Towards the Sun
Unter der drohenden Gefahr einer Abschiebung bricht ein unbegleiteter Minderjähriger zu einem Kinderheim in Texas auf. Auf dieser heilenden Reise lernt er, sich durch die Kraft der Kunst auszudrücken.
Filmdaten
Produktionsjahr: 2016
Land: Vereinigtes Königreich,USA
Sprache: Spanisch
Länge: 20 Minuten
Regie: Monica Santis
Produktion: Rosa Santis, Humberto Pérez
Cast: Karen & Daniela García Cruz, Jeannie Carter Cruz, Yarisel Estrada, Humberto Pérez
Drehbuch: Elie Choufany, Monica Santis
Kamera: Zeta Spyraki
Schnitt: Monica Santis
Filmregie
Monica Santis
Monica is a director/producer based in Austin, Texas. After graduating from Boston College, she worked as the Director of Outreach for the Austin School of Film for several years. During her time at ASOF, she helped develop the Cine Joven bilingual youth film program and worked as a producer for the NAMAC and SXSW Youth MAFIA Film Festivals. She received her master’s degree from George Washington University’s Elliott School of International Affairs and graduated from GW’s Documentary Film Institute before enrolling at the London Film School. She recently received her master’s degree in filmmaking from LFS with a specialization in directing. Her work has been screened at film festivals across North America and Europe.
