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Ben Lopez @benvientofuego.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Yesterday, (before the BenitoBowl 🇵🇷), I attended the #AAFCA Awards and floated away back home with my soul recalibrated. Thank you, AAFCA. Congrats to all the honorees and winners. I am carrying the light from that room (and the Bad Bunny Half Time performance) into the weeks ahead. ✨ #AAFCAAwards

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Ben Lopez @benvientofuego.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

This Father’s Day weekend, I honor my father with one of my favorite images of him—a quiet but powerful moment at an #immigrantrights march. He had just come from work, still in his uniform, holding a sign that read: “Estoy aquí por mis compañeros de trabajo”— “I’m here for my coworkers.”

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Ben Lopez @benvientofuego.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Four days. Two cities. So many conversations I’ll carry forward. From the soundstages of Churubusco Studios to the community-driven innovation, this trip wasn’t just about seeing spaces—it was about seeing systems. And the people quietly (and not-so-quietly) building the future of storytelling.

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Ben Lopez @benvientofuego.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Thankful for being hosted by Amb. Carlos González Gutiérrez, Consul Gen. of Mexico in LA, & Estuardo V. Rodríguez, Pres. of the Friends of the National Museum of the American Latino. It was Hollywood & Mexican film industry leaders, celebrating the collaboration and shared future of our industries.

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Ben Lopez @benvientofuego.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

¡Felicidades Zoe Saldaña! Thank you for mentioning your community. Big #oscars win! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 🔥#AcademyAward winner! Dominicanos represent 🙌🏽 #latinos @theacademyusa.bsky.social awards #zoesaldana

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Ben Lopez @benvientofuego.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

I truly enjoyed FREAKY TALES when it played at Sundance. I’ve been waiting for this film to come out. I appreciate the effort #MACRO makes in curating filmmakers with an original perspective. Keep up the amazing work. #FreakyTalesFilm #StayMacro #TooShort #Oakland #PedroPascal

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Ben Lopez @benvientofuego.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

Some films leave you changed. After our Santa Barbara International Film Festival, #SBIFF premiere, the conversations around Paddle Out have been nothing short of incredible. The film is just beginning its journey, but one thing is clear: Melissa’s story has already made an impact.

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Ben Lopez @benvientofuego.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

This is it. 🙌🏽 The moment we’ve been waiting for. After years of dedication, storytelling, and a promise to honor Melissa’s journey, Paddle Out premieres today at #SBIFF. 🌊 If you’re here in Santa Barbara, CA, come join us:  🎟️ SBIFF Riviera Theater @ 12PM #PaddleOutFilm #SBIFF #FindYourWave

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Ben Lopez @benvientofuego.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Some stories choose you. Paddle Out isn’t just about surfing. It’s about resilience, breath, and the ocean’s ability to heal. 🌊 Melissa’s story isn’t just inspiring—it’s necessary. Join us this week at #SBIFF for the world premiere. Feb 13 @ 12PM. #PaddleOutFilm #FindYourWave

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Ben Lopez @benvientofuego.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

We’re premiering Paddle Out Documentary Film @ the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, #SBIFF, and I can’t wait to share this experience with our team and with the world. See #PaddleOut on Feb 13 at 12PM at the SBIFF Film Center. #FindYourWave #Film #documentary #Surfing #FilmFestival

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Ben Lopez @benvientofuego.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Here are resources offered to the industry folks by the #EntertainmentCommunityFund If you’ve lost your home or faced evacuation during the recent #California fires, financial assistance is available to cover rent, medical bills, and daily essentials. 🔗 Apply: entertainmentcommunity.org/CAFires

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Southern California Wildfires: How to Get Help and Give Help

The Entertainment Community Fund is here to help those in the entertainment industry affected by the Southern California Wildfires.

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Ben Lopez @benvientofuego.bsky.social · 10/02/2024

I have reflected on an enriching Sundance Institute’s #filmfestival experience representing L21 Media / L21 Consulting, where the heartbeat of storytelling pulses with significance.

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