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Manos Que Nos Hicieron

A family's tradition of making hand pressed tortillas is passed down from one generation to the next. A gentle introspective look at the importance of preserving cultural practices and family heritage.

  • Julius Austin Olivas
    Director
  • Julius Austin Olivas
    Writer
  • Michael W. Capeci
    Producer
  • Chad Hutchinson
    Assistant Director
  • Jonathan Murillo
    Unit Production Managers
  • Christopher Murillo
    Unit Production Managers
  • Josh Rector
    Key Grip
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Family, drama
  • Runtime:
    7 minutes 24 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    October 5, 2018
  • Production Budget:
    1,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English, Spanish
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital HD
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes
Director Biography - Julius Austin Olivas

Julius Austin Olivas, born November 13th, 1998, is a Hispanic filmmaker known for Manos Que Nos Hicieron (2018). He spent his youth making Star Wars fan films and rewriting the end to some of his favorite Hollywood movies. He continues pursuing his passion for storytelling in an effort to capture what once inspired him to begin his path as a film director.

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Director Statement

If this film encourages someone to appreciate their loved ones just a little more, then I have done my job as a storyteller and a filmmaker.