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A Latin American family is celebrating the birthday of their youngest child, until they get rudely interrupted by two immigration officers.

Short Film: 9:30 mins

Languages: Spanish & English

CREDITS:

Director & Writer: Andy Alvarez

Producer: Mike Johnston

DOP: Kaayla Whachell

Editor: Elsy Dagdug

Sound Designer: Emmy Sainz

Production Design: Natalia Peixoto

CAST:

Magda Ochoa- Elena

Jose Vargas Caballero - Mateo

Sabrina Miniaci - Sofia

Sara Gutierrez - Antonia

Max Valdieso-Kudell - Javier

Domenic Fugere - Boyfriend

Montserrat Powell - Camila

Alejandro Herrera - Diego

Officer Bangs - Shonna Morgan

Officer Parsons - Robert L Duncan

FESTIVALS & ACCOLADES:

WINNER - Lindalee Tracy Award - Hot Docs Film Festival 2018

WINNER - Best Canadian Short Film - Wilson Oakville Film Festival 2019

OFFICIAL SELECTION - Bentonville Film Festival 2019

OFFICIAL SELECTION - New York Latin American Film Festival 2019

OFFICIAL SELECTION - Toronto Latino International Film Festival 2019

OFFICIAL SELECTION - Houston Latin American Film Festival 2020

OFFICIAL SELECTION - San Diego Latin American Film Festival 2020

OFFICIAL SELECTION - Philadelphia Latin American Film Festival, 2020

OFFICIAL SELECTION - Seattle Latin American Film Festival, 2020

OFFICIAL SELECTION - Vancouver Latin American Film Festival, 2020

OFFICIAL SELECTION - Wilson Oakville Film Festival, 2020

OFFICIAL SELECTION - Abbotsford Film Festival, 2021

For distribution inquiries please contact Moving Images Distribution