YCP Alumni Highlights
The YCP Alumni program extends the Youth Cinema Project’s mission beyond the classroom, bridging achievement and opportunity gaps in the entertainment industry. Through mentorship, career development, and professional exposure, it empowers graduates of YCP to navigate the competitive filmmaking landscape and build successful careers.
Alumni gain access to internships, advanced filmmaking programs, and professional sets, along with one-on-one mentorship, coaching, and guidance on college, scholarships, and early career initiatives. The program provides continued support, ensuring students grow as filmmakers and gain the experience needed to thrive in the industry and in life.
2024-2025 YCP ALUMNI FELLOWSHIP FILM BEHIND-THE-SCENES: Perfect
Emilia’s life is picture-perfect: flawless hair, perfect grades, and a family straight out of a commercial. But when strange events begin to occur, Emilia questions her reality. As everything unravels around her, she’s forced to break free before she loses herself completely.
Alexis Preciado – 10th, currently at LPHS – HLPUSD
Ally Chavez – 12th, Schurr HS – from 9th Schurr HS
Beatriz De Alba – 10th, BGHS from BGHS 9th – MUSD
Diego Fernandez – 12th, currently in MHS – MUSD
Eden Cortes – 12th, PACS from YCP 12th PACS – PSD
Jacqueline Salcedo Barraza – 10th, Soar HS from YCP Dos Caminos – PSD
Jasmine Pascual – College of the Canyons, College Freshman from YCP Desert Willow – PSD
Katherine “Kipp” Estrada – 12th, currently at LPHS – HLPUSD
Krista Bae – 12th, Schurr HS from YCP Macy Int. – MUSD
Lluvia Villalpando – 12th, YCP Schurr from 9th Schurr – MUSD
Nathaly Acevedo – 12th, currently at LPHS – HLPUSD
Natalie de Bernardo – 9th, BGHS from YCP Suva 8th – MUSD
Ruben Villegas – College Freshman, East LA College from YCP MHS – MUSD
Sophia Rios – 12th, currently at MHS – MUSD
Sophia Velasco – 9th, Workman High School from 7th YCP Summer Lassalette School – HLPUSD
2023-2024 YCP ALUMNI FELLOWSHIP FILM: Lost Memories
In a dystopian future where everyone’s memories have been taken, Maribel seizes a rare opportunity to learn her true past after stealing her memories back from the state. With help from her brother Alex and some friends, she must uncover their history before the Memory Officers hunt them down.
Aaliyah Page – 12th, currently Schurr – MUSD
Alaiya Arias – 11th, currently PACS – PSD
Charity Mallak – 12th, currently MHS – MUSD
Dannyjared Zazueta – College Freshman, YCP Vail HS – MUSD
Isaac Flores – 12th, currently MHS – MUSD
Jamie Lee – 12th, currently Schurr – MUSD
Justin Alvarez – 10th, Schurr YCP from 8th YCP Macy – MUSD
June Cortez – 12th, currently Schurr – MUSD
Kevin Duran – 12th, currently MHS – MUSD
Michelle Gonzalez – 10th, Schurr HS – MUSD
Rylee Villalobos – 12th, currently Schurr – MUSD
Seneka Salazar – 9th, Los Angeles County HS for the Arts from 8th YCP Macy Int. – MUSD
Sherylynn Sanchez – 11th, current Schurr from 7th YCP Rosewood Park – MUSD
Tyler Santos – 12th, currently Schurr HS – MUSD
Valeria Vanegas Morales – 11th, currently PACS – PSD
2022-2023 YCP ALUMNI FELLOWSHIP FILM: Sol Supernova
After finding her best friend overdosed, punk rock musician V sets out to avenge her death. Convincing her bandmates to help her find those responsible for selling drugs in their community, V must ultimately choose between revenge and forgiveness.
Alex Figueroa – 10th, BGHS from 9th BGHS – MUSD
Alyssa Rodriguez – 10th, MHS from 8th MOI – MUSD
Aneleh Rodriguez – 12th, MHS – MUSD
Angel Caruso – 9th, Schurr HS from 8th Macy – MUSD
Daniela Alarcon – 12th, Los Angeles Academy of Arts and Enterprise from same school – LAUSD Charter
Derek Ortiz – 9th, PACS from 8th Desert Willow – PSD
Diego Estrada – 9th, BGHS from 8th BGI – MUSD
Emily Gomez – 9th, University Prep Value High School from 8th MORCS – LAUSD Charter
Emily Ontiveros – 11th, SOAR HS from YCP Desert Willow – PSD
Kimberly Mendiola Leon – 11th, Firebaugh High School from YCP BGI – MUSD
Kyle Gonzalez – 12th, MHS – MUSD
Lucas Orozco – 9th, Schurr HS from YCP 7th – MUSD
Marelly Estevez – 9th, MHS from 8th MOI – MUSD
Megan Basilio Perez – 9th, Knight HS from YCP Desert Willow – PSD
Mia Marquez – College Freshman, from YCP MHS – MUSD
Nicolas Garcia – 10th, Schurr from YCP 9th Schurr – MUSD
Sarah Villa – 9th, MHS from 8th MOI – MUSD
