ALTA CALIFORNIA (2025) | Feature Film Andrés Taboada 2025-04-25 | Support the movie: altamovie.com/merchDuring a spring-break trip south of the border, a young Mexican immigrant looks for a better life in the one place he knows he will find it: back in México. Written and Directed by Andrés Taboada instagram.com/andreswhat_This movie was shot for only $5,000. I put the cast and crew in my 2006 Toyota RAV4 and drove 2,000 miles, from Los Angeles to Fresno, down to Mexico, and across the Baja Peninsula. With the lowest budget in the history of most festivals, "Alta California" won Best Directorial Debut at the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival (an award shared with Brittany Snow) and was an Official Selection at Dances With Films, with a SOLD OUT screening at the TCL Chinese Theatres in Hollywood, CA.Producers: Patricio Amerena, Andrés Taboada, and Israel VasquezExecutive Producers: Aziz Twaijiri, Dri Tabu, and Aida KohnDirector of Photography: Joe TurmanEditors: Javier Colón Ríos and Patricio AmerenaMusic: Patricio AmerenaSound: Raphael BonoCASTCarlos.........................................Alejandro de la Torre Austin.........................................Corbin Dean Porter Elena..........................................Ashley CrenshawRamiro.......................................Abram Cervantes Mamá.........................................Aida KohnHotel Clerk.................................Andrés TaboadaKai (Aladdin Pants)...................Colin Devane Raúl (Janitor).............................David Mendez Tío Javier....................................Patricio AmerenaLeila (Bar Girl)............................Lynda Estrada Pancho.......................................Francisco Rodriguez Monchito....................................Ramon Hernandez B.P. Officer Ramírez...................Isaac MoralesB.P. Officer Fernández...............Dave Apkarian Drunk Güerito............................Danny Minch Whittling man............................Arsen ApkarianBartender...................................Daniel ZambranoDJ Ricky Mac.............................Ricky MacíasB.P. Officer Hernández..............Jeremiah LoydGuy sitting at Bar.......................Kenny Brown Girl sitting at Bar.......................Teni Adedeji Bar Patron.................................Raphael Bono CREWAssistant Editor: Israel VasquezVisual Effects and Color Correction: Covacha StudiosSound Design: Patricio AmerenaAssociate Producers: Ramon Hernandez, Danny Minch, and Nick WevurskiAdditional Photography: Ronald SeiterFoley and ADR Recordist: Alé TaboadaProduction Design: Andrés TaboadaWardrobe: Julie LeavittPost-Production Assistant: Michelle Morley
Mayelin Vazquez: Un Show Completo | LOCAL FOREIGNER (en español) with Andrés Taboada #8 Andrés Taboada 2025-06-17 | Today’s guest #localforeigner is singer and percussionist Mayelin Vazquez. Born in Pinar del Río, Cuba, Mayelin comes from a large family, in which only the women carry the musical gene. At only 10 years old, her fate as a musician was set in stone by both her mother and the strict education system in Cuba. Despite trying to rebel against it for several years, she eventually recognized music as her passion, purpose, and identity. Now a mom living in Los Angeles, a city that she loves for bringing her back to life on more than one occasion, Mayelin continues to perform every week, incorporating her talents as a singer and player of congas and timbales. She's unafraid to reinvent herself and “start from zero,” anytime and anywhere, in order to make her dreams come true for both her daughter and herself. Mayelin Vazquez: instagram.com/mayelin_vazquezMy merch and clothing line: altamovie.com/merchWatch my Movie! youtube.com/watch?v=x0PtYncWYFAinstagram.com/altamovieAndrés Taboada: instagram.com/andreswhat_
Argentinians never play Latinos. @franktraynor #localforeigner #altacalifornia Andrés Taboada 2025-05-30 | ...
My best friend ruined my birthday @franktraynor #localforeigner #angermanagement Andrés Taboada 2025-05-23 | ...
Frank Traynor: A Real (Argentinian) Man | LOCAL FOREIGNER with Andrés Taboada #7 Andrés Taboada 2025-05-22 | Today’s guest #localforeigner is musician, comedian, and storyteller, Frank Traynor. As the youngest of seven kids growing up in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Frank always felt the need to prove himself to his parents and much older siblings. After moving to the States with an "alien of extraordinary ability" visa and gathering a string of storytelling wins at The Moth, he created "A Real Man," a one-man show making its world premiere this June at the 2025 #hollywoodfringe Festival. Support the show: altamovie.com/merchWatch my Movie! youtube.com/watch?v=x0PtYncWYFAinstagram.com/altamovieFrank Traynor: instagram.com/frank_traynorfranktraynor.comAndrés Taboada: instagram.com/andreswhat_
Making movies is hard, but sometimes magic happens too. #localforeigner #altacalifornia Andrés Taboada 2025-05-15 | ...
Getting into character by mingling with the locals in Baja. #localforeigner #altacalifornia Andrés Taboada 2025-05-14 | ...
Abram Cervantes gets dropped off by the border. Or so I thought. #localforeigner #altacalifornia Andrés Taboada 2025-05-09 | ...
Abram Cervantes: Sidequest to Alta California | LOCAL FOREIGNER with Andrés Taboada #6 Andrés Taboada 2025-05-09 | Today’s guest #localforeigner is actor and father, Abram Cervantes. Abram talks about his journey from indulging the devil's vices to enrolling in his first acting class after a painful breakup, which landed him the breakout role of "Ramiro" in the award-winning feature film "Alta California." #altacalifornia Watch the Movie youtube.com/watch?v=x0PtYncWYFAinstagram.com/altamovieSupport the show: altamovie.com/merchAbram Cervantes: instagram.com/abram8cervantesAndrés Taboada: instagram.com/andreswhat_
Alta California TRAILER #2 Andrés Taboada 2025-04-27 | Watch the movie: youtube.com/watch?v=KDfaIuspK1gDuring a spring-break trip south of the border, a young Mexican immigrant looks for a better life in the one place he knows he will find it: back in México.Written and Directed by Andrés Taboada instagram.com/andreswhat_Support the film: altamovie.com/merch
Support “Alta California” Andrés Taboada 2025-04-24 | Support the film: altamovie.com/merchWatch the movie: youtube.com/watch?v=KDfaIuspK1g&t=41s#nobudget #nobudgetfilmmaking #indiefilm
Ashley Crenshaw talks about training with her bro, Sean “Lionheart” Crenshaw #altacalifornia Andrés Taboada 2025-04-13 | ...
My Mom Speaks English | LOCAL FOREIGNER with Andrés Taboada #5 Andrés Taboada 2025-04-10 | Today’s guest #localforeigner is my mom, a lifelong dancer and actress who once gave up performing to "get serious," now making her big comeback in my feature film, "Alta California." We talk about growing up in Perú and the struggles of moving her entire family to the U.S. to start over in her forties and finding peace and success later in life. Love you mom! #altacalifornia Watch the movie: youtube.com/watch?v=x0PtYncWYFAinstagram.com/altamovieSupport the show: altamovie.com/merchAida Kohn: instagram.com/aidakohnAndrés Taboada: instagram.com/andreswhat_
The “Alta California” soundtrack was composed in its entirety by Patricio Amerena out of Mexico City Andrés Taboada 2025-04-01 | ...
Patricio Amerena: One-Man Band Camp | LOCAL FOREIGNER with Andrés Taboada #4 Andrés Taboada 2025-03-26 | Today’s guest #localforeigner is composer, filmmaker, and animator, Patricio Amerena. On this episode, we travel back in time to the year 2016 and the first ever recorded segment of Local Foreigner. We then follow Patricio's trajectory, from his animated short, "Marco's Open Mic," to our award-winning feature film, "Alta California."Support the show: altamovie.com/merchPatricio Amerena: instagram.com/painting.stillyoutube.com/watch?v=puKj8Cq4lBw&t=3sAndrés Taboada: instagram.com/andreswhat_Watch the Moive: youtube.com/watch?v=x0PtYncWYFAinstagram.com/altamoviePhotos by instagram.com/lizethography
Ali Lu: Alaska Friendship Club | LOCAL FOREIGNER with Andrés Taboada #3 Andrés Taboada 2025-03-13 | Today’s guest #localforeigner is comedian, writer, and singer, Ali Lu. Ali’s childhood as a Filipino-American growing up in Anchorage, Alaska is marked by an early family tragedy, followed by a sudden move to the Philippines and back, before eventually finding music, comedy, and love in Los Angeles.Support the show: altamovie.com/merchAli Lu: instagram.com/aluzerinstagram.com/friendshipclubbingalilumakesfriends.substack.comAndrés Taboada: instagram.com/andreswhat_My movie's coming out soon! youtube.com/watch?v=x0PtYncWYFAinstagram.com/altamovie
Introducing Pudy Ballumbrosio #localforeigner @pudyballumbrosioguadalupe555 Andrés Taboada 2025-03-05 | ...
Pudy Ballumbrosio: From El Carmen to Mistura | LOCAL FOREIGNER with Andrés Taboada #2 Andrés Taboada 2025-03-04 | Today’s #localforeigner is Peruvian actor, musician, and artist, Cesar “Pudy” Ballumbrosio. We talk about growing up in his beloved “El Carmen,” and the colorful road that led to his soon-to-be breakout role in the movie “Mistura.”Support the show: altamovie.com/merchPudy Ballumbrosio: youtube.com/@pudyballumbrosioguadalupe555/videosinstagram.com/pudybginstagram.com/misturafilmAndrés Taboada: instagram.com/andreswhat_My movie's coming out soon! youtube.com/watch?v=x0PtYncWYFAinstagram.com/altamovie
