Roll Modelz
As political forces threaten to divide and silence Latino communities, a lowrider car club in rural Washington transforms personal tragedy into a rolling act of resistance.
Roll Modelz is an award winning short documentary film co-directed by Oliver Rodriguez Dickson and Yahir Tzec. Produced by Dasha Levin.
SIFF Grant Recipient
Roll Modelz was selected as a recipient of the 2025 SIFF Grant for Courageous Documentary Filmmaking. Funding provided by the Satterberg Foundation.
This grant allows the team to continue telling the story of Lowrider culture in the PNW.
Roll Modelz was awarded the audience award at the 19th annual National Film Festival for Talented Youth (NFFTY) in 2026.
Official trailer
Sizzle Reel
The “sizzle reel” that started it all. Used for crowdfunding and grant applications. Shot by Oliver Rodriguez Dickson and Yahir Tzec. Edited by Oliver Rodriguez Dickson