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a turner prize by @carlparenthesisos

Earlier this year I had the privilege of directing as a lecturer for UCLA’s Theater Film & Television graduate program, and got to work with an incredible group of graduate designers and undergraduate cast and crew. A hearty congratulations to my graduating students - welcome to the field and I cannot wait to see what you do 🥳 To the rest of my students, I am insanely proud of what you created and so grateful to have gotten to watch you grow. (os) it has been such a pleasure to get to know your mind and artistic perspective, thank you for letting me play in your world.

A separate, special thanks to the amazing staff at UCLA’s theater department who are both dream makers and teachers. We couldn’t have done this without you ❤️

Scenic & Prop Design by Dorothy Tao
Lighting Design by Hope Kozielski
Sound Design by Isa Underdahl
Costume Design by Laila Simone
Projections by Carl(os) Roa & Gabe Bate
Dramaturgy by Qianqian Ren

Photo credit @makelayepez

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i won scrabble btw

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House Phones
Nightfall
Depresso
À la folie, pas du tout
Fishtank
The What
The Struggle

#weeklyrewind #shortfilm #filmmaking

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I can't believe it's finally my turn 🥲

UCLA has given me so much in friendships, opportunities, and memories, and I'm so grateful for everyone that made my time here special. 💙💛

To my BHarm seniors, thank you for the laughs, the music, and the community. I couldn't have made it through this year without you, and I'm so glad I have you all in my life 💙

📸: @makelayepez

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Our short film THE WHAT drops on Monday 6/15 on @filmshortage! If you like crime, comedy, and a little bit of heartbreak… this is the film for you.

Big ups to our cast and crew for some great work. Super proud of this film and what we were able to accomplish in quick night shoot.

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Whatever you need, is usually right in front of you. Like these two hands. Leave something better than you found it. Serve your community in the best way possible—to you!

‘Whatever You Need’ is now out streaming.
Produced by @noizynoiz
Featuring @taimytai
Photos @kboom

Follow @intentionscommunityfund @onuoraford
Look out for an upcoming sign up link to submit for the next screening/showcase. The next theme is music videos, music documentaries, experimental and more details soon.

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Just another Saturday at Calliope West

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We didn’t start with money.
We started with a feeling.

A feeling that too many stories in our community were going unseen, unheard, and unsupported. So we built something that could hold them — the Intentions Community Fund.

The first move wasn’t a gala. It was a screening.
The night wasn’t just about film — it was about proof.
Proof that we already have the talent, the voices, and the stories. We just need the infrastructure.

Event 1: Film Showcase |

Thank you Laemmle Theater
Thank you:
Chigozie Onyeaka @chigozie.onyeaka
Joy Cloyd @lookwithjoy
Amelia Duncombe @ameliaduncombe_
Rick Darge @rickdarge
Hilary Smith @thehilarysmith
Eno @enoeyes
David Rivera
Rynier Gaffney @ryniier
Aqeel Quinn @aquinn_
Taylor Hinds @taylorbhinds
Savannah Sivert @gotmyvanzon
Christopher Nataanii @nataanii_cegielski
Stephanie Photrides @phoutrides
Katia Badalian @kboom (📸)
Kelly Sanchez @soykellysanchez
Micah Bijon Vaultz @micahbijon_

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@makelayepez is my only reason to post these days

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Farewell… and stand fast.

Henry IV Pts 1 & 2
By William Shakespeare
Directed and Adapted by Graham C King

@pacificresidenttheatre

Photos by @makelayepez

Produced by ya boy himself

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’Tis the season for gifts and great parties! 🎁

This year, gift an experience everyone will be talking about—the 2026 Empty House Party. Mingle with your favorite designers, get a sneak peek of the Baldwin Oaks Estate before its transformation, and celebrate at one of Pasadena’s most sought-after events.

Tickets are on sale now—grab yours via the link in our bio! 🥂🎉

Legacy Sponsor: @dunnedwards
Photo: @makelayepez

#2026PasadenaShowcaseHouse #PasadenaEvents #InteriorDesign

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Makela Yepez booked two ultra secret, ultra high end feature films in one week!

🔥 Feature film opposite Eli Brown who plays an iconic American musician in the 1960s.

🔥 Latest film from the creator of a five time Emmy winning series, led by two universally beloved SAG Award winning actors.

We’re sorry we can’t say more, we are sworn to secrecy 🤫 Big things are coming for our extraordinary client!

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