About this submission

Rockstar is about tapping into one's inner animal, one's unapologetic rockstar. As women, we are often told to dim our light for others to feel more comfortable. In collaboration with musician Ambria Elan, we wanted to tell the story of a rebirth of one's self-assurance and confidence. Rockstar is a call for women and non-binary individuals to do their own thing, regardless of external validation or acceptance. I wanted to reject any "cuteness" that society imposes on women from an early age. It's a reminder that we are here to please nobody but ourselves.

Ana Chavez

Creator

Born in LA & raised in Singapore, Ana Chavez is a filmmaker & video artist. She holds a BA in Film from UC Santa Barbara, where she first explored storytelling through documentary editing. In 2021, her short script Her and I won Best Screenplay at the Santa Barbara Film Festival’s 10-10-10 Program. The film screened at multiple regional festivals, picking up nominations for Best Comedy and Best Actress at the Official Latino Film Festival in Palm Springs. Ana was awarded the Wavelength Grant in 2025. Ana enjoys filming on Super 8, & has documented for Living Earth, Leaving Records, A Club Called Rhonda, & dublab. She’s also a mentor at Las Fotos Project in Boyle Heights. more...