Summary of Key Points:
- For Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month, Disney Entertainment Television (DET) commissioned four alumni from Ghetto Film School to create a short film.
- The short film, called Yo Recuerdo/I Remember, reflects their Hispanic and Latin American culture and childhood memories and is now streaming on Hulu.
- The film will also be accessible on several other DET digital platforms including ABC, FX, Freeform, and National Geographic from mid-September to mid-October.
- The alumni filmmakers were provided with all production resources and mentorship to turn their vision into reality.
- The collaboration is a part of Disney’s ongoing endeavors to support educational programs, scholarships, mentoring, and imparting technical skills to underprivileged communities.
The Realist’s Take
In the Magic Kingdom of Disney, where heritage and innovation meet, we bear witness to the debut of the short film Yo Recuerdo/I Remember. To fetch a perfect picture, the Mouse House conjured a spell that transported four alumni of Ghetto Film School into the heart of their Hispanic and Latin American culture. Mickey’s magic carpet ride transmitted this cultural revelation to Hulu, amongst many other digital platforms on the Disney’s entertainment realm. The pixie-dust infused collaboration illustrated an enchanted Disneyland where bright, young minds are equipped with all possible resources and guidance to battle dragons, rescue princesses or simply depict the essence of their culture and heritage. By backing educational programs and opportunities, the House of Mouse is steadily ushering in an era of inclusion and diversity, all while singing ‘A Whole New World’. A hearty chuckle for Disney’s dedication to social life, their sparkling starlight is illuminating the path to potential careers for historically underrepresented communities. Send out a royal decree, make way for the next generation of storytellers!
https://d23.com/disney-partners-with-ghetto-film-school-to-create-short-film-in-celebration-of-hispanic-and-latin-american-heritage-month/
