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South Texas College Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) Program students are experiencing the glitz and glamour of Hollywood-style movie production first hand. Two lucky students have been chosen to design the movie poster and promotional binder for the film, “The Alvarez Vietnam Story: Brothers in Arms.” The film tells the true story of three Hispanic brothers, Emeterio III, Gilberto and Fernando Alvarez, who risked their lives serving in Vietnam.
Fernando, the youngest brother, is a resident of Edinburg and is actively involved in the production of the movie. He invited students in STC’s CADD Program Digital Imaging classes to participate in the project by designing graphic layouts of posters for the film for review and possible selection.
“I am very happy with the work these students have done,” said Alvarez. “They have gone out of their way to design some outstanding pieces. They look so professional; just like in Hollywood!”
Students in all of the college’s Digital Imagining classes submitted work for consideration. Ultimately, brothers Frank and Joshua Jaramillo were selected to continue working on the project.
“The students feel honored to have been chosen for this great opportunity,” said Rey Sanchez, STC CADD Program chair and Digital Imaging instructor. “Frank and Joshua like the fact that they are two brothers helping to tell the story of the very brave Alvarez brothers. There is a real symmetry in that. Also, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity for them and something they will never forget.”
The movie poster designed by Frank and Joshua was selected because it captured the essence of what the Alvarez brothers lived through in the Vietnam War.
“It was a very difficult time for all of us,” said Alvarez. “And it was not only a hardship for us, but also for our families. I selected the work of Frank and Joshua because I felt that it truly told our story. I was drawn to it by my feelings and the looks that we all have on our faces. The Jaramillo brothers are very talented.”
The inspiration for the making of the movie came from a letter written by Alvarez describing in detail everything that he and his brothers lived through while fighting in Vietnam. His letter was directed to the Veteran Affairs Administration discussing the impact of post traumatic stress. The movie serves not only as a tribute to the bravery of the brothers Alvarez, but also as a form of therapy for them and other Hispanic veterans.
“The stories and experiences of Hispanic veterans have not been spotlighted in any major film or media and so this film is not only a milestone for our family, but for all Hispanic veterans,” concluded Alvarez. “So I think it is also fitting for students from STC to be involved in this project because most of the college’s students are Hispanic and they understand the culture and the history, the barriers and the challenges of our population. I look forward to seeing the work of the Jaramillo brothers come alive in our promotions of the movie because it really complements our story.”
For more information about “The Alvarez Vietnam Story: Brothers in Arms” contact Fernando Alvarez at 956-607-1472. For more information about STC’s CADD Program or Digital Imaging courses contact Rey Sanchez at 956-872-6103.
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