Private Project

They Keys, a Cat, and a Black Fish

Ilford is a positive and happy man who is emotionally abused by his wife.
One day, some strange occurrences steer him into making an unlikely decision.

  • Gonzalo Mejia
    Director
    Love and Interest; La Monedita; Belligerent; Ytalo: Puños de Oro
  • Gonzalo Mejia
    Writer
    Love and Interest, Ytalo: Puños de Oro
  • Bernardo Maurovich
    Producer
    La Noche
  • Daniela Moreno Zevallos
    Producer
    Love and Interest
  • Rodrigo de la Rosa
    Key Cast
    "Ilford Kennylworth"
  • María Bestar
    Key Cast
    "Katherine Kennylworth"
  • Yül Burkle
    Key Cast
    "Crazy Magdol"
  • Sabrina Seara
    Key Cast
    "Susan"
  • Santiago Mur-Bestar
    Key Cast
    "Johnnie"
  • Xavier Coronel
    Key Cast
    "Mr. Parsons"
  • Mayra Rocha
    Key Cast
    "Reportera"
  • Isaac Mead-Long
    Director of Photography
    Endure the Suck
  • Bianca Vargas
    Assistant Director
    Love and Interest
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Las llaves, el Gato y un Pez Negro
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Dark Comedy, Drama
  • Runtime:
    16 minutes 48 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 29, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    25,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    Spanish
  • Shooting Format:
    RED
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - University of Miami
Director Biography - Gonzalo Mejia

Gonzalo Mejía, is an award winning Ecuadorian American filmmaker born in 1978. His passion lies in directing actors to acquire the best performance possible to enhance the story. He has an extensive list of film credits which include Documentaries, Films, Commercials, and Web Content.

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Director Statement

Film is magic... Let's make some!