A Prayer

A young breakout black female director named Sonya St. Claire is invited to a popular podcast. She must answer the hard-hitting questions the host throws her way and come to terms with the true meaning of her art from the public's perception.

  • Juan Andres Davalos
    Director
    Underneath It All
  • Bri Woods
    Writer
  • Juan Andres Davalos
    Producer
  • Bri Woods
    Producer
  • Bri Woods
    Key Cast
    "Sonya St. Claire"
  • Caleb Mosley
    Key Cast
    "Podcaster Mo"
  • Suniti Bhikshesvaran
    Assistant Director
  • Qi Su
    Director of Photography
  • Oscar Renova
    Gaffer
  • Sarah Kachelhofer
    Sound Mixer
  • Sarah Kachelhofer
    Editor
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Dramedy, Character Study
  • Runtime:
    7 minutes 40 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    March 28, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    1,700 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Southern Methodist University
Director Biography - Juan Andres Davalos

Juan Andres Davalos is Mexican-American filmmaker from and based in Dallas, Texas. He recently directed his short film directorial debut for Southern Methodist University. Currently, striving for his degree in film, he's trying to explore the micro issues of life in a larger scale. Juan was never involved in an arts background throughout middle school or high school; however, his deep love for filmmaking fuels his will to become an established film director.

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Director Statement

I directed A Prayer because the moment I read the script, the words and message lept out to me, making me realize this is a story that should be told. I also related to the ideas explored with Sonya St. Claire's character and how the public views and understands the work of POC filmmakers, which made me realize I need to direct this film.