Ni Aqui, Ni Alla (Not Here, Not There) marks the directorial debut of
Betsy Haley Hershey.
Living in a Costa Rican village 10 years ago, Hershey
became close to the family portrayed in this film. Her unique window
into their lives and changing situation gave her the impetus to make
her first film.
Hershey holds two degrees, in fine arts and Spanish. She spent more
than two years filming this extended family in both countries.
As her film continues to play the festival circuit, Hershey is
working on her second film while attending music school and teaching
yoga to homeless youth in Los Angeles.