The Impact Campaign
Libertad is an intersectional film that touches on many issues relevant to trans, immigrant, Latine, and indigenous communities. We’re finishing the film now and seeking to connect with community leaders who are passionate about sharing Ale’s story, and creating resources to support other trans asylees and their families.
Once completed, we will work with our Community Advisory Board to develop educational materials and presentations to accompany film screenings. We will also partner with organizations combatting domestic violence, supporting sexual assault survivors, fostering supportive communities for trans immigrants, and/or expanding trans healthcare in Spanish-speaking communities to bring the film and impact campaign to communities who need it most.
Our Partners
In Reach is the world’s first open source platform matching LGBTQ+ people facing persecution or discrimination with safe, independently verified resources such as housing, immigration assistance, and healthcare providers.
Community Advisory Board
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Set Hernandez (They/them)
Set is a filmmaker and community organizer whose roots come from Bicol, Philippines. Since 2010, Set has been organizing around migrant justice issues from deportation defense to healthcare access. They went on to co-found the Undocumented Filmmakers Collective. Thier feature debut “unseen” (POV/PBS, 2024) received an Independent Spirit Award and was shortlisted for Best Feature at the IDA Documentary Awards. Set’s work has been supported by Firelight Media, Sundance Institute, NBCUniversal, Ford Foundation among others.
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André Pérez (He/They)
André is a Trans Latine filmmaker, historian, and organizer whose work centers collaborative storytelling for social change. They founded the Transgender Oral History Project in 2007, played a key role in the begining of the Trans Lifeline (2012-2014), and filmed the Chinga La Migra web series on tour with Mijente in 2019. They produced A RUN FOR MORE, which premiered at Frameline in 2022, and DESIRE LINES,which won the Special Grand Jury Award at Sundance 2024.
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Nico Opper
Nico directed and produced the Emmy® Award-nominated feature documentary Off and Running which was an Audience Favorite at Tribeca, won ten “Best Doc” festival awards (including Outfest) and aired on P.O.V. in 2010. They are currently finishing her second feature documentary, Búscame: Search for Me, which is supported by a Fulbright Fellowship, New York State Council on the Arts, Chicken & Egg Pictures and The Independent Television Service. Opper has produced films for The Discovery Channel and a documentary series for Here TV, and was selected for Filmmaker Magazine’s annual “25 New Faces of Independent Film”. They have taught filmmaking at San Francisco State University, Stanford, and Diablo Valley College. They mentored youth through Brooklyn Reel Works, Tribeca Film Fellows, and BAVC Media.
Want to Help? You can be:
A Social Media Ambassador
Spread the word about the project by following us on social media, sharing content, and raising awareness.
A Community Builder
Introduce us to organizations and individuals who might want to work with us.
A Community Advisor
Ever wanted to go behind the scenes? Help shape the film by advising on drafts, strategizing about how to make change, and fostering partnerships.
A Screening Host
Bring the film to your community by signing up to organize a screening and/or event after the premiere.
A Donor
Every dollar you give will help us bring this film to low-income communities.