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After receiving Doña Chabe’s unsolicited advice, 13 year old Julian embarks on a 9 kilometer walk to see his favorite place for the first time.

English

13 Años, 9 Kilómetros

When a shy teen stumbles upon a magic ring from his late father, he's thrust into a race against time to protect a dying tree and save his community from impending darkness. As the stakes rise, he grapples with his confidence and the weight of destiny.

Cypress Park

A short film about that one friend.

Spanish

Amiguín

In the face of toxic masculinity in Latino culture, a masculine-presenting Queer Latino struggles with their gender identity while striving to appear and be accepted as a man through working out and joining the military, the character hides their queer identity, ultimately leading to them discovering the true meaning of embracing their authentic self. Christian Jesus Vega's film was nominated for Student Academy Award.

¿Qué es un niño? / What is a Boy?

Santiago, a Mexican queer migrant who lives happily with his husband in San Francisco, receives a message from Angel, an old flame who reveals that he has written to ask for forgiveness. Santiago must now confront the past to reconnect with the first love who he met when he first arrived in the U.S.

Hola, Santiago

As the pandemic shuts down Oakland's streets in the midst of the BLM Protests and fight for racial justice, artists attempt their largest mural yet determined to use their artistic expression to amplify the cause.

AscenDance

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The Watsonville Film Festival highlights Latinx filmmakers and stories that illuminate our shared humanity and inspire positive change. Enjoy excellent films here, March 11-17, 2024. Tickets on sale now!

Join us as we celebrate 12 YEARS of the Watsonville Film Festival! Enjoy powerful films by award-winning directors and local filmmakers. / Bienvenidos al Festival de Cine de Watsonville! Celebramos 12 años.

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