Private Project

Fratellos (Brothers)

Leo and Nico are a pair of half-brothers united by the same father. Their relationship will be compromised when tragedy overtakes them.
Leo and Nico will find themselves on a path of their own that will lead them to discover the true meaning of brotherhood, but how much will they have to overcome to find out?

  • Luis Enrique Mendez Martinez
    Writer
  • Luis Enrique Mendez Martinez
    Director
  • Ricardo Adolfo Sotelo Jímenez
    Producer
  • Daniela Fernanda Trevizo Lazo
    Producer
  • Marcos Duarte
    Key Cast
    "Nicolas "Nico" Aguirre"
  • Aaron Samperio
    Key Cast
    "Leonel "Leo" Venegas"
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Fratellos
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    24 minutes 25 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    February 4, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    1,450 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Mexico
  • Country of Filming:
    Mexico
  • Language:
    Spanish
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital (Blackmagic pocket 4k)
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director - Luis Enrique Mendez Martinez
Director Statement

A cinematography graduate from the "Kinematica" school, Luis Méndez has specialized in different departments of film production, from writing to producing and directing several short films. His first short film "En un segundo" was the winner of an internal call, where he was recognized as best script and best development proposal. He was co-producer (along with Aaron Magdaleno and Ricardo Sotelo) of the short film "3% humano" which is currently an official selection of the Lift Off Global 2022 Festival where it competes with several projects from the UK and the world. He is currently a founding member of Creativos Del Desierto, a film production company that aims to produce professional and quality productions in Ciudad Juarez.

Egresado de cinematografía de la escuela de "Kinematica", Luis Méndez, se ha especializado en distintos departamentos de la producción cinematográfica, desde la escritura hasta la producción y dirección de varios cortometrajes. Su primer cortometraje "En un segundo" fue ganador de una convocatoria interna, donde se le reconoció como mejor guion y mejor propuesta de desarrollo. Se desempeño como co-productor (junto con Aaron Magdaleno y Ricardo Sotelo) del cortometraje "3% humano" el cual actualmente es selección oficial del Festival Lift Off Global 2022 donde compite con varios proyectos del Reino Unido y el mundo. Actualmente es miembro fundador de Creativos Del Desierto, una productora cinematográfica que tiene el objetivo de realizar producciones profesionales y de calidad en Ciudad Juárez.