Pepito Cadena brings dynamic intersections of humanity into the spotlight as a creative and technical producer, writer, and assistant director. Their work illuminates a colorful vision of catharsis, vulnerability, rhythm, joy, and fear.

An impassioned champion of amplifying voices on the margins of society, Pepito funnels mission-driven curation into film and live programs. They find purpose in merging cinema with community. Credits include Picture, The Mama Cho Show, Altadena: Deep Roots, and more. Pepito also co-founded Horror in Color to make the Horror genre accessible to all.