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Ground Control

Ground Control is the first short film ever shot in space. But at its core, it's a story about a man who can't let go of something he never got to say.

Isaac, a veteran aerospace engineer and Mexican immigrant, has spent his life chasing the stars, and in doing so, has drifted away from everyone he loves. Now, haunted by guilt and recurring visions he can't explain, he faces a choice: hold on to the dream that cost him his family, or find the courage to make peace with the ones he hurt.

  • Werner Heinze Amador
    Director
    Maslo, Cimientos Frágiles
  • Hugo Montes de Oca
    Director
    La confrontación, Enjoy The silence
  • Mauricio Ramos Figueroa
    Director
    Enjoy The Silence
  • Mauricio Ramos Figueroa
    Writer
    Enjoy The Silence
  • Hugo Montes De Oca
    Writer
    Enjoy The Silence
  • Werner Heinze Amador
    Producer
    Enjoy The Silence, Maslo
  • Roberto Juan Canseco
    Producer
  • Mauricio Ramos Figueroa
    Producer
    Enjoy The Silence
  • Valeria López Ortiz
    Producer
    Pálida
  • Julieta Juárez Peña
    Producer
    Pálida
  • José Zárate
    Producer
  • Francisco De Luna
    Key Cast
    "Isaac Navarro"
    La Casa de Chayo
  • Ludyvina Velarde
    Key Cast
    "Dra. Lisa"
    Reset
  • Andrea Villagrán
    Key Cast
    "Teresa Navarro"
  • Aurora Eleonor
    Key Cast
    "Carla"
    Cuentos de Hadas
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Ground Control
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Sci-Fi, Drama
  • Runtime:
    16 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    March 31, 2026
  • Production Budget:
    265,000 MXN
  • Country of Origin:
    Mexico
  • Country of Filming:
    Mexico
  • Language:
    Spanish
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.39:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • TSIOLKOVSKY SPACE FEST
    Kaluga
    Russian Federation
    April 13, 2026
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Werner Heinze Amador, Hugo Montes de Oca, Mauricio Ramos Figueroa

Werner Heinze (San Luis Potosí), Hugo Montes de Oca (Monterrey), and Mauricio Ramos (Jalisco) founded WHA Productions to approach filmmaking differently, with a disruptive focus on technical processes. Their first collaboration, Enjoy the Silence (shot on 16 mm), received international awards. They strive to push the boundaries of cinematic language and explore new ways of storytelling.

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Director Statement

In Ground Control, we explore grief, guilt, and hope through a human narrative that highlights the importance of letting go and appreciating what we have. Guilt drives Isaac to transform his life for what truly matters. Though visually striking, the short film focuses on emotional connection, making it more than just science fiction, it’s an introspective journey about existence. Additionally, this project represents a personal challenge for us, as it is the first short film ever shot in space, proving that human emotions remain fundamental even in the vastest environments.