"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.
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Jessica PenaDirector
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Jessica PenaProducer
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Luisito RodriguezProducer
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Francisca MolinaProducer
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Drew MurrainProducer
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Oliver RalliProducer
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Leifa RichardsonProducer
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Jessie EisenhartKey Cast
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Oliver RalliKey Cast
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Kai EnsleyKey Cast
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Bea GoKey Cast
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Andrew WaldronKey Cast
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Joshua RiversKey Cast
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Devonne Marc WilliamsKey Cast
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Robert RandleKey Cast
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Brigitte ZozulaKey Cast
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CJ ParchmentKey Cast
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Devin DiazKey Cast
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Daniel BarageKey Cast
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Keyshawn SmithKey Cast
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Lorenzo RubiKey Cast
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"Sincere"Key Cast
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Brittany LanzanoKey Cast
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Anthony NeadleKey Cast
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Ian GuzmanKey Cast
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Taj BridyghamKey Cast
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Gil PerezKey Cast
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Francs BryceKey Cast
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Eve LesovKey Cast
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John RiveraKey Cast
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Andrew RubensteinKey Cast
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Maxwell MooreKey Cast
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Zack Sanchez*Key Cast
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Drew MurrainKey Cast
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Jessica PenaKey Cast
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"Nino Matic"Key Cast
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"Capella Grey"Key Cast
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Gus DappertonKey Cast
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Imaji JonesKey Cast
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Dorian DeerKey Cast
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Markendy B.Key Cast
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Project Type:Documentary, Feature, Student
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Runtime:1 hour 26 minutes 14 seconds
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Completion Date:February 20, 2019
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Country of Origin:United States
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Language:English
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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:Yes
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.
"Let go of fear, and allow the experiences to guide you through to where you need to be."