A Radio Documentary by Stepfanie Aguilar
Recepient of The Whickers Radio and Audio Funding Award 2023
Synopsis:
A young mother purchases an old bus with dreams of transforming it into a tiny home for her growing family. Alongside her fiancé and toddler, she envisions a life of freedom and possibility. But what begins as an inspiring DIY project soon becomes a struggle for stability. This documentary follows Janice and her family as they navigate the harsh realities of bus life—grappling with financial hardship, social stigma, and the broader challenges of California’s housing crisis.
Supported by The Whickers Radio and Audio Funding Award. The completed piece is currently being pitched for distribution.
Credits
Producer & Director:
Stepfanie Aguilar
Editor:
Camila Kerwin from Rough Cut Collective
Editorial Feedback:
Dr. Maria Cecilia Holt
Danielle Jones-Wesley
Veline Mojarro
Jane Ray
Composer & Scoring:
No Translation
Production Support:
Ruby Ahmad
Mixer:
Stepfanie Aguilar
Stepfanie - Mixer & Producer 