• The History of Us

From personal to shared histories, this collection of films looks at the stories that shape us—the choices, the moments, the people.

Short Films

David Se Va

David begrudgingly left Tijuana for Los Angeles when he was 12. Years later, he learns of his estranged father’s passing and returns to a place he once thought was home. Meet the filmmaker: https://youtu.be/0aesk9peHSU

Still Waters

A daughter asks her mother a question about her mother’s childhood. Her answer begs them to wade through its rippling effects throughout their lives.

Four Nights and a Fire

Robert, a young Ojibwe photographer, stubbornly takes on the responsibility of keeping a sacred fire alive for four consecutive days and nights in mourning of his father. His father’s spirit tries to reach him from the other side. Meet the filmmaker: https://youtu.be/DdKTeRF1qa8

Agustina

When Agustina realizes that the trip to the moon her teacher had promised her is just imaginary, she is torn apart. As conflict develops in Chile, Agustina must find a way to cope with reality.

Between Her

Aya is a young trans girl, frustrated by love life and men. One evening, she goes out to a bar and meets there by chance, a guy from the distant past. This meeting causes her to face her biggest fear: herself.

re-record

A family celebrates the birthday of their son. After a warm birthday greeting, their usual feast takes place.

ShortFest 2023