About the creators
aïma paule & Sarah Taborga
Aïma Paule (they/them) also known as Aïma the Dreamer, is a multi-disciplinary artist, musician, and activist who has left an indelible mark on the local, national, and international music and art scene for over 20 years. Aïma has emerged as a true cultural curator, dedicated to providing safer spaces for Women, QTBIPOC, and Immigrant communities to explore issues of identity and intersectional justice through various creative outlets, including music, film, visual arts, fashion, and culture.
Aïma's commitment to liberation shines through their mixed art disciplines, as they pour their heart and soul into creating music, art, and producing platforms that amplify the brilliant voices and perspectives often overlooked within their diverse communities. With a particular focus on QTBIPOC, intersectional feminism, women's rights, and anti-racism, Aïma serves as a beacon of empowerment and change.
One of Aïma's notable achievements includes co-founding Oakland's beloved 'Soulovely,' a QTBIPOC dance party that has thrived for 12 years. Soulovely stands as a testament to their dedication in providing a safe and celebratory space that uplifts the beauty, resilience, and radical queerness of Oakland's Queer and Trans* BIPOC community, paying homage to its vibrant history.
Sarah Taborga (she/they) is an award-winning filmmaker who helps companies and indie artists meaningfully connect to their audiences through producing, directing, cinematography, sound design, editing, and photography.
Sarah has worked at Netflix, Marvel, and HBO on content like Sense8, Ant-Man, and Looking, which provided her with incredible training in the structures and workflows of professional filmmaking. She has produced, directed, filmed, and edited stories for numerous organizations including MACLA, Advancement Project National Office, The Port of San Francisco, San Francisco Planning and Urban Research Association, BAYCAT, Puente Human Rights Movement, Causa Justa/Just Cause.
Sarah's “2020 PSA” video was featured on the Oprah Winfrey Network in the program, Where Do We Go From Here? Her documentary, Dear Queer Dancer, aired on PBS in July 2021. As an artist, Sarah creates stories for social introspection. As a Bolivian-American and SF Bay Area native, her stories highlight the brilliance of people of color, fully-realized female characters, and the importance of provoking cultural norms.