Cynthia Bastidas, a NY-based actor, founded Semillita Productions in response to the lack of diversity in roles for Latinx actors and the stories being told about the pan-Latino experience in the United States. Her first project was a 10-minute play turned short film, Going Down, which she wrote and starred in. Her most recent film project, Missguidance, was produced as a 10-minute play by Playful Substance for a Lifeway Network fundraiser. Prior to her career in the arts, Cynthia worked in the non-profit sector providing technical assistance to people from disadvantaged communities. She hopes that Semillita Productions will provide an avenue for her to marry her commitment to community service and passion for storytelling.