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Anak

"Anak" follows Diana Reyez as she struggles to hide her sexuality from her Catholic mother Iris Reyez.

In their small conservative hometown, Diana tries not to bring attention to herself. Until one evening with a near-kiss with her friend who is also a girl. After being caught, rumors begin circulating shortly threatening to reveal Diana's hidden identity.

  • Bella Javier
    Key Cast
    "Diana Reyez"
  • Connie Pastrana
    Key Cast
    "Iris Reyez"
  • Sam Vallianatos
    Key Cast
  • Bernard Pastrana
    Key Cast
  • Lou Pastrana
    Director
  • Lou Pastrana
    Writer
  • Kennikki Jones-Jones, Kyle Sims-Harris
    Producer
  • Dana Plastow
    Director of Photography
  • Elissar Asfahani
    Assistant Director
  • Rishi Gudduguriki
    1st Camera Assistant
  • John Trupiano
    2nd Assistant Camera
  • Carmen Mirachian
    Production Design
  • Sophia Mizla
    Sound
  • Spencer Pierrard
    Sound
  • Sebastian Rivera-Mendoza
    Sound
  • Emily Roberts
    Sound
  • Spencer Pierrard
    Gaffer
  • Sebastian Rivera-Mendoza
    Key Grip
  • Baraka Elmadari
    Script Supervisor
  • Jordan Prisby
    Editor
  • Majd Safia
    Assistant Editor
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Coming of Age, LGBTQ+
  • Runtime:
    10 minutes 6 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 27, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    1,000 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 - Wayne State University
Director Biography - Lou Pastrana

Lou Pastrana is a senior at Wayne State University pursuing a BA in film and a minor in new media. Based in the Metro Detroit area, she strives to build community and representation through filmmaking. Lou aspires to build solidarity within communities and create for the people - not for capital.

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