Animated Shorts Series 1

Join us in this first of two days featuring delightful animated shorts. You will find culture, love, mischief, out-of-this-world characters, lots of laughs, and a few tears. 

Check out the lineup below!

LA CUCURACHITA

Just before the Fiestas Patronales, Cucarachita Martina is wooed by a series of charming and hilarious characters to join them in a talent show.

Producer: Dr. Edwin Melendez & Rosa Cruz Cordero

Director: Waldo Cabrera

Writer: Dr. Raquel Ortiz

Director of Photography / Animation: Waldo Cabrera

Editor: Waldo Cabrera

Lead Actors: Alejandra Ramos Reira, Mario Mattei, Elizabeth Perez

Head of Department: Dr. Edwin Melendez

Musical Director: Desmar Guevara

UNIQUE

Starlight, star bright, all stars are alright.

In this student film, a star finds he has a bigger purpose.

Producer: Edwin Dominguez Lopez

Writer/Director: Doriann M Ramos Feliciano

HAPPY DAY

What are a few petals among flowery friends?

Two friends in a park flower box experience a host of experiences, with one finding an appreciation for those most close.

Producer: Genesis Naomi Perez Hernandez

Writer /Director: Doriann M Ramos Feliciano

CRYSTAL

A young magic student must rise up and overcome her past failures as her last chance to graduate draws near.

Producer: Claudia Gonzalez

Director: Juan Marcos Rivera

Writer: Claudia Gonzalez

Lead Actor (s): Jaed Mendez (Yuka); Spencer Brus

Head of Department: Yamil Medina

HERMIT

Never stop searching for the perfect home.

A hermit crab has outgrown his shell. Litter in the ocean prevents him from finding the perfect next shell.

Writer/Director: Leysharys Rivera

Music by: Jeydien Justiniano

IN YOUR DREAMS

You can find anything in your dreams.

After a loss, a young boy searches for meaning and what he truly desires in his dreams. In his journey, he discovers what matters most of all.

Writer/Director: Yousef Rodriguez

Producer: Celines Garcia

Actors: Nicholle Olivares, Ramir Delgado, Evelyn Minguela

MIDNIGHT SNACK

A child navigates his way in the dark to get a late-night snack. Will he get away with his treat without getting caught?

Writer/Director: Jose Padilla Reyes

PERFECT JAM

Some things naturally go together.

A slice of bread realizes that dating can be difficult as he searches for his other half.

Writer/Director: Jorge G. Medina Feliciano

Music: Andres Rodriguez Rio 

RECuerdo

Hit with the realization that things are spiraling out of his control, a widowed father rushes to keep his memories alive.

·      Producer, Director, Writer, and Editor: Alfonso M. Rodriguez

·      Animator: Andrew Lehman

·      Cast: Camila Beatriz, Richard Lund, Isabelle Van Vleet

SECOND CHANCE

Waking up in an unfamiliar world, Keeth and his strange new friends seek a magical artifact to return him to the world he came from. Follow the gnome, the elf, and the ancient human on their adventure- on this second chance at life!

Producer/Director/Writer: Angel Valenzuela Morell*

Director of Photography: Angel Valenzuela Morell*

Editor: Angel Valenzuela Morell*

Lead Actor(s):

·      Gabriel Torres Román (as Keeth)

·      Andrea Juarbe Ortiz (as Griffen)

·      Angel Valenzuela Morell (as Morai)

Soundtrack Composer: Gabriel Torres Román

WHISKER'S THE WIZARD

Can one mouse figure it out?

Writer/Director: Luis A. Gonzalez Gonzalez

WINTER HARVEST

Even forest elves live with drama!

Poppy the forest elf slacks off on her harvest duties and almost ruins the cornucopia.

Producers / Writer / Director: Jaed Mendez

Executive Producer: Luis Raices

CHUPAHUAHUA

The vicious Chupacabra is mistaken for a loving pet by a blind Abuela who amazingly and unknowingly avoids all of the Chupacabra's attempts to kill her, while "spoiling" him with baths, sweaters, and love.

Producer/Director/Writer/Editor: Nory De Hostos Lopez

Director of Photography: Nory De Hostos Lopez

Editor: Nory De Hostos Lopez

Lead Actor(s): Leeanna Albanese

Music: Kim Ramón

NUEVO RICO

A brother and sister stumble upon a celestial secret that changes their lives forever and propels them into Reggaetón stardom, but they soon discover that their newfound fame comes at a deep price.

Producers: Debora Perez, Kate Chamuris, Angel Manuel Soto

Director: Kristian Mercado Figueroa

Writer: Kristian Mercado Figueroa, Juan J. Arroyo

Character Design: Angélica Agélviz

Editor: Raymo Ventura

Lead Actors: Jackie Cruz, Antonio Vizcarrondo

Please note: There are no refunds. All sales are final. If you are attending an in-person screening event, you must present proof of Covid-19 vaccination.

Thank you for your support!