MATT CASTRO
"ARMENIA CHANGES PEOPLE"
Directed by WINTER ASPREC & ELIJAH ARIZMENDIZ-URIAS
Produced by MATT CASTRO
CalStateLA's first international documentary, in collaboration with the CalStateLA Classical Guitar Ensemble, follows a group of American students through their first journey into Armenia. From concerts in Yerevan at the Cafesjian Center for the Arts to small villages with the UNHCR, the documentary captures the beauty and culture of Armenia through music and its people.
LILAC AVE
Directed by WINTER ASPREC & JAIME CHAVEZ
Produced by MATT CASTRO
Two struggling painters at different points in their journey meet and inspire each other to find a new sense of motivation and inspiration to achieve their dreams of being artists.
AR-115
Directed by SETH DORCEY
Edited by MATT CASTRO
In an alternate timeline of Eastern Europe, AR-115 is a short experimental film about propaganda and maintaining the status quo. The film is centered around Artyom, a propagandist, and his apprentice turned-soldier Nikolai. As Artyom's worldview is challenged, his and Nikolai's relationship evolves, leading to drastic changes.
AN ARTIST'S RESPONSIBILITY -
THE MAKING OF AR-115
Directed by WINTER ASPREC
Produced by MATT CASTRO
A behind-the-scenes look into the making of Seth Dorcey's short film AR-115, where key cast and crew members talk about the inspiration and challenges of creating Artyom's world.
CROP SWAP LA
Directed by WINTER ASPREC
Produced by MATT CASTRO
"Crop Swap LA™ is on a mission to grow food on unused land, create sustainable jobs, and provide local, nutrient-rich food in communities affected most by food insecurity. The goal of this documentary is to educate and inspire others to place the power of self-sufficiency back into their own hands."
OFF THE REELS
Hosted and Produced by
MATT CASTRO & JENNIFER WONSE
Our podcast is a chaotic and energetic show that intends to review movies from the perspective of two young filmmakers and editors, hoping to talk about the methodological and cultural differences between films.
