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 as he rediscovers his musical career in the heart of London, Ontario.

Director: Paula Vergara, Federico Pereañez
Executive Producer: Federico Pereañez
Picture Editor: Federico Pereañez
Composer: Oscar Acevedo
Created and written by: Federico Pereañez
Producers: Federico Pereañez, Paula Vergara

CAST
Ulises Valenciano
Victoria Esses
Vel Omazic

Extras
Juan Acevedo
Clara Rocha

Special Thanks to
Tracy Almarza
Jessica Solís
Maria Sanchez-Keane
Los Bluserables
Cross Cultural Learner Centre (CCLC) – Clive Jenkins
Maria Franco
City of London, Ontario – 2023 Newcomers Day
Rock the Byron Village 2024

PRODUCTION COMPANY
Half and Half Agency Corp.

Story Editor / Archive Producer
Federico Pereañez

Contributing Writer
Felipe Giaj Llevra

Contributing Writer / Journalist
Paula Vergara

Production Designer
Paula Vergara

Second Camera
Heloisa Caravina
Samuel Arango

London Drone Footage
Brad Spencer
Mariana Medina
Juan Sebastian Montoya

Sound Recording
Federico Pereañez
Oscar Acevedo
R. Rocha Neto

POSTPRODUCTION COMPANY
nofx.studio

Picture Editor / Colour
Federico Pereañez

Postproduction Supervisor
Federico Pereañez

Art Director – Graphic Design
Paula Vergara

Motion Graphics / VFX / Title Design
Federico Pereañez

Illustrations – Concept
Jean Camilo Pereañez

Illustrations
Luna Pereañez

Sound
Resonant Sound Labs

Audio Designer
R. Rocha Neto

Re-recording Mixer & Dialogue Editor
James Sutherland

Development
Conceptual Advisor – Initial Ideas:
Elevador Films
Andres Pereañez
Maria Alejandra Chica

Legal
SYNC / Master Agreements – Lerners:
Mark McAuley

Music Supervisor
Sorell Sound – Chad W. Courneya

Legal Clearance
Hall Webber LLP – Mitchel Fleming

Archive / Stock Footage
FTP – Agence France-Presse
Internet Archive
Envato Elements
Wikipedia

SONGS

Original score written and performed by Oscar Acevedo:
“Fragments of a Dream”
“Harmonies of Resilience”
“Unseen Borders”

Written and performed by Ulises Valenciano:
“Piano Intro”
“Drums Improvisation 1”
“Drums Improvisation 2”
“Piano Outro”
“Drums Improvisation 3”

Lyrics by Redd Stewart and music by Pee Wee King
Performed by Guy Lombardo and His Royal Canadians – “Tennessee Waltz”

Special Thanks to
Tourism London
London Music Office
London UNESCO City of Music
Cory Crossman
CMI – Canada’s Music Incubator
Vel Omazic
Ganna Antonacci
University of Western Ontario
Network for Economic and Social Trends (NEST)
Pathways to Prosperity – Victoria Esses
Film London – Andrew Dodd
City of London – Newcomers Day 2023

LOCATIONS – LONDON, ONTARIO
Half and Half Agency Studios
El Cucho Studio
17|21 Architects
Academy of Music London
UWO – University of Western Ontario
Greenway Park
RBC Place
Leon de Juda Centre
The Royal Canadian Legion Byron

LOCATIONS – TORONTO
CMI – Canada’s Music Incubator
3030 Dundas

Graphic Design
Paula Vergara – Half and Half Agency Corp.