Keywords
Documentary. Documentary Filmmaking. Film Production. Micro-Budget Film. Feature Film. Latinos.
Abstract
La Buena Cosecha is a feature-length documentary that explores the remarkable contributions of Latino business owners in Orlando and the United States. The film delves into the journeys of two families of entrepreneurs from Colombia and Puerto Rico, as they navigate the competitive U.S. food market. Faced with numerous obstacles, they must persevere to fulfill their dreams, honor their Latino heritage, secure a legacy for their children, and make lasting contributions to the U.S. economy. La Buena Cosecha not only celebrates their positive impact but also challenges stereotypes about the Latino community, underscoring their incredible potential to shape the nation for the better.
Directed by Melanie Cedeño-Lopez, La Buena Cosecha, has been produced as part of the requirements for earning a Master of Fine Arts in Feature Film Production from the University of Central Florida.
Completion Date
2024
Semester
Summer
Committee Chair
Kalin, Betsy
Degree
Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.)
College
College of Sciences
Department
Nicholson School of Communication and Media
Degree Program
Feature Film Production
Format
application/pdf
Identifier
DP0028507
URL
https://purls.library.ucf.edu/go/DP0028507
Language
English
Release Date
8-15-2029
Length of Campus-only Access
5 years
Access Status
Masters Thesis (Campus-only Access)
Campus Location
Orlando (Main) Campus
STARS Citation
Cedeno-Lopez, Melanie, "The Art And Business Of Documentary Filmmaking: Insights From “La Buena Cosecha” And Its Role In Highlighting Latino Contributions To The United States" (2024). Graduate Thesis and Dissertation 2023-2024. 302.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/etd2023/302
Accessibility Status
Meets minimum standards for ETDs/HUTs
Restricted to the UCF community until 8-15-2029; it will then be open access.
Accessibility Statement
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