Completed - SPANISH, ENGLISH - Drama, LGBT - 15 minutes
An aging gay Mexican man reaches out to the estranged son of his recently passed partner. The two meet at the emotionally charged funeral, where tensions run high and family secrets are exposed in this film.
Year of production : 2020 Director(s) : Miguel Angel CABALLERO Writer(s) : Miguel angel CABALLERO Cast : Sal LOPEZ, Luis Antonio ALDANA, Matias PONCE Producer(s) : Miguel angel CABALLERO (Cabaldana Alchemy), Luis antonio ALDANA (Cabaldana Alchemy)
Salvador, a gay Mexican elder who has lost his partner of 15 years, calls his partner's estranged son, Anthony, to tell him of his father's passing. Unaware of their relationship, Anthony travels from Chicago to a small rural town in Mexico to attend his father's funeral. As family secrets are exposed, identities and perceptions are challenged.
Country(ies) : MEXICO, USA
American Pavilion Cannes Film Festival 2020 (Best LGBTQ Short)Reeling Chicago International Film Festival 2020 (AARP Silver Image Award)aGLIFF, Austin 2020 (Audience Award)TIDE Film Festival 2020 (Best Screenplay)Sedona International Film Festival 2020 (Best Short)Official Latino Film Festival 2020 (Best Director)SHORTS MEXICO 2020 (Jury Honor (Honorable Mention))Changing Face Film Festival 2020 (Best Short)Outfest 2020Morelia International Film Festival 2020Mallorca International Film Festival 2020Girona Festival de Cinema 2020Image+Nation 2020Image Out LGBT Film Festival 2020BEND Film Fest 2020HBO NY Latino Film Festival 2020Hollyshorts Film Festival 2020QFilms 2021 (Best Director, Best Short)Festival Mix, Mexico City 2021 (Best Short)Festival Des Images Des Mots 2021ZeFestival 2021Boston International Latino Film Festival 2021Barcelona International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival 2021Highland Park Independent Film Festival 2021 (Best Score, Best Short)New Filmmakers LA 2021 (Best Cinematography)Washington DC International Film Festival 2021 (Special Commendation - Jury Award)Out Film Connecticut LGBTQ Film Festival 2021 (Jury Award)Panamanian International Film Festival 2021 (Best Short, Best Actor)Next Generation Indie Film Awards 2022 (Best Actor)