journey. Switching between intimate serenades, ethereal rituals, and dreamy dimensions, katrina invites the viewer to interpret the meaning of Memory and Space. In this homage to Queens, katrina summons you to the world of Beauty.

  • katrina sotera
    Director
  • Chauncey Velasco
    Director
  • Katrina Cortes
    Writer
  • katrina sotera
    Producer
  • Chauncey Velasco
    Producer
  • katrina sotera
    Key Cast
  • Microwav
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Music Video
  • Genres:
    Sci-Fi, Music video
  • Runtime:
    3 minutes 20 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    June 28, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    3,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • 2026 DisOrient Asian American Film Festival
    Eugene, Oregon
    United States
Director Biography - katrina sotera, Chauncey Velasco

katrina sotera is a Filipinx & Costa Rican-American alternative R&B singer-songwriter from Queens, NY. With a unique blend of heart-wrenching lyricism and flowy melodies, katrina delves into the transformative power of radical honesty through her music.

Chauncey "Civilian" Velasco is a multimedia artist that provides one-stop A/V services. He operates through the understanding of media as a narrative tool for engaging with groups of people; as much as we consume media, we also need to become producers of media.

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Director Statement

Directed by katrina sotera and Chauncey Velasco, "Beauty" takes the viewer on a celestial journey, as they revisit the memory of a past love. Beginning at the Flushing Bay Promenade in Queens, New York, our perspectives shift rapidly after our protagonist, katrina, places a mysterious high-tech crown on her head, whisking us away on a metaphysical journey. Switching between intimate serenades, ethereal rituals, and dreamy dimensions, katrina invites the viewer to interpret the meaning of Memory and Space. In this homage to Queens, katrina summons you to the world of Beauty.