Experiencing Interruptions?

El Yapper

When a mysterious accident renders him mute, Diego must navigate a world that no longer seems to understand him, confronting isolation and the fear of being a burden.

  • Adam Perez
    Director
  • Adam Perez
    Writer
  • Jacobo Plotnicoff
    Key Cast
    "Diego"
  • Nyla Owusu
    Key Cast
    "Nadia"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Drama, dark comedy
  • Runtime:
    11 minutes 54 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 6, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    1,500 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English, Spanish
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.39:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Director Biography - Adam Perez

Born and raised in the Los Angeles suburb of Torrance, California, Adam Perez is a first-generation Mexican-American filmmaker with a deep pride in his cultural roots. With a background in music that spans teaching, performing, and audio engineering, he developed a strong artistic foundation rooted in rhythm, emotional nuance, and storytelling.

In 2021, after the COVID pandemic all-but-destroyed live music, happenstance guided Adam to shift nearly all creative focus toward film. What began with acting soon led to filming self-tapes, sparking an unexpected fascination with lighting and cinematography. That discovery then opened the door to screenwriting—not just to perform in, but to shape visually from the ground up.

Driven by a passion for capturing authentic human experiences, Adam brings a unique voice to filmmaking, informed by a love of music, food, and the rich interconnections of language, culture, and history. As a proud native of the South Bay region of Los Angeles, Adam is committed to telling stories that reflect diverse identities and resonate on a deeply personal level.

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Director Statement

Weirdness is truth. Absurdity is honesty. Familiar stories become unfamiliar again when you stop trying to make them neat. That’s where I like to work—from the messy middle.