The OYE Latinx Youth Conference

Check out the OYE LATINX YOUTH CONFERENCE held at Cañada College in Redwood City, California. This year's OYE theme is, “Together We Rise/ Juntos Avanzamos.”

The Firehouse Cinco De Mayo Painting Party

The 2727 FIREHOUSE ART STUDIOS in Berkeley present the inaugural Cinco De Mayo Painting Party. Hosted by Mandon Durazo and Collin Hurley.

The Altadena Fires Benefit Concert

The ALTADENA BENEFIT CONCERT brought the generous Bay Area community together to support individuals, families, and communities that are recovering from the devastating Eaton fires that occurred on January 2025.

John Toki Public Art Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Berkeley's Gilman District Coordinating Committee is pleased to announce the ribbon cutting of a new public art piece donated by Bay Area sculptor, JOHN TOKI.

San Mateo County Summer Public Service Career Fair

A highlight of the COUNTY OF SAN MATEO Summer Public Service Career Fair.

The Firehouse Art Collective 20th Anniversary Celebration

THE FIREHOUSE ART COLLECTIVE 20th Anniversary Celebration Featuring Art Director Tom Franco.

The BAD GIRLS Retreat by Anumeha Gupta

Join ANUMEHA "ANU" GUPTA as she takes a group of "Bad Girls" towards spiritual enlightenment at the beautiful Mount Madonna Retreat.

Behind the Scenes of INFECTIOUS THEATRE (2024)

A Behind the Scenes highlight of BRAVEMAKER ACADEMY'S short film, INFECTIOUS THEATRE (2024).

The Last Haven: Episode 1 Hawes Elementary's Last Day

HAWES ELEMENTARY, a school that was open for 62 years and whose student body was comprised of over 92% Latino students, was well on its way to becoming one of the top scoring schools in the Redwood City district when it closed its doors in May 2019 due to "lack of enrollment."

The Mennonite Central Committee Pathways to Wholeness

THE WEST COAST MENNONITE CENTRAL COMMITTEE does global relief, development, and peace work in over 57 countries from their headquarters in Reedley, California.

The Only Language She Knows

On May 9th, CAAMFest 2026 presented this rarely-seen gem in a special screening at San Francisco’s Main Public Library to honor Genny Lim, the city’s first Chinese American Poet Laureate. It is an intimate portrait of Genny, her family and San Francisco Chinatown in the 80s.Remastering Supervisor

JJ Islas, San Francisco Poet Laureate Genny Lim
and Steven Okazaki at
CAAMFest 2026

World War II: From the Frontlines

Through vividly enhanced archival footage and voices from all sides of the conflict, this NETFLIX ORIGINAL DOCUSERIES brings WWII to life like never before.

El jJ

I'm a documentary filmmaker and content producer dedicated to preserving and sharing stories about people, communities, culture, and the moments that define them. Over the years, I've collaborated with filmmakers, nonprofits, educational institutions, public agencies, and local organizations to create films and content that inform, connect, and inspire.My approach to storytelling was shaped in part through my mentorship and work alongside Academy Award-winning filmmaker Steven Okazaki, whose commitment to thoughtful, human-centered documentary filmmaking reinforced the importance of listening deeply and approaching every story with care and respect.At the heart of everything I do is a simple belief: stories have the power to preserve history, strengthen communities, and help us better understand one another.The best projects start with a conversation. Feel free to reach out and tell me what you're working on 🤙-JJ Islas