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EL ANDALON
Follows the steps of Don Sergio Castro, who
treats patients seven days a week for free, while
building schools and water projects in Chiapas.
Donations by tourists at his own ethnographic museum,
which houses an important collection of traditional
Mayan clothing, have funded his humanitarian work.
But times are more trying than ever, as
Don Sergio lives and works on the edge of an economic
precipice. Can he continue to serve the people who
depend on his good works? |
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LA NUEVA GENERACION:
explores the evolution of narco corridos,
a regional Mexican music sub-genre. |
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HEARTBREAK IN 209 CUTS
There’s no reason why breaking up
shouldn’t make us laugh, sooner or later. As the hardest
day of her break up unfolds, we watch a girl botch
suicide attempts, binge, drink and cope with loneliness.
If you’ve been dumped by a lover, you’ll relate to this
story of heartbreak and rebirth. |
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SYNERGY –
The regional sales manager Amelia
Lockheart (Ilka Urbach) disputes a big promotion with
her coworker, Constantine Matters (Robert Balder). The
competition intensifies when they get stuck with a
stranger (Nicaolas Smith) in a conference room,
triggering unforeseen consequences. | Site:
www.synergy-theshortfilm.com | Merit Award at the
Awareness Film Festival |
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THE BOYFRIEND CEMETERY
A heartbroken bohemian girl tries to
convince a widower that break ups are worse than death |
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SIN FRONTERAS (WITHOUT BORDERS)).
Documentary short.
Sin Fronteras a one-day labor journey in the
lives of those who've sacrificed being with their loved
ones in order to provide them with a better life, having
had the realization that
borders become invisible when you have a
purpose, your family. |
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ESE BESO
-The search for the perfect kiss, the
orgasmic kiss described in the Tao, obsesses Cecilia
both in her dreams and waking life. The pressure this
puts on her relationship with Javier brings out a sudden
ugliness that has permanent consequences |
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UNDERSTUDY
Clara Klein is a young professional dancer
in a hot new salsa show. There is a week left to go
until opening night - tensions are high and the
competition is fierce. As the understudy, it is a
particularly difficult time for Clara since she can't
nail her routines. The clock is ticking as
she struggles to do her best in the face
of heartbreak and revenge. |
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LE PETIT CHEF
Jaq,
a young boy tries to win the approval of his German
father Agid by becoming a great chef and live in Paris,
France, |
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SOLEIL
A young teen in foster care returns to her
place of birth in Guatemala in search of her
family, but what she uncovers is far from
what she ever imagined. |
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YOU + ME = US
Do you use Yelp to define where you will go
in life? Would you use it to find a therapist? For
Denise and Dan Sagan, going to Dr. DrewAnn’s couples and
family therapy counseling may not be the best remedy for
their relationship. Does a four star rating necessarily
mean a
positive influence for them? |
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The DREAMER –
tells the story of a Benny Veliz, an
outstanding student and “overachiever.” Though Benny is
a hard working and talented young woman, she’s
ineligible for legal residency in the United States.
Benny is an undocumented
immigrant who was brought over the border
by her parents when she was young. |
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PARAISO FOR SALE:
In PARAISO FOR SALE, filmmaker, Anayansi
Prado, returns to her homeland to document the effects
the fast-growing migration is having on the local
community. This engaging and revealing documentary
tells the personal stories of the people who call this
area home and would like to keep it that way. From an
American couple whoʼve invested not just in their home
but in their Panamanian community to a local businessman
turned political |
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READY TO TALK:
A school massacre plunges a community
into mourning and compels them to come together to pick
up the pieces. Michael, aimless and in denial, has lost
his wife and his will to live.After losing his business,
he works at his cousin's coffee shop where he meets
Christina, the mother of one of the children killed in
the school. |
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MUJER MAIZ
Xilonen, afraid to dance in public
overcomes her fears when her grandfather's spirit leads
her into an enchanted cornfield labyrinth. Xila receives
inspiration and guidance along the way when four
mythical Energy Forces (spirits) representing one of the
four directions and animal spirits (i.e. North-Jaguar,
South-Rabbit, East-Serpent, West-Eagle) guide Xila in
overcoming her greatest fears of dance. |
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PALOMA:
A free-spirited Mexican American woman
abandons her family for sex, drugs and the party life,
and returns 9 years later, now 'clean' and seeking
forgiveness. The story unfolds with a bi-lingual
Music-Videocal style from the characters, including an
on screen singing debut from Steven Bauer who plays
Paloma's husband Enrique. 3 key dialogue scenes and a
myriad of musical
styles, bring to the forefront the
characters' plights, and efforts to grapple with the
emotional toll
of Paloma's absence and return. |
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BARRIO MMA
A 911
call leads two police detectives to a body of a young
man. Their case unfolds when they discover a video
camera at the crime scene. Soon they stumble into the
dark under world of MMA, greed and betrayal.
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LA SANTA CECILIA
A 5 piece Latin band is a performance
documentary that introduces every band member to the
audience. Each member speaks about their introduction
into the band and describes their love for music. We
follow LSC to several shows and document their live
performances. This documentary chronicles how and why La
Santa Cecilia is a vibrant, colorful, and special
musical collaboration. |
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CHILD OF THE DESERT
A military mother, who has just suffered
the loss of her son, meets an undocumented immigrant in
the heart of the West Texas desert and befriends him. |
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GORDITA |
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