Crossing

A young Mexican migrant crosses the border to find a new life, but realizes that the journey is not all it is made out to be. A story about love, loss and finding freedom. Based off of Nancy Irene Kelly's play, "Backyard / Desert".

  • Ethan Felizzari-Castillo
    Director
    Wild Minds Never Learn (Short), Palo de Santa / Handball (Music Video), Deseo (Music Video)
  • Nancy Irene Kelly
    Writer
  • Ethan Felizzari
    Producer
    La Sanger en Nuestras Venas (Short), Home is Where the Hard Is (Short), doubtful (Music Video)
  • Juanes Montoya
    Key Cast
    "Jose Luis"
  • Carlos Diaz
    Director of Photography
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    6 minutes 29 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    July 28, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    1,200 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    Spanish
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Ethan Felizzari-Castillo

Ethan Felizzari-Castillo (Producer/Director) - Ethan is a director, writer & producer in New York. Ethan has worked in many projects ranging from theatrical ventures to films to music & music management. Ethan founded CK Productions Inc., a production company, in December of 2013. He has produced over 75 music videos, 10 films, branded content and over 100 live events/theatrical productions. Film Credits: La Sangre en Nuestras Venas (Short), ABUELO (Short), Santi (Short), Wild Minds Never Learn (Short) & more. Theatre (Regional): Backyard / Desert - World Premiere (Prod./Dir.), columbinus (Prod./Dir.), The Great Gatsby (Prod./Dir.), Turkey Go on Strike (Prod./Dir./Writer) & more. His love & passion for the arts has led him to create some very unique work & ideas. Ethan is proudly producing “Crossing” alongside his staff at his production company, CK Productions Inc., and their branch CK Films.

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Director Statement

“Crossing” is a short film based off of the amazing play “Backyard / Desert” by Nancy Irene Kelly — which I am happy to also be producing & directing. This film — and the play — are so beyond important to me, but I feel they are even more important for the world. We hope this story impacts you and begins a conversation. Why do we protect this border so hard? Why do we make it so hard to protect those coming into our country for refuge or for a new start? Why, why, why?