Duranguito
El Paso, Texas | Film Feature
Documentary
Two women’s resistance to the City of El Paso’s demands has spurred a three-year-long battle against corruption, deceit, and the forced displacement of the city’s oldest residents. With a looming court decision holding the future of the barrio hostage, the fight to save Duranguito is far from over.
Duranguito
El Paso, Texas | Film Feature
Documentary
1 Campaigns | Ohio, United States
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Two women’s resistance to the City of El Paso’s demands has spurred a three-year-long battle against corruption, deceit, and the forced displacement of the city’s oldest residents. With a looming court decision holding the future of the barrio hostage, the fight to save Duranguito is far from over.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
HOW CAN YOU HELP?
Contribute! By contributing directly to the campaign, you're supporting the fight against displacement and supporting the preservation of El Paso’s history.
Follow! By following the campaign, we unlock perks and rewards that can allow us to maximize our reach.
Share! By sharing the campaign, we can reach new communities and increase support.
Advocate! Follow Paso del Sur and El Paso History Alliance to be more connected with the boots on the ground!
¡LA LUCHA SIGUE—VIVA DURANGUITO!
Thank you for taking the time to support a campaign dedicated to the residents of Duranguito. Any contribution helps.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Camera Equipment
Costs $3,500
We need professional cameras in order to capture and share this story in the quality it deserves.
Sound Equipment
Costs $2,000
Being prepared with professional sound equipment is necessary for capturing documentary audio.
Lighting Equipment
Costs $3,000
Proper lighting equipment is equally as important as professional camera and sound equipment.
Media and Monitoring
Costs $2,500
Media for the camera, hard drives for footage, and monitors are necessary for every production.
Post-Production
Costs $3,000
Everything from footage ingestion to edit to color to post sound.
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About This Team
IUKA PRODUCTIONS
A collective of creators, innovators, Saturday night karaoke champs, and Sunday matinee regulars. Dedicated to the details found in the fractions of a second that bring your story to life.
The strength of our company lies in the versatility of experiences. From start to finish, each member of our team brings a fresh perspective to every project we do, tied together with a communal desire to create something meaningful.
We are Iuka Productions, a multimedia production company based in Columbus, Ohio. We are dedicated to providing quality media content for individuals and businesses—thanks for being here.
NIKKI MARTINEZ (director)
Nikki Martinez is a director and screenwriter from El Paso, Texas. Nikki’s work as a filmmaker began as a video production assistant for Big 10 Network as well as directing and writing a number of short films. Since graduating from Ohio State University, Nikki has been working as a freelance videographer and released several videos for Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid. In her free time, Nikki is usually rewatching Silence of the Lambs, taking extensive naps, or caring for her six dogs.
RACHEL LEGGETT (editor)
Rachel Leggett is a cinematographer and editor from Columbus, Ohio. With a background in environmental science, her work revolves around agricultural research in the central Ohio area; her documentary short Hardscrabble was an official selection of the Germinate International Film Festival. Previously, Rachel has worked as a production designer for several short films. Some of Rachel’s talents include identifying tree species, cross-stitching, and never sleeping. Literally never.
OLIVER ZAPATA RAMIREZ (producer)
Oliver Zapata Ramirez is a producer and photographer from Cali, Colombia. Raised in Cleveland, Ohio, he grew up inspired by vibrant colors, his mom’s cooking, and Battlestar Galactica. Oliver graduated with a B.A. in Strategic Communications and Film from Ohio State University and worked as a video production assistant for Big Ten Network.
ZANE ABRAHAM (director of photography)
Zane Abraham is a recent graduate of Ohio State University with a B.A. in Film and a B.S. in Business Administration. Born in Baltimore, Zane spent most of his childhood in Ohio and is currently located in Los Angeles. Working in a variety of mediums, Zane has shot numerous short-form narrative projects, music videos, and commercials. Most recently, he worked as the Director of Photography for one of AT&T Hello Lab’s short films.
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
HOW CAN YOU HELP?
Contribute! By contributing directly to the campaign, you're supporting the fight against displacement and supporting the preservation of El Paso’s history.
Follow! By following the campaign, we unlock perks and rewards that can allow us to maximize our reach.
Share! By sharing the campaign, we can reach new communities and increase support.
Advocate! Follow Paso del Sur and El Paso History Alliance to be more connected with the boots on the ground!
¡LA LUCHA SIGUE—VIVA DURANGUITO!
Thank you for taking the time to support a campaign dedicated to the residents of Duranguito. Any contribution helps.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Camera Equipment
Costs $3,500
We need professional cameras in order to capture and share this story in the quality it deserves.
Sound Equipment
Costs $2,000
Being prepared with professional sound equipment is necessary for capturing documentary audio.
Lighting Equipment
Costs $3,000
Proper lighting equipment is equally as important as professional camera and sound equipment.
Media and Monitoring
Costs $2,500
Media for the camera, hard drives for footage, and monitors are necessary for every production.
Post-Production
Costs $3,000
Everything from footage ingestion to edit to color to post sound.
Share this update!
About This Team
IUKA PRODUCTIONS
A collective of creators, innovators, Saturday night karaoke champs, and Sunday matinee regulars. Dedicated to the details found in the fractions of a second that bring your story to life.
The strength of our company lies in the versatility of experiences. From start to finish, each member of our team brings a fresh perspective to every project we do, tied together with a communal desire to create something meaningful.
We are Iuka Productions, a multimedia production company based in Columbus, Ohio. We are dedicated to providing quality media content for individuals and businesses—thanks for being here.
NIKKI MARTINEZ (director)
Nikki Martinez is a director and screenwriter from El Paso, Texas. Nikki’s work as a filmmaker began as a video production assistant for Big 10 Network as well as directing and writing a number of short films. Since graduating from Ohio State University, Nikki has been working as a freelance videographer and released several videos for Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid. In her free time, Nikki is usually rewatching Silence of the Lambs, taking extensive naps, or caring for her six dogs.
RACHEL LEGGETT (editor)
Rachel Leggett is a cinematographer and editor from Columbus, Ohio. With a background in environmental science, her work revolves around agricultural research in the central Ohio area; her documentary short Hardscrabble was an official selection of the Germinate International Film Festival. Previously, Rachel has worked as a production designer for several short films. Some of Rachel’s talents include identifying tree species, cross-stitching, and never sleeping. Literally never.
OLIVER ZAPATA RAMIREZ (producer)
Oliver Zapata Ramirez is a producer and photographer from Cali, Colombia. Raised in Cleveland, Ohio, he grew up inspired by vibrant colors, his mom’s cooking, and Battlestar Galactica. Oliver graduated with a B.A. in Strategic Communications and Film from Ohio State University and worked as a video production assistant for Big Ten Network.
ZANE ABRAHAM (director of photography)
Zane Abraham is a recent graduate of Ohio State University with a B.A. in Film and a B.S. in Business Administration. Born in Baltimore, Zane spent most of his childhood in Ohio and is currently located in Los Angeles. Working in a variety of mediums, Zane has shot numerous short-form narrative projects, music videos, and commercials. Most recently, he worked as the Director of Photography for one of AT&T Hello Lab’s short films.