Ithaka
Kava is a mysterious being whose life lasts only one day, in which he discovers the new world in which he was born, while growing and understanding his purpose as part of an endless cycle.
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Luis Adrian RojasDirector
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Luis Adrián RojasWriter
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Naomi María VásquezWriter
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Gilbert Daniel ÁlvarezWriter
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Laura Cristina SolanoWriter
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Naomi María VásquezProducer
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Luis Adrián RojasCrew
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Naomi María VásquezCrew
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Gilbert Daniel ÁlvarezCrew
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Laura CristinaCrew
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María Paula RamosCrew
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Valentina LópezCrew
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Project Type:Animation, Student
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Genres:Adventure, Fiction, Fantasy
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Runtime:6 minutes 58 seconds
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Completion Date:December 16, 2022
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Production Budget:16,200 USD
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Country of Origin:Costa Rica
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Country of Filming:Costa Rica
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:Digital
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:Yes
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Student Project:Yes - Véritas University
He began his studies in digital animation in 2017 at the Véritas University, Costa Rica. During his career, he participate in the creation of different short films such as "Pas" (2018) and "Lenny, the coral larva in search of a home" (2021). In 2021, he participated as director in the project "Ithaka" (2022), his most recent short film, which tell the story of a mysterious character named Kava, who throughout a day explores a fantasy world accompanied by his guide the Blob, to discover his role in the cycle of life and death that governs this strange world. He has been influenced by video games, series and movies that have made them want to create fantastic and meaningful worlds and stories.