Private Project

Chato

When a fatherless 12-year-old boy attempts to put an end to his abuse from his brotherly neighbor, he's later confronted by his mother about her suspicion next door, and he must quickly decide who he's willing to protect at the end.

  • Alexis Duran
    Director
  • Alexis Duran
    Writer
  • Alexis Duran
    Producer
  • Ethan Baker
    Key Cast
    "Chato"
  • Tamara McMillian
    Key Cast
    "Leticia"
  • David Quintero
    Key Cast
    "Arturo"
  • Genaro Salido
    Key Cast
    "Adult Chato"
  • Jennie Olson
    Key Cast
    "Counselor"
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Drama, Family
  • Runtime:
    9 minutes 21 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    October 17, 2017
  • Production Budget:
    6,000 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
  • Hidalgo Film Fest
    Pachuca, Hidalgo
    Mexico
    July 24, 2018
    World Premiere
    Official Selection
  • SPLICE Fim Fest
    New York, New York
    United States
    June 21, 2019
    North American Premiere
    Finalist
  • Miami Independent Film Festival
    Miami, Florida
    United States
    September 28, 2019
    Official Selection
  • Chhatrapati Shivaji International Film Festival
    Pune, Maharashtra
    India
    December 28, 2019
    Finalist
  • Direct Monthly Online Film Festival

    August 3, 2020
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Alexis Duran

Alexis Duran is an award-winning filmmaker and educator residing in San Diego, CA. As the founder of Oxford&Claire Productions, he’s filmed and directed short documentaries for clients such as: OnlyGoodTV, Barcroft Media(Truly), BBC Three, PBS and Business Insider. Alexis has a background in television news broadcasting where he's worked for NBC San Diego 7 as an operations technician. Alexis is an adjunct professor in the Film, Television & Media Arts department at Southwestern College. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Film+Digital Media from the University of California, Santa Cruz and an MFA in Film&TV Production at San Diego State University.

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