Experiencing Interruptions?

Nowhere To Go

Kidé is a New York kid with a camera who love to take photos around his community. As his photos begin to gain recognition, he's given a choice to protect his neighborhood or go out on his own.

  • Aaron Murray Vazquez
    Director
  • Aaron Murray Vazquez
    Writer
  • Aaron Murray Vazquez
    Producer
  • Blake Rice
    Producer
  • Ro James
    Key Cast
    "Zeke"
  • IJ Meach
    Key Cast
    "Kidé"
  • Solena Botsford
    Key Cast
    "Lana"
  • Alfronto
    Key Cast
    "Big Brother Dev"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Drama, Romance
  • Runtime:
    8 minutes 46 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    August 18, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    950 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    RED, Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.00
  • Film Color:
    Black & White and Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • New York Short Film Festival
    New York
    United States
    November 14, 2023
    World Premiere
    Finalist
  • Athens International Monthly Art Film Festival
    Athens
    Greece
    January 13, 2024
    European
    Official Selection, Honorable Mention
  • Symbiotic Film Festival
    Kiev
    Ukraine
    January 28, 2024
    Ukrainian Premiere
    Official Selection
  • South Film and Arts Academy Festival
    Rancagua
    Chile
    January 16, 2024
    Chilean
    Best Indie Short Film
  • South Film and Arts Academy Festival
    Rancagua
    Chile
    January 16, 2024
    Chilean
    Best Editing In A Short Film
  • South Film and Arts Academy Festival
    Rancagua
    Chile
    January 16, 2024
    Chilean
    Ro James - Best Supporting Actor In A Short Film
  • Gothamite Film Awards

    United States
    January 31, 2024
    Best Short Film
  • Golden State Film Festival
    Los Angeles
    United States
    Los Angeles Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Latino Film Market
    Harlem
    United States
    June 11, 2024
    Best Direction / Best Latino Short
  • Austin Spotlight Film Festival
    Austin, TX
    United States
    September 14, 2024
    Texas
    Best Film
  • New York Independent Film Festival
    New York, NY
    United States
    September 13, 2024
    Best Director
  • Bridgeport Film Festival
    Bridgeport, CT
    United States
    September 15, 2024
  • Phoenixville Film Festival
    Phoenixville, PA
    United States
    September 20, 2024
    Pennsylvania
    Official Selection
  • Richmond International Film Festival
    Richmond, VA
    United States
    September 25, 2024
    Official Selection
Distribution Information
  • Anuvu
    Distributor
    Country: Worldwide
    Rights: Airline
Director Biography - Aaron Murray Vazquez

Aaron Murray Vazquez is a prolific NYC based film director and photographer whose work mixes natural elements, intimate moments and surreal imagery. He’s earned 12 years of experience directing commercials, photoshoots, music videos, documentaries, and short films for large companies and indie groups alike. His work has been featured in the New York Times, Harper’s Bazaar, Vogue, Rolling Stone, etc.

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Director Statement

My short follows a young photographer as he navigates the difficulties of loving and leaving a tough Brooklyn neighborhood they grew up in. This short features up-and-comer IJ Meach to play Jaylen to introduce a fresh new face in the scene. And Grammy-nominated, 3x platinum recording artist, Harlem native, and my long time collaborator, Ro James as Zeke. The original score which is an integral part of the short was created by another Grammy award winning artist, Joao Gonzalez.

A lot of the movie is based on my personal history. Getting out of a tough neighborhood in Texas through photography. Moving to a tougher neighborhood in New York, and learning to love it. There is so much of New York that serves as a backdrop in this short and so much more planned on being explored in the feature, especially with New York being its own character.

The film features vibrant colors and cinematic framing, resembling the films of Spike Lee and Paul Thomas Anderson. But will also feature quiet moments with humor that resembles the films of Sofia Coppola and Greta Gerwig. This short film represents a slice of the full story that we hope to continue telling while also being a compelling story in itself.

This film at the core is an intimate coming of age introduction of our protagonist heading in an opposite direction of his home but what makes it standout for is his journey is set against the backdrop of his neighborhood which has been historically underserved but is now receiving a favorable spotlight. It allows me to explore idea of art and influence, specifically, how does a community deal with a genius born among them being pulled away by a bigger world? It’s a story of hope, fear, and opportunity. And what you do with opportunity to escape when everything in the world you know is telling you you have nowhere to go.