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Marcela Jabes | Director and Co-writer
Marcela Jabes is an actress, film student at Arte 7, director and editor of audiovisual content and social entrepreneur. He began in professional theater at the age of 7 in Fiddler on the Roof directed by Michel Hausmann. He has worked on numerous plays, short films and music videos. His last professional work was The Bridge of San Louis Rey directed by David Greenspan (winner of several Obies Awards) at Miami New Drama.
In film he began acting with the short film Soledad, which was awarded at the Sousse International Film Festival for Children and Youth (Tunisia) as Best Short Film for Children. In 2020 she began studying film at Arte 7. She is the director of the short film “Dos Nostalgias y un Acorde” which is on the streaming platform
Filminlatino, official selection of the Mérida feminist festival. Marcela was also an acting coach in the Venezuelan film Jezebel. She has worked as a production assistant in the team of Erick Tamayo (Online producer of films such as Amores Perros by Alfonso Cuarón), first assistant director on several professional projects including a feature film that is in post-production, director and content editor
audiovisual for networks at art festivals, Miami New Drama and Santos Films.
Marcela is also co-founder, editor and community leader of the JAC Festival, a social project that
creates a training space for young artists who have not had the opportunity to train with professionals @festival.jac
In film he began acting with the short film Soledad, which was awarded at the Sousse International Film Festival for Children and Youth (Tunisia) as Best Short Film for Children. In 2020 she began studying film at Arte 7. She is the director of the short film “Dos Nostalgias y un Acorde” which is on the streaming platform
Filminlatino, official selection of the Mérida feminist festival. Marcela was also an acting coach in the Venezuelan film Jezebel. She has worked as a production assistant in the team of Erick Tamayo (Online producer of films such as Amores Perros by Alfonso Cuarón), first assistant director on several professional projects including a feature film that is in post-production, director and content editor
audiovisual for networks at art festivals, Miami New Drama and Santos Films.
Marcela is also co-founder, editor and community leader of the JAC Festival, a social project that
creates a training space for young artists who have not had the opportunity to train with professionals @festival.jac
Abril Villegas I Co-screenwriter/Producer
Abril Aitana Villegas Toledo is a director, actress, and audiovisual producer born in the state of Tlaxcala, Mexico. She began her career in the arts by taking certified theater courses at the Tlaxcalteca Institute of Culture from 2012 to 2015, presenting various youth stage productions such as "Seussical" and "A Midsummer Night's Dream." From 2018 to 2020, she moved to Boston, Massachusetts, USA, and later to Kansas City, Missouri, USA, to complete English language studies. In February 2021, she began formal film studies at Arte 7 Campus Ciudad de México.
In the field of audiovisual direction, Abril stands out for directing two digital series. One is "Testimonios" for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 2020, and the other is "Let's Make it Real" for New York influencer Daniel Tuttle, available worldwide since February 2023. In film direction, Abril directed her first short film, "Reverso," in 2021, which premiered on the FilminLatino platform. This was followed by her second short film, "MI ESPACIO," in 2022, also premiered on FilminLatino and screened in various Mexican states, including Nayarit, Sinaloa, the Cineteca de Zacatecas, and her home state of Tlaxcala, as part of several state film showcases, including the recent "Graciela Orozco" Women Filmmakers Showcase 2023.
In 2022, Abril directed her first documentary short film, "Donde Lloran Pescados," currently in post-production and a recipient of the PECDA 2023 grant. She directed three short films and co-directed a documentary as part of the XXI international meeting in Italy, "Cinemadamare," with titles such as "Un momento" projected in Villanova Monteleone, "Dos pájaros volando" projected in Milan, and "Arranca Alas" projected in Tempio Pausania. From this encounter, Abril received the recognition for "Best Producer" in week 12, in the city of Sète, France.
In the film production area, Abril has produced her previously mentioned short films and a set of short films titled "Donde está mamá" Dir. Marcela Zahar 2021, "Dos Nostalgias y un acorde" Dir. Marcela Jabes 2021 (selected as part of the official selection of the 2022 feminist audiovisual festival), and the experimental short film "Ojo extraño" Dir. Arianna Ramírez 2022, also part of the FilminLatino catalog. She also produced the short film "Instrucciones para dar instrucciones" Dir. Marcela Jabes.
In early 2023, Abril worked as the production coordinator for the debut film of directors Mois Riditi and Alejandro Hirsch, "Teléfono público." In 2023, Abril is producing her debut film alongside director Marcela Jabes.
In 2022, Abril worked on various commercial audiovisual projects for brands such as Lonol, ThaiSpa, and Universal Music. She was also part of the short film that won the PROCINE 2022 stimulus, directed by Kevin Barriga and produced by Zulema Olivas.
Abril was part of the production team for the play "Juegos de niñas" by playwright Mario Sudano, directed by Jesus Delgado, produced by Andreina Mesa and Brenda Moreno, in its first season, which celebrated three performances at the "Un teatro" forum in November 2022. Abril returned to the production team for its second season, scheduled for April of the current year, celebrating six performances at El Hormiguero.
In November of 2023, She produced an original play “Of Disasters and How to Fix Them" by Splash Morales in theater Foro Bellescene.
In the field of audiovisual direction, Abril stands out for directing two digital series. One is "Testimonios" for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 2020, and the other is "Let's Make it Real" for New York influencer Daniel Tuttle, available worldwide since February 2023. In film direction, Abril directed her first short film, "Reverso," in 2021, which premiered on the FilminLatino platform. This was followed by her second short film, "MI ESPACIO," in 2022, also premiered on FilminLatino and screened in various Mexican states, including Nayarit, Sinaloa, the Cineteca de Zacatecas, and her home state of Tlaxcala, as part of several state film showcases, including the recent "Graciela Orozco" Women Filmmakers Showcase 2023.
In 2022, Abril directed her first documentary short film, "Donde Lloran Pescados," currently in post-production and a recipient of the PECDA 2023 grant. She directed three short films and co-directed a documentary as part of the XXI international meeting in Italy, "Cinemadamare," with titles such as "Un momento" projected in Villanova Monteleone, "Dos pájaros volando" projected in Milan, and "Arranca Alas" projected in Tempio Pausania. From this encounter, Abril received the recognition for "Best Producer" in week 12, in the city of Sète, France.
In the film production area, Abril has produced her previously mentioned short films and a set of short films titled "Donde está mamá" Dir. Marcela Zahar 2021, "Dos Nostalgias y un acorde" Dir. Marcela Jabes 2021 (selected as part of the official selection of the 2022 feminist audiovisual festival), and the experimental short film "Ojo extraño" Dir. Arianna Ramírez 2022, also part of the FilminLatino catalog. She also produced the short film "Instrucciones para dar instrucciones" Dir. Marcela Jabes.
In early 2023, Abril worked as the production coordinator for the debut film of directors Mois Riditi and Alejandro Hirsch, "Teléfono público." In 2023, Abril is producing her debut film alongside director Marcela Jabes.
In 2022, Abril worked on various commercial audiovisual projects for brands such as Lonol, ThaiSpa, and Universal Music. She was also part of the short film that won the PROCINE 2022 stimulus, directed by Kevin Barriga and produced by Zulema Olivas.
Abril was part of the production team for the play "Juegos de niñas" by playwright Mario Sudano, directed by Jesus Delgado, produced by Andreina Mesa and Brenda Moreno, in its first season, which celebrated three performances at the "Un teatro" forum in November 2022. Abril returned to the production team for its second season, scheduled for April of the current year, celebrating six performances at El Hormiguero.
In November of 2023, She produced an original play “Of Disasters and How to Fix Them" by Splash Morales in theater Foro Bellescene.
Alejandro Castro | Sound Designer
Alejandro Castro is an audiovisual creator, announcer, and filmmaker, specializing in the sound department. His journey in audiovisual projects began in 2014 with the short film "Un camino a la lectura," winning first place in a reading promotion contest. In 2016, he started working as a production assistant at Ajusco Recording Studio, where various video clip recordings, foley work, and voiceovers for diverse projects were produced. Notably, "Oscura Fragancia," a horror short film, was part of the official selection at festivals such as Feratum 2017, Fake Flesh Film Fest 2017, among others.
In 2019, Alejandro worked as a boom operator on the short film "Agua Colorada" for the Mexico City Independent Film Festival. He participated as a live announcer on the program "Ideas Frescas" on 102.5 after taking a voiceover workshop at MVS in October and November of that year. In 2020, he completed a free filmmaking course at CENART and began studying film at Arte 7 in August 2020, further specializing in sound and exploring other departments.
In 2021, he directed his first documentary short film, "Diga si van pronto a salir si no, para seguir." He also served as the director of photography for the short film "No corro, no grito, no empujo" and as Production Manager from pre-production for the short film "Métele Clutch," which won the PROCINE stimulus in 2022 and was presented at various film festivals.
In the same year, Alejandro worked as a sound designer on the short film "Atardeceres," an official selection at the Mañana Film Festival. He also served as a sound designer on the horror short film "Tlahuelpuchi," part of the official selection at FICCMA2023. Currently, he heads the sound department for the feature films "Bosco" and "Mero Efecto de Exposición" and directs various music videos for singer Axel García's project, La Vida Galante.
In 2019, Alejandro worked as a boom operator on the short film "Agua Colorada" for the Mexico City Independent Film Festival. He participated as a live announcer on the program "Ideas Frescas" on 102.5 after taking a voiceover workshop at MVS in October and November of that year. In 2020, he completed a free filmmaking course at CENART and began studying film at Arte 7 in August 2020, further specializing in sound and exploring other departments.
In 2021, he directed his first documentary short film, "Diga si van pronto a salir si no, para seguir." He also served as the director of photography for the short film "No corro, no grito, no empujo" and as Production Manager from pre-production for the short film "Métele Clutch," which won the PROCINE stimulus in 2022 and was presented at various film festivals.
In the same year, Alejandro worked as a sound designer on the short film "Atardeceres," an official selection at the Mañana Film Festival. He also served as a sound designer on the horror short film "Tlahuelpuchi," part of the official selection at FICCMA2023. Currently, he heads the sound department for the feature films "Bosco" and "Mero Efecto de Exposición" and directs various music videos for singer Axel García's project, La Vida Galante.
Ximena Gaona | First Assistant Director
Arte 7 Film School
Director's Assistant - Documentary Direction - Production Design - Art Assistant - Animation Production
Her first foray into cinema was in 2019 with the short film "Desencuentro," which she co-wrote and assisted. Since then, she has participated in multiple short films, music videos, and commercials in various departments.
Currently, she is involved in the pre-production of "Para que no se te olvide," where she will serve as the first assistant director. She expresses her enthusiasm for the film: "This movie excites me a lot because I connect with the story. It speaks, among many things, about the complexities of mother-daughter relationships and how challenging it is to grow up without losing a part of yourself. I believe that, like me, those who see our project will encounter lost reflections and connect with a childhood within themselves."
Notable Works:
- "Desencuentro," Dir. Eduardo Ramírez, Mexico, 2019.
- Producer and Assistant Director for "FOTOSÍNTESIS," Dir. Sabina Nilovna Nares Solis, 2021, Mexico.
- Director of "AQUÍ VIVO," Filminlatino 2021, Mexico.
- Director of "YA BASTA MARIANA," 2021.
- Assistant Director for "MI ESPACIO," Dir. Abril Villegas, 2021.
- Assistant Director for "MAMÁ ESTX SOY YO," Dir. Mócica Pérez Escamilla, Production by Marcela Zaher, 2021, Mexico.
- Assistant Director for "CUANDO TE ESCUCHO CANTAR, OLVIDO," Dir. Julio César Durán, Artesano Films, 2022.
- Director of "SI YO MIL VECES NACIERA" Documentary 2022, Filminlatino.
Director's Assistant - Documentary Direction - Production Design - Art Assistant - Animation Production
Her first foray into cinema was in 2019 with the short film "Desencuentro," which she co-wrote and assisted. Since then, she has participated in multiple short films, music videos, and commercials in various departments.
Currently, she is involved in the pre-production of "Para que no se te olvide," where she will serve as the first assistant director. She expresses her enthusiasm for the film: "This movie excites me a lot because I connect with the story. It speaks, among many things, about the complexities of mother-daughter relationships and how challenging it is to grow up without losing a part of yourself. I believe that, like me, those who see our project will encounter lost reflections and connect with a childhood within themselves."
Notable Works:
- "Desencuentro," Dir. Eduardo Ramírez, Mexico, 2019.
- Producer and Assistant Director for "FOTOSÍNTESIS," Dir. Sabina Nilovna Nares Solis, 2021, Mexico.
- Director of "AQUÍ VIVO," Filminlatino 2021, Mexico.
- Director of "YA BASTA MARIANA," 2021.
- Assistant Director for "MI ESPACIO," Dir. Abril Villegas, 2021.
- Assistant Director for "MAMÁ ESTX SOY YO," Dir. Mócica Pérez Escamilla, Production by Marcela Zaher, 2021, Mexico.
- Assistant Director for "CUANDO TE ESCUCHO CANTAR, OLVIDO," Dir. Julio César Durán, Artesano Films, 2022.
- Director of "SI YO MIL VECES NACIERA" Documentary 2022, Filminlatino.
Dante Rendón | Director of Photography
Dante Rendón began his studies in Animation and Digital Art at the Instituto Tecnológico de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (ITESM). Simultaneously, he served as an editor and creator of audiovisual content for ITESM's social media platforms.
Later, he joined Arte7 Film School, where he embarked on his cinematic studies, focusing on cinematography. Dante has worked as a director of photography and editor for several short films, including "Aquí Vivo" by Ximena Gaona, "Al Final" by Sabina Nares, and "¿Dónde Está Mamá?" by Marcela Zahar. These films have been showcased on Filmin Latino. He also directed the photography for the short film "Atardeceres" by director and producer Diego Saucedo Alarcón, premiered at the Mañana Film Fest.
In 2022, Dante attended the cinematography workshop "Aprender a Ver" by cinematographer Sandra de Silva de la Torre. In 2023, he co-directed and co-photographed the documentary short film "Kalmanayotl," which won the Rally Documental Estudiantil at the Taxco Film Fest 2023 and later became part of the official selection at the Mañana Film Fest. Currently, Dante serves as the director of photography for the musical project "La Vida Galante" by Axel García, which includes various music videos.
Filmography:
- **Director of Photography |** "Aquí Vivo." Fiction short film. Dir. Ximena Gaona. Production by Ximena Gaona.
- **Editor |** "Aquí Vivo." Fiction short film. Dir. Ximena Gaona. Production by Ximena Gaona.
- **Director of Photography |** "Al Final." Fiction short film. Dir. Sabina Ares. Production by Sabina Nares.
- **Director of Photography |** "Atardeceres." Fiction short film. Dir. Diego Saucedo. Production by Carimen Ortiz and Diego Saucedo.
- **Co-Director of Photography |** "Kalmanayotl." Documentary short film. Dir. Pablo T., Dante R., Ian D., Mariano M., Diego M. Production by Pablo T., Dante R., Ian D., Mariano M., Diego M.
- **Director of Photography |** "Cayendo el Mundo." Music video. Dir. Alejandro Castro. Production by Diego Saucedo, Alejandro Castro, Axel García.
Later, he joined Arte7 Film School, where he embarked on his cinematic studies, focusing on cinematography. Dante has worked as a director of photography and editor for several short films, including "Aquí Vivo" by Ximena Gaona, "Al Final" by Sabina Nares, and "¿Dónde Está Mamá?" by Marcela Zahar. These films have been showcased on Filmin Latino. He also directed the photography for the short film "Atardeceres" by director and producer Diego Saucedo Alarcón, premiered at the Mañana Film Fest.
In 2022, Dante attended the cinematography workshop "Aprender a Ver" by cinematographer Sandra de Silva de la Torre. In 2023, he co-directed and co-photographed the documentary short film "Kalmanayotl," which won the Rally Documental Estudiantil at the Taxco Film Fest 2023 and later became part of the official selection at the Mañana Film Fest. Currently, Dante serves as the director of photography for the musical project "La Vida Galante" by Axel García, which includes various music videos.
Filmography:
- **Director of Photography |** "Aquí Vivo." Fiction short film. Dir. Ximena Gaona. Production by Ximena Gaona.
- **Editor |** "Aquí Vivo." Fiction short film. Dir. Ximena Gaona. Production by Ximena Gaona.
- **Director of Photography |** "Al Final." Fiction short film. Dir. Sabina Ares. Production by Sabina Nares.
- **Director of Photography |** "Atardeceres." Fiction short film. Dir. Diego Saucedo. Production by Carimen Ortiz and Diego Saucedo.
- **Co-Director of Photography |** "Kalmanayotl." Documentary short film. Dir. Pablo T., Dante R., Ian D., Mariano M., Diego M. Production by Pablo T., Dante R., Ian D., Mariano M., Diego M.
- **Director of Photography |** "Cayendo el Mundo." Music video. Dir. Alejandro Castro. Production by Diego Saucedo, Alejandro Castro, Axel García.
Mauro Bengoechea | Marketing and Production Assistant
Mauro Emiliano Heredia Bengoechea is a film student at Arte7, where he has served as an art director for the short film "Reverso" in 2021, directed by Abril Villegas. He has also worked as a screenwriter and director for the short film "Abrazos gratis" in the same year, as well as the experimental short film "V A C I O" in 2022. More recently, he has ventured into acting in various student exercises and short films, with notable mention of "Pito de leche" in 2022, written and directed by Ian Domínguez and Pablo Tamariz. Mauro has also worked as a sound designer on the horror short film "Canal 99" by Victor Navarro and on the upcoming film "Vendajes" by Andrés Díaz.
Additionally, Mauro serves as one of the heads of the marketing department for the upcoming debut feature film "So you don’t forget," conceived by Marcela Jabes and Abril Villegas.
Additionally, Mauro serves as one of the heads of the marketing department for the upcoming debut feature film "So you don’t forget," conceived by Marcela Jabes and Abril Villegas.
Mauro Mendicuti | Asistente de Arte y animación
Axel Álvarez | Assistant Photographer and Musician
Axel began his cinematic journey with a short documentary titled "Placa perdida," created for the Centro Cultural Clavijero in Morelia, Michoacán, in 2021. Since then, He has continued to explore various areas of the seventh art. He directed his first short film, "(Des)conexión," in 2021. Currently, He is part of the photography department for the feature film "So yo don’t forget"
FILMOGRAPHY:
- "Placa Perdida": 2021 (Director)
- "(Des)conexión": 2021 (Director)
- "Ya basta Mariana": 2021 (Assistant Director)
- "Donde lloran los pescados": 2022 (Music)
- "Matar el tiempo": 2022 (Director of Photography)
- "Métele Clutch": 2022 (Assistant Director)
- "Soñando locuras" (Music Video): 2023 (Director of Photography)
- "Qué se armen": 2023 (Director of Photography)
- "Tú no eres Braulio": 2023 (Director of Photography)
- "Parásitos en la fuente": 2023 (Music)
FILMOGRAPHY:
- "Placa Perdida": 2021 (Director)
- "(Des)conexión": 2021 (Director)
- "Ya basta Mariana": 2021 (Assistant Director)
- "Donde lloran los pescados": 2022 (Music)
- "Matar el tiempo": 2022 (Director of Photography)
- "Métele Clutch": 2022 (Assistant Director)
- "Soñando locuras" (Music Video): 2023 (Director of Photography)
- "Qué se armen": 2023 (Director of Photography)
- "Tú no eres Braulio": 2023 (Director of Photography)
- "Parásitos en la fuente": 2023 (Music)
Marco Petrikowski | Photography assistant
Diego Ortega | Production coordinator
¡Así vamos!
16 Noviembre | Fiesta de Lanzamiento
Una fiesta para darnos a conocer y empezar el proceso de la campaña.
Diciembre | Buscando a Carita
Empezamos el emocionante proceso de encontrar a las actrices que darán vida a nuestros personajes.
Enero | Pruebas y Pruebas
El equipo pone manos a la obra y haces sus ideas realidad. En esta etapa prevemos todo lo que será necesario para un rodaje efectivo.
16 Enero | ¡Sigue la campaña!
Para este punto esperamos reunir 150k.
Febrero | Hogar dulce hogar
En este punto encontraremos definitivamente el lugar en el que vamos a filmar. Un hogar para los personajes y para el equipo, por eso es importante que sea el lugar perfecto para nosotros.
16 Febrero | ¡Terminamos campaña!
En este punto habremos reunido 300k ¡Gracias a todxs quienes aportaron a nuestro proyecto! Recuerden que también pueden ayudar donando o prestando objetos que aparecerán en la película.
Marzo | En sus marcas... listos…
El equipo rúne todo lo necesario para empezar a grabar la película. Compramos vestuario y decoración, pintamos paredes, organizamos todo lo que quede por organizar.
25 Marzo | ¡A filmar!
Nos embarcamos en el proceso de filmación. gran parte del dinero invertido se va a alimentación del crew y los actores. Panza llena cineasta contento.
Abril | Montaje
Una vez que terminamos de grabar, es hora de montar la película.
Esta es una línea del tiempo para que conozcan el proceso de la idea hasta materializar la película. ¿Nos acompañas?
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