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El Esqueleto

After Speedy, a Mexican American, is forced to reveal to his mother that he is working as an ICE agent the ensuing conversation will change their lives forever.

  • Pryde Pierce
    Director
  • Pryde Pierce
    Writer
  • Pryde Pierce
    Producer
  • Thomas Prill
    Producer
  • Brian Saenz
    Key Cast
    "Speedy"
  • Lourdes Maria Castillo
    Key Cast
    "Vera"
  • Candace Elder
    Key Cast
    "Mama"
  • Rebecca Tennison
    Associate Producer
  • Julio I. Splinker
    Associate Producer
  • Kimberly Argueta
    Assistant Director
  • Cindy Ball
    Spanish Linguist
  • Pryde Pierce
    Cinematographer
  • Eddy Lopez
    Camera Operator
  • Vince Garcia
    1st Assistant Camera
  • Christina Moseid
    2nd Assistant Camera
  • Julio I. Splinker
    Gaffer
  • Thomas Prill
    Sound
  • Pryde Pierce
    Editor
  • Pat Trimmer
    Set Production Assistant
  • Christian Jimenez
    Production Assistant
  • Jeremy Moseid
    Production Assistant
  • Casey Ball
    BTS Video Director
  • Erick Zarate
    BTS Video Camera Operator
  • Jhourdan Fleming
    BTS Photographer
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    5 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    October 3, 2025
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • DigiFest Temecula
    Temecula
    United States
    April 25, 2026
    Digi Award - Professional Narrative (Highest Award)
  • Mexican American Film & TV Festival
    Los Angeles
    United States
    April 25, 2026
    Official Selection
  • Golden State Film Festival
    Hollywood
    United States
    February 28, 2026
    Worldwide Premiere
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Pryde Pierce

A decorated Army infantry veteran, Pryde is an experienced director who has previously been awarded for his writing, direction, cinematography, acting, and editing, including when one of his short films screened at the Directors Guild of America.

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Director Statement

The core of El Esqueleto can be summed up with the saying "There but for the grace of God, go I." It explores the space between assumed privilege and shared humanity.