Seniors Sophie Haines and Nahomi Itzel Solorzano Centeno are ending their four years at Piedmont with a treat for the community. Sophie Haines will be premiering her documentary “Concealed” while Nahomi Itzel Solorzano Centeno will be premiering her film “Llamando Al Ayer.”
“Concealed” looks to discuss the beauty industry and to answer the question “What’s really in your makeup?” This is not Haines’ first documentary, as she helped create and direct one based on the topic of men’s violence. However, the experienced filmmaker has directed her sights on the beauty industry this time around. Specifically, her film is focused on toxicity in beauty products, its lack of regulation, and the impact of following beauty standards as a female in society.
With an Instagram account full of important tips and information, Haines is very dedicated to her message and art. Haines finds inspiration in everything, as the senior took the photos for the promotional images in her own apartment.
“I took the picture for the Concealed poster on a random afternoon in my room by pushing all the furniture to one side of my room and taking self-timed pictures,” she posted, “sometimes for creativity, you gotta get innovative.” Follow Haines at Concealed.Documentary on Instagram for behind-the-scenes footage and information on the beauty world.
While Haines has a documentary, Nahomi Itzel Solorzano Centeno explores her creativity in a short film. “Llamando Al Ayer,” or “Calling to Yesterday
” is a short film about an immigrant’s struggles while finding her purpose in life.
“My main topic is the American Dream,” Solorzano said in an interview, “This film focuses on how immigrants come to the US for their American Dream, however once they come to the country, they get stuck in the rat race.” This is a deeply personal film for the Mexican filmmaker, as she herself is an immigrant.
“I hope that my film gives a different perspective on immigration and the American dream. As this film will be in Spanish, it will be interesting to see how the audience will take the message.” The double major admitted, “I’m not trying to change people’s minds, I just want people to have an open mind. I am excited to see the reactions for the film.” Follow along at itzel_productions on Instagram to keep up with Nahomi and her film.
