Private Project

Among Shadows

God may have forgiven her, but she hasn’t forgiven herself.

  • Sofía Pifarre
    Director
  • Lola López
    Director
  • Sofía Pifarre
    Writer
  • Lola López
    Writer
  • Ludmila Sabino
    Writer
  • Bianca Diaz
    Producer
  • Ludmila Sabino
    Key Cast
    "Luna"
  • Iván Rojas
    Key Cast
    "The brother"
  • María Sol Pinazo
    Key Cast
    "The mother"
  • Gonzalo Peña
    Key Cast
    "The Priest"
  • Olivia Carrera
    Camera Operator
  • Constanza Lujan Aranda
    Camera Operator
  • Lola López
    Sound Designer
  • Iván Rojas
    Director of Photography
  • Mia Brunetti
    Script Supervisor
  • Santiago Brizzolara
    Executive Producer
  • Vanesa Miadziolko
    Executive Producer
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Entre Sombras
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Drama
  • Runtime:
    4 minutes 53 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 8, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    18 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Argentina
  • Country of Filming:
    Argentina
  • Language:
    Spanish
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Casa Salesiana Pio IX
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • Amarcort Film Festival
    Rimini
    Italy
    November 24, 2025
    Finalist
  • SF3 - Smartphone Film Festival
    Sydney
    Australia
    January 23, 2026
    Australian Premiere
    Semi-Finalist
  • NEW YORK MOBILE FILM FESTIVAL
    New York
    United States
    July 10, 2025
    Finalist
  • Kraken International Film Festival
    Milan
    Italy
    August 18, 2025
    Italian Premiere
    Semi-Finalist
  • Duemila30
    Milan
    Italy
    July 30, 2026
    Official Selection
  • Movilfest
    Santa Cruz de Tenerife
    Spain
    March 1, 2026
    Spanish Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Festival Internacional de Cine Estudiantil Naranjal
    Naranjal, Guayas
    Ecuador
    November 19, 2025
    Ecuadorian Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Egyptian American Film Festival
    Brooklyn, NEW YORK
    United States
    October 31, 2025
    Official Selection
  • Mostra Audiovisual Estudantil Joaquim Venâncio
    Rio de Janeiro
    Brazil
    June 24, 2025
    Brazilian Premiere
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Sofía Pifarre, Lola López

Sofía & Lola: Among Shadows and Light

Sofía and Lola met in the school hallways, but their true friendship was forged on the set of a short film. Two opposite personalities that found common ground in cinema: Sofía, meticulous and analytical, with a mind that dissects every detail before taking a step; Lola, impulsive and passionate, overflowing with creativity, always ready to jump first and think later.

From the very first day of shooting, their differences became clear. Sofía meticulously planned every shot, ensuring the lighting was perfect and that every line of the script made sense. Lola, on the other hand, wanted the camera to move with instinct, chasing emotions rather than perfect framing. At first, they clashed. One sought control, the other freedom. One focused on the plan, the other on the feeling.

But then something changed. They realized they weren’t on opposing sides—they were the perfect balance. Sofía taught Lola to slow down and refine each scene with precision, while Lola showed Sofía that sometimes the most authentic moments come from the unexpected.

The result was a short film that didn’t just tell a story on screen—it captured, in every frame, the evolution of their friendship. Between shadows and light, between planning and spontaneity, Sofía and Lola learned that filmmaking—just like life—isn’t about choosing between reason and emotion, but about finding harmony in the mix of both.

Today, their short film is more than just a school project; it’s proof that when two opposing visions learn to complement each other, they can create something truly powerful.

Date of birth:
Lola - May 12, 2007
Sofía - April 21, 2007

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Director Statement

From the very first moment we started working on this short film, we knew we wanted to tell a story that felt real—something many teenagers experience without even realizing it: the consequences of acting on impulse.

As teenagers, we often get caught up in the moment, without thinking about the impact of our decisions. We wanted to explore that impulsiveness—that split second when we make a choice without considering how it might change everything. Through our protagonist, we show how a mistake from the past can become a shadow that follows us, reminding us that some actions can’t be undone, no matter how much we wish they could.

Making this short film also became a reflection of ourselves. We are very different—one thinks before acting, the other jumps in without hesitation. And through the process of making this film, we realized that both ways of being have value. Just like our protagonist, we all need to find a balance between emotion and reason.

This project not only gave us the chance to tell a story, but it also helped us grow as filmmakers and as people. We hope that audiences see a part of their own experiences in this short film and that it makes them reflect on those small decisions that, even though they seem insignificant at the time, can change everything.

Sofía & Lola