If I Were to Love the Bay

Screening Information

Saturday, March 28, 2026
Start Time: 10:12 AM
Runtime: 6 minutes 59 seconds
Location: Media and Immersive eXperience (MIX) Center
50 N Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ 85201

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Film Description

If I Were to Love the Bay is an introspective experimental documentary essay that explores the relationship between self, place, and technology through the landscapes of California’s Bay Area. Blending poetic visuals with reflective storytelling, the film examines feelings of displacement and connection in a region defined by innovation and rapid change. As digital life accelerates, the film invites viewers to reflect on the quiet presence of nature and memory that continues to exist alongside the technological world.

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Director: 

Alice Faria is a Brazilian filmmaker based in California. Born in 2002, she recently graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with degrees in Film and Global Studies. Her work explores themes of community, identity, and the emotional landscapes that connect people to place. Alice began her career producing independent films and participating in festivals celebrating Brazilian culture before expanding her work internationally, including collaborations in Iceland with Hero Productions on branded campaigns, music videos, and films. Blending documentary storytelling with experimental visual styles, she continues to pursue creative projects with a global and collaborative perspective.