The North Star Projects Latiné ShortsFest launched in 2023 during The Sol Project's SolFest! NSPLSF celebrates the work of Latiné filmmakers, producers, directors and actors working in the short film genre and other digital short works.
NSPLSF 2024
Presented by North Star Projects
Curated By Andrés Nicolás Chaves and Adriana Gaviria
In person at Quad Cinema (34 W. 13th Street, New York, NY 10011) at 8:30 p.m.
RSVP required.
Join us for our second annual NSP Latiné ShortsFest during SolFest! The evening will include 12 short films featuring Latiné filmmakers Claudia Mulet, Hedi B. Asencio, Ana Grethel Solis, Adriana Gaviria, Marissa Chibás, Alejandro Alviar, Pablo Mejia, Alessia Sanchez, Fernando Morett, Steven Luna and more.
There will be a Pre-Screening Mixer, beginning at 8 p.m. at the Quad Bar. Patrons will be invited to check-in for the event at 8:30 p.m. until the film screening begins at 8:45 p.m. Following the screening, there will be a Q&A with the filmmakers moderated by Adriana Gaviria and Andrés Nicolás Chaves, which is expected to wrap by 11:00 p.m.
Presented by North Star Projects
Curated By Andrés Nicolás Chaves and Adriana Gaviria
In person at Quad Cinema (34 W. 13th Street, New York, NY 10011) at 8:30 p.m.
RSVP required.
Join us for our second annual NSP Latiné ShortsFest during SolFest! The evening will include 12 short films featuring Latiné filmmakers Claudia Mulet, Hedi B. Asencio, Ana Grethel Solis, Adriana Gaviria, Marissa Chibás, Alejandro Alviar, Pablo Mejia, Alessia Sanchez, Fernando Morett, Steven Luna and more.
There will be a Pre-Screening Mixer, beginning at 8 p.m. at the Quad Bar. Patrons will be invited to check-in for the event at 8:30 p.m. until the film screening begins at 8:45 p.m. Following the screening, there will be a Q&A with the filmmakers moderated by Adriana Gaviria and Andrés Nicolás Chaves, which is expected to wrap by 11:00 p.m.
The short films for the NSP Latiné ShortsFest are as follows:
“La Mañana Siguiente” | Direction by Ana Grethel Solis | 2023 | Panamá
Waking up hungover in a messy room, Alex grapples with fragmented memories of a night with her childhood friend Carlos, forcing her to confront the blurred lines between desire, regret, and denial.
Content Advisory: This film contains implied sexual content and explores themes of trauma that may be distressing for some viewers. Viewer discretion is advised.
The run time for “La Mañana Siguiente” is 10 minutes and 41 seconds.
“In Four Years” | Direction by Hedi B. Asencio | 2023 | U.S. (New Jersey)
A man, Jesus Armando Cruz, reflects on a special bond he shares with his uncle Jonny and the game of soccer. After the passing of a family member, he makes a promise to fulfill his uncle's last wish of attending a World Cup final.
The run time for “In Four Years” is 13 minutes and 6 seconds.
“The Mark of Spice” | Direction by Jazz Patterson and Adriana Gaviria | 2024 | U.S. (Miami)
Eat Your Heart Out. Even in a heart of darkness, the heart wants what the heart wants. A stone cold killer with a penchant for gorgeous gourmet gastronomy as his weapon of choice discovers that when it comes to love: if it's too hot in the kitchen, revenge is always a dish best served cold.
The run time for “The Mark of Spice” is 7 minutes and 44 seconds.
“Beyond” | Direction by Claudia Mulet | 2023 | U.S. (New York)
“Beyond” is a documentary inspired by the Beyond Workshop Series, an adult training program created by R.Evolución Latina for young Latinx performers in New York City. The documentary follows five young performers as they develop their skills to "make it" to the Broadway stage, while exploring the significance of their presence in the theater world for a more inclusive future.
The run time for “Beyond” is 23 minutes and 24 seconds.
“72” | Direction by Marissa Chibás | 2023 | U.S. (Los Angeles)
It’s New York City 1972 and Cuban immigrant Gloria Cienfuegos’s life and New Year’s Eve party are upended when her 18-year-old daughter Viv announces that she’s being sworn in that week as an American citizen, creating a showdown between the two women.
The run time for “72” is 15 minutes.
“Aquí Estoy” | Direction by Fernando Morett | 2024 | México
Emilio returns to his childhood home in Mexico City, now filled with the echoes of the past and the remnants of a life once whole.
The run time for “Aquí Estoy” is 12 minutes and 31 seconds.
“In Solitude/El Juicio de un Salto” | Direction by Alessia Sanchez | 2024 | Cuba/Miami
A young cuban woman uses filmmaking & poetry as a means to express that which is otherwise ineffable.
The run time for “In Solitude” is 2 minutes and 5 seconds, while the run time for “El Juicio de un Salto” is 3 minutes and 26 seconds.
“Tierra” | Direction by Alejandro Alviar | 2018 | Colombia
Eight year old Luisa is forcefully displaced from her rural life accompanied by her mother and older sister. Danger haunts them, altering their efforts to cope with their new life, all in the exuberance and cultural beauty of a tropical city in Colombia where violence is inevitable.
The run time for “Tierra” is 15 minutes and 7 seconds.
“Perdidos” | Direction by Pablo Mejia | 2024 | México/Texas
Julio's past comes back to haunt him as his flowering queerness is revealed through his co-worker George.
The run time for “Perdidos” is 7 minutes and 3 seconds.
“Fiebre” | Direction by Steven Luna | 2024 | Dominican Republic
In the Dominican Republic, baseball is more than just a sport—it’s a way of life. "Fiebre" is a look at the fever dream that captures the attention of many young boys and their families on the island. This short documentary follows teenager Derrick Aquino among other teenage players at Elevate Baseball Academy, as they push forward with an unmatched resolve. Sacrificing time with their families while carrying the weight of generations, these kids work day-in and day-out towards their ultimate goal of getting signed and making it to the big leagues.
The run time for “Fiebre” is 16 minutes and 29 seconds.
The order and full lineup for NSP Latiné ShortsFest will be announced at a later date.
“Kaila” | Direction by Anjelica Bourland | 2023 | Miami
Kaila is abruptly moved out of her home in Haiti to go live with her aunt, in Miami, who she has never met before. Having a hard time adjusting to the change, Marie makes an effort to make Kaila feel at home by showing her the similarities Little Haiti has to Haiti through the beauty and vibrancy the community has to offer. Kaila shows a lot of resistance. Which, in turn, causes Marie to be frustrated with Kaila's opposition to speaking English. Marie and Kaila have to find common ground which ultimately is achieved through the comfort and familiarity of a home-cooked meal.
The run time for “Kaila” is 5 minutes and 23 seconds.
“La Mañana Siguiente” | Direction by Ana Grethel Solis | 2023 | Panamá
Waking up hungover in a messy room, Alex grapples with fragmented memories of a night with her childhood friend Carlos, forcing her to confront the blurred lines between desire, regret, and denial.
Content Advisory: This film contains implied sexual content and explores themes of trauma that may be distressing for some viewers. Viewer discretion is advised.
The run time for “La Mañana Siguiente” is 10 minutes and 41 seconds.
“In Four Years” | Direction by Hedi B. Asencio | 2023 | U.S. (New Jersey)
A man, Jesus Armando Cruz, reflects on a special bond he shares with his uncle Jonny and the game of soccer. After the passing of a family member, he makes a promise to fulfill his uncle's last wish of attending a World Cup final.
The run time for “In Four Years” is 13 minutes and 6 seconds.
“The Mark of Spice” | Direction by Jazz Patterson and Adriana Gaviria | 2024 | U.S. (Miami)
Eat Your Heart Out. Even in a heart of darkness, the heart wants what the heart wants. A stone cold killer with a penchant for gorgeous gourmet gastronomy as his weapon of choice discovers that when it comes to love: if it's too hot in the kitchen, revenge is always a dish best served cold.
The run time for “The Mark of Spice” is 7 minutes and 44 seconds.
“Beyond” | Direction by Claudia Mulet | 2023 | U.S. (New York)
“Beyond” is a documentary inspired by the Beyond Workshop Series, an adult training program created by R.Evolución Latina for young Latinx performers in New York City. The documentary follows five young performers as they develop their skills to "make it" to the Broadway stage, while exploring the significance of their presence in the theater world for a more inclusive future.
The run time for “Beyond” is 23 minutes and 24 seconds.
“72” | Direction by Marissa Chibás | 2023 | U.S. (Los Angeles)
It’s New York City 1972 and Cuban immigrant Gloria Cienfuegos’s life and New Year’s Eve party are upended when her 18-year-old daughter Viv announces that she’s being sworn in that week as an American citizen, creating a showdown between the two women.
The run time for “72” is 15 minutes.
“Aquí Estoy” | Direction by Fernando Morett | 2024 | México
Emilio returns to his childhood home in Mexico City, now filled with the echoes of the past and the remnants of a life once whole.
The run time for “Aquí Estoy” is 12 minutes and 31 seconds.
“In Solitude/El Juicio de un Salto” | Direction by Alessia Sanchez | 2024 | Cuba/Miami
A young cuban woman uses filmmaking & poetry as a means to express that which is otherwise ineffable.
The run time for “In Solitude” is 2 minutes and 5 seconds, while the run time for “El Juicio de un Salto” is 3 minutes and 26 seconds.
“Tierra” | Direction by Alejandro Alviar | 2018 | Colombia
Eight year old Luisa is forcefully displaced from her rural life accompanied by her mother and older sister. Danger haunts them, altering their efforts to cope with their new life, all in the exuberance and cultural beauty of a tropical city in Colombia where violence is inevitable.
The run time for “Tierra” is 15 minutes and 7 seconds.
“Perdidos” | Direction by Pablo Mejia | 2024 | México/Texas
Julio's past comes back to haunt him as his flowering queerness is revealed through his co-worker George.
The run time for “Perdidos” is 7 minutes and 3 seconds.
“Fiebre” | Direction by Steven Luna | 2024 | Dominican Republic
In the Dominican Republic, baseball is more than just a sport—it’s a way of life. "Fiebre" is a look at the fever dream that captures the attention of many young boys and their families on the island. This short documentary follows teenager Derrick Aquino among other teenage players at Elevate Baseball Academy, as they push forward with an unmatched resolve. Sacrificing time with their families while carrying the weight of generations, these kids work day-in and day-out towards their ultimate goal of getting signed and making it to the big leagues.
The run time for “Fiebre” is 16 minutes and 29 seconds.
The order and full lineup for NSP Latiné ShortsFest will be announced at a later date.
“Kaila” | Direction by Anjelica Bourland | 2023 | Miami
Kaila is abruptly moved out of her home in Haiti to go live with her aunt, in Miami, who she has never met before. Having a hard time adjusting to the change, Marie makes an effort to make Kaila feel at home by showing her the similarities Little Haiti has to Haiti through the beauty and vibrancy the community has to offer. Kaila shows a lot of resistance. Which, in turn, causes Marie to be frustrated with Kaila's opposition to speaking English. Marie and Kaila have to find common ground which ultimately is achieved through the comfort and familiarity of a home-cooked meal.
The run time for “Kaila” is 5 minutes and 23 seconds.