Maria del Rosario Perez and Shaneice "Taylor" Buckley
Recorded
January 18, 2023
Archived
January 18, 2023
37:11 minutes
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Id:
mby022381
Description
Friends Maria del Rosario Perez (67) and Shaneice “Taylor” Buckley (22) discuss their journeys as filmmakers. They also talk about Femme Frontera, disabilities, and current projects, and they share the advice they would like to give to women and people of color interested in filmmaking.Subject Log / Time Code
M talks about how she became involved in Femme Frontera. She recalls a play that she wrote with a group and also recalls applying for, and being awarded, a grant to turn that play into a documentary.
M recalls starting to make films in 2021. She talks about being a retired social worker and her health and mobility.
T talks about her experience of lupus and fibromyalgia and how those experiences impact her filmmaking. T also says that M's persistence is encouraging.
M talks about her writing. She talks about submitting poems and about pieces that will be published. M also talks about using stills to create films.
T recalls going to film school and talks about how she became involved in Femme Frontera. She also talks about "Nos" turning into better opportunities and mentions a one-act play she has written.
T talks about how she came to El Paso.
M talks about her biggest supporters, her gratitude for Femme Frontera, and gives advice to women and people of color interested in filmmaking.
T gives advice to others interested in filmmaking. She also talks about her experience in film school.
M talks about asserting yourself. M and T talk about flexibility and creativity.
T and M talk about their hobbies. They also talk about family trees and ancestry.
T talks about her current projects.
Participants
- Maria del Rosario Perez
- Shaneice "Taylor" Buckley