Betty Bastidas

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Brooklyn, NY

BETTY BASTIDAS, DIRECTOR/ PRODUCER Betty is an award-winning Ecuadorian American filmmaker, photographer, and teaching artist using media as a social tool to celebrate the strength of the human spirit and her love for self-expression. She is a graduat... view more

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We Women Warriors/ Tejiendo Sabiduria by Nicole Karsin

WE WOMEN WARRIORS follows native women caught in the crossfire of Colombia's warfare who use nonviolent resistance defend their people.
- Documentary
- Los Angeles, CA
- 100% funded $50,119 pledged
- 161 backers
- Funded May 19, 2012
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Cesar's Last Fast by Richard Ray Perez and Molly O'Brien

Cesar Chavez’s commitment to fighting for America’s farm workers and the urgent need to resurrect his organizing model today.
- Documentary
- Los Angeles, CA
- 105% funded $22,076 pledged
- 266 backers
- Funded Nov 24, 2011
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The Bubble - A Documentary Film About Celebration, FL by Philip B. Swift

Celebration, FL is a town of over 7,000 people living inside Walt Disney World. Raised by Disney, learning to walk on their own.
- Documentary
- Manhattan, NY
- 102% funded $10,232 pledged
- 153 backers
- Funded Sep 30, 2011
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The Vigil- Documentary Film by Jenny Alexander

A documentary film about resistance, faith and three immigrant women who take a stand against Arizona's anti-illegal immigration law.
- Documentary
- Phoenix, AZ
- 112% funded $5,650 pledged
- 97 backers
- Funded Aug 22, 2011
Block Party: Soul of Summer by Anderson Zaca (deleted)

Block Party - Soul of Summer is a photography book project highlighting the resilience, beauty and pride of NYC communities.
- Photography
- Brooklyn, NY
Funding Unsuccessful (08/28/2011)
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A Wild Idea by vero

Is a documentary about Ecuador’s proposal to fight climate change, preserve biodiversity and respect the rights of indigenous peoples.
- Documentary
- Richmond, CA
- 124% funded $3,739 pledged
- 69 backers
- Funded Aug 25, 2011
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DEATH in ARIZONA - a new documentary by Tin Dirdamal by tranvia films

An intimate documentary about a Lost Love, shot through my apartment windows for over a year in Bolivia.
- Documentary
- Cochabamba, Bolivia
- 106% funded $40,453 pledged
- 451 backers
- Funded Jul 30, 2011
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Rise and Shine: The Jay DeMerit Story by Nick and Ranko

The Jay DeMerit Story is a true story of a young American's journey to the 2010 World Cup - one never experienced in the soccer world.
- Documentary
- Los Angeles, CA
- 103% funded $223,422 pledged
- 1,937 backers
- Funded Jul 18, 2011
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Open Sky to Skyscrapers: Talented South Dakota Teenagers Photograph NYC by Emily Schiffer

This summer, five committed teenage photographers and three adults will travel toNew York City to begin the design of a large scale group exhibion.
- Photography
- New York, NY
- 110% funded $1,653 pledged
- 36 backers
- Funded Jul 27, 2010

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We Women Warriors/ Tejiendo Sabiduria by Nicole Karsin

Cesar's Last Fast by Richard Ray Perez and Molly O'Brien

The Bubble - A Documentary Film About Celebration, FL by Philip B. Swift

The Vigil- Documentary Film by Jenny Alexander

Block Party: Soul of Summer by Anderson Zaca (deleted)

A Wild Idea by vero

DEATH in ARIZONA - a new documentary by Tin Dirdamal by tranvia films

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