Filipino-American filmmaker Eden Sabolboro, an alumna of Mass Communication at UP Cebu (Class of 2007), has made waves in the U.S. film industry with her Emmy Award-winning documentary “Senghor Reid: Make Way for Tomorrow.”
The film, which earned the Michigan chapter of the Emmy Awards’ top spot in the Cultural Documentary category, delves into the life and work of Detroit-based artist Senghor Reid. Through his multidisciplinary art, Reid addresses issues like environmental justice and the African-American experience, making the film a powerful exploration of contemporary challenges.
Sabolboro, who migrated to the U.S. in 2014, co-directed and produced the documentary under Reel Clever Films, a production company she co-founded. In her reflection on the project, Sabolboro expressed hope that it will inspire audiences to see the interconnectedness of our environment, communities, and histories, highlighting the possibility of growth and progress despite uncertainties.
“I co-founded Reel Clever Films LLC back in 2017 because as a new immigrant, all the doors I knocked on were firmly closed on me. Dozens of applications and outreach emails went unanswered, so I chose to go out and bet on myself. Less than ten years later, myself and the humble startup that could is a Webby-nominated, two-time Emmy-Award winning production team that only continues to grow and evolve. We did that by staying true to our mission since day one: to empower underrepresented voices and narratives such as ourselves, both in front of and behind the camera,” Eden wrote in her recently published post on LinkedIn.
The Filipina-American filmmaker is currently working on a full-length documentary exploring the influence of Filipino-American musicians, further contributing to her mission of telling stories that resonate with her heritage.
Article source: Clint Holton Potestas, EsquireMag.ph