The Luminous Drive-In

It is difficult to put into words what 2020 and the Pandemic did to us as a society. The fear and often hopelessness that swept through the world was a reminder of the fragility of life on this planet. Hospitals filled to capacity and we retreated to the shelter of our homes like it was the end of times.

Despite the horror, the Pandemic forced us to take note of what is important. We saw example after example of people doing everything in their power to help their communities and build kinship using available means to ensure health and safety.

It is these kinds of stories that inspired us to pursue the Luminous Drive-In. In a time where communal experiences like the cinema were not an option, we had an opportunity to be creative and, hopefully, give people some amount of reprieve while raising money for a good cause. All proceeds from the Luminous Drive-In went to the San Antonio Food Bank.

Back when we were starting out, if you would have told us that we were going to host a sci-fi drive-in or work with amazing institutions like Rackspace Technology, we would have laughed and gone back to dreaming but the planets aligned in August of 2020 and Rackspace was a great partner whose values aligned with our own.

A special thanks to the San Antonio Food Bank for the work they do and the massive effort they put in to mobilize and feed a city with almost a half of a million people below the poverty line. Another huge thanks to the Law Offices of Niles Arguello for their support and the filmmakers who participated in the drive-in and online screenings/raffle. Thank you to Dirkish for DJing the event, giving his time and artistry to guiding the night, expertly.

It was wonderful to be reminded of what we can accomplish when we come together, even in particularly trying times. We will always look back at 2020 as a horrible year in our history but also as an example of our resilience and perseverance as a collective.