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Fly on the Wall

A casting assistant endures the violence she experiences in, what seems to be, the callback of a porno movie.

  • Mar Novo
    Director
    Sisters
  • Rossana De Leon
    Writer
    Acapulco, Apple TV+
  • Shelby De Leon
    Producer
  • Rossana De Leon
    Producer
  • Fernando Carsa
    Producer
  • Mariana De Leon
    Producer
  • Camila Barbará
    Producer
  • Mar Novo
    Producer
  • Daniela Salgado
    Producer
  • Rossana De Leon
    Key Cast
    "Rogelia"
  • Vanessa Bauche
    Key Cast
    "Isabel"
  • Alejandro Calva
    Key Cast
    "Pedro"
  • Rafa Pineda
    Key Cast
    "Alvaro"
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    La Mosca en la Pared
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    14 minutes 59 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    October 27, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    10,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Mexico
  • Country of Filming:
    Mexico
  • Language:
    Spanish
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    4K DCI
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival
    Los Angeles
    United States
    May 30, 2025
    World Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Festival Internacional de Cine de Guadalajara
    Guadalajara
    Mexico
    June 7, 2025
    Mexican premier
    Winner “Best Short Film” Hecho en Jalisco
Director Biography - Mar Novo

Mar Novo is a Mexican film and television writer and director. She is a member of the LGBTQ+ community and has been part of Women in Film since 2016.
Mar graduated from the New York Film Academy with a B.F.A. in Filmmaking. In 2021, she wrote and directed the award- winning short film MAR I ANA, which received the Best Film award at the LGBTQ+ Toronto Film Festival and was at the FICG36.
She directed the feature film Sisters, which premiered at the Raindance Film Festival 2023, it’s officially selected at FICG39 and LALIFF; and will be released at the end of 2024.
In 2023, Mar was part of the writers’ room for the Amazon Prime Original series Mentiras, an adaptation of the musical theater play by José Manuel López Velarde. Furthermore, her feature screenplay White Island was selected in the Storylines Lab at Cine Qua Non Lab.

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Director Statement

In Fly on the Wall, I wanted to shed light on a side of the film industry that often goes unnoticed: the invisible and undervalued work of those who keep productions running smoothly. This short film follows a casting assistant who, despite her skill, patience, and dedication, is constantly underestimated and humiliated by a violent and misogynistic director. At the heart of this story is a harsh reality in the film industry: the abuse of power and mansplaining, disguised as creative authority.

The decision to use a Snorri Cam was essential in capturing our protagonist's experience. Rather than showing her point of view, the camera places us as witnesses, almost like voyeurs, observing every detail of her emotions, making us complicit in her frustration and helplessness. I wanted the audience to feel the confinement and powerlessness that many in invisible support roles experience daily in the industry. It's not her view of the world but the world's gaze upon her, disregarding her value as she shoulders the weight of keeping things afloat.

Fly on the Wall is my attempt to give a voice to these individuals, to show their daily struggles and the mistreatment they endure, especially when those in power impose their vision through verbal, physical, or psychological violence. This film is a call to action to not let those type of directors, producers or anyone with authority, treat you wrong. People who believe that art justifies any kind of abuse and who minimize the essential work of those behind the scenes.