AI DIOS MIO
DARK ROOM
Director, Writer, Producer: Christine Juarbe
A successful woman attempts to work through childhood trauma through lucid dreaming. Can she face the truth?
LOKO
Director, Writer, Producer: Angelina Villapiano
Yesenia is a sassy Nuyorican bruja, and her fans on TikTok follow her for modern witch tips. When she receives a mystical visit from an Indigenous Taíno spirit, she’s inspired to “live like the ancestors lived.” Now this hood chick is trying to survive, living on a deserted island beach.
B-LINE
Director: Colm Donston, Sebastian Martinez
Writer: Colm Donston, Sebastian Martinez
Producer: Shirley Sui, Joy Wu, Ling Qu
When the money for his mother’s gift goes missing, irresponsible 14-year old Gabe must retrace his steps before her birthday celebration.
CHOICES
Director, Writer, Producer: Justin Luis Denis
A man's choice of date night attire leads to a series of unfortunate events.
POESIA EN VIVO
Director, Editor, DP: Maegan Hollins
Sanjuanera, Lady Lee Andrews, found her gift of writing poetry at the age of three. As she started to develop her craft, she noticed that there wasn't a space to seek feedback from peers or gain mentorship. Inspired to create this space that centers poetry within her own community, Lady manifests what is now called The Poet’s Passage, a living museum and resource center in Old San Juan. Through her story, we see how leaning into purpose and trusting in faith allows us to bring our dreams to fruition.
BBCITOS
Director: Antonio Zapiain Luna
Writer: MJ Garcia, Angel Gabriel
Producer: MJ Garcia
Amidst a fun-filled day in nature, best friends Bbcita and Bbcito use this time to candidly discuss their frustrations with healthy eating and finding love abroad. As their bond strengthens, the unspoken love Bbcito holds for Bbcita becomes palpable, creating a delicate dance between friendship and unexpressed desires. Their day together leaves them feeling recharged and ready to pursue their dreams.
MORPHEUS OF CONEY ISLAND
Director, Writer, Producer: Vagabond Beaumont
In the liminal space that is Coney Island where spirits find hosts to inhabit, the Dreamer hears Morpheus the Dreamweaver, calling to him in his sleep. Enmeshed between realms in a symbiotic dance the two of them are locked in a moment where both reality and dream are suspended.
Shot in Super 8mm in 1987 in Coney Island. One of my earliest films.
RO & THE STARDUST
Director: Eunice Levis
Writer: Eunice Levis
Producer: Rachel K. Ofori, Elvis Nolasco
A free-spirited teen fulfills her terminally ill grandmother’s dying wish of building a rocket ship to launch her into outer space.
FOREPLAY
Director, Writer: Yaremette Sophia Osorio
Producer: Yaremette Sophia Osorio, Lester Enrique Ortiz
Mónica, a young woman who is in search of her sexual satisfaction, which comes from the pain and suffering of her victims, finds the perfect prey in Kevin, an eager young man looking for a one-night stand at his favorite bar. After Killing him Mónica continues the hunt.
