Buscaderos of Madrid New Mexico

"Old hippies never die, they just smell that way."
A short personal film about a former hippie visiting friends and acquaintances who now exist in another state, residing in the Land of Dead.

  • Cathy L Weber
    Director
  • Jesse Andrew Colvin
    Writer
  • Cathy L Weber
    Producer
  • Jesse Andrew Colvin
    Producer
  • Jesse Andrew Colvin
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    15 minutes 26 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    August 18, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    2,500 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:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Madrid Film Festival
    Madrid
    United States
    Palme D'Coal (best of show)
Director Biography - Cathy L Weber

As a film school teacher in Santa Fe, Cathy assisted hundreds of students write, film and edit award winning short films and animations. Working as a marketing director, Cathy refined her storytelling skills and eye for dynamic and moving imagery.

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Director Statement

After years of midwifing others' stories as a film school teacher, I'm excited to deliver my first short film, a tribute to the original Madroids—true “buscaderos”— who searched for meaning beneath the open sky in an unforgiving land. Written and acted by my raconteur husband, Jesse, with heartfelt music by my daughter, Makai, the movie was shot entirely on an iPhone 12.