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<p fr-original-style="" id="isPasted" style="margin: 0px; width: 100%; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Driven by a need to honor his late father, a bartender steps into the world of salsa dancing&mdash;uncertain if he can turn it into a business. But as ambition collides with desire, he must learn to keep the fire within from burning out.</p><p fr-original-style="" id="isPasted" style="margin: 0px; width: 100%; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">SYNOPSIS: When Gio, a drifting bartender in Chula Vista, is nudged by his</p><p fr-original-style="" style="margin: 0px; width: 100%; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">overachieving brother to take up salsa dancing, he reluctantly</p><p fr-original-style="" style="margin: 0px; width: 100%; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">agrees&mdash;motivated by a desire to reconnect with his late father&rsquo;s passion for music. What starts as a half-hearted attempt to start a business quickly becomes a deeper journey of identity, family, and connection. With the help of a sharp, guarded dance instructor named Camila, and a vibrant community of dancers, Gio learns that transformation takes more than rhythm&mdash;it takes vulnerability, patience, and fire. As he struggles with doubt, rivalry, and romantic tension, Gio must choose whether he&rsquo;ll step up and lead&mdash;or keep dancing around his potential. This is a feature film inspired by the award winning short film, Fuego (2022).<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">WHY THIS FILM MATTERS TODAY:</p><p fr-original-style="" style="margin: 0px; width: 100%; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">We are living in a time where Latino voices are still underrepresented&mdash;and often misrepresented&mdash;on screen. FUEGO offers something different: a deeply human, emotionally grounded story that speaks to anyone who&rsquo;s ever doubted their own worth or feared they started too late. It&rsquo;s a film that reclaims our cultural rhythm as a source of healing and identity,</p><p fr-original-style="" style="margin: 0px; width: 100%; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">while showing Latinos not as tropes, but as full, aspirational people.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="margin: 0px; width: 100%; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This film matters because it inspires through authenticity. If we want more powerful stories that uplift, reflect, and motivate our communities&mdash;FUEGO is how we lead that change. In 2024, FUEGO was recognized as a Finalist at the prestigious Urbanworld Film Festival and awarded Best Screenplay at the International Puerto Rican Heritage Film Festival. 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<p fr-original-style="margin:0px;width:100%;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);" style="margin:0px;width:100%;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);">Hello <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; color: rgb(42, 42, 196); padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: anywhere; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;">First name</span>,</p><p fr-original-style="margin:0px;width:100%;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);" style="margin:0px;width:100%;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"></p><p fr-original-style="margin:0px;width:100%;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);" style="margin:0px;width:100%;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);">Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for supporting this film. This donation greatly helps Media Arts Center San Diego&#39;s mission to support independent filmmakers and tell under-heard stories.<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"></p><p fr-original-style="" id="isPasted">In addition to your donation, sharing this campaign with friends, family, and film enthusiasts helps more than you know.<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"></p><p fr-original-style="">We&rsquo;d especially appreciate your support on social media:</p><p fr-original-style="">Follow FUEGO on INSTAGRAM @fuegosalsafilm</p><p fr-original-style="margin:0px;width:100%;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);" style="margin:0px;width:100%;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"></p><p fr-original-style="">Sincerely,&nbsp;<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"></p><p fr-original-style="" id="isPasted">Edwin FrankO</p><p fr-original-style="">Director / Producer / Writer / Community Educator &amp; Teaching Artist / USC SCA 19&#39; / SDSU MFA Candidate</p><p fr-original-style="">w: 787.808.6723 x800 m: 619.957.2309</p><p fr-original-style="">edwinfranko.com</p><p fr-original-style="margin:0px;width:100%;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);" style="margin:0px;width:100%;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Carmi Casas, Media Arts CEnter San Diego<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">operations@mediaartscenter.org<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">1619-230-1938<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"></p><p fr-original-style=""><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"></p>

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<p style="margin:0px;width:100%;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;max-width:100%">Driven by a need to honor his late father, a bartender steps into the world of salsa dancing—uncertain if he can turn it into a business. But as ambition collides with desire, he must learn to keep the fire within from burning out.</p><p style="margin:0px;width:100%;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;max-width:100%"><br /><br />SYNOPSIS: When Gio, a drifting bartender in Chula Vista, is nudged by his</p><p style="margin:0px;width:100%;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;max-width:100%">overachieving brother to take up salsa dancing, he reluctantly</p><p style="margin:0px;width:100%;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;max-width:100%">agrees—motivated by a desire to reconnect with his late father’s passion for music. What starts as a half-hearted attempt to start a business quickly becomes a deeper journey of identity, family, and connection. With the help of a sharp, guarded dance instructor named Camila, and a vibrant community of dancers, Gio learns that transformation takes more than rhythm—it takes vulnerability, patience, and fire. As he struggles with doubt, rivalry, and romantic tension, Gio must choose whether he’ll step up and lead—or keep dancing around his potential. This is a feature film inspired by the award winning short film, Fuego (2022).<br /><br />WHY THIS FILM MATTERS TODAY:</p><p style="margin:0px;width:100%;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;max-width:100%">We are living in a time where Latino voices are still underrepresented—and often misrepresented—on screen. FUEGO offers something different: a deeply human, emotionally grounded story that speaks to anyone who’s ever doubted their own worth or feared they started too late. It’s a film that reclaims our cultural rhythm as a source of healing and identity,</p><p style="margin:0px;width:100%;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;max-width:100%">while showing Latinos not as tropes, but as full, aspirational people.</p><p style="margin:0px;width:100%;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;max-width:100%">This film matters because it inspires through authenticity. If we want more powerful stories that uplift, reflect, and motivate our communities—FUEGO is how we lead that change. In 2024, FUEGO was recognized as a Finalist at the prestigious Urbanworld Film Festival and awarded Best Screenplay at the International Puerto Rican Heritage Film Festival. These honors affirm the story’s cultural impact and its resonance across both creative and industry landscapes.</p><p style="margin:0px;width:100%;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;max-width:100%"><br /></p><p style="margin:0px;width:100%;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;max-width:100%">Info: </p><div>Edwin FrankO</div><div><hr /></div><div>Director / Producer / Writer / Community Educator &amp; Teaching Artist / USC SCA 19' / SDSU MFA Candidate</div><div><br /></div><div>w: 787.808.6723</div><div><strong><a href="https://linktr.ee/edwinfranko?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYDrAndvQn73djiZCAAEL7rEAmvxni8gxAWAEzXjrLkyAUhZbRTtV94_80_aem_o0F3_YXJdSKoMPq4QQzSNA" target="_blank">edwinfranko.com</a></strong></div><div><br /></div><div><span><strong><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwinfrankortiz/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> // <a href="https://www.instagram.com/edwin.franko/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></strong></span></div>

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### Context Profile for Media Arts Center San Diego

1. **Organization Mission & Cause**:
   - **Mission**: The Media Arts Center San Diego (MACSD) is dedicated to promoting and supporting media arts, particularly focusing on Latino filmmakers and artists. Their mission emphasizes the importance of representation and storytelling in media, aiming to uplift underrepresented voices and foster community engagement through the arts.
   - **Cause**: MACSD seeks to empower individuals through media arts education, production, and exhibition, creating a platform for diverse narratives that reflect the cultural richness of the Latino community.

2. **Type of Activities**:
   - **Events**: The organization hosts various events, including film festivals (e.g., San Diego Latino Film Festival), workshops, and community screenings.
   - **Fundraising Campaigns**: Recent campaigns include funding for feature films like "FUEGO," which highlights Latino stories and cultural identity.
   - **Community Programs**: They offer educational programs and resources for aspiring filmmakers and artists, fostering skills in media production and storytelling.

3. **Tone of Voice**:
   - The tone of the website and communications is **friendly, inspiring, and inclusive**. The language is accessible and engaging, aiming to connect with a broad audience while highlighting the significance of cultural narratives. The use of personal stories and emotional appeals adds a heartfelt touch.

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   - **Founding Info**: Established in 1999, MACSD has been a cornerstone for media arts in San Diego, particularly for the Latino community.
   - **Scale**: The organization has a significant local impact, hosting events that attract thousands of attendees annually.
   - **Impact Metrics**: They have supported numerous films and filmmakers, contributing to the visibility of Latino stories in media.
   - **Volunteer Info**: Opportunities for volunteering are available, encouraging community involvement in events and programs.

6. **Writing Guidelines**:
   - **Style**: Use a conversational yet professional tone. Aim for clarity and emotional engagement, reflecting the organization’s mission to uplift and inspire.
   - **Content Focus**: Highlight stories of individuals and communities, emphasizing cultural identity and representation. Use personal anecdotes and testimonials where possible.
   - **Call to Action**: Encourage community participation, whether through donations, event attendance, or volunteer opportunities. Make the impact of contributions clear and relatable.

This context profile serves as a foundational guide for creating personalized and effective content for the Media Arts Center San Diego, ensuring alignment with their mission and values.

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