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“Behind the Glamour: Miami’s inflation” is a short documentary exploring the rising inflation in Miami, highlighting how soaring prices impact everyday life from housing and groceries to student budgets. Through personal stories and expert insights, it reveals the growing divide between cost of living and income in one of America’s most vibrant cities.
Pricilla Cordova is a senior at Florida International University who is passionate about marketing. Cordova has experience in working with Adobe software such as Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and Illustrator. She enjoys drawing, designing, and video editing. Cordova aspires to work as a creative director for a movie project in the future. Cordova will graduate from the Lee Caplin School of Journalism & Media with a bachelor’s degree in digital communication & media in Fall 2025.
Daniel Torres is a senior majoring in digital media and communications. After he is finished with his studies, he wishes to pursue a career in law.
Marisol Nicole Lopez Ninahuanca is a junior majoring in Digital Communication and Media at Florida International University. She has experience in design and video editing and has a passion for the arts. Marisol likes learning new languages, knowing English and Spanish fluently, and having some knowledge of Japanese and French.
Sofia Lander is a Florida International University junior interested in multimedia production. Lander has experience in video production and editing. She has produced news packages and worked on music videos. Lander aspires to become a producer, director, or editor to make a positive impact through storytelling and visual communication. Lander will graduate from the Lee Caplin School of Journalism & Media with a bachelor’s degree in digital communication & media in Spring 2026.
Alyssa Ferro-Lloret is a junior at Florida International University who is interested in videography. Ferro-Lloret serves as the public relations officer for FIU’s all-gender a cappella group, HEARTbeats. She captures photos and videos of the group to curate social media content. Ferro-Lloret will graduate from the Lee Caplin School of Journalism & Media with a bachelor’s degree in digital communication and media with a minor in social media and e-marketing analytics in Spring 2026.
