Owen Dubeck
/ Director & Activist
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During the largest food crisis in 100 years, a group of college students create a national movement that brings food to millions of Americans going hungry.
Role
Director
Screened at
U.S. Congress · COP30 · Google Food Labs · Sun Valley Film Festival — Audience Award · Montauk Film Festival — Audience Award · Sedona Film Festival
My favorite documentary right now.”
— Tony Robbins
“Deeply moving.”
— Emily Ma
“This film and project showcases America at its best.”
— Senator Bob Casey
Luis Yepiz has spent his life making sure others don't go hungry. But after a near-death experience, Luis searches for a way to show up not only for communities, but also for himself.
Palm Springs International ShortFest
In 2006, a MySpace post about self-harm creates a global mental health movement. Driven largely by the punk rock scene, the movement helps millions facing depression and suicidal thoughts get the help that they need.
10+ impact events · Jersey Shore International Film Festival
Rapper and street performer, Paperboy Love Prince takes on the political elite in the race for New York City Mayor. They run their campaign like a rap album release tour and gain serious momentum that challenges the standard for equitable representation in politics.
runtime
20 min
Big Sky Documentary Film Festival · NewFest · San Francisco Black Film Festival
A single mother fights to overturn a law trapping her family, and thousands of others, in poverty.
Co-Director (w/ Chris Temple)
Austin Film Festival — Audience Award · Mountainfilm (World Premiere) · Tallgrass Film Festival · Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival
Conner Rhoads and his family have made a living off of the sea for over 40 years, but with the collapse of the kelp forest in California, their living and way of life may never be the same again.
Editor
Santa Barbara International Film Festival · Beverly Hills Film Festival