Private Project

Aturdir

My story begins with a child in a situation she has no control over, realizing that this is what the rest of her life looks like. We’re brought in as she’s attending elementary school. One day, her teacher notices bruising on the arm of the child. The teacher asks the child where the bruises came from and the child is too scared to respond, fearing that if word got back to her mother, the abuse would become worse. The child lives in a world of fear and constant edge and someone is finally taking notice of it. This leads to the courageous acts of the teacher reaching out to the child’s mother in a request to purchase a new pair of shoes for her student. In the end, through the teacher’s actions, the impact gives the child the inspiration to not give up on her future.

  • Ruth Mataya Gango
    Director
    Lily
  • Ruth Mataya Gango
    Writer
    Lily
  • Ruth Mataya Gango
    Producer
  • Jim McCrary
    Key Cast
    "Church Reader"
  • Leia McCrary
    Key Cast
    "Leia"
  • Bree Naylea
    Key Cast
    "Mom"
  • Lindsay Wolf
    Key Cast
    "Teacher"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    14 minutes 3 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 6, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    2,500 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English, Spanish
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.85
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Julien Dubuque International Film Festival
    Dubuque
    United States
    April 24, 2021
    North America Premier
  • Oregon Short Film Fest
    Portland
    United States
    November 7, 2021
Director Biography - Ruth Mataya Gango

Mataya Garcia is an artist of all sorts. She covers painting, poetry, and film-making, but her biggest passion is her son, Ian. Growing up in a home that was difficult from the beginning and through many miraculous happenings, has led her to a life in Dubuque, Iowa where she is constantly involved in both the arts and charities. She also enjoys a fresh pina colada and dancing in the rain.

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