Isabel Soloaga
Research, Film, Photojournalism
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Film

Film

This trailer offers a glimpse into my forthcoming feature documentary, currently in production.

Learn more by listening to our interview on the FilmSessions Podcast or read our story at The Video Consortium.

Growing Up in America: Life After the Taliban is a passion project sparked by necessity. It is informed by 9+ years in humanitarian and emergency response work with Afghan refugees, from refugee camps across Europe to the California coast. It is co-directed by my friend, Najaf Ali Mohammady, who I met in Fort Bliss, Texas on assignment with the International Rescue Committee shortly after his evacuation from Kabul.

Made possible with support from CNN+ Film Independent and Bay Area Video Coalition. Please follow the link below to make a tax deductible donation to this important project. Follow us for updates @lifeaftertalib_doc.

 
“Streets Raised Us. Horses Saved Us.”
— The Compton Cowboys

This film shines a light on the incredible work of the Compton Cowboys and the Compton Jr. Equestrians — keeping kids off the streets and on horses while building family, resilience, and hope in the heart of LA.

Heart of Compton is now fiscally sponsored by From the Heart Productions, Inc. This opens the door for bigger impact — more screenings, deeper outreach, and amplifying the voices of the next generation of riders. To support this project and the young riders whose stories inspire it, you can make your tax-deductible donation at www.tinyurl.com/heartofcompton

“Heart of Compton” premiered at Equus International Film Festival in September, 2025, where we won Best Documentary Short and the Changemaker Award. For more information, visit https://equusinternationalfilmfestival.com/

 

Horses for Productions film compilation featuring the Kardashians, the Rock, Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber and many more music and movie icons. Edited and graded by Isabel Soloaga.

Horses For Productions provides on set movie horses and ponies as well as expert and champion riders for productions. horsesforproductions@gmail.com l 310-774-1433

 

What if the voices and stories of the people we love could be remembered forever?

Autograph makes it simple to preserve life stories, reflections, and family histories—one phone call at a time. With no apps or complicated setup, Autograph AI calls you or your loved one and guides a conversation that becomes part of a lasting legacy. This is more than technology—it’s a way to honor where we come from, and to pass on the wisdom, laughter, and love that define us. Learn more at autograph-ai.com.

Brand video written, directed, photographed and edited by Isabel Soloaga.

Aerial Reel by Isabel Soloaga. Original score by Bex Nicholes.

 

Video and photos aired on KTVU Fox News and published online on Generations Now The American Society on Aging.

My friend Tammy Maida shares her experience with Connected Horse, a nonprofit organization providing individuals living with dementia opportunities to heal with horses.

I’m honored to work as an equine therapy facilitator, consultant and filmmaker for Connected Horse. If you or someone you know could benefit, please contact me at isabel@connectedhorse.org.

 

Professional trick rider, Cavalia star and actress Kansas Carradine partners with The Compton Cowboys to bring horsemanship to underserved youth in inner-city Los Angeles.

Learn more, get involved or take a course with Kansas at www.circuscowgirl.com

 

Some of America's last truly wild horses live on our western public lands. They live in deeply bonded family bands within a complex society of intricate realtionships. And they are in danger of being 'managed' into extinction.

The Cloud Foundation is a Colorado 501(c)3 non-profit organization that grew out of founder and documentarian Ginger Kathrens’ knowledge of wild horses in the West.

 

Each year, Girls in Aviation International brings aspiring young women together to learn about careers in aviation and increase access in a traditionally male-dominated field. Follow my work on Taking Flight, a feature documentary following three generations of women taking to the air, by signing up to my newsletter.

Filmed at Buchanan Field Airport, September 2023.

 

My documentary series, Growing Up In America: Life After the Taliban was chosen as part of the 2021 Film Independent + CNN Original Docuseries Intensive. Follow us for updates @lifeaftertalib_doc.