Crested Butte Film Festival

Narrative Shorts I: Generation to Generation (Virtual)

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Narrative Shorts I: Generation to Generation
These are some of the things we pass on, generation to generation
DON'T YOU GO NOWHERE
A jazz dynamo belts his way through his weekly set until he makes an unexpected connection with an audience member.
Closed captions available
SUNDAY WITH MONICA
Two young girls from an ultra-orthodox Jewish community encounter secular society for the first time through their father’s new, equestrian girlfriend.
HUELLA
When the death of her grandmother unleashes a generational curse, a disenchanted flamenco dancer, resigned to a desk job, is forced to experience the five stages of grief through a visit from her female ancestors, pushing her to finally break the cycle. One of Michael Brody's favorite films of the year.
MOEDER DOCHTER
A film about a mother-daughter relationship, a lost memory, and the legacy of ancient wars that can bring two women together in a divided world.
HALLELUJAH
After being stuck with the guardianship of their annoying, bookworm nephew, two brothers in Compton, CA, have to decide if they are willing to take on the responsibility of being caretakers.
This film is eligible for the 2022 Crested Butte Film Festival Audience Choice Award! (You must unlock the film to be eligible to cast your vote)
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When the death of her grandmother unleashes a generational curse, a disenchanted flamenco dancer, resigned to a desk job, is forced to experience the five stages of grief through a visit from her female ancestors, pushing her to finally break the cycle.

One of Michael Brody's favorite films of the year.


Gabriela Ortega

Gabriela Ortega is an award-winning writer/director and actor from the Dominican Republic. She is a USC graduate and a Sundance interdisciplinary fellow. Her short film HUELLA was an official selection of the 2022 Sundance Film Festival and is being turned into a feature film after winning development funds with the inaugural WarnerMedia 150 and NewFilmmakers LA “New Narratives” Grant. Most recently, Gabriela won the NBC & Telemundo best director award at the 2022 LALIFF and “Best New Filmmaker” at the annual NFMLA awards. She is currently directing a project to premiere on Disney+ in 2023 and her first film PAPI is now available to stream on HBO and HBO Max. Gabriela's work aims to draw cultural bridges that lead to the Caribbean and tell stories that authentically represent the people with whom she grew up.

  • Year
    2021
  • Runtime
    14 minutes
  • Language
    English, Spanish
  • Country
    United States
  • Premiere
    No, it's not a premiere
  • Rating
    Adults and teens (not for young children)
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  • Director
    Gabriela Ortega
  • Screenwriter
    Gabriela Ortega
  • Producer
    Helena Sardinha, Rafael Thomaseto
  • Executive Producer
    Lena Waithe, Rishi Rajani, Constanza Castro, Doménica Castro, Natasha Wellesley
  • Co-Producer
    Helena Sardinha, Rafael Thomaseto
  • Cast
    Shakira Barrera, Denise Blasor, Carla Valentine
  • Cinematographer
    Frances Kroon
  • Editor
    Vicente Manzano
  • Composer
    Juan Covarrubias
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