Filmmaking

Pamela is an award-winning filmmaker and director, recently winning the Laura W Bush Institute for Women's Health Award for her cut-paper animated short, Hurdles at the inaugural Amarillo International Film Festival, as well as Best Animation at the Basin Short Film Festival.

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Kitten Season

A PSA for Palm Valley Animal Society Spring and summer are called "Kitten Season" because suddenly kittens are everywhere, and those adorable puffs of fur often need temporary homes until they're old enough to be adopted out. Palm Valley Animal Society is on the lookout for kind souls to nurture these purring powder puffs as a foster parent. Please scan the QR code at the end to volunteer your time and love. Photographs and text by Keely Lewis. V.O. Klaire Rhodes.

Hurdles

When an un-athletic dreamer's hopes of being on the track team are dashed, her negative thoughts about herself weigh her down until she is submerged in the waters of her subconscious where she can let go of them, and be her best self. A story with heart about being human. This animated short won First Place at The Basin Short Film Festival, The Laura K. Bush Award for the Empowerment of Young Women at the AIFF, and Best Sound at STXIFF. Story, art, animation, and song by Pamela Oliver Munoz.

Dropped From Heaven

Against the backdrop of a lullaby, a small fish goes through life's trials, as we all do, being tossed about by the noisy world around us until he learns to find the calm inside, knowing that life's troubles don't disappear but we can choose peace anyway. Stop-motion created by Pamela Oliver Munoz. Original song by Pamela Oliver Munoz sung by Rachel Corsi and Pamela Oliver Munoz. (in festivals now, link not available)

Whatever It Takes

A by-the-book young man with a severe nut allergy attempts white-collar crime to cough up cash for healthcare when he bumps into a Russian woman with schemes of her own, in this romantic musical with social justice at its core. Written, directed, filmed, and edited by Pamela Oliver Munoz. Starring Aaron Matthew Barrera (Winner Best Actor Award at STXIFF), Sherlyn Balderas, Valeria Ozuna, Pedro Garcia, Yesenia Resendez, Jonathan Villarreal, Jarelyn Lopez, Andres Reyes, and Gordon Newell III.

Melissa Guy for Access Esperanza

Access Esperanza helped Melissa Vanessa Guy Murad discover her cancer diagnosis.

PAWS

Adopt a cat. Save a life. Make a friend. There are too many stray cats to be kept at PAWS. You can make a difference and save a life by adopting a cat or kitten now. Video and song by Pamela Oliver Munoz.

Love Has No Borders

First Place in the San Diego Film Festival Migrant Voices Today. Finalist in Humboldt Film festival for animation and Social Justice. Semi-finalist in Stockholm City Festival. Honorable Mention in The Social Impact Festival, and accepted into many others. A stop-motion about how gang violence forces a loving family to flee Central America in hopes of finding a better life, only to find more trouble in the U.S. Story, animation, song, editing, song - written & performed by Pamela Oliver Munoz.

Read The Signs

A woman can read the signs when her husband is messing around behind her back in this stop-motion created in 48 hours for the STXIFF 48 HOUR Film Race, to an original song. Song, story, animation and editing by Pamela Oliver Munoz. 3 required elements: montage, silver ring, discovery. Winner of Best Animation at the 2023 STXIFF.

Blind Love Trailer

Winner of Best Animation and nominated for Best Film at the STXIFF 2022 48 Hour Film Race, Blind Love shows that the course of true love never did run straight. Film by Pamela Oliver Muñoz.

I Wish

A photographer is faced with a TOUGH DECISION when her PHOTOGRAPHS reveal more to her than expected. This was made for a 48 Hour Film Race for STXIFF (South Texas International Film Festival). It won Honorable Mention! Story, song, animation, and editing by Pamela Oliver Munoz.

One Person At A Time

This was an award winning short for The Climate Action Filmmaking Facebook Group with Ela Thier. It was inspired by a TED talk by student-activist, Greta Thunberg. We complain about climate change but are reluctant to do anything about it. Film by Pamela Oliver Muñoz, starring Stephanie Baggett as the mom, and Roberta Martinez as the daughter. Royalty-free music Acoustic Breeze from BenSound.

That's So hot

A blind date goes from bad to worse until something unexpected is revealed. Starring Marco Hernandez and Aisha Ramirez. Written, directed, filmed and edited by Pamela Oliver Munoz.

Secret Heart

Video of lovers for the song: Secret Heart , written, perfromed, and video by Pamela Oliver Munoz actors: Dannie MacCallum, Omar Garza

Melissa fashion to Vangoes

Fashion video to music by the Vangoes. model and stylist: Melissa Guy

Melissa Guy Murad Says, "Take Care of Yourself"

The wise, beautiful, and amazing Melissa Guy Murad talks about her cancer diagnosis, and the importance of not putting off your check ups.

Access Esperanza Stephanie

A young woman with a family and career and education goals explains how Access Esperanza helps them to plan their family responsibly, and stay healthy.Video by Pamela Oliver Munoz for Access Esperanza.

Evelyn Cantu Campaign Commercial

3 college students show how Evelyn would help them to achieve their goals.

Melissa Guy for Access Esperanza Clinics

Melissa talks about cancer. Melissa, Azura, Aquilles, Roel. By pamela oliver munoz.

Jane's Bakery

Jane Casteneda has a delicious bakery in Harlingen, Texas