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HAPPINESS

Olivia is an old adventurous woman who awaits news from her husband. Through her daily routine we discover her bitter-sweet secret for happiness. 

  • Samantha Pineda Sierra
    Director
    Director
  • Davy Giorgi
    Director
    Director
  • Samantha Pineda Sierra
    Writer
    Writer
  • Davy Giorgi
    Writer
    Writer
  • Iliana Reyez Chávez
    Producer
    Producer
  • Ernesto Martínez
    Producer
    Producer
  • Tara Parra
    Key Cast
    As Olivia
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    FELICIDAD
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    10 minutes 29 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 31, 2017
  • Country of Origin:
    Mexico
  • Country of Filming:
    Mexico
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    RED
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2:40
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • FICG32 Festival Internacional de Cine de Guadalajara
    Guadalajara
    Mexico
    March 10, 2017
  • Shorts Mexico Film Festival
    Mexico City
    Mexico
    September 11, 2017
  • Sapporo International Short Film Festival
    Sapporo
    Japan
    October 9, 2017
    Global Premiere
    Audience Award and Best Production Design
  • 15º Festival de Cine de Alicante
    Alicante
    Spain
    October 25, 2018
  • Festival de Cine Hispanófono de Atenas
    Athens
    Greece
    May 31, 2018
  • Hidalgo Film Fest
    Hidalgo
    Mexico
    July 23, 2018
  • Hong Kong Film Art International Film Festival
    Hong Kong
    China
    July 28, 2018
    Special Mention for Best Short Film
  • MICGénero Muestra Internacional de Cine con perspectiva de género
    Mexico city
    Mexico
    August 2, 2018
  • Pune Short Film Festival
    Pune
    India
    June 22, 2018
  • Canada Independent Film Fest
    Montreal
    Canada
    February 11, 2019
    Official Selection
  • Tlanchana Film Festival
    Mexico
    Mexico
    March 29, 2019
    Official Selection
  • Festival Rulfiano de las Artes
    Jalisco
    Mexico
    April 26, 2019
    Official Selection
Distribution Information
  • Samantha Pineda Sierra
    Country: Mexico
    Rights: All Rights
Director Biography - Samantha Pineda Sierra , Davy Giorgi

Samantha Pineda graduated from a Bachelor in Media and Communication in 2005 and studied filmmaking in England, Australia, Cuba, Mexico and Canada, where she is currently doing a MFA in Film Production and Creative Writing at the UBC. She´s been part of the Berlinale Talents FICG31, the Oaxaca Film Lab, Blood Window TV Pitch and the Young Creators Lab (A Mexican Fund for young screenwriters, one of the most prestiges writing labs of the country). In 2018 she wins a grant called “Estimulo a creadores IMCINE” to finance the development of the Bible of her first feature film and the Grant FONCA - CONACYT to study abroad the MFA.

Davy was born in France but lived a significant part of his life in India. Being a professional musician since his early years, he formed part of a collective of young artists who developed several performances using a variety of artistic disciplines such as music, theatre and live painting. He was also part of a band which performed concerts all over India.In 2007 he studies film in Australia and later on works as a writer/director in Mexico City. He´s been part of the Oaxaca Film Lab 2016 and Blood Window TV 2017.

Samantha and Davy have been two times nominated by the Mexican Academy of Film with their short films The Fisherman and Ascension. Their work has been screened in more than 90 international film festivals around the world winning various prizes. In 2017 the Sapporo Short Film Festival and Market gives them a recognition for their filmmaking achievements.

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Director Statement

Happiness is part of a Trilogy of Solitude that explores the nostalgia and the lonesomeness within ourselves. Stories where memories are enough to hold on to life hoping that they will eventually repeat. The characters hide their solitude with imaginary moments that bring back the joy they once had.

We tried to build Happiness like a bittersweet poem. As we introduce Olivia through the objects that surround her where the delicate porcelain and her heavy make up stands out, we discover a decadent princess dancing around in a palace build out of memories. The film portrays a woman who is hopeless and joyful at the same time, quirky and beautiful but far away from crazy. An elegant, delightful old lady that still inspires.

We are constantly exploring solitude and isolation and Happiness is a portray of solitude covered up in fantasy and warm colours. We often find ourselves talking about memories and death through magical-realism and confronting our own fears portrayed in small tales.