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MEXICAN SHORTS PROGRAM

Up-and-coming filmmakers are in focus at the riveting Mexican Short Films program. Featured are short films from celebrated artists of Mexico’s Centro de Capacitación Cinematográfica (CCC), with stories of youth and coming-of-age.

102 minutes

It Will Rain and I Wont Be Yours

"It Will Rain, and I Won't Be Yours (Lloverá y Ya No Seré Tuya)"
Director Cristina Herrera Bòrque (México, 2009) – USA Premiere. "Hilda, an internet-savvy, young lady is approaching her thirties, and has not found the love of her life. With her best photograph, she joins an online dating service and finds the 'man of her dreams.' One night, they meet for dinner..." Spanish with English Subtitles, 27 minutes

About Football

"About Football (de Fut)"
Director José Ramòn Chàvez Delgado (México, 2009) – USA Premiere."Marcelino's whole life has been about the game of soccer. His single mother constantly tells him stories about his estranged father, proudly regarded as 'La Pantera Garcìa' - and who was a major soccer star in the 80s. Now in his preteen years, brave and anxious - Marcelino goes in search for his father." Spanish with English Subtitles, 21 minutes

Watching it Rain

"Watching it Rain (Ver Llover)"
Director Elisa Miller (México, 2006) – Special Screening. 2008 Palm d'Or for Best Short Film, Festival de Cannes, France and Silver Ariel at Mexico's Ariel (Academy Award). "The film tells the story of Jonás (Diego Cataño) and Sofía (Sofía Espinosa), two teenagers who live in a town. Sofia wants to move; Jonás has to decide whether to go with her or not." Spanish with English Subtitles, 14 minutes

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La Quinceanera

"La Quinceañera"
Director Adam Taub (USA, 2007) – "Many important events in Ana Maria’s life have been disappointing. Will her fifteenth birthday be any different? Her mother and five siblings are determined that it will be: hoping and struggling to make her Quinceañera a special day, despite a lack of support from her father. Winner of Best Documenatry at Angelus Student Film Festival." Spanish with English subtitles, 41 minutes

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