Filmmaker/Radio Host

Writer/Director of SCUMBAGS & DJ/Host of PERSISTENCE OF SOUND https://linktr.ee/garyalvarezcastaneda 

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Just chillin’, watching the Dodgers game. ⚾️✊🏽 #father&son #springtraining2023 #dodgersvsroyals (at Dodgers Spring Training Stadium) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqOgr5MvOYYsHE9ci0IG450SoWdr5JvlOU-_7M0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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The SELA Arts Festival is back! Mark your calendars: June 17 in the L.A. River Channel adjacent to Hollydale Park. Tonight we had our first in-person brainstorm session since the lockdown forced us to go virtual in 2020. Click on the link in bio for highlights from 2019. See you there! 🎨🎤🎶💃🏽🎥 #selaartsfestival2023 (at Bell, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqKXb1zOvo_5f-xdKBLMIm76ocKLDDch4uHb3g0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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🎤✊🏽 #chrisrocklive #selectiveoutrage (at Long Beach, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpZOIGguniRphM0Lz7_y53yg8vjtUs0k_V-9gU0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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It’s been a while since I’ve come across this friendly reminder but it’s worth re-sharing…🎶🎥✊🏽 #supportyourfriends (at Long Beach, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpUNVxQOPxv_uACRFIomm4t8HslF6gIb6yHsSo0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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For my Lakers peeps. 🏀🎥✊🏽 #watchthisdocuseries #theycallmemagic #goat (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoERM7DrnxRH9KceqRUgJsn02NV8ixd7OCnl3k0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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This show is bittersweet. Volume 200 marks the end of a 6-year run but it’s also the first time my wife and m'ijo were on the show together. Seems fitting that my little family were the last guest DJs and now my son will have a time capsule to listen to when he gets older… All my thank yous are mentioned in the recording but one is worth repeating here: gracias to all the listeners who tuned in every week from all over the world, I hope you enjoyed the music & interviews and perhaps even discovered a new artist or band along the way… There will be no new volumes but I’ll continue sharing music via our FB page: https://www.facebook.com/PersistenceOfSound See you in the next one (have a good time) and remember what Nietzsche said: “Without music, life would be a mistake.” Much love and respect, G.

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And just like that…it’s a wrap on principal photography for SWEET DREAMS! 🎥✊🏽 A huge THANK YOU to the cast and crew who busted their butts to make it happen! Here’s a snippet of what went down on set, more BTS to come… And we’re still fundraising for post-production: www.sweetdreamsfilm.net #sweetdreams #film #setlife #bts (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CksF7eaO_TXmyWu5tmEicj-yVniAcniuCeA9CI0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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And that’s a wrap on Day 1 of SWEET DREAMS! 🎥✊🏽 More BTS coming soon… #sweetdreams #scifi #film #bts #day1 (at Avenida Studios) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkU8s1IuywksaDT3p4kryo_p51LQziA2FYwbcE0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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6 years ago today, our paths crossed…What a journey it’s been! 🚀💖 #meetaversary (at Boyle Heights) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkCWBZip8DGdHdsJGKpIqLfRudwd3_uAL9_GaM0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Super-stoked to share that SWEET DREAMS has advanced as a semifinalist in this year’s Scriptation Showcase Competition—woot woot! 🖋🎥✊🏽 To donate and for more info on the film, visit www.sweetdreamsfilm.net Gracias! - G. (at Long Beach, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cj4TeL4LYqUjt03dSWO5I5hTsqSBgg_EXbINoE0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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SWEET DREAMS Crew Spotlight Series: Ericka Concha, Editor. Ericka is an Emmy-nominated editor for “Top Chef” and is originally from Stockton, California. She relocated to Los Angeles and pursued a career in post-production. Ericka is editor of the feature documentary “In Football We Trust,” which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and is Executive Produced by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. 📺🎥✊🏽 Fun facts: Favorite animals: my pit bulls Favorite director: Quentin Tarentino Childhood nickname: “Ca-ca” #scifi #sweetdreams #film #crew (at Long Beach, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CjjW4orvD36cqhbBSPk2P_X7Xb0uPMxZ4643c80/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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View from the casting couch, lol. Directing my first in-person callbacks since 2015, with help from producer Erika—her first ever! The ‘rona disrupted production but it’s good to be back! 🎭🎥✊🏽 #sweetdreams #scifi #film #casting #inperson #callbacks (at DTLA) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cjg241FJqZJ5yrc6yP6cypCNFZxXJHyvPfzHP00/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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A big THANK YOU to the homie Nico Avina for this original print! 🎨✊🏽 The kiosk at Plaza Mariachi was the site of Thelmy and my first date as well as where we got engaged after the Dodgers’ 18-inning World Series win. This print is a bday gift for her. #kiosk #mariachiplaza #boylehieghts #art #prints (at Mariachi Plaza) https://www.instagram.com/p/CjeE3pePHowL6KU-CZ4zDpF6RFU-TvM7pWZTFU0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Sweet Dreams Crew Spotlight Series: Sherry Dadci, Production Designer. Sherry is a Los Angeles-based production designer from San Antonio, Texas. She earned her undergraduate degree in Architecture from the University of Texas at Arlington and her MFA in Production Design from Dodge College of Media Arts at Chapman University. Sherry's film credits include short films, TV, commercials, episodic web series and a television pilot for Amazon Prime. Her films have been screened at Comic-Con in San Diego and the Burbank Film Festival. Most recently, Sherry worked in the Art Department on season 1 of “Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty.” Fun Facts! Favorite Animal: Toucan Favorite Director: Pedro Almodóvar Childhood Nickname: Willie. Given by a friend's grandfather after Willie Nelson, because she always wore her hair in two braids for softball. #sweetdreams #scifi #film #crew (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CjRpZcHrY7jxTYEJZ33JisxUiKLSI4lBxEnkHo0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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A big THANK YOU to the South Gate Museum and Art Gallery for your support and recognition during Latinx Heritage Month! 🎥✊🏽 (at Southeast Los Angeles, Los Angeles) https://www.instagram.com/p/CjOuOMPP-ROnOFMiMboNBnvuZPt-HWDsdhbnN80/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Props to Jaime Jarrín. Gracias for 64 years of calling Doyer games en español! 🎙✊🏽 #jaimejarrin #leyenda #vivalosdoyers (at Dodger Stadium) https://www.instagram.com/p/CjMfU-SrOMskFJ1oeAVZGXFl5YEOYPEYxTQ6S00/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Super-stoked to share that SWEET DREAMS has been officially selected as a Quarter Finalist in the 2022 Scriptation Showcase Competition—woot woot! Grateful for all the recognition and support the script has received as we prepare to shoot the film at the end of October. We’re still fundraising and every dollar counts! To donate, please visit www.sweetdreamsfilm.net 🖋🎥✊🏽 Gracias! #sweetdreams #scifi #film #scriptation #screenplay #competition (at Long Beach, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CjJmXq1P4Vt3IWmaIQr3OYOE-N8UtXTUoRLkMM0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=