Here We Are Now is a short documentary piece that delves into the artistic journeys of six Latinx creatives living in Naarm/Melbourne, Australia.

Captured and created by Vanessa Valenzuela in collaboration with Yo Soy Collective, the film explores personal stories of creativity and magic and the strength to follow one’s dreams and passions, as told by Asiel Adán Sánchez, Daniel J Márquez, Karena Bravo, Natalie Estay Valenzuela, Oscar Jimenez and Kathleen Gonzalez. Exploring the past and reflecting on the present, Here We are Now initiates an intimate conversation about our individual voices but a shared sense of a community. The film invites the viewer to embrace each artist’s unique talents, honesty and resilience as they open up about and offer a glimpse into their lives. A unique perspective of the stories from the Latinx diaspora told by the artists themselves.