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Breaking The Cycle

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“Grillo” is a compelling student short documentary that delves into the complex relationship between recidivism and mental health.

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🚨 Trailer Alert! 🚨

Excited to share the official trailer for @grillodoc – a documentary about resilience, redemption, and finding freedom against all odds. Follow David “Grillo” on his journey from a life behind bars to a life with purpose and hope, with the support of @homeboyindustries and a community that believes in second chances.

🎬 Watch, share, and join us as we shine a light on the power of transformation and the human spirit.

#GrilloDoc #HomeboyIndustries #breakthecycle #uscgould #feedthestreets by @grillodoc

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@borregospringsfilmfestival is hands down Best fest in the West, guaranteed. Every night there was a filmmaker event, the first night free appetizers including onion rings and mozzarella bites at the bar and a celebratory, marketing-meets-networking vibe that made it easy to connect and feel supported. There were several professional photographers on staff constantly capturing moments, and the local community was incredibly welcoming and easy to get along with. The whole experience felt warm, organized, and genuinely centered around filmmakers. We were honored to end up winning Best Overall Film and the Golden Cookie Award (which I proudly ate when I got home). taken in Borrego Springs, California by @grillodoc

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Reel from Borrego Springs Film Festival by @grillodoc

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Honored to have @dimathaman and @davidcardenas275 answering questions after the screening of @grillodoc at the @borregospringsfilminstitute Performing Arts Center during the 13th Annual @borregospringsfilmfestival. We were told by some of the staff that our film was “the one to watch,” and the full round of applause from the audience made it unforgettable. Grateful for the love, the conversation, and this beautiful desert community. 🎬🌵👏 taken in Borrego Springs, California by @grillodoc

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Honored to be at the 2nd Annual @sanquentinff —sharing space with incredible people like @judgesonghai, @jennydeandradee, other filmmakers and both formerly and currently incarcerated storytellers. From the red carpet to the prison phone calls that followed, this is what it’s all about: connection, awareness, and hope for the system-impacted community. 🍂 Northern California in the fall never looked or felt more meaningful.

#SanQuentinFilmFestival #GrilloDoc #SystemImpacted #RehabilitationThroughArt #HopeBehindWalls #FilmmakersForChange taken in San Quentin State Prison by @grillodoc

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🎬 Heading up to the @sanquentinff where @grillodoc is an official selection 🕊️
Bumping @xpthemarxman on the 6 hour drive from LA, recharging in Kettleman City ⚡️ and wrapping the night with a perfect SF marina pizza at @littleoriginaljoes 🍕🌉
Tomorrow — inside the CDCR prison for something powerful.

#SanQuintinFilmFestival #GrilloFilm #OnTheRoad #DocumentaryJourney #XPTheMarxman #FilmmakerLife #RecoveryThroughArt taken in Kettleman City, California by @grillodoc

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🎥 Part 1 of our Q&A at @filminvasionla film festival is here! Fresh off @dimathaman winning the Filmmaker Award for Best Director – Documentary Short, this first segment sets the stage — diving into the inspiration behind the film and how it all came to life. Insightful, honest, and just the beginning. 🏆🎤

#GrilloDoc #FilmInvasionLA #QandA #DocumentaryFilm #BestDirector #BehindTheScenes #ShortDoc #FilmmakerLife #GrilloFilm by @grillodoc

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🎬 Part 2 of our Q&A at @filminvasionla film festival is live! 🏆 Grillo took home the Grand Jury Award for Best Short Documentary, and this segment dives deep into the story behind the film—the process, the purpose, and the heart of it all. 🎤✨

#GrilloDoc #FilmInvasionLA #QandA #DocumentaryFilm #GrandJuryAward #BehindTheScenes #ShortDoc #FilmmakerLife #grillodoc by @grillodoc

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🎥 Excited to announce that Grillo is an official selection of the Sherman Oaks Film Festival (aka Film Invasion LA) and will be screening next month as part of the Authenticity Spotlight program!

📍 Screening + Panel
🗓️ June 22, 3:00 PM
🎞️ LOOK Dine-In Cinemas
128 Artsakh Ave, Glendale, CA
🎟️ Tix: $15 — use code 25Grillo for $5 off
🎫 Link in bio or:

🥂 Don’t miss the Opening Night Gala on June 19 at Solar Studios — use code fi-la2025guest for 50% off tickets. Each attendee gets two drink tickets 👀

🎉 Closing Night Mixer is FREE — June 22 at 8PM at the theater bar. Come celebrate with us!

Big thanks to @filminvasionla for the love — and for making space for stories like ours. 💥
#GrilloFilm #FilmInvasionLA #ShermanOaksFilmFestival #AuthenticitySpotlight #DocumentaryFilm #IndieFilm #FestivalSeason2025 by @grillodoc

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Still glowing from an unforgettable weekend at the 19th annual @poppyjasperiff, where Grillo won Best Short Documentary in the México TÚ Drama category! 🇲🇽🎥

From red carpets at every event to industry panels with seasoned filmmakers, the hospitality was next-level. We were treated to beautiful historic theaters, screenings in vintage barns, and unforgettable meals at local spots like @eljardinrestaurante_ec. Got to meet the legendary @ed_begley_jr, and cheer on our friend @mrpatrickfabian from his new @thewaywespeakfilm as he received the Icon Award.

Highlights? Playing open mic on a vintage WWII-era @gibsonguitar (@willienelsonofficial owns one of only three left!), sipping espresso at @vertigocoffeeroasters —named after Hitchcock’s Vertigo, filmed at the mission right up the road—and connecting with passionate students from @gavilan_college who came out to see Grillo.

The México TÚ Drama panel was a full-circle moment—sharing space with giants like @luisvaldezdoc was deeply humbling.

Huge thanks to @mattiepjiff152 and the PJIFF team for celebrating stories that matter. This one’s for the community. ❤️ #GrilloDoc #PoppyJasperFilmFestival taken in Gilroy, California by @grillodoc

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Honored to screen Grillo at the Beyond Hollywood Film Festival this weekend. Kicked things off with an inspiring opening night panel and keynote by @marcusneljamalhamm, and wrapped with the awards ceremony where Grillo was nominated for Best Short Documentary. Grateful to be part of a festival that uplifts bold storytelling and community-driven work. taken in The Los Angeles Film School by @grillodoc

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Had to Repost as I forgot collab the documentary !

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Founder @hailee.araya Volunteers at @feedthestreets_la and runs into david who's powerful journey through the realities of recidivism, redemption and mental health can be seen in the short documentary @grillodoc ! Highly recommend you watch it. Catch a viewing of the documentary In May (check their page for deets)
Honor to finally meet you, David🙏

Partaking in @feedthestreets_la is an amazing opportunity to be of service but also source of information on how to continue to better @sharingvenice by observing how other programs operate! Thanks for all you do for others @feedthestreets_la 🙏💕

#outreach #losangeles #feedthestreets #homelessoutreach #givingback taken in Skid Row, Los Angeles by @grillodoc

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