Private Project

Cambio

Emilio, a homeless Mexican immigrant, lives in the United States with nothing but the clothes on his back. Determined to create a better life for his family, Emilio works tirelessly as a busboy, hoping to save enough money to bring his wife and daughter, Sara, to the states.

  • Erika Reyes
    Director
  • Erika Reyes
    Writer
  • Hannah Nance
    Producer
  • Ray Rojas
    Key Cast
    "Emilio"
  • Christian Valenzuela
    Key Cast
    "Mateo"
  • Aveya Salgado
    Key Cast
    "Sara"
  • Drew Lopez
    Key Cast
    "Victor"
  • Daisy Ortiz
    Key Cast
    "Isabella"
  • Aaliyas Thompson
    Director of Photography
  • Brandon Le
    Editor
  • Joseph Loza
    Sound Designer
  • Collin Turley
    Composer
  • Lulu Ruiz
    Production Designer
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Drama
  • Runtime:
    10 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    April 25, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    4,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States, United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States, United States
  • Language:
    Spanish
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.39:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Arizona State University
  • Association of Filmmakers at ASU
    Mesa, AZ
    United States
    April 27, 2024
    Official Selection, Best Picture (Erika Reyes), Best Screenplay (Erika Reyes), Best Cinematography (Aaliyas Thompson), Best Actor (Ray Rojas)
  • Spring 2024 Senior Showcase
    Mesa, AZ
    United States
    May 4, 2024
    F. Miguel Valenti Award for Ethical Filmmaking
Director Biography - Erika Reyes

Erika Reyes was born and raised in Arizona and is a Latina filmmaker. Her love for film came from the support of her family, as she developed short videos as a child. Seeing how film can impact and give people the opportunity to tell their stories, Reyes is determined to give these storytellers and herself a voice. Reyes graduated as a first-generation alumni of Arizona State University and has directed various student films through the Sidney Poitier New American Film School. She is proud of her culture and wants to encourage more women and Latino/Hispanic individuals to be part of the filmmaking industry. With her latest film, "Cambio" (2024), she won Best Picture and Best Screenplay, as well as the F. Miguel Valenti Award for Ethical Filmmaking.

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Director Statement

"Cambio" was inspired by the stories I heard from my family members, especially my Father. Listening to his amazing journey of coming to the United States and working as a busboy in his first job provided insights that helped me develop the character Emilio. As the daughter of immigrant parents, I wanted to create a story that showcases our beautiful culture and captures the raw emotions of surviving as an immigrant. The story is heartwarming and truly captures the meaning of sacrifices made for loved ones. We often don't realize how much our families sacrificed for our better future, and this film is a way to tell a story that shaped us.