In the Beginning
An experimental film retelling of the Mexica creation myth of the Fifth Sun. The Five Suns is the Mexica creation myth. There were four suns before our own and different deities served the Sun at different times.
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Mariana AcostaDirector
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Estefania AmbrizWriter
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Mariana AcostaProducer
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Lili BernardoKey Cast"Chalchiuhtlicue"
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Christian ChahinKey Cast"Quetzalcoatl and Tezcatlipoca"
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Christopher BatresKey Cast"Nanahuatzin"
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Nicole CordobaKey Cast"Tecuciztecatl"
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Estefania AmbrizVoice Talent
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Jacky BoesVoice Talent
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Adrik PascoSoundtrack
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Lana HagogCinematography
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Mouna El MalahiAssistant Director
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Mariana AcostaAnimation
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Fernando FuentesAnimation
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Project Type:Animation, Experimental, Short, Student
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Runtime:4 minutes
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Completion Date:May 1, 2023
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Production Budget:500 USD
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Country of Origin:United States
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Country of Filming:United States
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:Digital
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:Yes
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Student Project:Yes - De Anza College
Mariana Acosta is an international film production and animation student born and raised in Mexico, passionate about cultural representation and content creation for media. She has over four years of experience as an independent multimedia creator who has recently started a career in film and animation to contribute with a diverse perspective, develop new narratives and unique characters.
In the Beginning is a contemporary retelling of the Mexica creation film of the Fifth Sun. This experimental film that connects the diversity of Mexicans and Mexican descendants with their indigenous roots and mythology.