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ACHONDROPLASIS

Nadyluz is a young woman from Barranquilla who shares her personal struggle after being born with achondroplasia. Through her story, we discover the challenges of growing up being different, she calls us to reflect on the importance of inclusion, respect for diversity and inspiring others to embrace their own uniqueness.

  • Vanessa Samper Díaz
    Director
  • Vanessa Samper Díaz
    Writer
  • Vanessa Samper Díaz
    Producer
  • Sebastian Gómez
    Producer
  • CREA FILMS COL
    Producer
  • Nadyluz Jaraba Rada
    Key Cast
  • Sebastian Gómez
    Edición y Montaje
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    ACONDROPLASIA
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    5 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    August 27, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    200 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Colombia
  • Country of Filming:
    Colombia
  • Language:
    Spanish
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16: 9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Escuela de arte y tradiciones populares, EDA
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • Smartfilms
    Bogotá
    Colombia
    September 27, 2024
    CInema Procinal
    Official Selection
  • Tengo Fe Films Festival
    Barranquilla
    Colombia
    December 4, 2024
    Cinepolis VIP
    Ganador Mejor documental
  • Cinepsis Festival Areandina
    Valledupar
    Colombia
    May 22, 2025
    Universidad Areandina
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Vanessa Samper Díaz

Vanessa Samper Díaz, Barranquilla , 31 de agosto de 1993. Comunicadora Social y Periodista de la Universidad Autónoma del Caribe, UAC. Estudia actualmente Producción Audiovisual en la Escuela Distrital de Artes y Tradiciones Populares, EDA. Enfocada en la realización documental sobre la cultura del caribe colombiano; tema de genero y personas en condición de discapacidad.
Además, de la creación de guiones y producción de cortometrajes de ficción. Ha presentado su trabajo en algunos festivales del país como: Festival de cine Smartfilms en Bogotá, Festival de cine Tengo Fe Films en Barranquilla y 7 Second Films Festival en Argentina. Su inspiración nace de las situaciones cotidianas, vivencias e injusticias de su region. También, de películas de grandes del cine como: Kubrick y productos audiovisuales coreanos.

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Vanessa Samper Díaz, Barranquilla, August 31, 1993. Social Communicator and Journalist from the Universidad Autónoma del Caribe, UAC. Currently studying Audiovisual Production at the Escuela Distrital de Artes y Tradiciones Populares, EDA. Focused on documentary production on the culture of the Colombian Caribbean; gender issues and people with disabilities. In addition, she creates scripts and produces short fiction films. She has presented her work at some festivals in the country such as: Smartfilms Film Festival in Bogotá, Tengo Fe Films Film Festival in Barranquilla and 7 Second Films Festival in Argentina. Her inspiration comes from everyday situations, experiences and injustices in her region. Also, from films by greats of cinema such as: Kubrick, and Korean audiovisual products.