This banner illustrates some of the arts and diversity that are the focus of our work.

Films Using the Arts for Intercultural Empathy and Respect — Eve A. Ma Media

Rich cultures, beautiful arts and dramatic moments create empathy, strengthen community , suggest new solutions to life's problems.

OUR MISSION

Palomino Productions:

  • produces media related to ethnic and cultural diversity
  • uses the arts – especially music and dance – to promote inter-cultural understanding
  • filmed in USA, Peru, and Spain – in English and Spanish
  • has a special focus on the African diaspora,  minority communities, the Hispanics/Latinos, and immigrants.  
  • has work that has been broadcast over national PBS.

SPILL OVER-BLACK MUSIC MONTH (& UNCOMMON INSTRUMENTS DAY - we recommend

We asked three master percussionists to shoot the breeze and to perform for us; the result is magic! Filmed in Peru. In English, and Spanish with English subtitles.
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drummer wearing Nigerian clothes with drum; festival laurels below
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image in English and Spanish, of documentary showing black woman sitting on a cajón drum with other musical instruments around her
now for EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

THE STORIES BEHIND THE STORIES - Extremely diverse sets of immigrants.

NOTE for EDUCATIONAL & INSTITUTIONAL PURCHASERS: For “Events,” the film you choose will be available on-line for 7-10 days for your members PLUS there will be a Q&A with the filmmaker, or activity, or panel discussion.  

THIS IS A SPILL-OVER RECOMMENDATION.  Black Music Month is June but it was also Immigrant History Month.  July has an Uncommon Instruments Day so we paired those two.

Masters of Rhythm the Afro-Peruvian Way (30 min.),  TEXT SOON. LINK to trailer & purchase page

Rasaki’s Drums and the rich rhythms of Nigeria’s Yorubá (30 min.),  TEXT SOON. LINK to trailer & purchase page

From Box to Cajón:  Peta’s Heritage  (30 min.).  TEXT SOON .  LINK to trailer & purchase page

A (NEARLY) COMPLETE LISTING OF OUR WORK

In an unstable world, our work gives insight into the diverse peoples we live with.

the crew working with diverse participants on film productions

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Mailing Address:

Palomino Productions
P.O. Box 8565
Berkeley, CA. 94707, USA