Private Project

Love Letters for New Bedford

Artists, educators, poets, journalists, authors, vocalists and more share their love for the city of New Bedford, Massachusetts, the number one fishing port in the United States.

  • Ethan de Aguiar
    Director
  • Ethan de Aguiar
    Producer
  • Beatriz Oliveira
    Producer
  • Margo Saulnier
    Executive Producer
  • Jasmyn Baird
    Executive Producer
  • Michael Johnson
    Executive Producer
  • Ethan de Aguiar
    Cinematography
  • Ethan de Aguiar
    Editing
  • Dan Goldsmith
    Colorist
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short
  • Genres:
    Documentary, Biography, Travel, arts & culture, heritage, people
  • Runtime:
    15 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    December 4, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    25,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English, Spanish
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • New Bedford Whaling Museum
    New Bedford, MA
    United States
    December 4, 2022
    Private Screening (Cast/Crew)
Director Biography - Ethan de Aguiar

A self-proclaimed “artrepreneur” & New Bedford native, Ethan de Aguiar is an experienced filmmaker, focusing on the art of storytelling. Ethan brings the essence of the subject matter to life with cinematic visuals that create a unique experience for audiences. Ethan has built long-term working relationships with notable local organizations such as Southcoast Community Foundation, YMCA Southcoast, Viva! Fall River, Fabric Festival, NB Creative and Destination NB, to name a few. With a multi-faceted eye on both the creative aspects and data analytics of video marketing, Ethan creates long- and short-form visual content that delivers impactful results.

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Director Statement

In 2022, we set out to change social norms in the City of New Bedford, for the 101,000 residents to embrace creative expression, arts, and culture as a recognized, valued, and expected part of everyday life.

We attended more than 50 concerts, events, exhibitions, and public art projects celebrating the rich culture of one of the most racially and ethnically diverse cities on the South Coast of Massachusetts.

We interviewed local artists, educators, poets, journalists, authors, vocalists, and others, who shared their love for the City of New Bedford, with the belief that when we share creative experiences and express our creativity, we build powerful connections with the people we’re closest to, with our community and the world around us, and with ourselves.

I can't wait to share this documentary short with all of you! Thanks for watching and considering my film for your festival.

- Ethan