Love is exhilarating, heartbreak is demoralizing, but the soul can only take so much of either before it breaks.
Bodega Plus
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Organization: Bodega Plus
Biography
Bodega Plus is a Boston-based film production collective. Their short films have surpassed 35,000 organic views on YouTube, including So(u)lstice, a coming-of-age drama selected for the Roxbury International Film Festival & winner for “Best Drama” at Dare To Imag9ne Festival. They are made up of 4 creatives. Daymian Mejia, filmmaker and colorist with experience ranging from indie productions to Super Bowl commercials. Sam García, producer and creative strategist for artists in film, visual arts, and physical media with experience with brands such as New Balance and Concepts. Fanelson Monexant, screenwriter and poet who authored the poetry book “Gray Jellyfish” and is a former Da Poetry Lounge Slam Champion. Cesar Lazare Jr filmmaker and editor whose experience spans from work with Adidas, MAC, Shure, as well as several independent films.
Films
So(u)lstice (2026)
Role: Director
A driven young man falls in with the wrong crowd, while a free-spirited young woman struggles with expectations until a fateful encounter forces them both to confront the choices shaping their lives.
Vice (2024)
Role: Director
Reeling from the loss of his older brother via overdose, a man navigates life surrounded by vice, as he looks for an escape from the traumatic experience.
