La Mariposa
Carol struggles to pass a swimming test, while her family struggles to accept their new life as refugees in a new country.
Short Film: 8:11 mins
Languages: Spanish & English
CREDITS:
Director & Writer: Andy Alvarez
Producer: Andy Alvarez & Mintie Pardoe
DOP: Farhad Ghaderi
Composer: David Alvarez
Editor & Sound Designer: Andy Alvarez
Production Design: Diana Parry
Colourist: Sam Gilling
Sound Mix: Post Modern Sound
CAST:
Lucero Aguilar - Carol
Marvin Aguilar - Ernesto
Natalia Lavaggi - Francia
Julian Haig - Lifeguard
Kari Staten - Pool Receptionist
FESTIVALS & ACCOLADES:
WINNER - The Leo Awards, 2018 - Best Student Production
WINNER - FOLCS International Short Film Series Competition, 2018 - Outstanding Female Filmmaker
WINNER - POV 27, 2017 - Best Film
WINNER - POV 27, 2017 - Best Director
WINNER - POV 27, 2017 - Audience Choice
WINNER - Canada Shorts Film Festival - Excellence Award
NOMINEE - Female Eye Film Festival, 2018 - Best Short Film
National Film Festival For Talented Youth, 2018
Crested Butte Female Film Festival
Female Eye Film Festival
Vancouver Shorts Film Festival, 2018
Reel 2 Reel Film Festival For Youth, 2018
Vancouver Shorts Film Festival, 2018
Big Eyes, Big Minds Singapore International Children's Film Festival, 2018
Providence Children's Film Festival, 2018
Whistler Film Festival, 2017
Chicago International Children Film Festival, 2017
Toronto Latin American Film Festival, 2017