Aaaron (also known as River) is a writer who makes films in Long Beach, California. His family is from Laguna, Philippines, but he lived most of his youth in suburban Minnesota.

Aaaron excels in inviting his audiences to fulfill lives of play and joy. He writes poetry about the world with all of its gifts, and the obstacles that we are called to face together.

He is the founder of THAT! Club.

Aaaron believes that when genuine communities meet critical thinking about the media that we consume, there is untapped healing potential for all kapwa. His works are driven by Marxist and Post-Colonial Theory.

BFA: FILMMAKING - MINNEAPOLIS COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN

MINORS: ART HISTORY / CREATIVE WRITING