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Hector Galan is a renowned independent filmmaker from San Angelo, Texas. With over 40 hours of programming on national PBS, he has made significant contributions to the network. His work includes 11 episodes for the provocative series "Frontline", two programs for "The American Experience", and the landmark four-part series "Chicano! History of the Mexican American Civil Rights Movement".
Throughout his career, Galan has received numerous awards and recognitions, including two Imagen awards, the Cine Golden Eagle Award, the Telly Award, SXSW Best Documentary, the Golden Apple, and the Blue Ribbon Award. His critically-acclaimed documentaries have explored various topics, such as migrant farm workers, race relations in the military, college athletics, and issues surrounding foster care.
Galan has also produced documentaries that highlight the Latino experience in America, including "Los Mineros" and "The Hunt for Pancho Villa". In 1995, he won the Special Jury Award for his music documentary "Songs of the Homeland", which told the story of the development of Tejano music and its reflection of Mexican American history and culture.
Galan's other notable works include "The Forgotten Americans", a documentary about life in the colonias, and "Visiones: Latino Art & Culture", a series that explores Latino art and culture. He has also received several awards, including the Cultural Arts Award, the Armando Marroquin Lifetime Achievement Award, and the AT&T Spirit of Communication Award.
In addition to his work as a filmmaker, Galan has mentored and passed on his knowledge of production through workshops and lectures. He has taught production and editing workshops in various locations, including the United States, Mexico, Europe, Alaska, Guam, and Hawaii. Galan is a founding board member of the Independent Television Service (ITVS) and has served as a mentor for the CPB Producer's Academy.
