Angel Miracle Espercueta

filmmaker

BIOGRAPHY

Angel "Miracle" Espericueta is a digital media artist and community leader based in Crookston, Minnesota. She began creating digital art at the age of 10 and has since emerged as a powerful voice in youth-led media and social commentary. Deeply rooted in her community, Angel uses her creative work to highlight the racial and economic disparities that shape life in rural Minnesota. Through photography, film, and mentorship, she inspires young people to use digital tools as a means of expression, resistance, and healing.

In addition to producing award-winning media, Angel is an experienced peer mentor. She leads workshops and creative sessions for emerging artists in her community, fostering a culture of collaboration and critical thinking among young creators. Her work is marked by a clear vision, technical skill, and a commitment to social equity. Whether behind the camera or guiding others in the editing room, Angel leads with purpose and passion.

awards

  • The Waterer's Fund Arts Leadership Award – $10,000 recipient (2021)

  • Saint Paul Minneapolis International Film Festival – 1st Place, Youth Category (2020)

  • My Hero Film Festival – 1st Place, Youth Category (2020)

  • My Hero Film Festival – 1st Place, Our Relations Category (2020)

  • Do It Your Damn Self!! Film & Video Festival – Featured Selection (2020)

QUALIFICATIONS

Angel is skilled in DSLR photography and video production, with a strong understanding of digital aesthetics and narrative structure. She is proficient in Adobe Photoshop and Final Cut Pro and has experience in planning, filming, and editing short films and media projects. With over two years of peer mentoring experience, she has taught workshops and supported her peers in developing their creative voice through digital storytelling.

skills

  • DLSR photo camera operation & technique

  • video planning & production techniques

  • digital media vocabulary and aesthetics

  • Adobe Photoshop

  • Final Cut Pro

  • 2 years of peer mentoring experience

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