Joaquin Gonzales, a veteran and struggling artist, is on the verge of losing everything. With eviction looming and the haunting memories of war creeping in, his passion for art is slipping away. Struggling with unfulfilled dreams and inner turmoil, Joaquin must confront his fears and rediscover the power of his art. As time runs out, he faces a stark choice: give up on his creative livelihood or reclaim it in a final bid for survival and redemption.
Writer/Director: Jake Rogers
Director of Photography: Leland Campbell, Anthony Flammia
Starring: Frank Flores as Joaquin Gonzales
This version of "Peace Through Color" is the uncompressed, higher-quality film festival cut that was submitted to film festivals in 2024. Experience the story as it was meant to be seen, with enhanced visuals and sound quality.
Credits:
Director
Jake Rogers
Writer
Jake Rogers
Executive Producer
Jake Rogers
Cast
Joaquin Gonzales
Frank Flores
Antonio Mendes
David Mendes
Michael Carter
Erik Halley
Lorraine Parker
Lily Patino
Richard Harrington
Trey Guinn
Art Enthusiast 1
Ginger Chang
Art Enthusiast 2
Dan Wilson
Art Enthusiast 3
Gabriel Hill
Crew
Director of Photography
Leland Campbell & Anthony Flammia
Production Designer
Ginger Chang
Production Sound Mixer
Samuel Maldonado & Dan Wilson
Editor
Jake Rogers
Associate Producer
Mckenna Moczygemba
Susanna Alford
Trey Guinn
Music Composer
Vicente Alejandro Soto
Music Supervisor
Jake Rogers
Casting Director
Jake Rogers
1st Assistant Camera
Natalie Lopez
2nd Assistant Camera
Ren Victoria & Dan Wilson
Production Assistant
Dan Wilson & Natalie Lopez
Special Thanks
Department of Art at the University of the Incarnate Word
Department of Communication Arts at the University of the Incarnate Word
Associate Professor & Director of Communication Arts
Dr. Trey Guinn
Department Art Chair/Associate Professor
Adam Mulder
Department of Art Associate Professor
Miguel R. Cortinas
Kelso Art Gallery Director
Claudia Cruz Hidrogo
Contemporary Artist
Shannon Guinn
Technical Equipment Specialist
Roberto "Bob" Flores Jr