Mau Ojeda

Filmmaking Merit Scholarship

Describe the work you submitted for merits.

I submitted two documentaries. One of them is my first documentary I made (re-worked) about immigration and culture. The other is the first of a series called UNCUT where I interview emerging media artists about their journey in the industry. For this one I interviewed the singer and performer Sumer.

What’s next for your practice? Anything you’re really excited to make?

I am really excited to continue with the UNCUT series, getting to showcase an emerging artist but also collaborate with them. I am also working with other artists into making a community magazine that serves the same purpose of the series.

Why did you decide to come to MCAD?

I couldn’t decide what I wanted to do. I liked music and architecture but I wanted to also have more creative freedom so I tried a course here at MCAD called DigiPhoto Basics and that made me settle on my decision of wanting to work in photography and filmmaking.

Favorite thing about college life (so far)?

I think for me it is the active collaboration with other students. We have managed to keep doing it safely during Covid and that is something that I really enjoy.

What's the best thing you've got from MCAD's free shelf?

I got a book once. I used it for the background of a stop motion project.

Anything you’re obsessed with at the moment?

The movie Tenet by Christopher Nolan

What inspires you?

Music, and the production of music videos

Do you have a favorite piece you've made? Describe it!

Yes! My favorite piece is Mezclados, the culture and immigration documentary I reworked to submit for the scholarship.

Favorite cafeteria meal?

Definitely the mac and cheese.