Moving Forward
U.S. Short Film, 15 minutes, RGV Premiere
Synopsis: Following the funeral of her husband, Liz tries to push through the grief by filling her time with work. As Liz sits across from her therapist, a simple question brings about a realization of the situation that led to this point.
Roy Vela
Bio:
Roy Vela was born and raised in McAllen, TX. Growing up he experienced adversity within his neighborhood, escaping through creating films with friends. Roy chose to focus on the positives in his life, creating stories about strength and overcoming obstacles. When he finished his Bachelor's degree, he moved to Austin and began Film School. He obtained a job at Samsung and worked on several film projects. His plans were put on pause due to Covid. As soon as it was safe, he got back onto sets and finished his film. Roy has since moved to Alaska where his wife is stationed with the Air Force. Roy is currently attending Film School at the University of Alaska Fairbanks.