Know our community artists

AMALIA DIAZ

Violin & Vocals Of Anthony Lane Band

Amalia Diaz was born in Colombia. Her mother, a violinist/singer/teacher was her first inspiration. Amalia began studying violin with her mother at the age of 3. At the age of 11, Amalia enrolled in "El Sistema." While in the program she excelled as a music student and performer…Read more

Eugenia Rentería

“Of 550 submissions, El Sistema Santa Cruz/Pajaro Valley has been selected to conduct a workshop at the 2024 International Society of Music Education in Helsinki, Finland. To capture all the excitement, we will be making a documentary about the whole experience.”

Owner of Inspira Studios

Sam Cruz

Inspired by nature, music, and laughter, I go through life creating and doing my job for any business or person that needs good publicity or design. I studied communication sciences in Mexico City. I have a great interest in advertising and audiovisual production. I infinitely believe that teamwork does beautiful things.

Paco Serrano

A post-producer and editor from Mexico City. He graduated from Universidad del Valle de México with a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences. He worked in post-production agencies. Beyond his expertise in post-production, Paco has cultivated a love for photography, further enriching his understanding of visual aesthetics and narrative composition.

Carlos Campos

Carlos Campos is a filmmaker and photographer born and raised in Watsonville, California. He attended CSU Fresno, obtaining a bachelor's degree in Mass Communication and Journalism with an emphasis in Multimedia. He later attended UC Santa Cruz, obtaining a Master's in Fine Art from the Social Documentation program. Carlos is not only a storyteller but also a dedicated advocate for his community’s voice.