Indy Shorts Film Festival 2021

Expressions

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6 films in package
The Archivists
In a dystopian future, a travelling trio of musicians discover an abandoned house – a relic from the old world.
Lines
Six poems written by six young prisoners animated to tell their stories, thoughts, fears and hopes.
Closed captions available
Strasbourg 1518
Inspired by a powerful involuntary mania which took hold of citizens in the city of Strasbourg just over 500 years ago, STRASBOURG 1518 is a collaboration in isolation with some of the greatest dancers working today.
O Black Hole!
A woman who can't stand the passing of time turns herself into a black hole. A thousand unchanging years pass until one day, the Singularity wakes inside her.
Closed captions available
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.
Closed captions available
Don’t Go Tellin’ Your Momma
Topaz Jones's, Don't Go Tellin’ Your Momma is a view into America's Black Identity through 26 individual scenes, each representing a letter and Topaz's corresponding update to their meanings.
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Innovative and exciting stories told through music, dance, and poetry.


Films: The Archivists, Lines, Strasbourg 1518, O Black Hole!; Nuevo Rico; Don't Go Tellin' Your Momma


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NUEVO RICO is a bold venture in creating Latinx-Futurism. 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. The narrative aims to put a spotlight on contemporary issues facing Puerto Rico, exploring the future of its culture, the effects of commercialization and its current colonial status.


In English, Spanish, with English subtitles.


Programming descriptions are generated by participants and are edited for length and clarity, and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Heartland Film.


Film Contact:

nuevoricofilm@gmail.com

  • Year
    2021
  • Runtime
    16 minutes
  • Language
    English, Spanish
  • Country
    United States, Puerto Rico
  • Rating
    Strong Language,Drug Use,Mature Themes,Violence
  • Note
    Animated Short
  • Director
    Kristian Mercado Figueroa
  • Screenwriter
    Kristian Mercado Figueroa, Juan Arroyo
  • Producer
    Debora Perez, Kate Chamuris, Angel Manuel Soto
  • Executive Producer
    Jackie Cruz, Maitreya Yasuda, Mike Anderson, Jeff Hood, Kristian Mercado
  • Cast
    Jackie Cruz, Antonio Vizcarrondo, Fernando Ramos
  • Animator
    Angélica Agélviz, Raymo Ventura, Miguel Mena, Trung Bao, Rafatoon, Daniel Cuervo
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