Camino

Maxine is a young screenwriter struggling to write an authentic story. In navigating her relationship with her best friend, a Mexican man named Leon of ambiguous legal status, she finds that the best stories are often the most truthful – and with that truth will come loss.

  • Gabe McCauley
    Director
    Reconnecting Roots, Heaven Bound, Josephine, The Piano Love Affair
  • Bella Coyne
    Writer
  • Kelli Coyne
    Producer
    Reconnecting Roots, The Piano Love Affair
  • Bella Coyne
    Key Cast
    "Maxine"
  • Juan Pablo Suarez
    Key Cast
    "Leon "
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Drama, Romance
  • Runtime:
    17 minutes 39 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 8, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    4,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Sony Fx3
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Gabe McCauley

Originally from West Virginia (yes, that is a separate state from Virginia), Gabe founded lilDRAGON after graduating from MTSU. His background stems from theater and making backyard movies. You’ll recognize him from his five finger shoes and leather man bag. Also worth noting, Gabe recently directed the film "Heaven Bound" and is the host of the 2x Telly and Emmy award-winnning docuseries "Reconnecting Roots", currently airing on PBS.

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Director Statement

I am most interested in those complex stories that are hard to categorize. If our perspectives and opinions aren’t pushed outside of our comfort zone, then we will not grow. "Camino" provides glimpses into an American reality that many of us have not seen, thought about, or understood. My hope is that after watching this film, someone out there might have gained just a touch more empathy. That’s all we can hope for.