EL CHICANo Weekly
Vol 60, NO. 07
February 02, 2023
S B V C ’ s Wo l v e r i n e C o n i s s e t t o c o m b i n e f i l m a n d m u s i c from creators across the globe
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At the 2022 Wolverine Con & International Student Film Festival participants from the IE and countries like Canada, Mexico, and the United Kingdom uniting over their love of film.
By Manny Sandoval
he 2023 Wolverine Con and SBVC International Student Film Festival is a five day filmmaker premiere, workshop, and networking extravaganza that brings together creators from across the globe.
What’s special about this year’s Wolverine Con is the integration of music into its programming. Some of the top bands from the Inland Empire will be performing live at the
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kickoff on February 28th, in the SBVC Greek Theater at 7 PM, the first 100 guests will get tacos from the SBVC Culinary Department Food Truck.
“We’re excited to bring a music element into this year’s Wolverine Con because music is so important to film; and what better way to do that than celebrating with local bands. Music truly allows the audience to feel every aspect of film - the performance, the quality, and the score are elements that help tell a story,” said SBVC Film
Student Briana Navarro.
The 1930s, 40s, and 50s themed event is set to open with professional film industry panelists on February 28th, 1-6 PM, in the library viewing room; an Expo and Zine Fest on March 1st, 10 AM - noon, outside of the SBVC Art Gallery; followed by an Opening Night Red Carpet and Film Premiere on March 2nd, 5 - 9 PM, at the SBVC Art Complex; the International Student Film Festival is being held on March 3rd and 4th, 10 AM - 5 PM in
the SBVC Auditorium; followed by an Awards Dinner, March 3rd, 7 - 9 PM.
With participants from different countries every year, this event gives dozens of Inland Empire students an opportunity to gain the confidence to keep working on their craft and elevate their filmmaking skills.
“Last year at Wolverine Con, I won the Grand Jury Award and it gave me the encouragement to keep working on my craft. I Film cont. on next pg.
Stop the guilt, you deserve to be alive: Exposing sibling survival guilt
By Manny Sandoval
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ust as many people who have experienced the passing of a sibling, for many years I also felt guilty for being alive.
This month marks 20 years since my brother Sonny passed away of Leukemia (cancer) and just like many of you, I’ve also been through the trenches, just to reach peace.
This is not to draw sympathy, it’s about bringing attention to a feeling and experience that is real - sibling survivor guilt.
When I think back to that time as my 12-yearold self, and the 10+ years following, I truly felt like I was the only kid/teenager/young adult who felt guilty for being alive and guilty for enjoying life and accomplishments.
But, I was never the only one. It’s actually a common emotion that millions of siblings across the globe experience after such a traumatic loss; and I wish more of us knew this at the time. But WE as a society don’t discuss it as much as we should. In my experience, for Sibling cont. on next pg.
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Manny Sandoval (left) and Sonny Sandoval (right): Sonny was three years old when he passed away on February 6th, 2003 at Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital.