Meet Steven Uribe | Filmmaker

We had the good fortune of connecting with Steven Uribe and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Steven, what role has risk played in your life or career?
I think about risk-taking as an opportunity to grow and learn something new about yourself that you didn’t know was possible. I think being creative is all about taking risks, if you don’t feel like your next project is going to push your audience or end your creative dreams, then what’s the point? Why should we care? I’ve found that when I take risks, for the most part, they help me discover better solutions I never thought were possible. But other times, my risk-taking has sucked and failed miserably. To me, that’s what makes risk-taking so exciting, it’s all or nothing. A risky decision could lead to an awesome idea you didn’t think would work, or you find out why it doesn’t work the hard way, and now you know not to make that mistake again. I mean, if I hadn’t taken the risk to leave my hometown in Utah, be the first in my family to go to college, and move out to LA to make films, my life would be a lot different right now. In the end, you’re never gonna know unless you try.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
I think my films so far are made up of things that I’m passionate about in my personal life which would be my family, my identity, and the macabre. I’m obsessed with stories that are weird or unnatural but also have something to say and aren’t afraid to be emotionally vulnerable. I gravitate towards marginalized narratives that explore real or unreal subjects but have very real-world themes and ideas that can apply to anyone’s personal life. I think that’s what makes me so excited about filmmaking: with every project I make, I get closer to finding my voice and figuring out who I am and what I believe in. I create films based on what I’m feeling or I collaborate with others whose stories speak to my interests and emotions. Professionally as a filmmaker, I feel like I’m just getting started. But even just to get to this starting point, it took a lot of sacrifice and time that I wouldn’t have gotten through if it wasn’t for the support of my friends and family. Now that I’m here, I plan to keep making films that express who I am, help others tell their stories, and create entertaining experiences that hopefully resonate with audiences long after the movie is over.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
Oh man, I’m such a homebody. But if I had to take a friend out I would probably take them out to get tacos from Tacos El Chino, they have my favorite carnes asada tacos ever. We would then catch a movie at either the Egyptian or Areo theater, they’ve always got something good playing. Then I would end the night getting drinks at either Tiki-Ti, Walt’s Bar, or Footsies. All three bars have very distinct vibes but are all great for having conversations and hanging out.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
Shoutout to my family who inspired me and taught me what sacrifice, hard work, and love can get you in life. Shoutout to the OG homies back home who were there from the beginning and all the new amazing homies in LA who’ve made me the person I am. And shoutout to all my mentors and collaborators who’ve helped get me where I am today.

Website: https://usteven99.wixsite.com/uribefilmmaker

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Image Credits
Action Shot 3 – Ana Oquendo