We are a group of teenage filmmakers in Palo Alto, CA. We are currently in the final stages of our debut film, Unmasked, through which we are hoping to encourage a stronger and louder conversation regarding Palo Alto high schools and su***des.
The film is scheduled to premiere on September 12 at the Children's Theater in Palo Alto.
Watch "A Walk to Remember": Julia Tachibana shares her story of finding community through shared grief. You can learn more about Out of the Darkness Walks from the American Foundation for Su***de Prevention.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVKwcGrdVzo&t=15s
Julia Tachibana shares her story of finding community through shared grief.
Hard to believe it's been a whole year since this...
Thanks to the Bryant Street Garage Fund for hosting us at its inaugural gala last night! First ever Bold Award and Grantee of the Year Award winners!
Catch an exclusive interview with the directors of Unmasked on ABC's Nightline at 9:30 eastern time.
From the start of producing Unmasked last summer, our team's number one goal was to spark honest conversation and progress for a better future in our community. As co-director Andrew Baer puts it, "this film was never about filmmaking or finding a cure-all solution for su***de prevention." Unmasked was just our way of entering the conversation and being a part of the community.
Looking back, we are all confident at DocX Films that our community, students, friends, and family members have helped us fulfill this goal in more ways than one. We are humbled by the support we have received and the knowledge that our work has helped generate more discussion.
While winning an award may seem significant, the fact that our film and messages of hope have been spread throughout the community are greater and more satisfying than any award we could have received. People in Palo Alto and beyond it's borders as well are having meaningful conversations and maintaining a mindset that we hope only gets brighter as we continue to deal with questions.
Thank you to everyone who helped inspire us to create this film. The fact that we received thousands of votes over the past month is a testament to how inspiring, supportive, and loving our community is. For this, we are truly grateful.
Voting for the final round ends at 10:59pm PST! http://studentfilmmakerawards.com/matchup/1538/
If Death Were Kind is the brainchild of Megan Fleming (Producer), Austin Blankenau (Director), and Dylan Adams (Cinematographer) for our thesis project at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. We all got in to making movies because we couldn’t picture ourselves doing anything else, mainly because we’d…
It is solely through the support from our community that Unmasked has made it to the final round of the Student Filmmaker Awards Tournament. The DocX team is both flattered and humbled by the kind words we have received from many viewers, and we hope that Unmasked continues to make positive change in initiating conversation regarding mental health in our community and around the world.
If you have time or interest in voting in the final round, please visit this link. Voting ends on Sunday January 24th at 10:59pm PST.
http://studentfilmmakerawards.com/matchup/1538/
You can visit our official website at www.docxproductions.com
If Death Were Kind is the brainchild of Megan Fleming (Producer), Austin Blankenau (Director), and Dylan Adams (Cinematographer) for our thesis project at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. We all got in to making movies because we couldn’t picture ourselves doing anything else, mainly because we’d…
Student Filmmaker Awards » My Brother’s Girlfriend vs Unmasked
My name is Nicholas Marchese and I am a student filmmaker from Montclair State University. Filmmaking allows me the ability to share my stories and view of a fictional world with audiences all over. In the future, I plan to create my own independent production company to produce narrative and docume…
It is because of the extraordinary support from our friends and community that Unmasked has made it to the semi-finals of the Student Filmmaker Awards. We believe that community discussion and cooperation have the power to change the narrative surrounding mental health issues in Palo Alto and beyond.
If you would like to watch or vote for Unmasked in the semi-final round, please visit this page. You can also visit www.docxproductions.com for more info about us or Unmasked.
http://studentfilmmakerawards.com/matchup/my-brothers-girlfriend-vs-unmasked/
My name is Nicholas Marchese and I am a student filmmaker from Montclair State University. Filmmaking allows me the ability to share my stories and view of a fictional world with audiences all over. In the future, I plan to create my own independent production company to produce narrative and docume…
The DocX team would like to extend a HUGE thank you to all of our supporters who carried our film through the second round of the Student Filmmaker Awards with a dominant victory. We are overwhelmed and inspired by the care and support we have received from the Palo Alto community and beyond.
Because of this, Unmasked is one of the 8 films continuing onto Round 3 of the bracket. Please feel free to watch and vote here: http://studentfilmmakerawards.com/matchup/unmasked-vs-the-caterpillar-trail/
Thank you all for your undying support!
Have you voted for Unmasked in Round 2 of the Student Filmmaker awards? Unmasked is currently trailing Inferno 103-118. Watch the film on the SFA site or at www.docxproductions.com. Thank you for your support!
http://studentfilmmakerawards.com/matchup/inferno-vs-unmasked/
My name is Alcee H. Walker, an African American male film director from West Palm Beach, FL with an MFA Degree in Social Documentary and MPS Degree in Directing. My goal with filmmaking is to inspire people from all over the world, especially young emerging filmmakers. I plan t o direct all of my fu…
Today marks the start of Round 2 of the Student Filmmaker Awards, as 'Unmasked' goes against 'Inferno'! Go here to view both films and vote for Unmasked!
Despite the competitive nature of the event, we made this film out of love for our friends and community and we hope that Unmasked will continue to open new pathways of discussion surrounding su***de prevention and mental health awareness.
http://studentfilmmakerawards.com/matchup/inferno-vs-unmasked/
My name is Alcee H. Walker, an African American male film director from West Palm Beach, FL with an MFA Degree in Social Documentary and MPS Degree in Directing. My goal with filmmaking is to inspire people from all over the world, especially young emerging filmmakers. I plan t o direct all of my fu…
Unmasked wins Round 1 against Heather 217-211 in the Student Filmmaker Awards! Although this is a competitive event, we made this film out of love for our friends and community, and it is for these people that we aspire to share our message of hope.
Thank you to all who voted, shared and supported. Make sure to vote for Unmasked in Round Two starting next week! If you have not yet watched Unmasked, check it out at www.docxproductions.com
Less than 20 minutes to vote for Unmasked in Round One! Unmasked trails Heather 186-178. Voting expires at 10:59 p.m.
45 minutes left! Unmasked trails Heather 150-149. Vote Unmasked!
UPDATE: Unmasked leads Heather 118-114 with one hour remaining in Round 1 of the Student Filmmaker Awards. Please vote for Unmasked at the following link!
http://studentfilmmakerawards.com/matchup/unmasked-vs-heather-the-story-of-an-identity/
I am a 17 year old student at Mayo College, Ajmer. I started filmmaking in the year 2014, my first project was an ad film which secured a special festival mention at Dada Saheb Phalke Awards 2015.This is my second project which i have been working since the last three months. I further plan to pursu…
Have you watched Unmasked yet? Today is your last day to vote for Unmasked in Round 1 of the Student Filmmaker Awards Tournament right here: http://studentfilmmakerawards.com/matchup/unmasked-vs-heather-the-story-of-an-identity/
I am a 17 year old student at Mayo College, Ajmer. I started filmmaking in the year 2014, my first project was an ad film which secured a special festival mention at Dada Saheb Phalke Awards 2015.This is my second project which i have been working since the last three months. I further plan to pursu…
Hey all, it is with my utmost pleasure to put Unmasked online for all to see. I hope this video has a positive effect on everyone. Please watch at your own discretion and have a happy holiday season!
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You can vote for UNMASKED in the Student Filmmaker Awards here: http://studentfilmmakerawards.com/bracket/4/
We at DocX Films made Unmasked because we were frustrated and saddened by the clusters of teen su***des in our town. This film is an honest effort to bring the topic of su***de out of darkness so that we can open new paths of conversation and work together to find solutions to this tragedy. We hope that people will be inspired and given a message of hope, because we truly believe that if our community all puts our minds together, we can find a solution. Please feel free to call or use any of the resources on our site. If you have questions or feedback, please contact us at [email protected].">[email protected].
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Thank you to all our supporters who helped us share our message! We are proud to win Best Short at BALA and could not have done it without the help of so many peers.
We made it to the Big Screen this afternoon. The DocX Films Team spent today at the Big Asian Los Angeles Film Festival and was showcased at 2 o'clock this afternoon. Many photos and laughs later, we are proud of our work that has brought us here.
Films that we got to see include Dam 999, The Nightengale, and Milkshake. Overall, a great experience!
On the big screen. Unreal feeling.
"Dam 999 was damn good" - Everyone
After a number of photos, we are currently watching Dam 999 on the third floor of the Theatre!
Putting our heads together for the Unmasked showing at Big Asian LA Film Festival! Follow our Insta @docxfilms for more updates 🎬
We have arrived at the Regal Cinemas Stadium in downtown!
Today, DocX Films Team members Andrew Baer, Christian Leong, Yui Sasajima, Josh Yuen, Lydia Sun, Tanner Kerrins and Leslie Garcia met up in Los Angeles and began preparing for tomorrow's festival.
Christian and his mother arrived on Thursday evening and has toured the UCLA film school and Occidental College over the past two days. Leslie also arrived on Thursday via plane and got the chance to meet up with her relatives in Sherman Oaks.
Tanner and Lydia are here with both of their parents. Lydia visited the Claremont colleges this afternoon, while Andrew, Josh, and Yui visited Biola University.
The team met up for dinner (see photo) and began exploring the city shortly afterward. The majority of us are staying at Hotel Figueroa, in the middle of downtown Los Angeles down the street from Staples Center. We are excited for our opportunity tomorrow to showcase our hard work and look forward to seeing the work of other filmmakers as well. We will keep you posted throughout the day tomorrow through live twitter updates and a number of facebook updates throughout the day. Thank you as always for the support!
If you want live updates and news from DocX Films at the Big Asian LA Film Festival, follow our Twitter at https://twitter.com/docx_films!
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This weekend, members of the DocX Films Team will travel to Los Angeles to witness Unmasked's involvement in the 2015 Big Asian Los Angeles Cinema Festival. Thank you for all of the support we have received in the making of this film.
Thank you to everyone who came out and supported our third showing of Unmasked tonight! We will keep you posted in the short run with the latest for our film and the DocX Team as a whole. Next stop: Los Angeles on Nov. 7!
Tonight's showing is underway!
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Unmasked takes on downtown PA tomorrow evening! 456 University Ave. is the place to be; please arrive at around 7:15 p.m. Excited to see you all then!
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