What The Hands Remember: A Six-Part Documentary Film Series by Taimy Alvarez

Official trailer for What The Hands Remember, a six-part short documentary series by Taimy Alvarez.

THE FILMS

Six intimate short documentary films. Each stands alone while together they form a portrait of memory, identity, and the hands that create.

Stitching Memory

The Garden Remembers

The Loom Is Our Witness

Drawing With Thread

Life Is A Thread

Art As A Prayer

  • Collage of diverse women in various settings, including at an art or craft store with colorful yarn, in an indoor space with a gray background, and in a modern indoor environment, displaying different expressions and styles.

    The Artists

    Discover the women visual artists behind What the Hands Remember —multidisciplinary creators sharing their journeys, inspirations, and visions.

    The Artists
  • A woman with blonde curly hair smiling and wearing a black top and gold jewelry.

    The Filmmaker

    Emmy-winning Cuban-American photojournalist, filmmaker, and mixed-media artist Taimy Alvarez explores identity, memory, and cultural heritage through photography, film, and mixed-media artwork. She creates award-winning documentaries and art that bridge artists’ stories with audiences, fostering dialogue and connection.

    The Filmmaker
  • Black and white photograph of a Nikon DSLR camera with a zoom lens, positioned to show the front of the lens and reflective glass, capturing a reflection of a person and surroundings.

    The Project

    Beyond the Brush: What the Hands Remember is a cross-disciplinary documentary and exhibition project that transforms how artists’ stories are shared and experienced. By going beyond the canvas, it unveils the people behind the art—their backgrounds, techniques, inspirations, and creative journeys—inviting audiences into intimate, immersive encounters that deepen understanding and connection.

    The Project
Visual Storytelling for Artists
Free

Practical filmmaking workshops created for artists. Visual Storytelling for Artists is an evolving workshop series designed to help artists confidently document their creative process, speak about their work, and create meaningful videos using accessible filmmaking tools. Led by documentary filmmaker, photojournalist, and educator Taimy Alvarez, the workshops combine visual storytelling, filmmaking fundamentals, hands-on exercises, equipment guidance, and approachable editing techniques.

✓ Share the Story Behind Your Work
✓ Create Better Videos With the Tools You Have
✓ Document Your Creative Process
✓ Improve Your Filming and Editing Skills
✓ Strengthen Your Professional Presence

With Gratitude

Made possible with support from the Broward County Cultural Division.
Support has been provided by the following Funds at the  Community Foundation of Broward: 
Helen and Frank Stoykov Charitable Endowment Fund, Mary and Alex Mackenzie Community Impact Fund 
Special Thanks to Marc Aptakin and MAD Arts.
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Broward Cultural Division

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Community Foundation of Broward

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MAD Arts, 481 S Federal Hwy, Dania Beach, FL.

Events

  • What the Hands Remember

    July 16, 2026 - August 2, 2026
    MAD Arts | Dania Beach, Florida

    Step inside the worlds of Yochi Y. Avin, Marina Font, Karla Kantorovich, Magda Love, Aurora Morali, and Lisu Vega, where immersive documentaries reveal their stories alongside original artworks that transform process, inspiration, and memory into vivid, tactile experiences.

  • Storytelling Through The Lens: Filmmaking for Artists

    July 25, 2026

    MAD Arts | Dania Beach

    Storytelling Through the Lens: An Introduction to Filmmaking for Artists empowers creatives to transform their artwork, processes, and stories into captivating films. Using accessible tools like smartphones and free editing apps, participants learn to craft visual narratives, amplify their voices, and share their art with the world.