Check made out to Media Arts Center San Diego
Address to send check: 1100 Market Street, Suite 326, San Diego, CA 92101

<p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="line-height:1.38;text-align: center;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt;" id="isPasted" style="line-height: 1.38; text-align: center; margin: 12pt 0px; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span fr-original-style="font-size:12pt;font-family:'Courier New',monospace;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" style='font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Courier New", monospace; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;'>Written &amp; Directed by Esteban Quintanar.&nbsp;<span fr-original-style="font-size:12pt;font-family:'Courier New',monospace;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" style='font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Courier New", monospace; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;'> <span fr-original-style="font-size:12pt;font-family:'Courier New',monospace;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" style='font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Courier New", monospace; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;'>Produced by Twice Removed Productions&nbsp;<h1 dir="ltr" fr-original-style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:20pt;margin-bottom:6pt;" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 20pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"><span fr-original-style="font-size:20pt;font-family:'Courier New',monospace;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" style='font-size: 20pt; font-family: "Courier New", monospace; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;'>Logline:&nbsp;</h1><span fr-original-style="font-size:15pt;font-family:'Courier New',monospace;color:#666666;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" style='font-size: 15pt; font-family: "Courier New", monospace; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;'>&ldquo;<span fr-original-style="font-size:15pt;font-family:'Courier New',monospace;color:#666666;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" style='font-size: 15pt; font-family: "Courier New", monospace; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;'>Like songs get stuck in our heads, so do people.&rdquo;<span fr-original-style="font-size:12pt;font-family:'Courier New',monospace;color:#666666;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" style='font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Courier New", monospace; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;'> <span fr-original-style="font-size:12pt;font-family:'Courier New',monospace;color:#666666;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" style='font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Courier New", monospace; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;'>After finding an old matchbook, a heartbroken musician wanders into a familiar diner, trying to piece together the memory of a lost love one song at a time.<h1 dir="ltr" fr-original-style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:20pt;margin-bottom:6pt;" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 20pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"><span fr-original-style="font-size:20pt;font-family:'Courier New',monospace;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" style='font-size: 20pt; font-family: "Courier New", monospace; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;'>Synopsis:&nbsp;</h1><span fr-original-style="font-size:12pt;font-family:'Courier New',monospace;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" style='font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Courier New", monospace; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;'>Power of the 5th<span fr-original-style="font-size:12pt;font-family:'Courier New',monospace;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" style='font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Courier New", monospace; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;'>&nbsp;follows&nbsp;<span fr-original-style="font-size:12pt;font-family:'Courier New',monospace;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" style='font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Courier New", monospace; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;'>Luis<span fr-original-style="font-size:12pt;font-family:'Courier New',monospace;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" style='font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Courier New", monospace; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;'>, a local trumpeter haunted by the lingering presence of his ex,&nbsp;<span fr-original-style="font-size:12pt;font-family:'Courier New',monospace;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" style='font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Courier New", monospace; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;'>Alma<span fr-original-style="font-size:12pt;font-family:'Courier New',monospace;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" style='font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Courier New", monospace; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;'>. When he discovers a matchbook with a note from her, he gravitates back to the diner where time feels frozen &mdash;where songs, memories, and emotions blur the present. As music triggers fragments of their past, Luis realizes that nostalgia, though comforting, may be the very thing keeping him from healing.&nbsp; <span fr-original-style="font-size:12pt;font-family:'Courier New',monospace;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" style='font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Courier New", monospace; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;'>COMPLETE OVERVIEW OF PROJECT -&nbsp;<a data-fr-linked="true" fr-original-style="" href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/15zY0R04xdHfC53iGApMxP41BxVOvH0DAT6kMr79IPZQ/edit?usp=sharing" id="isPasted" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">https://docs.google.com/document/d/15zY0R04xdHfC53iGApMxP41BxVOvH0DAT6kMr79IPZQ/edit?usp=sharing</a>QUESTIONS:&nbsp;Esteban QuintanarUnit Production Manager, Twice Removed Production(619) 735-8948 &nbsp;| &nbsp;<a data-fr-linked="true" fr-original-style="" href="mailto:equintanar2022@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">equintanar2022@gmail.com</a>

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, 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. In addition to your donation, sharing this campaign with friends, family, and film enthusiasts helps more than you know. We&rsquo;d especially appreciate your support on social media:Follow us on INSTAGRAM @twiceremovedprod, tag us, use #POTF2025, and keep up with all updates on our website. Sincerely,&nbsp; Esteban QuintanarUnit Production Manager, Twice Removed Production(619) 735-8948 &nbsp;| &nbsp;equintanar2022@gmail.com Carmi Casas, Media Arts CEnter San Diego operations@mediaartscenter.org 1619-230-1938

Hello First name,
 
 Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for registering to fundraise for our cause. Your efforts will make a significant impact, and we are excited to have you as part of our fundraising team. 👏
 
 💡 Here are some tips for sharing your campaign:
 <ol>
 <li>Personalize Your Story: Share why this cause is important to you. Personal stories resonate more with potential donors.</li>
 <li>Use Social Media: Post about your campaign on Facebook, Instagram, X, and LinkedIn. Include the campaign link and a compelling image or video.</li>
 <li>Email Your Network: Send a personal email to friends, family, and colleagues explaining why you are fundraising and how they can help.</li>
 <li>Regular Updates: Keep your supporters informed with updates on your progress and any milestones you reach. This keeps them engaged and more likely to share your campaign.</li>
 </ol>
 Carmi Casas operations@mediaartscenter.org 18582209017

Written &amp; Directed by Esteban Quintanar.  Produced by Twice Removed Productions Logline: “Like songs get stuck in our heads, so do people.” After finding an old matchbook, a heartbroken musician wanders into a familiar diner, trying to piece together the memory of a lost love one song at a time.Synopsis: Power of the 5th follows Luis, a local trumpeter haunted by the lingering presence of his ex, Alma. When he discovers a matchbook with a note from her, he gravitates back to the diner where time feels frozen —where songs, memories, and emotions blur the present. As music triggers fragments of their past, Luis realizes that nostalgia, though comforting, may be the very thing keeping him from healing.  COMPLETE OVERVIEW OF PROJECT - <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/15zY0R04xdHfC53iGApMxP41BxVOvH0DAT6kMr79IPZQ/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">https://docs.google.com/document/d/15zY0R04xdHfC53iGApMxP41BxVOvH0DAT6kMr79IPZQ/edit?usp=sharing</a>QUESTIONS: Esteban QuintanarUnit Production Manager, Twice Removed Production(619) 735-8948  |  <a href="mailto:equintanar2022@gmail.com" target="_blank">equintanar2022@gmail.com</a>

Power of the 5th: A New Film by Esteban Quintanar

IsFundraiserFormEditDisabled

IsPaymentByPadAllowed

Media Arts Center San Diego

### 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.

4. **Emoji Usage**:
   - The website and email communications do not prominently feature emojis. The language is straightforward and professional, focusing on clarity and emotional resonance rather than informal elements like emojis.

5. **Key Facts**:
   - **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.

Would you like to attend premiere when this film is completed?

Would you like to volunteer and help with production and/or other aspects of this film?

Media Arts Center San Diego

Power of the 5th: A New Film by Esteban Quintanar

form.chooseAmount:

$

donationGenerateReceipt