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Andrés Gallegos

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Gallegos began his career in Chilean film and television productions in the early 2000s. In 2008, he graduated with a degree in audio-visual communications at Uniacc, in Santiago de Chile. Andrés was awarded Best Cinematography at Fesancor (Santiago Short Film Festival) Festival for Axion when he was just twenty-two years old. Andrés was awarded by the National Audiovisual fund of Chile to study for a Master's degree. He moved to California to earn his MFA in Cinema at San Francisco State University, where he graduated and received the Graduate Award for Distinguished Achievement. In 2019 he received the Best Cinematographer Award at the Oakland Short Film Festival. He also has been nomina…

Known for

From Mexico to Vietnam: A Chicano Story poster
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"From Mexico to Vietnam: A Chicano Story" is an inspiring documentary that chronicles the life of Jesus S. Duran, a Mexican immigrant who became a decorated U.S. Army soldier during the Vietnam War. Born in Juarez, Mexico, Duran moved to the United States as a child and enlisted in the Army in 1968. On April 10, 1969, while serving as an M-60 machine gunner with Company E, 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), he displayed extraordinary bravery by rescuing several wounded comrades during an intense enemy ambush in Tay Ninh, Vietnam. His valorous actions led to a posthumous Medal of Honor by President Barack Obama. Directed by Andrés Gallegos, the film delves into Duran's personal journey, his family's migration from Mexico, and the broader impact of the Vietnam War on the Chicano and Latino communities.

From Mexico to Vietnam: A Chicano Story

2022

Immigrant Service: Focus on Jesus Duran poster
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After losing her father at an early age, Tina Duran explores the rich history of her father, the story of her ancestors who migrated from Mexico to the United States, and the impact the Vietnam War had on their community.

Immigrant Service: Focus on Jesus Duran

2021

Cpl. Richard Carlson: A Brother's Loss poster
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Raymond Carlson remembers his older brother, a medic killed in action in the Vietnam War when Raymond was only seven years old. The impact of that loss lingers today more than fifty years later.

Cpl. Richard Carlson: A Brother's Loss

2017

Guy Hircefeld: A Guy with a Camera poster
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Guy Hircefeld, a veteran who served in the Israeli military at the start of its occupation of Palestine in the 1980s, now fights against the Israeli occupation. His only weapon is a camera.

Guy Hircefeld: A Guy with a Camera

2018

PFC Benjamin Tollefson: A Mom's Loss poster
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PFC Benjamin Tollefson was killed in action during Operation: Iraqi Freedom. His mother tells the story he never got a chance to share.

PFC Benjamin Tollefson: A Mom's Loss

2017

Frank Maselskis: From WWII POW to Chosin Reservoir Survivor poster
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Despite his horrible experience as a prisoner of war during WWII, Frank Maselskis stays in the military and goes on to fight in Korea, where he participates in the brutal battle of the Chosin Reservoir. Upon returning home, Frank struggles to live a normal life while raising his daughters.

Frank Maselskis: From WWII POW to Chosin Reservoir Survivor

2020

Behind the camera

From Mexico to Vietnam: A Chicano Story poster
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"From Mexico to Vietnam: A Chicano Story" is an inspiring documentary that chronicles the life of Jesus S. Duran, a Mexican immigrant who became a decorated U.S. Army soldier during the Vietnam War. Born in Juarez, Mexico, Duran moved to the United States as a child and enlisted in the Army in 1968. On April 10, 1969, while serving as an M-60 machine gunner with Company E, 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), he displayed extraordinary bravery by rescuing several wounded comrades during an intense enemy ambush in Tay Ninh, Vietnam. His valorous actions led to a posthumous Medal of Honor by President Barack Obama. Directed by Andrés Gallegos, the film delves into Duran's personal journey, his family's migration from Mexico, and the broader impact of the Vietnam War on the Chicano and Latino communities.

From Mexico to Vietnam: A Chicano Story

2022

From Mexico to Vietnam: A Chicano Story poster
NR

"From Mexico to Vietnam: A Chicano Story" is an inspiring documentary that chronicles the life of Jesus S. Duran, a Mexican immigrant who became a decorated U.S. Army soldier during the Vietnam War. Born in Juarez, Mexico, Duran moved to the United States as a child and enlisted in the Army in 1968. On April 10, 1969, while serving as an M-60 machine gunner with Company E, 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), he displayed extraordinary bravery by rescuing several wounded comrades during an intense enemy ambush in Tay Ninh, Vietnam. His valorous actions led to a posthumous Medal of Honor by President Barack Obama. Directed by Andrés Gallegos, the film delves into Duran's personal journey, his family's migration from Mexico, and the broader impact of the Vietnam War on the Chicano and Latino communities.

From Mexico to Vietnam: A Chicano Story

2022

From Mexico to Vietnam: A Chicano Story poster
NR

"From Mexico to Vietnam: A Chicano Story" is an inspiring documentary that chronicles the life of Jesus S. Duran, a Mexican immigrant who became a decorated U.S. Army soldier during the Vietnam War. Born in Juarez, Mexico, Duran moved to the United States as a child and enlisted in the Army in 1968. On April 10, 1969, while serving as an M-60 machine gunner with Company E, 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), he displayed extraordinary bravery by rescuing several wounded comrades during an intense enemy ambush in Tay Ninh, Vietnam. His valorous actions led to a posthumous Medal of Honor by President Barack Obama. Directed by Andrés Gallegos, the film delves into Duran's personal journey, his family's migration from Mexico, and the broader impact of the Vietnam War on the Chicano and Latino communities.

From Mexico to Vietnam: A Chicano Story

2022

Immigrant Service: Focus on Jesus Duran poster
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After losing her father at an early age, Tina Duran explores the rich history of her father, the story of her ancestors who migrated from Mexico to the United States, and the impact the Vietnam War had on their community.

Immigrant Service: Focus on Jesus Duran

2021

Immigrant Service: Focus on Jesus Duran poster
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After losing her father at an early age, Tina Duran explores the rich history of her father, the story of her ancestors who migrated from Mexico to the United States, and the impact the Vietnam War had on their community.

Immigrant Service: Focus on Jesus Duran

2021

Cpl. Richard Carlson: A Brother's Loss poster
NR

Raymond Carlson remembers his older brother, a medic killed in action in the Vietnam War when Raymond was only seven years old. The impact of that loss lingers today more than fifty years later.

Cpl. Richard Carlson: A Brother's Loss

2017

Guy Hircefeld: A Guy with a Camera poster
NR

Guy Hircefeld, a veteran who served in the Israeli military at the start of its occupation of Palestine in the 1980s, now fights against the Israeli occupation. His only weapon is a camera.

Guy Hircefeld: A Guy with a Camera

2018

Guy Hircefeld: A Guy with a Camera poster
NR

Guy Hircefeld, a veteran who served in the Israeli military at the start of its occupation of Palestine in the 1980s, now fights against the Israeli occupation. His only weapon is a camera.

Guy Hircefeld: A Guy with a Camera

2018

PFC Benjamin Tollefson: A Mom's Loss poster
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PFC Benjamin Tollefson was killed in action during Operation: Iraqi Freedom. His mother tells the story he never got a chance to share.

PFC Benjamin Tollefson: A Mom's Loss

2017

Frank Maselskis: From WWII POW to Chosin Reservoir Survivor poster
NR

Despite his horrible experience as a prisoner of war during WWII, Frank Maselskis stays in the military and goes on to fight in Korea, where he participates in the brutal battle of the Chosin Reservoir. Upon returning home, Frank struggles to live a normal life while raising his daughters.

Frank Maselskis: From WWII POW to Chosin Reservoir Survivor

2020

Fighting Fred Funston poster
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On April 18th, 1906, San Francisco witnessed its most devastating natural disaster – an earthquake that initiated a city-wide fire. The commanding officer of the U.S. Army base at the Presidio, Fred Funston, gathered citizens to fight the fire, patrol the streets, and rebuild the city – all without authorization.

Fighting Fred Funston

2017

Shoe Shiner poster
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Narrates the story of Diego, an 11 years old shoe shiner. It portrays his struggle to survive and the loss of his innocence.

Shoe Shiner

2018

Shoe Shiner poster
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Narrates the story of Diego, an 11 years old shoe shiner. It portrays his struggle to survive and the loss of his innocence.

Shoe Shiner

2018