FOLK FRONTERA
documentary short
A magical-realist portrait of life in the borderlands.
SXSW 2022 Jury Award Winner - Texas Short
The Latino Experience - PBS Primetime Broadcast
San Diego International Shorts Fest 2022 - Best Social Impact Award
Cine Las Americas 2022
Houston Cinema Arts Festival 2021 - Borders | No Borders Contest
Femme Frontera Filmmaker Showcase 2021
Alaska World Arts Festival 2021
Director/Producer: Sam Osborn & Alejandra Vasquez
Director of Photography: Kenny Wu
Supervising Producer: Pamela Torno
Editor: Sam Osborn
Associate Producers: Sarah Vasquez & Susan Cohen
Titles & Graphics: Jason Cryer
Sound Design: Hansdale Hsu
Co-produced with INDEPENDENT LENS and PBS
“Centered around characters who call the desert borderlands of Texas their home, Folk Frontera turns the traditional documentary form on its head. Filmmakers Alejandra Vasquez and Sam Osborn imbue the documentary with the same magic and surrealism that feels authentic to the Chihuahuan Desert and its communities. Dreamlike visuals and nuanced presentation of the subjects’ stories make for a special experience.” — Texas Shorts SXSW Jury