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"For The Love of Music” (music is love)

Diverse students from distinctive backgrounds in music are documented, as they openly discuss their personal struggles and implemented goals while attending The Institute of Audio Research as Independent Artists living in New York City.

  • Jessica Pena
    Director
  • Jessica Pena
    Producer
  • Luisito Rodriguez
    Producer
  • Francisca Molina
    Producer
  • Drew Murrain
    Producer
  • Oliver Ralli
    Producer
  • Leifa Richardson
    Producer
  • Jessie Eisenhart
    Key Cast
  • Oliver Ralli
    Key Cast
  • Kai Ensley
    Key Cast
  • Bea Go
    Key Cast
  • Andrew Waldron
    Key Cast
  • Joshua Rivers
    Key Cast
  • Devonne Marc Williams
    Key Cast
  • Robert Randle
    Key Cast
  • Brigitte Zozula
    Key Cast
  • CJ Parchment
    Key Cast
  • Devin Diaz
    Key Cast
  • Daniel Barage
    Key Cast
  • Keyshawn Smith
    Key Cast
  • Lorenzo Rubi
    Key Cast
  • "Sincere"
    Key Cast
  • Brittany Lanzano
    Key Cast
  • Anthony Neadle
    Key Cast
  • Ian Guzman
    Key Cast
  • Taj Bridygham
    Key Cast
  • Gil Perez
    Key Cast
  • Francs Bryce
    Key Cast
  • Eve Lesov
    Key Cast
  • John Rivera
    Key Cast
  • Andrew Rubenstein
    Key Cast
  • Maxwell Moore
    Key Cast
  • Zack Sanchez*
    Key Cast
  • Drew Murrain
    Key Cast
  • Jessica Pena
    Key Cast
  • "Nino Matic"
    Key Cast
  • "Capella Grey"
    Key Cast
  • Gus Dapperton
    Key Cast
  • Imaji Jones
    Key Cast
  • Dorian Deer
    Key Cast
  • Markendy B.
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Feature, Student
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 26 minutes 14 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    February 20, 2019
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes
Director Biography - Jessica Pena

Born in Washington Heights and raised in the Bronx, Jessica Pena was exposed and inspired by the urban community's diversity in the arts since childhood. Exposed to various genres of music as a young child by her Puerto Rican Mother and Dominican father, she grew a fond fascination for music that kept her artistically inclined to research and create other aspects of art. Her father played at several venues during the 1980's, while competing at various break dancing competitions. Her uncle has been actively creating and playing music as a well established DJ in the Dominican Republic. She also grew more inspiration by both her father and uncle to create music and film.
In High School Jessica Pena was accepted into the Ballet Program at Truman High School. She later transferred into Bread & Roses Integrated Arts High School where she studied Drama, and Chorus. A few years later, she attended Kingsborough Community College where she briefly studied Media Technology for Broadcasting and Film. She later attended The New York City Barrow Group Theater Company where she studied Film and Television Acting with renowned film actress and theater coach Barbara Garrick.

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Director Statement

"Let go of fear, and allow the experiences to guide you through to where you need to be."