Playa del Carmen Launches Filmmaking Hub with Playa Film Collective's Competition Debut

PLAYA DEL CARMEN, Mexico - May 7, 2025 - PRLog -- Playa del Carmen, Mexico – A new wave of creativity is sweeping the Riviera Maya as local talent and expats unite to form the Playa Film Collective, a grassroots filmmaking collaboration born out of Playa del Carmen's vibrant artistic community.

Formed this spring by members of a local YouTube meetup, the collective set its sights on the prestigious 2025 48-Hour Film Project—a global filmmaking challenge where teams receive a genre, character, prop, and line, and must write, shoot, and edit a short film in just 48 hours.

A Passion-Driven Production Team
What started as a conversation between seasoned filmmakers Brian Ford (Director) and
Kellie Koppel (Producer) quickly snowballed into a 27-person crew. The team blended veteran filmmakers from international markets with first-timers eager to learn, creating a powerful synergy rooted in curiosity and collaboration.

Key Playa-based production companies Alebrijes Films and Grand Solis Media joined forces, supplying professional-grade equipment and technical expertise. Local businesses like Coralsol (locations) and restaurants Buzos, Que Huevos, El Calambrillo, and Send Ramen (on-set catering) offered vital support, alongside generous private donors.

"Visions and Vows" Finalist & Red Carpet Premiere
The team's short film, Visions and Vows—starring Eman Abdou and Kissa Jo—
not only met the intense challenge but was selected as a competition finalist,
standing shoulder-to-shoulder with competition veterans from around the world.
To celebrate this milestone, the Playa Film Collective invites local press and the community: Red Carpet Premiere, May 11, 2025 at the rooftop of the  The Cache Boutique Hotel
Red Carpet: 6:30 PM
Panel Discussion: 7:00 PM
Screenings & Behind-the-Scenes Documentary: 8:00 PM
Live Music from Cast & Crew throughout the night

Tickets are free but limited. Reserve your spot HERE: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/visions-and-vows-movie-pre...
Donations (monetary, food items, gently used clothing/household items) will be accepted in support of Breath of Life Ministries, aiding underserved families in crisis.

Building Creative Community & Giving Back
The Playa Film Collective represents more than just filmmaking—it's a living testament to what's possible when cultures collaborate to inspire, create, and give back. By forming a creative hub in Playa del Carmen, this initiative also supports grassroots community upliftment.
Press Contact: PlayaFilmCollective@gmail.com
Website:   https://playafilmcollective.com/

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