This short documentary follows an artist whose ultimate goal is to create artworks that the audience can resonate with. His unique life stories are embedded in his artworks, serving as a continuous motivation for him to maintain his individuality.

Pablo Alarcon Jr. is a Cuban-American artist from Miami, Florida. His work focuses on cultural inheritance and queer intimacy through the use of translation and familial iconography.

Using printmaking, photography, and graphic design, Pablo uses images of cafeteras, plantains, palms, and self portraits to explore queer-latinidad, anti-blackness, and familial legacy.

His work highlights the experience of queer Latin-American men through his use of language, textures, and silhouettes.

Working on The Artist was an incredibly special experience for me because it was my first time working collaboratively with other creatives, and it was my first major project while I was a freshman at Temple University (T for Temple U)!

You can read more about the behind-the-scenes process on Sophia’s page here.

Festivals - Screenings - Awards

 First Take Shorts Series 2018 Official Selection

Los Angeles Cine Fest Semi-Finalist

Temple University’s First Annual Diamond Docs Film Festival 2017 Official Selection

Rough Cut Film Festival 2017 Official Selection: Nominated For Best Documentary, Best Editing, Best Sound Editing

Sophia You is a multi-faceted creative whose passions can’t be contained within one specific medium or industry. From film to analog photography to handmade goodies, she is currently exploring her abilities as a creative multipotentialite.

You can check out more of her works on her portfolio here!