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.
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Ethan de AguiarDirector
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Ethan de AguiarProducer
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Beatriz OliveiraProducer
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Margo SaulnierExecutive Producer
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Jasmyn BairdExecutive Producer
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Michael JohnsonExecutive Producer
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Ethan de AguiarCinematography
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Ethan de AguiarEditing
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Dan GoldsmithColorist
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Project Type:Documentary, Short
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Genres:Documentary, Biography, Travel, arts & culture, heritage, people
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Runtime:15 minutes
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Completion Date:December 4, 2022
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Production Budget:25,000 USD
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Country of Origin:United States
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Country of Filming:United States
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Language:English, Spanish
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Shooting Format:Digital
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:Yes
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Student Project:No
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New Bedford Whaling MuseumNew Bedford, MA
United States
December 4, 2022
Private Screening (Cast/Crew)
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.
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