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Isabel Castro

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Biography

Isabel Castro is a four time Emmy-nominated, Mexican-American filmmaker. She was named one of Filmmaker Magazine’s “25 New Faces of Independent Film” and DOC NYC’s “40 Under 40.” She has fellowships with Concordia Studio, Firelight Media, NBC News Studios Original Voices, and Chicken & Egg Pictures. Mija is her first feature film.

Known For

Selena y Los Dinos: A Family's Legacy
8.9

Never-before-seen footage and intimate interviews celebrate the life and legacy of iconic Mexican American singer Selena Quintanilla and her family band.

Selena y Los Dinos: A Family's Legacy

2025
I Am Vanessa Guillen
7.5

Vanessa Guillen was 20 years old when she was found murdered at a US Army base. Rather than submit to silence, her family fought for justice and change.

I Am Vanessa Guillen

2022
I Owe You a Letter About Brazil
8.0

César Benjamin was arrested in August 1971 during student protests against the Brazilian military dictatorship. Although he was a juvenile, he was tried as an adult and sentenced to 13 years in prison. Thanks to the ardent campaigning of his mother Iramaya, working closely together with the Swedish branch of Amnesty International, he was released five years later.

I Owe You a Letter About Brazil

2019
Real Talk
N/A

A woman goes on a daytime show to confront a famous music producer of sexual harassment, only to find him armed with the “perfect apology.”

Real Talk

2020
Mija
5.7

Doris Muñoz is a young, ambitious music manager whose undocumented family depends on her ability to launch pop stars. When she loses her biggest client, Doris hustles to discover new talent and finds Jacks, another daughter of immigrants for whom "making it" isn't just a dream: it's a necessity.

Mija

2022
Darlin
N/A

DARLIN follows a Honduran family in the months after their separation under the zero tolerance policy.

Darlin

2019
USA V SCOTT
N/A

When an Arizona resident is charged with three felony counts and faces a 20-year prison sentence for helping migrants, his community grapples with moral questions posed by his arrest.

USA V SCOTT

2020
Crossing Over
1.0

Three transgender Mexican immigrants navigate different stages of political asylum in Los Angeles - all striving to establish stability and support systems in a foreign city.

Crossing Over

2014