As a teacher and guitar builder, David Pelham’s visit to Paracho, Michoacán, Mexico, in 2002 changed his life and inspired a new personal mission.

Seven films comprised the Filmmaker’s Screenings held at the Rustic Theatre on Saturday, July 30. Under the direction of Ira Abrams, the films were written, directed and produced by students in the Idyllwild Arts Summer Program. After the screenings, writers, cinematographers, editors, actors and key personnel in each film took the stage for a bow.