PHANTASMA
Determined to uncover the enigmatic source of a mysterious bell, Ava calls out from work and embarks on a day-long introspective journey, encountering an array of individuals often ignored by society. Phantasma examines the cards that have been dealt to us and what we decide to do with them.
PHANTASMA is a mystery drama centered around a woman named Ava who hears the persistent ring of a mysterious bell. Determined to uncover its unknown source, she calls out from work on a whim and embarks on a day-long introspective journey. Along the way, she encounters an array of individuals often ignored by society.
Set in post-Covid America, this poetic narrative explores the challenges of finding a meaningful connection between oneself and a rapidly changing world, all while appreciating the beauty of life's mundane yet fleeting moments.
Coming in 2024
H Y P H E N
A poetic journey of memory and fantasy told through the eyes of four versions of an artist as she creates her own identity.
HYPHEN is a magic realist, short fiction film based on the director's own memories and experiences. It follows four character versions on a transformative chronicle: Mimi, Maia, Mia, Ria. They learn to use imaginative forms of art, dance, and music to realize each of their dreams, fears, and achievements. Conjuring the impalpable power of creativity, they are able to overcome different challenges to create their own identities past cultural and gender expectations.
Screenings
Chelmsford Short Film Festival Virtual Replay - ChelmsfordTV Comcast Ch 8 (2021)
Hyde Square Task Force - Online/MA (2020)
Creatives of Color Boston - Online/MA (2020)
Chelmsford Short Film Festival - Chelmsford, MA (2020)
Grrl Haus Cinema - Online/GER (2020)
Portland Underground Film Festival - Portland, OR (2020)
Grrl Haus Cinema - Cambridge, MA (2019)
Female Filmmakers Fuse Film Festival - Pasadena, CA (2019)
Official Latino Short Film Festival - Palm Desert, CA (2019) FINALIST - Best Drama; Starseed Award Honoree
Oaxaca FilmFest - Oaxaca, MX (2019) FINALIST - Best Coming of Age Film
Boston Latino International Film Festival - Boston, MA (2019) Audience Award Runner-Up
Film Vault Presents - Manchester, UK (2019)
Femme Filmmakers Fest - Online/UK (2019) WINNER - Best Music
Online New England Film Festival - Online/NE (2019)
Latinx Project - Kingston, NY (2019)
Femme Film Festival - Lowell, MA (2019)
Lift-Off Global Network First-Time Filmmaker Sessions - Online (2019)
NewFilmmakers NY - New York City, NY (2018)
Central American International Film Festival - Los Angeles, CA (2018)
Zumix Private Screening - Boston, MA (2018)
Emerson College MFA Thesis Screening - Boston, MA (2018)