8th Annual Femme Frontera Filmmaker Showcase
CURRENTLY ON TOUR
THE FILMS
Originally premiered Friday, Sept. 8, 2023 at 7 pm at the Plaza Theatre.
Con vista al rio
The frustration of a rebellious border teenager will lead him and his younger sister to put themselves in grave danger, right along the wall that divides Mexico with the United States.
Narrative Short Directed by Persia Campbell Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico
bailarina
Alicia only recognizes herself through her reflection in the mirror and the notes playing from her music box. Meanwhile, Alzheimer's consumes the rest of her existence.
Narrative Short Directed by Verónica Palofox Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico
Aurora and the House of lights
Aurora is 25 years old. She plays frantically in an arcade in order to win a giant teddy bear. She can’t stop because that would bring her back to reality, to what happened the day before. If she wins the teddy bear, everything will be okay, she will heal and be safe. But denial is only the first stage.
Narrative Short Directed by Ángela Matiz, María Matiz Colombia
us in octaves
In a hyper color summer nightmare, two lovers are haunted by their last act of love: saying goodbye.
Us In Octaves is an official two part narrative music video for veteran producer Caural and told through an all Womxn & Non-Binary cast.
Music Video, Short Directed by Alex Mastoon Rockaway Beach, NY
The words In-between
The film explores the intersection of language, identity, and belonging among mixed race, indigenous and immigrant members of Gen Z, who talk about the pain of diaspora and assimilation, but also the power of language to connect them to home.
Documentary Short Directed by Katia Kalei Barricklow United States
the little death
A woman finds her sexual awakening and her near demise in one fell swoop.
Narrative Short Directed by Autumn Palen United States
As Leaves in the wind
A story of two transgender women who migrate from their home countries seeking asylum and opportunities in a new continent. Their lives go through structural changes when they meet and take part in a new support network. Made by them for them.
Documentary Short Directed by Sofia Luz Spain
FFFS 2023 Featured Panel Discussion
SILENT BEAUTY
Directed & Produced by Jasmín Mara López
Originally screened Saturday, September 9th at 6 pm in the Philanthropy Theatre at the Plaza Theatre.