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Far away from my town (Lejos de mi pueblo)

As night falls on the roads of Yucatán, México . Nacho is driving around drunken. In the dark he will meet a strange companion for the jungle road.
Is she running away? Is she seducing him? Nacho will need to fight his inner demons to find out.

  • Carlos Arjona
    Director
    One with the wind
  • Carlos Arjona
    Writer
  • Josefo García
    Producer
    Lips & Feathers
  • Moe Palaú
    Key Cast
    "X´Tabay"
  • Hugo Villalvazo
    Key Cast
    "Nacho Barenca"
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Lejos de mi pueblo
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Horror
  • Runtime:
    14 minutes 55 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 10, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    1,500 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Mexico
  • Country of Filming:
    Mexico
  • Language:
    Spanish
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • ANIMAL FILM FEST
    MORELIA, MICHOACÁN
    Mexico
    WINNER BEST CHARACTER
  • VIENNA International Film Awards
    Vienna
    Austria
    Official selection
  • Cinema Nahualli
    Mérida , Yucatán
    Mexico
    Honorable Mention Best Script
Director Biography - Carlos Arjona

Mexican actor, director and writer. Born in Tabasco and raised in the city of Cancún .
Works as an AD and Casting director in México City and in Riviera Maya.
Currently producing a documentary focused on the mexican tradition of ritual dance and temazcal .

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Director Statement

A brief look into the creatures and legends from the Yucatán peninsula.