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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

Bentonville Film Festival 2019

New York Latin American Film Festival 2019

Toronto Latino International Film Festival 2019

Houston Latin American Film Festival 2020

San Diego Latin American Film Festival 2020

Philadelphia Latin American Film Festival, 2020

Seattle Latin American Film Festival, 2020

Vancouver Latin American Film Festival, 2020

Wilson Oakville Film Festival, 2020

Abbotsford Film Festival, 2021