Dream Into Being
Backstory
About The Project
In 2020, the Trifecta Movie Project was born from a dream the founder had several years prior … a vivid vision of three pioneering female artists from the founder’s own community. A single mom and former teacher, she was captivated by the idea of these women blazing their own paths in traditionally-male artistic spaces. What lessons did they have to share with future generations?
Although the founder faced significant personal challenges that nearly derailed the project, it remained a story she couldn’t abandon. Filming for *Dream Into Being* began in February 2022, and with the support of more than 80 donors and a local arts grant, the 40-minute film will debut in April 2025 after three years of miraculous coincidences, tenacity and hard work.
Focusing on themes of perseverance, self-awareness, creativity, and community building, we hope this documentary will inspire young people to see new possibilities and take courageous steps toward their own dreams.
About The Creator
Ali is a former middle school teacher, a proud mother, and someone who believes deeply in the power of community. Always open to new opportunities, she embraces saying “yes” because it often leads to unexpected learning and growth.
Throughout this project, she’s learned invaluable lessons— particularly that the key to success lies in walking through the doors that open, asking thoughtful questions and being attentive to the answers, and navigating setbacks with resilience. Her journey is a reminder that when we balance ambition with patience and adaptability, we can achieve more than we ever thought possible.
Artist Profiles
Brenna McDonald
Brenna McDonald is a flamenco guitarist, dancer, and co-founder of Espacio Flamenco, where she teaches flamenco dance, guitar, and children’s classes. As the musical director of Espacio Flamenco’s performance company, she works to create a supportive community that brings musicians and dancers together to learn, share, and celebrate the beauty of flamenco.
DJ Anjali
As a DJ and dance floor instigator, Anjali has worked to promote the future and vintage sounds of the South Asian and Desi diaspora within the larger Global Bass movement. She moves between two styles of performance, from behind the decks as a DJ to the front of the stage as a Bhangra dancer, all the while exploring her own identity and using the dance floor as a place to build solidarity.
Edna Vázquez
Edna Vazquez is a fearless singer, songwriter, composer, and guitarist whose powerful voice and musical talent transcend the boundaries of language to engage and uplift her audience. She is a creative musical artist with a vocal range that allows her to paint seamlessly with her original material, an intersection of Mexican Tradicional, rock, pop and other genres. Edna’s passion for music and performance grew from her bicultural roots and, with songs deeply rooted in universal human emotion, she has traveled far and wide spreading her message of light, love and cultural healing.