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THE ROXIE & THE FILMS WE LOVE (2023)

Open since 1913, take a glimpse into the world of the longest-lasting operating art-house theater in San Francisco, better known as The Roxie, as we get a behind-the-scenes look into the operations and what it truly takes to keep this iconic theater alive & running successfully for 110 years and counting.

  • Luis Perez-Casasola
    Director
  • Josh Park
    Producer
  • Luis Perez-Casasola
    Producer
  • Kelly Wiggins
    Key Cast
  • Luis Perez-Casasola
    Director of Photography
  • Luis Perez-Casasola
    Camera Operator
  • Jacob Mallari
    Camera Operator
  • Jacob Mallari
    Assistant Camera
  • Josh Park
    Sound Operator
  • Christian Silva
    AD
  • Luis Perez-Casasola
    Editor
  • Luis Perez-Casasola
    Sound Design
  • Christian Silva
    Gaffer
  • Christian Silva
    Lighting Technicians
  • Josh Park
    Lighting Technicians
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    10 minutes 31 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    October 24, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    50 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    4:3
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - School of Cinema at San Francisco State University
Director Biography - Luis Perez-Casasola

Born in San Pablo, California in 2001, and raised in Vallejo, California, Luis Perez-Casasola (he/him) is a San Francisco-based Latin-American visual artist, filmmaker, and graphic designer. He is also an independent photographer, cinematographer, film editor, producer, DJ, sound designer, producer, and film archivist with a B.A. in Cinema from San Francisco State University.

With a focus on film production and sonic experimentation, his film studio and design practice produces work that explores complex emotional themes, concepts surrounding the human condition, and facets of the audio-visual experience.

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Director Statement

An ode to local art-house theaters & the films we love most.