Short Fiction – New York Latino Film Festival 2024

Section

Short Fiction

Midnight Shorts, Short Fiction

1848

Film 1848 Directed by Alfonso Otero Mireles Matilde, isolated and pregnant, awaits her sisters’ help for childbirth. When they arrive, they find her afflicted by...

Short Fiction, Spectrum - Shorts

20dB

Film 20dB Directed by Hiroyuki Nishiyama After Hiyori is admitted to the hospital, Uta goes around recording sounds from the memories, wishing for her...

Midnight Shorts, Short Fiction

52 Minutos

Film 52 Minutos Directed by Jean Chapiro Ana, a young woman with anorexia, is caught up in the struggle between sanity and restriction. Her reality,...

Short Fiction, Spectrum - Shorts

A Dios

Film A Dios Directed by Christine Rodriguez A former jazz diva, forgotten by time, is spending the last years of her life in a seniors’...

Adiós Abuelita

Film Adiós Abuelita Directed by Anthony Romaguera She did love drama.

Angélica

Film Angélica Directed by Victor Velasco Angelica, a frustrated Latina, takes a ride with a charismatic driver and unexpectedly, they fall for each other....

Arranca

Film Arranca Directed by Liliana M Molina Carmen is a 75 year old woman in the early stages of dementia. Her eldest daughter, Laura, always...

As With Dogs

Film As With Dogs Directed by Annika Carlson Claudia spends the winter caring for her terminally-ill grandfather and upon returning from a routine medical exam, she...

B Is For Bachata

Film B Is For Bachata Directed by Ricky Rosario A young Dominican-American learns to dance Bachata at a family BBQ, where he discovers a long-lost family secret.

Back to Normal

Film Back to Normal Directed by Cecilia De Jesus Two little blobs named Red and Orange make their way through a global pandemic that completely upends their...

Short Fiction, Spectrum - Shorts

Brotherhood

Film Brotherhood Directed by Richie Cerda Against the backdrop of a strained familial relationship, two siblings grapple with their shared history, offering a raw...

Brotherly Blood

Film Brotherly Blood Directed by Alejandra López Two step-brothers seek revenge against the killer accountable for their parents’ death.

Midnight Shorts, Short Fiction

Carnívora

Film Carnívora Directed by Felipe Vargas When their mother vanishes, two estranged sisters are forced to look after their catatonic grandma… only to realize...

Ceiba and Her Taína Roots / Ceiba Y Sus Raíces Taínas

Film Ceiba and Her Taína Roots / Ceiba Y Sus Raíces Taínas Directed by Brithney Rivera Disaster strikes the island of Puerto Rico as Guabancex, Spirit of Chaos, leads a Hurricane. Ceiba, a disabled...

Chimera

Film Chimera Directed by Kryzz Gautier Haunted by the past, a brilliant tech-addicted developer faces an impossible dilemma: recreate her ex-girlfriend in virtual reality...

Chuck and Fern

Film Chuck and Fern Directed by Henry Alexander Kelly Within a fantasy video game, a heroic swordsman and a D-List villain face an existential crisis but must...

Contours

Film Contours Directed by Aisha Amin Upon using a modern art museum as the setting for a role play game that goes hopelessly awry,...

Curls

Film Curls Directed by Aaron Sheer A rebellious Jewish boy, stifled by his Orthodox community and dysfunctional family, schemes to replace his religious curls...

Midnight Shorts, Short Fiction

Dalila’s Salon

Film Dalila’s Salon Directed by Luis A. Reyes Josefina awakens in a nightmare manifested by a bad hair day. She’s stuck to a chair, captured in...

Dark Roast

Film Dark Roast Directed by Mark Marquez When a small, Queer/Trans-BIPOC cafe run BY the community FOR the community is targeted by a Monstrous Franchise,...

Dear Diablo

Film Dear Diablo Directed by Ambar Navarro An angsty teen accidentally calls on the devil when being forced into a belated baptism.

Delicious

Film Delicious Directed by Julian Thomas Alvarez Tastebuds and egos clash when father and son chefs fail to remember a classic family recipe.

Destiny

Film Destiny Directed by J. (Jose) Anthony Roman A girl spends the day with her father, pitting her against his addiction, in this short based on...

El Campo

Film El Campo Directed by Octavio Pisano At a Mexican training camp in the middle of the desert, a young boy evolves into a cold...

El Reggaetonero

Film El Reggaetonero Directed by Eddy Moon What if we all had the confidence of a Reggaetonero?

Exit Fee

Film Exit Fee Directed by Emil Gallardo When her younger sister is lured in by traffickers, a resigned 18-year-old will do anything to stop her...

Fancy Florez’s Summer Staycation

Film Fancy Florez’s Summer Staycation Directed by Marissa Díaz Fancy Florez, a resourceful ten-year-old with neither friends nor funds, sets out to enjoy a luxurious summer in...

Fast Food

Film Fast Food Directed by Felicia Manning In love and expecting a fun night with her boyfriend, a teenage girl winds up on an emotional...

Grown

Film Grown Directed by Alfonso Elkanah Morgan - Terrero With their mother missing for three days, it is Emmanuel’s job to pick up his little brother, Alex,...

I Was Here

Film I Was Here Directed by Noëlle Gentile Elle and Jonah are reeling after their young child, Kai, receives a life-changing medical diagnosis. On the run...

I’ll Still Destroy You / Todavía te Destruiré

Film I’ll Still Destroy You / Todavía te Destruiré Directed by Raúl A. Rodríguez Six years after his brother’s suicide, Joaquin returns from self-imposed exile to confront the new, unfortunate reality of...

In An Orderly Fashion

Film In An Orderly Fashion Directed by Adrian Cardenas Rubio Weaving old home videos with a fictional narrative, this dark comedy-drama follows nurse who refuses to comply with...

In Between the Lines / Entre Líneas

Film In Between the Lines / Entre Líneas Directed by Juan Paulín Lara A story about life before and during the emergency of the year 2020.

In Freedom

Film In Freedom Directed by Jorge Sistos Moreno An immigrant couple caring for their grandchildren receives an unexpected visitor after hours, threatening to throw their lives...

Midnight Shorts, Short Fiction

Individu

Film Individu Directed by Joshua Stoker After encountering a mysterious figure at the heart of a foreboding forest, The Ego finds itself hunted by...

Iron Lung

Film Iron Lung Directed by Andrew Reid When a storm knocks out the power to her iron lung, a polio survivor and her caretaker sister...

Isme

Film Isme Directed by Leonardo Aguirre When Isme steals a necklace from a woman on her deathbed, she develops an obsession that leads her...

La Bruja

Film La Bruja Directed by Manuel Villarreal On the night of his eighth birthday, Pablito mourns the loss of his Amá. But when his Abuela...

Little Haiti, Miami, USA

Film Little Haiti, Miami, USA Directed by XF Serrano A Cuban woman ventures out into the Miami neighborhood of Little Haiti in order to find the man...

Macho

Film Macho Directed by Francisco Solorzano Paco, a Nuyorican filmmaker turned reclusive adult webcam model, attempts to reconnect with his son, Luca, for a...

Magdalena, Te Amo

Film Magdalena, Te Amo Directed by Andrea Calao A Colombian student stripping her way through college in NYC debates telling her Prince Charming boyfriend what she...

Midnight Shorts, Short Fiction

Manhunt

Film Manhunt Directed by Raymundo Archila A beast disguised as a beautiful woman seduces and lures debaucherous men in this modern retelling of the...

Manny & Papo

Film Manny & Papo Directed by Andres Monsalve Two narcotics cops are assigned to investigate “Crackada,” a new street drug made from mixture of Cuban coffee....

Navidad de Reserva

Film Navidad de Reserva Directed by Roberta Cumbianchera It's the most wonderful time of the year

No More Child Support

Film No More Child Support Directed by STARGO A man reflects on the birth of his son on the last day of his child support payment.

Numéro

Film Numéro Directed by Albert Fernandez When a gifted baseball player is discovered in Cuba, an MLB scout must navigate him through the dangerous...

Midnight Shorts, Short Fiction

Nycto

Film Nycto Directed by Angel Barroeta A night of tragedy sets off a chain of unfortunate events that forces a group of mysterious individuals...

Ocho de Oro

Film Ocho de Oro Directed by Jon-David Carollo On his 18th birthday, a son reunites with his absent father. They share a drink…maybe two, and as...

Pizza Monster

Film Pizza Monster Directed by Javier Mendoza Fonseca Ten-year-old Sebastian is obsessed with pizza. When his smelly father brings home a fresh pizza box, Sebastian’s excitement...

Pollo Punch

Film Pollo Punch Directed by Alec Castillo A narcoleptic pet rooster, Yunian, never wakes up on time because he’s too busy dreaming of being the...

Primos

Film Primos Directed by Ricardo J Varona During a teenage road trip to the west coast of Puerto Rico, 16-year-old Cristóbal begins to suspect that...

Quince Til’ Infinity

Film Quince Til’ Infinity Directed by Eli Vazquez When two rebellious teens steal a car and escape a quinceañera, they learn they are less alone than...

Reir Llorando

Film Reir Llorando Directed by Pablo Guillen A Latino immigrant daydreams about his family, mixing memories of home with the struggles he faced on his...

Remember Us

Film Remember Us Directed by Pablo Leon A journalist documents the experiences of three different people who lived through the tragic 12-year-long Salvadoran Civil War...

Sad People

Film Sad People Directed by Jaime Castañeda Two new parents struggle to find a diagnosis for their non-verbal 3-year-old son.

Sancocho

Film Sancocho Directed by Kim Caicedo A recent widow cooks a special meal to distract her adult children from going through their father’s belongings....

Shorts Program 1: Laughs in Spanglish

Program Shorts Program 1: Laughs in Spanglish Admission is available as a $21 single ticket or $30 VIP Premium Ticket, which includes premium status an...

Shorts Program 2: Trouble in Paradise

Program Shorts Program 2: Trouble in Paradise Admission is available as a $21 single ticket or $30 VIP Premium Ticket, which includes premium status an...

Shorts Program 3: Un Día Late and a Dollar Shorts

Program Shorts Program 3: Un Día Late and a Dollar Shorts Admission is available as a $21 single ticket or $30 VIP Premium Ticket, which includes premium status an...

Shorts Program 4: Young World, Young World

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Shorts Program 5: Viewer Discretion is Advised

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Shorts Program 6: La Familia es Todo

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Shorts Program 7: Do you believe in LA MAGIA?

Program Shorts Program 7: Do you believe in LA MAGIA? Admission is available as a $21 single ticket or $30 VIP Premium Ticket, which includes premium status an...

Shorts Program 8: Look Closely at the Family Portrait

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Slaycation

Film Slaycation Directed by Nicholas James Reilly Nine drag queens are invited to a remote island mansion on the promise of fame and fortune, but...

Midnight Shorts, Short Fiction

Stuck

Film Stuck Directed by Giselle Bonilla A man gets stuck in a sex doll who has become attached to him romantically.

Sweet Boys

Film Sweet Boys Directed by Natasha Rivera “Sweet Boys” is a love letter to youth, East Harlem and the kids the filmmaker knew growing up....

Short Fiction, Spectrum - Shorts

Symphonie Fantastique

Film Symphonie Fantastique Directed by Duncan Analco A lone wind ensemble musician photographs an ongoing performance as she’s suddenly joined by a past lover.

Taking Care of Business / Cuidando Rancho

Film Taking Care of Business / Cuidando Rancho Directed by Alex Barragan A young farm worker seeks to take control of his life, influenced by a life coach and his...

Thank You

Film Thank You Directed by Nicolle Marquez Dre comes over to Tony’s apartment for dinner but their date night is cut short by a dangerous...

Short Fiction, Spectrum - Shorts

The 44th Chamber of Shaolin

Film The 44th Chamber of Shaolin Directed by Jon Truei A tale of master and apprentice unlike any you have seen before!

The Avon Lady

Film The Avon Lady Directed by Carolina Espiro A 65 year-old Chilean immigrant named Rosa has finally decided to face her fears of speaking English and...

Short Fiction, Spectrum - Shorts

The Ballad of Sheriff Kid McLain

Film The Ballad of Sheriff Kid McLain Directed by Gui Pereira In the rugged town of Ferro Grande, nestled deep within the Wild West, a legend is born in...

The Ballad of Tita and the Machines

Film The Ballad of Tita and the Machines Directed by Miguel Angel Caballero In a near future where Artificial Intelligence in the workforce is a societal norm, an injured, elderly fieldworker...

The Bullfighter

Film The Bullfighter Directed by Giselle Bonilla A farcical comedy about an ex-bullfighter who gets a job as a flag waving parking attendant to stage...

The Consortium / El Consorcio

Film The Consortium / El Consorcio Directed by Sophie Iwa In a building where silence and order usually prevail, Estela tries to sleep, unable to fall asleep because...

Midnight Shorts, Short Fiction

The Fish Tank / La Pecera

Film The Fish Tank / La Pecera Directed by Victoria Garza A mysterious fish woman flees from her exploiters who keep her in a fish tank. Out in the...

The Flower Champion / El Campeon De Las Flores

Film The Flower Champion / El Campeon De Las Flores Directed by Pablo Banuelos A young Mexican wrestling fanatic spends his summer selling flowers on the street helplessly looking for action in...

The Good, the Bad, and Tio Umberto

Film The Good, the Bad, and Tio Umberto Directed by Danny Chicon-Ramirez For years, Tio Umberto has reigned as the supreme champion of the dominoes table at every family gathering....

The Real Big Brucey

Film The Real Big Brucey Directed by Elizabeth Jaeleigh Davis Now well into his 30s, former children’s TV entertainer Bruce is on a quest to reinvent himself after...

Things Worse

Film Things Worse Directed by Omar Garai Ellison A corrupt detective loses his grip on reality in the final weeks of his contract, and when the...

Trailer [Trash] Magic

Film Trailer [Trash] Magic Directed by Erika Ines Miranda Three generations of Mexican-American witches live together in a secluded trailer park in the Georgia mountains. The McCarthys...

Virgencita

Film Virgencita Directed by Ana Isabel Dow After moving in with her ailing abuela following her mother’s death, six-year-old Lucía comes face to face with...

Midnight Shorts, Short Fiction

Vivir

Film Vivir Directed by Gerardo Maravilla At the end of her rope, a despairing Latina artist considers ending it all. However, she crosses paths...

We Were Kids Back Then

Film We Were Kids Back Then Directed by Rafael Alvarado Emilio, a young Peruvian living in NYC, is caught off guard when Mary, a Peruvian childhood acquaintance (now...

What to Expect

Film What to Expect Directed by Gabriela Garcia Medina An exhausted couple of first-time parents only have one dream: to sleep and to bond with their newborn...

When Big People Lie

Film When Big People Lie Directed by Gianfranco Fernández-Ruiz Eight-year-old Elvis’ world begins to sink when his mother marries an immigrant stranger for money.

Why Am I Like This

Film Why Am I Like This Directed by Andres Rovira Leni must hurdle through a tumultuous day and the most irritating party in LA, as a life-altering deadline...

¿Y tú qué has hecho?

Film ¿Y tú qué has hecho? Directed by Paolo Cesti A single Cuban immigrant mother and her son are at odds with one another on the day that...