the film

overview

In the mountains of Bolivia, a collective of Indigenous women challenge gender stereotypes through skateboarding — tearing
down the notoriously steep streets wearing traditional pollera skirts. For them, skateboarding is more than a sport — it’s a statement of resilience and empowerment in a machismo society.

As the collective gains visibility, they are working toward their biggest goal yet: building Bolivia’s first skate park and community center designed for girls.

Through screenings, conversations, and community action, we aim to use this film to amplify imillaskate’s movement, inspire women and girls globally, and directly support the skatepark’s creation.

an optimist film

presented by vans

in association with pachamama sabia

and supported in part by the National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures

Directors

Rebecca basaure mariano carranza

producers

natalie conneelY jenna kelly

executive producers

chris temple zach ingrasci jackie omanhoFF JUSTIN villano cierra xavier justin lacob natalie conneely rebecca basaure mariano carranza mariana blanco

co-executive producer

bryn mooser