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Marc Vega

Born January 7, 2002 · Leon, Guanajuato, Mexico (age 24)

José Diego Palacios Monjaraz is a digital journalist and filmmaker from León, Guanajuato, Mexico. Since 2023, he has worked at POPLab, in the Laboratory of Journalism and Public Opinion, where he develops investigative projects and audiovisual narratives. His journey in filmmaking began in 2017, when at the age of 15 he joined the film workshop at La Salle high school, taught by screenwriter Luis…

Known For

Guanajuato: Dissent and DiversityGuanajuato: Dissent and Diversity · 2024
Guanajuato: Dissent and Diversity
2024
MovieDocumentary
In Guanajuato, Mexico, sexual and gender diversity activists, who have been fighting for two decades for rights such as marriage equality and the recognition of trans identities, face their greatest obstacle in a conservative society and a political party that has ruled for over 30 years, keeping the LGBTIQ+ community invisible.
MelissaMelissa · 2023
Melissa
2023
MovieDrama
In "Melissa", Luis helps his friend Martín wounded by a gunshot, confronting him about his actions. As they fight to survive, Luis begins to question Martín's true identity, revealing hidden layers of his friend and their relationship. A discovery that reveals that despite all barriers, friendship always prevails,
EspejoEspejo
Espejo
Movie
In this emotional story, an individual tired of living repressed accepts her true identity as a transgender woman, however, she decides to hide it from her partner and when she discovers the truth, both are forced to face society's prejudices and reevaluate their relationship. Together, they will struggle for acceptance and happiness in a world that is often unkind to those who are different.
Feelings Won’t Put Food on the TableFeelings Won’t Put Food on the Table · 2021
Feelings Won’t Put Food on the Table
2021
Movie
Award-winning Best Documentary Short Film at the 2021 Cortocinema Festival at La Salle and the debut work of filmmaker Marc Vega. José takes us through his life as a truck driver, showcasing the adventures and challenges he and his truck have faced over the past 30 years.
Paulino the LambPaulino the Lamb · 2022
Paulino the Lamb
2022
MovieAnimationDrama
This is the story of how a lamb becomes birria—the first tale in the anthology Freak Animal.

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