Ranging in style and material from playful stop-motion to sweeping digital graphics, this group of animated shorts is sure to spark imagination and emotion from all audiences. This group of animators includes artists working in themes including familial trauma, environmental issues, and whimsical experimentation. The films in this program are sweet, creative, dark, and comedic, showcasing a wide array of contemporary animation styles by established and up-and-coming filmmakers.
Have an All Access Pass? Unlock your on-demand screening of this film here!
Total Run Time: 64 minutes
This program will be followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers.
Programmed by Guest Festival Shorts Programmer, Emily Eddy.
Content Considerations: Strong language, depictions of violence.
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.
- Year2021
- Runtime16 minutes
- LanguageEnglish, Spanish
- CountryUnited States
- NoteEnglish and Spanish with English subtitles, English, Spanish, and French closed captions available
- DirectorKristian Mercado
- ScreenwriterJuan Arroyo & Kristian Mercado
- ProducerDebora Perez, Kate Chamurris, Angel Manuel Soto
- Executive ProducerJackie Cruz, Maitreya Yasuda, Mike Anderson, Jeff Hood, Kristian Mercado
- CastJackie Cruz, Antonia Vizzcarrondo, Fernando Ramos, Don Victor, Josh Madoff
- Sound DesignJosh Madoff
- MusicJosh Madoff
Ranging in style and material from playful stop-motion to sweeping digital graphics, this group of animated shorts is sure to spark imagination and emotion from all audiences. This group of animators includes artists working in themes including familial trauma, environmental issues, and whimsical experimentation. The films in this program are sweet, creative, dark, and comedic, showcasing a wide array of contemporary animation styles by established and up-and-coming filmmakers.
Have an All Access Pass? Unlock your on-demand screening of this film here!
Total Run Time: 64 minutes
This program will be followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers.
Programmed by Guest Festival Shorts Programmer, Emily Eddy.
Content Considerations: Strong language, depictions of violence.
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.
- Year2021
- Runtime16 minutes
- LanguageEnglish, Spanish
- CountryUnited States
- NoteEnglish and Spanish with English subtitles, English, Spanish, and French closed captions available
- DirectorKristian Mercado
- ScreenwriterJuan Arroyo & Kristian Mercado
- ProducerDebora Perez, Kate Chamurris, Angel Manuel Soto
- Executive ProducerJackie Cruz, Maitreya Yasuda, Mike Anderson, Jeff Hood, Kristian Mercado
- CastJackie Cruz, Antonia Vizzcarrondo, Fernando Ramos, Don Victor, Josh Madoff
- Sound DesignJosh Madoff
- MusicJosh Madoff