March 4, 2026
Beyond Perseverance
By David Torres, Johnathan Aguila, Nader Baptiste & Paul Consuelo-Valencia
Beyond Perseverance is a short documentary diving into showcasing the resilience in women from various backgrounds.
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About the filmmakers
David Torres Jr., a freelance multimedia content creator that has experience working with small businesses and many years of experience editing and organizing footage creatively. I have 3 years of experience crafting media, 2 during my high school days and 1 year on my own.
Johnathan Aguila is a proud graduate of Cesar Chavez High School, where he participated in "Rogue Titan Studios", the school's multimedia program. He worked on numerous projects in varying roles, such as a screenwriter, camera operator, editor, and actor. His time in the school made him realize how much he loves the media making process and hope further hone his skills now that he's currently attending San Joaquin Delta College.
Nader Baptiste is a senior student who's learning editing and programming.
Paul is a mechanical Engineering student at UOP, Co-founder of Eclipse Robotics and SkillsUSA Gold Medalist. He helped develop "Little Big Emotions", an app for preschoolers to express feelings. He is passionate about 3D printing, app development, filmmaking, interviewing, and inspiring others through teamwork and storytelling.
