Arrivance: A Journey of Resilience
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What if you leave your life behind, and starting over becomes everything?
“Arrivance: A Journey of Resilience” is a short documentary series that showcases the experiences of immigrant professionals and how they use music as a tool of resilience to overcome all their obstacles in their new life in Canada.
Crafting music without borders, “Arrivance” is not just a documentary, it’s a movement. Arrivance is a docu-series that embarks on a journey with immigrants starting their new lives in Canada. Through the universal language of music, these individuals not only discover strength but also a profound sense of cultural unity and belonging in their new home.
Director: Paula Vergara
Executive Producer: Federico Pereanez
Picture Editor: Federico Pereanez
Composer: Oscar Acevedo
Created and written by: Federico Pereañez
Producers: Federico Pereañez, Paula Vergara
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E01: The Universal Language
Freddy, a Venezuelan singer-songwriter, leaves behind his marketing career and starts anew in Canada. As he navigates a different culture and language, unexpected opportunities and a renewed sense of purpose emerge.
Director: Paula Vergara
Executive Producer: Federico Pereanez
Picture Editor: Fe... -
E02: Producing in a New Land
Episode Two follows a journey with Oscar Acevedo and Andrea Pedraza, as they start “Producing in a New Land.” The two talented musicians and their family have embarked on a new chapter in a different land. In this episode, we'll trace their careers from being established musicians in their homela...
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E03: Architecture for Drumming
Enter the world of Ulises Valenciano, a testament of resilience. Follow his extraordinary journey as he immigrated to Canada with a work permit, transitioning from a successful career as a skilled architect in Mexico to a new territory where his qualifications aren't recognized. We'll follow him ...
