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Fishtank Man

Roberto, a novelist and family man, mixes his reality with the fantasy from his novels, letting his home to be flooded with decadence. Confronted by his wife, because of the lack economical stability that his job brings, he will reorder his priorities to be able to sustain his family.

  • Felipe Gallardo
    Director
    Greg y Marga, Estructura de Peones
  • Felipe Gallardo
    Writer
    Greg y Marga, Estructura de Peones
  • Alexander Jair Quiñónez
    Writer
  • Jyeison Stiven Baño
    Producer
    Mas Allá de la Vida
  • Jhon Rojes
    Key Cast
    "Roberto"
    Greg y Marga, Muñeca
  • Martina Silva
    Key Cast
    "Atabey"
    Someday
  • Raquel Vargas
    Key Cast
    "Selene"
    Más Allá de la Vida
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Hombre de Pecera
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Fantasy, Magical Realism, Drama
  • Runtime:
    14 minutes 37 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    December 11, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    3,350 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Ecuador
  • Country of Filming:
    Ecuador
  • Language:
    Spanish
  • Shooting Format:
    RED
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - INCINE Universitario
Director Biography - Felipe Gallardo

Felipe Gallardo is an Ecuadorian director, screenwriter, and producer who has established a distinctive voice in contemporary cinema through a style that blends reality and fiction with a provocative perspective. His short film Hombre de Pecera (2023) earned international recognition, winning first place at the TFCIFF in 2025 and receiving an honorable mention at the Kunturñawi Film Festival in 2024, in addition to multiple official selections.
Gallardo has also directed Greg y Marga (2021) and 3 AM (2024), co-written Muñeca (2022), and produced El Atraco Perfecto (2024), solidifying a diverse and growing career in Ecuadorian independent cinema.

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