El Porvenir tells the story of Abelardo Olguín, a third-generation cockfighter struggling to hold on to his family’s way of life in the face of a growing movement to ban the sport across the Mexican states.

Cockfighting has been Abelardo’s passion since he was five years old. Now with children of his own, he hopes to pass on the tradition, but he and his fellow cockfighters see the world changing before their eyes.
 

Directed by: Alfredo Alcántara & Josh Chertoff
Produced by: Ben Altarescu
In collaboration with: Bows & Arrows
Edited by: Josh Chertoff
Cinematographer: Alfredo Alcántara
Original Score: Kelly Pratt
Sound Design: Arjun Sheth
Colorist: Craig Waxman
Assistant Editor: Isabel Alcantara
Titles: Lisa Maria Hall

Ponderosa Productions collaborated with filmmaker Andrew Cannizzaro and A+E Networks in the production of American Freedom Stories, an in-depth look at the legacy of the American Civil Rights Movement. Through a series of short episodes outlining historical events and the personal experiences of those who lived during that time, American Freedom Stories focuses on the role of individuals in the fight against oppression, how far we’ve come, and the many challenges that still lie ahead.

Directed by: Andrew Cannizzaro
Produced by: Leanne French
Cinematography by: Alfredo Alcantara
Edited by: Craig Waxman, James Codoyanis

Ponderosa often produces short documentaries for Bon Appétit Magazine. 

These projects feature today's forefront in food: from production and organic farming, to sustainability, to innovative chefs and restaurants, Bon Appétit, along with Ponderosa, is working to showcase the cutting edge of the culinary world.

The Foraging Chef
Directed by: Matt Duckor
Cinematography by: Alfredo Alcántara
Edited by: Joey Dello Russo

Suzanne Goin: Cooking with Kids
Directed by: Matt Duckor
Cinematography by: Alfredo Alcántara 

El Rey 
Produced by: Scott Desimon
Cinematography by: Alfredo Alcántara
Edited by: Alfredo Alcántara
In collaboration with: Bows and Arrows

Located at the base of Colorado’s majestic Rocky Mountains, Fountain Valley School combines intellectual rigor with a spirit of adventure and exploration. FVS is a private, college-preparatory, independent boarding and day school for grades 9-12 in Colorado Springs, CO.

This is FVS was a commissioned project for Fountain Valley's admissions materials. This video is sent to prospective students and their families and is also available on the school's website, fvs.edu

Directed, Shot & Edited by:
Alfredo Alcántara & Isabel Alcántara
Assistant Camera: Zach Kuperstein
Sound Mix by: Steve Girard
& Jaclyn Gramigna
Production Assistant: Addie Green