What is Soleil
Soleil is the embodiment of my creative spirit, commitment to excellence, and approach to teamwork. It represents my unique approach to storytelling and sets the tone for the projects and people I work with. Through Soleil, I aim to foster a positive and dynamic environment that encourages creativity, innovation, and a shared commitment to achieving our goals.
Community Building
DePaul Film Fatales
A group supporting femme, LGBTQ+, & BIPOC filmmakers at DePaul University.
I led and built this organization up from the pandemic to become more invested in its students and a part of the Chicago film scene.
Talking with Ella Lubienski
Ella Lubienski is a DePaul Alum who came in to talk about her experience as a Director of Photography in the industry.
Lighting for Darker Skin Tones Workshop
Cinematographer and gaffer, Estrella Vasquez, gave us her insight on Lighting subjects with darker skin tones.
Screening + Q&A with Linh Tran
Linh Tran is a DePaul Alum, past DFF President, and an award-winning filmmaker who came in to talk about her short "Dinner"/"cơm tối".
Screening "Body Parts" at Facets
Film Fatales partnered with Facets to screen the documentary, Body Parts (2022), and did a Q&A with its director and producer. Body Parts is a film "depicting the evolution of desire and sex on screen from a female perspective".