Mariposa

A young girl encounters fantastical events and harsh realities after becoming pregnant by immaculate conception

  • Sara Hernandez Vallejo
    Director
  • Sara Hernandez Vallejo
    Writer
  • Stephanie Lewis
    Producer
  • Sara Saenz
    Key Cast
    "Maria Guadalupe"
  • Octavio Campos
    Key Cast
    "Octavio"
  • Gabriela Rosario
    Key Cast
    "Young Lupe"
  • Cristina Vasquez
    Key Cast
    "Antonia"
  • Fran Rimondi
    Key Cast
    "Sister Liliana"
  • Audrey Redmond
    Key Cast
    "Roxanna"
  • Imanni Acosta
    Key Cast
    "Josefina"
  • Adelaida Rodriguez
    Key Cast
    "Church Congregant"
  • Alex Ingram
    Crew
  • Kevin Garcia
    Crew
  • Derek Toombs
    Crew
  • Rachael Psiarski
    Crew
  • Rachel Frank
    Crew
  • Valerie Starks
    Crew
  • Jenna Palladino
    Crew
  • Ashley Ortega
    Crew
  • Naybel Perez
    Crew
  • Grace Pineda
    Crew
  • Nia Cumberlander
    Crew
  • Carlos Andreu
    Crew
  • Ben Gonzales
    Crew
  • Alexis Jackson
    Crew
  • Alejandra Lopez
    Crew
  • Araceli Jeronimo
    Crew
  • Sophia Serpa
    Crew
  • Javier Sanchez
    Crew
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Mariposa
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    fantasy, drama
  • Runtime:
    9 minutes 11 seconds
  • Production Budget:
    600 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English, Spanish
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes
Director Biography - Sara Hernandez Vallejo

Sara Hernandez Vallejo found strength and comfort in storytelling. As a DACA-mented Mexican immigrant, she wants to use her voice to explore a unique perception of life and create a platform for other people like her. Sara will receive a BFA in Film from the University of Central Florida and will further pursue writing and production design.

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Director Statement

The idea of "Mariposa" fluttered toward me like the butterflies do for Lupita. It was a story meant to highlight the loss of innocence and acceptance of fate. I wanted to explore themes of loneliness and the alienation through the eyes of a young Latina as she lives with her immigrant family in a differing community. Internal struggles and otherworldly guidance; a fantastical, fictional parallel of my life as a young, immigrant woman.