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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!