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GASPAR

"Gaspar"
In the stillness of his routine, Gaspar an elderly man immersed in solitude repeats a daily gesture, heavy with meaning: he toasts with an empty glass in front of a general’s portrait. An imaginary wine that only appears when guilt surfaces, and the emotional abyss consuming him becomes unavoidable.
Trapped in denial and regret over a difficult period in Chile’s history, his life seems frozen in suspended time. But an unexpected encounter with his past rekindles latent guilt and persistent remorse, forcing him to confront the emotions he has repressed throughout his existence.
Set in a fragmented CHILE, Gaspar’s silent ritual speaks of absence, memory, and an emotionally divided country.
This stop-motion short film, devoid of dialogue, is steeped in visual poetry. Through striking imagery and delicate symbolism, it explores the protagonist’s inner emptiness. Every element of the set from misaligned paintings to fragile textures and the wine that evokes unhealed wounds tells its own story.
How many souls like Gaspar hide behind pride and silence?

  • ENRIQUE GUSTAVO TAPIA
    Director
    DIRECTOR "GASPAR" shortfilm
  • ENRIQUE GUSTAVO TAPIA montero
    Writer
    SCRIPT
  • ENRIQUE gustavo TAPIA montero
    Producer
    ACTING AND ANIMATION
  • BERNARDA ANDREA ARAYA TAPIA
    Producer
    PRODUCTION AND COMMUNICATION
  • ISIDORA PAZ TOBAR AHUMADA
    Producer
    ART DIRECTION
  • JAIME ANDRES RAMOS PEREZ
    Key Cast
    MUSIC DESIGN
  • LUIS OSLVALDO PUCCIO GUERRA
    Key Cast
    SOUND DESIGN
  • ERICO DANIEL VERA MEJIAS
    Key Cast
    VOICES
  • VICENTE ANDRES ARAYA CEDEÑO
    Key Cast
    GUITAR & PERCUSSION
  • GABRIEL SALVADOR TAPIA ARAYA
    Key Cast
    GUITAR & PERCUSSION
  • SERGIO NUÑEZ NUÑEZ
    Key Cast
    DESIGN
  • LISETTE KAMANN KAMANN
    Key Cast
    SCRIPT CONSULTANT
  • ALEXANDRA GALVIS GALVIS
    Key Cast
    DISTRIBUTION
  • Project Type:
    Animation, Experimental, Music Video, Short, Student, Web / New Media
  • Genres:
    terror, drama, music, sicologico
  • Runtime:
    13 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    January 7, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    12,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Chile
  • Country of Filming:
    Chile
  • Language:
    English, Spanish
  • Shooting Format:
    digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1:85
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - UNIACC
Distribution Information
  • BF Distribution
    Distributor
    Country: Chile
    Rights: All Rights
  • MARKET CHILE
    Distributor
    Country: Chile
    Rights: All Rights
Director Biography - ENRIQUE GUSTAVO TAPIA

Graphic Designer and University Teaching Diploma holder with 25 years of experience in the audiovisual field. Specializing in stop-motion animation and prosthetic special effects applied to film, television, and advertising, both in Chile and internationally.

Awarded nationally and internationally for his work in animation, particularly in TV series, children's content, and advertising campaigns. Also recognized as a university lecturer and for his contributions to anti-bullying campaigns.

Throughout his career, he has worked with major clients such as Chilevisión, TVN, Canal 13, Discovery Kids, Coca-Cola, Movistar, Disney, Walmart, and HBO Latam (Game of Thrones). He contributed as a sculptor and character fabricator in the short film Bestia, nominated for the 2022 Academy Award,
and in the Casa Lobo exhibition.
Additionally, he worked on the Chilean film Los Hiperbóreos and recently directed and animated the stop-motion short film Gaspar.

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Director Statement

Gaspar" is inspired by a true story, rooted in a Chile where the scars of a past dictatorship still remain. In a society where many deny the truths they carry within themselves, "Gaspar" reflects that hidden pain, the denial of a past that is never shown to the world. The film is a visual poetry, with a theatrical language and a strong emphasis on physical expression, where the character celebrates with an empty cup, and his pride is symbolized through the varying sizes of the frames surrounding him.

The character, who has no mouth, embodies the struggle to express the unspoken. The characters are designed with paper textures, and dance—without words—conveys emotions through the body and sound. To achieve the most intense expressions, we created innovative 3D-printed skeletons made from recycled plastic, which allowed for unique rotations in the stop-motion animation. This technique not only added a new dimension to the animation but also became a tribute to stop-motion animation enthusiasts.

The inspiration came from my experience working on the short film Bestia, where I was involved in character design, sculpture, and construction. "Gaspar" is a personal reflection on the marks of the past, denial, and the struggle to find a voice amidst silence."