I've found that films produced for yourself have a unique place in your own creative world. They allow you to express YOUR story, the way YOU want to. Thus, they often become your favorite projects - regardless of commercial success. Below are samples of my latest and favorite films.

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A LINE IN THE SAND (In Production)
Every day, thousands of people cross over the border from Mexico to the USA illegally, most in search of a better life. In their efforts to cross the desert and mountainous regions between San Diego and Tucson, hundreds lose their lives every year. This has resulted in a heated international debate. Yet in amongst the debate and political posturing, the individuals are often overlooked.

A LINE IN THE SAND, a feature length documentary, examines the illegal immigration phenomenon from the viewpoint of five individuals who deal with immigration on a day to day basis: a BORDER PATROL AGENT, a DAY LABORER, an ANTI-IMMIGRATION ACTIVIST, a HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVIST, and a MEXICAN RESIDENT planning on coming to America.

PRODUCED/DIRECTED/SHOT: Jake Tapia
ASSISTANT/BOOM: Adam Curry
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ENTROPY
A short surf film that follows four surfers on a two-week trip to Costa Rica. The film focuses on the desire to search for 'happiness' everywhere else but at home. Produced for some close friends, ENTROPY was a great lesson in working on the run and with what you have. ENTROPY was shot over a two week period.

PRODUCED/DIRECTED/SHOT/EDITED: Jake Tapia
WRITTEN: Andros Hernandez, Jake Tapia
NARRATED: Andros Hernandez
STARRING: Andros Hernandez, Rick Hernandez, Bob McLean, Chris McLean
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I THINK I CAN
A short film profiling skateboarder and entrepreneur Ruben Najera. The film highlights the depth and meaning behind Ruben's quest to become a professional skateboarder. I THINK I CAN was shot over the course of one day.

PRODUCED: Jake Tapia, Mike Weeks
DIRECTED/EDITED: Jake Tapia
SHOT: Jake Tapia, Mike Weeks (B Cam)
STARRING: Ruben Najera
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